Day 1 : Embarkation Day- (2 day dives + 1 sunset/ night dive) (or 1 day dive, Dragon Tour + sunset/ night dive)
One of our drivers will collect you from your hotel (If you plan to take the early morning flight we can have our driver collect you from the airport also) and bring you to our office in Labuan Bajo. All guests will meet at our office in town between 08:00-8:30am. We will then walk down to the harbour together at 09.00am.
Once everybody is onboard our crew will offer you a welcome drink and our Cruise Director will orientate you to the KLM Eliya and explain how the next week is going to work as well as ensuring you are fully aware of our safety procedures onboard.
You will be given ample time to check out your cabins and become familiar with the boat while we make our way to the first dive site.
Today we aim to do 3 dives with you: 2 afternoon dives with lunch in between followed by a sunset/ night dive before a delicious evening meal cooked by our fantastic local chefs. Depending on the the Cruise Directors plans, today might offer 1 day dive + the opportunity to see the Komodo Dragons on Rinca island + a sunset or night dive- the specific itinerary will be clarified once you are aboard :)
Day 2- 3: (3 day dives + 1 sunset/ night dive each day)
Days 2 & 3 will follow a similar schedule:
We will wake you each morning around 6.00am, allowing you the option to enjoy some light snacks, tea and coffee, before embarking on your first exhilarating dive of the day- we cannot think of a better way to wake up!
After Dive 1 you will be welcomed back onboard with a hot, tasty breakfast to enjoy as we travel to our second site of the day.
Dive 2 will begin late morning. After Dive 2 you will enjoy an extended surface interval, allowing ample time to enjoy a delicious lunch!
Dive 3 will begin late afternoon, allowing plenty of time to soak up the stunning scenery this area has to offer.
Your final dive of the day will be a sunset/ night dive. Depending on the location of the site, we will serve dinner either before, or after this dive.
Day 4: Disembarkation Day (Komodo land tour) (or 2 day dives if Dragon Tour completed on day 1!)
No journey to Komodo National Park is complete without a visit to see the famous Komodo Dragons, we will take you over to Rinca island for your Dragon Tour!
The Ranger Station at Loh Buaya offers a recently built Education Centre which is a great addition to seeing the Komodo Dragons. The Rangers of Rinca are infinitely knowledgeable about the Komodo Dragon and are always happy to share their knowledge with you.
The trekking time on Rinca Island usually ranges from 1.5 - 2 hours (including visiting the Education Centre). Komodo dragons are not the only animal you can see here- keep your eyes out for monkeys, water buffalo, deer and an array of birds flying over head!
If you have already enjoyed the wonders of Rinca island on day 1, then the plan will be to complete 2 morning dives today!
KLM Eliya will return to harbour around 14:30pm on the final day. Breakfast and lunch are served as per usual after the first and second dive (or Dragon tour). Once back at the office in town, our staff will assist in settling any remaining payments, and arranging taxis to your hotels or airport.
