Komodo, Indonesia
Aug 29 - Sept 3, 2025 - 10 divers
Komodo National Park is one of Indonesia’s premiere heritage sites, which includes 29 islands and many small rocky islets situated at the southwestern corner of the coral triangle. This insular plateau is home to rich marine biodiversity and abundance, as well as the world famous Komodo dragons.
During this week, our group of 10 divers was treated to an exceptional staff to guest ratio of 2.5:1, making for a truly luxurious experience. We spent 2 days in the northern islands exploring vibrant reefs and riding the swift currents of famous sites like Crystal and Castle Rock, and Shotgun. We then moved to the southern end of the archipelago to enjoy manta rays, and unmatched macro-life.
While not diving, we ventured on land for a hike around a Komodo dragon sanctuary on Rinca Island, enjoyed an afternoon at Pink Beach on Komodo Island and climbed to a breathtaking vista at sunrise on Padar Island. We were also treated to a breathtaking show of a nightly Sunda flying fox migration.
Komodo Dive Expedition is an annual trip on the Inside Under calendar. Secure your spot for 2026 here!
Trip Report
Trip type - 5-night liveaboard expedition
Inside Under Island Guide - Alex Lichtblau
Dive/Stay - Neomi Cruise
# of dives - 15
Visibility - 40-90 feet
Water temperature - 77-82 degrees F
Air temperature - 75 (nighttime low) - 85 (daytime high)
Weather - Mostly sunny, clear and calm, variable winds in the south
Moon phase - Quarter moon on August 31
Current - mild to strong, up to 2 knot current at Shotgun
Specialty dives - drift, current, night, macro, muck
Wildlife highlights - Reef manta rays, white-tipped & black-tipped reef sharks, hawksbill sea turtles, bottlenose dolphin, unidentified blackfish species (pygmy killer whales?), blue-ringed octopus, warty frogfish, 25+ nudibranch species
Trips Reviews
“It’s been absolutely amazing…I had anticipated beautiful diving, but it’s gone beyond all my expectations!” - Mendie
“Komodo will be hard to beat, and the liveaboard experience has been over the top. The convenience, the food and the relaxation has all been next level for us!” - Erich
“This was my first liveaboard and the crew and the food was amazing, but the diving was unbelievable. All around, this has been a bucketlist adventure!” - Ryan
by Alex Lichtblau
I first dived in the Galapagos in 2011. It inspired in me an unmatched passion...the ocean. Since then I've travelled the world, diving, exploring and building my own dive travel and dive instruction business, Inside Under Dive & Travel. To learn more about me, my passion, and my business see my bio. Also, learn more about future dive trips and certification courses.