Day 1 (Wednesday): Embarkation Day- (2 day dives + 1 sunset/ night dive) (or 2 day dives + Dragon Tour)
All guests will be taken aboard KLM Eliya for 09.00am, with departure set for 09:30am. 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 take you to KP3 in the harbour of Labuan Bajo.
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 2 dives + the opportunity to see the Komodo Dragons on Rinca island- the specific itinerary will be clarified once you are aboard :)
Day 2- 5: (3 day dives + 1 sunset/ night dive each day)
As we will have journeyed overnight, we will wake you up nice and early for your first dive of day 2! Today your adventure truly begins with world class dive sites that the Komodo National Park has to offer.
Days 2- 5 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.
It's not all about the diving! At some point during day 2-5 we will aim to explore the Komodo National Park a little deeper with two incredible land/nature tours (such as a walk up Gilli Lawa Darat for incredible views over the National Park, encountering the Komodo Dragons on Rinca island, visiting the famous Pink beach or a trip to see the fruit bats to name a few possibilities!) These will vary depending on which part of the Komodo National Park you are in. Your Cruise Director will explain more during your welcoming briefing!
Day 6 (Monday): Disembarkation Day (1 early morning dive + Komodo land tour) (or 2 day dives if Dragon Tour completed on day 1!)
Your final dive will be in the morning, so to ensure you clear the 18 hr no fly time, we recommend that you book a departing flight the day after you disembark from KLM Eliya.
After your last and final dive (until next time that is!) and, as no journey to Komodo National Park is complete without a visit to see the infamous 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 just by around 14:00pm on the final day. Please note there will be breakfast and light snacks but no lunch provided on this day. Our crew can assist in arranging taxis to take you to your hotels on departure.
