A Liveaboard with a Jacuzzi Suite? Meet the Newest Boat in the Komodo Fleet
Divers usually accept a trade: hard-core dive boats skimp on comfort, comfortable boats treat diving as an afterthought. The newest arrival in…
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Where Your Komodo National Park Fee Actually Goes
Your Komodo National Park fee is collected by the park's official management authority through the online SiORA booking system, and it's reported…
Weather Contingency & Cancellation/Refund Policy Explained
If a storm or unsafe swell threatens a dive site, the captain reroutes or holds position — safety decisions are never negotiable,…
Visa & Indonesia Entry Requirements for Komodo Travelers
Most nationalities entering Indonesia for a komodo liveaboard trip need either a Visa on Arrival (VOA, extendable to 60 days) or an…
Underwater Photography Settings by Named Dive Site in Komodo
Komodo's dive sites don't share one "correct" camera setting. Castle Rock rewards fast fisheye wide-angle work at ISO 400–800 and f/8–f/11, while…
Solo Female Traveler Safety Tips for Komodo Liveaboard
Yes, a Komodo liveaboard is safe for solo female travelers when you book a licensed operator with mixed-gender crew, a private or…
Sebayur, Siaba & Manta Point: Central Loop Explained
Sebayur Reef, Siaba Besar, and Manta Point sit within a short sail of one another in central Komodo National Park, which is…
Pre- & Post-Cruise Labuan Bajo Stay Guide
Book a hotel within a 10-minute drive of Labuan Bajo's harbor, arrive at least one night before boarding, and confirm your operator's…
Onboard Etiquette & Crew Tipping Guide for a Komodo Liveaboard
Budget roughly 5-10% of your total trip cost, or about $10-15 USD per guest per day, for the crew tip pool on…
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,…