LIVEABOARD ROUTE

Komodo - 5 Nights

5 nights exploring Komodo aboard Moana, with just 10 guests and return transfers in Labuan Bajo.
Vessel Moana
Country Indonesia
Duration 5 nights
Embarkation Labuan Bajo, Flores
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5 nights exploring Komodo aboard Moana, with just 10 guests and return transfers in Labuan Bajo.

Trip style
Diving cruise
Starts in
Labuan Bajo, Flores
Ends in
Labuan Bajo, Flores

Marine highlights

  • Manta rays - possible encounters
  • Reef sharks
  • Turtles
  • Coral reefs and schooling fish
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The route

Route Overview

5 nights exploring Komodo aboard Moana, with just 10 guests and return transfers in Labuan Bajo.

Reef dives, snorkeling, quiet bays and time ashore create a varied small-boat journey through Komodo. Choose the package that matches your activities; both share the same cabin accommodation and full board.

From EUR 1,895 per person sharing for the snorkeling package; diving package EUR 2,195. Both exclude EUR 150 in compulsory fees.

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Route & itinerary

Open each section to explore the programme and its diving areas. Day-by-day plans are indicative; the captain may adjust stops and timing for conditions, safety and park access. Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed.

This six-day sample programme follows Moana’s supplied booking guide. The crew adjusts sites and sailing order to tides, weather and the group.

Day 1 - Labuan Bajo and Sebayur

Meet the crew in Labuan Bajo and settle into your cabin. After the equipment check and onboard briefing, Moana heads toward Sebayur Kecil. A first dive gives guests and guides time to settle into their routine. The boat normally stays near Sebayur overnight.

Day 2 - Central Komodo and manta sites

The sample programme starts around Tatawa Besar and continues through central Komodo. Batu Bolong brings dense reef life around its rocky pinnacle, while a manta site offers the possibility of seeing rays feeding or visiting the reef. A night dive may follow near Gili Lawa Darat.

Day 3 - North Komodo

Castle Rock and Crystal Rock are representative northern sites, with submerged reef formations and fish gathering in moving water. The Cauldron adds a channel dive when conditions and experience permit. Moana’s sample plan stays in the northern area for the night.

Day 4 - Channels, reefs and Wainilu

Golden Passage, Tatawa Kecil and Siaba Kecil illustrate the variety of channels and reefs on the return south. The programme may continue toward Rinca, where a slower night dive at Wainilu shifts the focus toward small animals on the seabed.

Day 5 - Rinca and the final dives

A ranger-led walk on Rinca offers a chance to see Komodo dragons. The final dives may be around Wainilu or Tengah Kecil, with timing adapted to onward flights. The sample route passes Kalong Island, known for flying foxes leaving their roosts around sunset.

Day 6 - Return to Labuan Bajo

Breakfast accompanies the return to Labuan Bajo. Disembark in the late morning and transfer to the airport or a local hotel. Confirm the no-fly interval with the operator when arranging the final dives and onward flight.

Diving profile

Diving Komodo - 5 Nights

Underwater highlights & dive areas

Central Komodo reefs

Tatawa Besar is associated with drift diving and soft corals. Batu Bolong rises in a current-swept channel and supports a concentration of reef fish; access depends on the conditions and the group’s experience. Manta sites are visited when practical, with sightings dependent on wildlife and local conditions.

Northern pinnacles and channels

Castle Rock and Crystal Rock are offshore reef formations where schooling fish and reef sharks may be encountered. The Cauldron and Golden Passage add channel diving. These can be demanding sites, so a place on the cruise does not guarantee access to every dive.

Macro life around Rinca

Wainilu offers a different pace: careful observation over sand and small structures can reveal pipefish, dragonets, nudibranchs and other small subjects. The operator’s programme includes night diving when practical.

Dive and snorkeling packages

The 5-night guide outlines approximately 14-16 dives, including 1-2 on the first and penultimate days and up to four on the middle days. The actual number follows conditions and logistics. Snorkeling is a separate package with guiding and equipment. Nitrox is not available.

Currents and experience

Komodo includes current-swept channels and exposed sites as well as more sheltered areas. The guide selects sites for conditions and the group. Open Water certification or equivalent is accepted and no minimum logged-dive count is required by the operator; this does not make every site suitable for every guest.

Water and equipment

The supplied guide describes water temperatures around 25-29 C, with occasional cooler thermoclines. Discuss wetsuit choice and any comfort or experience concerns before travel. Diving is on air; Nitrox is unavailable.

Underwater photography

The itinerary offers wide-angle subjects such as reefscapes and possible manta encounters, together with smaller subjects around sandy sites. Camera rinse and storage facilities are listed on board. Avoid contact with the reef and follow the guide’s positioning advice in current.

Marine highlights

  • Manta rays - possible encounters
  • Reef sharks
  • Turtles
  • Coral reefs and schooling fish
  • Nudibranchs and other macro life

Wildlife encounters are natural and are never guaranteed.

Best suited to

Small-group liveaboard trips Divers and snorkeling companions Underwater photography

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The route in pictures

Scenes from the diving regions covered by this route. Individual stops depend on the sailing and conditions. Open any image for a larger view.

Komodo - 5 Nights

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THE VESSEL

Moana

A 30-metre wooden phinisi for just 10 guests, exploring Komodo with five ensuite cabins and separate diving and snorkeling packages.

Moana is a traditional Indonesian wooden phinisi based in Labuan Bajo. Five cabins accommodate a maximum of 10 guests: three doubles and two twins, all below deck with ensuite bathrooms and individually controlled air conditioning.

Life on board centres on a shaded open deck, outdoor dining and daybeds, with an indoor wooden lounge for relaxing between activities. Meals, snacks, drinking water, tea, coffee and selected soft drinks are included.

The operator welcomes both certified divers and snorkeling guests. Three dive guides serve a maximum of 10 guests, and the programme combines time in the water with beaches and land excursions.

Operated by Moana Cruising

Vessel type Indonesian wooden phinisi
Length 30
Beam 6.6
Guest capacity 10
Cabins 5

Shared spaces

Shaded deck seating, outdoor dining, sunloungers and bow daybeds; indoor lounge and a small library. There is space to relax outside between dives and to enjoy the evening sky.

Dining & dietary needs

Full-board Asian and international meals, breakfasts, afternoon snacks and selected non-alcoholic drinks are included. Vegetarian choices are available; tell us about allergies and dietary needs before confirming.

Dive deck

Dedicated equipment preparation space, a stern platform and tender support. Guided diving and snorkeling activities are arranged according to guest experience and the conditions.

Camera facilities

Camera rinse tanks and camera/video storage are listed by the operator. Ask in advance about space and charging needs for larger equipment.

Rental equipment

A full rental set costs EUR 225 per trip, excluding a dive light. Individual BCD, regulator, wetsuit or dive computer: EUR 60 per item per trip. Dive light: EUR 25. Reserve sizes and equipment before travel.

Safety equipment

The operator lists emergency oxygen, first aid equipment, life jackets, life rafts, radio and navigation equipment. Follow the crew and guide briefings for each activity.

ON BOARD

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ACCOMMODATION

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Moana

Dates, cabins and prices

Departures & Cabin Options

Choose a departure and the exact cabin or berth mix you need. You can request several cabins, individual berths and different guest allocations in one enquiry; availability and final allocation are confirmed by the independent liveaboard operator.

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Moana C3 - Double Cabin

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Cabin details

Moana C3 - Double Cabin

Total cabins of this type
1
Bed configuration
One double bed
Maximum capacity
2 guests
Deck location
Lower Deck
About this cabin
Lower-deck double cabin C3 with a private bathroom, individually controlled air conditioning and space for two guests.

Availability and the final cabin allocation must be confirmed by the liveaboard operator. An enquiry does not reserve a cabin.

Selections are added to your enquiry.
Moana C4 - Twin Cabin

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Moana C4 - Twin Cabin

Total cabins of this type
1
Bed configuration
Two separate single beds at different heights
Maximum capacity
2 guests
Deck location
Lower Deck
About this cabin
Lower-deck twin cabin C4 with a private bathroom, individually controlled air conditioning and space for two guests. Photos represent the shared C4/C5 twin category.

Availability and the final cabin allocation must be confirmed by the liveaboard operator. An enquiry does not reserve a cabin.

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Moana C5 - Twin Cabin

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Moana C5 - Twin Cabin

Total cabins of this type
1
Bed configuration
Two separate single beds at different heights
Maximum capacity
2 guests
Deck location
Lower Deck
About this cabin
Lower-deck twin cabin C5 with a private bathroom, individually controlled air conditioning and space for two guests. Photos represent the shared C4/C5 twin category.

Availability and the final cabin allocation must be confirmed by the liveaboard operator. An enquiry does not reserve a cabin.

Selections are added to your enquiry.
Moana C2 - Double Cabin

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Moana C2 - Double Cabin

Total cabins of this type
1
Bed configuration
One double bed
Maximum capacity
2 guests
Deck location
Lower Deck
About this cabin
Lower-deck double cabin C2 with a private bathroom, individually controlled air conditioning and space for two guests.

Availability and the final cabin allocation must be confirmed by the liveaboard operator. An enquiry does not reserve a cabin.

Selections are added to your enquiry.
Moana C1 - Double Cabin

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Cabin details

Moana C1 - Double Cabin

Total cabins of this type
1
Bed configuration
One double bed
Maximum capacity
2 guests
Deck location
Lower Deck
About this cabin
Lower-deck double cabin C1 with a private bathroom, individually controlled air conditioning and space for two guests.

Availability and the final cabin allocation must be confirmed by the liveaboard operator. An enquiry does not reserve a cabin.

Selections are added to your enquiry.