Mutiara Phinisi vs Standard Phinisi: What’s the Difference?
Mutiara Phinisi and standard phinisi are two different boat tiers inside the same fleet, not two brands. Standard phinisi run the fixed-schedule,…
Komodo Liveaboard Blog
Money, ATMs & Cash Logistics in Labuan Bajo
Labuan Bajo has functioning ATMs at the airport and along the main strip, but withdraw before you board — there is no…
Minimum Certification & Logged Dives Required for Komodo (2027)
PADI or SSI Open Water is the technical minimum to dive anywhere in Komodo National Park, but it isn't the practical minimum.…
Marine Conservation & Citizen Science Onboard
Marine conservation on a Komodo liveaboard means diving inside a working marine protected area — reduced-plastic operations onboard, dive guides trained to…
Land Excursions You Can Add to Your Komodo Liveaboard
Yes — Rangko Cave and Cunca Wulang can both be added to a komodo island liveaboard trip, but not as stops on…
Labuan Bajo Airport to Boat: Your First 24 Hours
Landing at Komodo Airport (LBJ) does not put you on a boat within the hour — expect a 15–20 minute transfer into…
Komodo vs Raja Ampat: A Diver’s Comparison
Komodo and Raja Ampat are Indonesia's two flagship liveaboard diving regions, but they reward different skill sets. Komodo is current-driven — thermoclines,…
Kalong Island at Dusk: The Bat Colony Flight
Kalong Island, a small mangrove islet near Rinca, hosts one of Komodo National Park's largest flying fox colonies — tens of thousands…
Careers: Join Our Crew — Komodo Liveaboard
Komodo Island Liveaboard hires captains, dive guides, chefs, and hospitality crew directly from Flores communities, prioritizing BNSP, PADI, SSI, and STCW-certified locals.…
Is Wae Rebo Worth Adding to Your Komodo Liveaboard Trip?
Wae Rebo is not part of Komodo National Park — it's a Manggarai mountain village roughly 3–4 hours inland from Labuan Bajo,…