From: Labuan Bajo (Indonesia)
West & Central Komodo Sailing Cruise
1/86
4 days
Crew: 11
5 people
Private cabin
Full board
Sailing tour introduction
Dive into the heart of marine biodiversity with a diver safari in West and Central Komodo, Indonesia. This region is a diver's paradise, offering some of the world's most vibrant and diverse underwater ecosystems. Explore stunning coral reefs teeming with life, where you can encounter manta rays, sharks, and countless species of fish. The thrilling drift dives in the swift currents of Komodo provide an exhilarating experience, allowing you to glide effortlessly over colorful reefs and through mesmerizing underwater landscapes. With crystal-clear waters and a rich variety of marine life, a diver safari in Komodo promises an unforgettable adventure.
Sailing Cruise Itinerary
**This is a sample itinerary. The actual itinerary may be adjusted by the captain or the service provider due to weather conditions or other reasons.
Day
1
Labuan Bajo
Departure in Labuan Bajo & Check dive
Day
2
Sangeang
Black sand “Lembeh style” Macro, Volcanic under water activities (bubble reef), high contrast coral gardens, visiting a traditional boat building village, Sunset/Sunrise trekking. Wild and rare birds of prey watching. THE place for UW photography!
Day
3
Gili Banta
Iconic private and endless white sand beaches, Sunset viewpoints, multiple dive sites with Manta Rays and sharks, The most colourful coral reefs in the region. Also great for beach BBQ and leisure time.
Day
4
Sape channel
High energy diving with big fish encounters. Most dive sites located between Sumbawa and Komodo, the currents will be present and shape the dives and routes. Sharks, Tunas, GT’s and more. The place to encounter big plagics. In the past we saw even blue whales migrating here. Bonus object: The secret “Canyon/cave” dive site!
Day
5
Kelapa Island
Crystal clear water, stunning reef topography, overhangs, walls, and ledges. Also hosts the location of beautiful sunrise hikes and offers great viewpoints for photography sessions. “Seagull Rock” being one of the best dive sites in Indonesia!
Day
6
West Komodo Coastline
Wild! Very Wild! … Rugged and worn-out landscapes above and below the water. The Galapagos of Asia. Here we will show you the most epic wall dives and pinnacles, paired with the opportunity to encounter wild Komodo dragons roaming the beaches. Exact location will be kept secret.
Day
7
South Komodo
This region we call “The end of the World”, next stop heading further south would be Australia. South Komodo island is magical as you never know what you get. Basically, every big marine animal/fish migrating from Australia into Northern Asia will at some point pass this channel. Usually, the colder waters are home to Mantas, Mola Molas and other large and odd ocean inhabitants.
Day
8
Nusa Kode
Nusa Kode has always been restricted to the very few and most adventurous boats exploring Komodo. A bit off the grid, this little bay it very much underrated. It has one of the best macro sites in Komodo and also offers great wall diving. You might have heard about “Cannibal Rock” and “Torpedo point”
Day
9
Padar Island
Has become overly famous in the past years. If you google KOMODO a good chance is that the 1st few results will show the photogenic landscapes of Padar Island. Also the diving in the area is great.
Day
10
Siaba
Siaba and Tatawa will enchant you with a huge diversity of marine life. Corals as far as the eyes behind your mask can see. Turtles and sharks are to be seen on pretty much every single dive!
Day
11
Labuan Bajo
Cruise Boat Details
13
Model
Gaff Rigged Schoone
Cabins
5
Year/Refit
2019
Bathroom
5
Gulet 41m (2019)
Model
Gaff Rigged Schoone
Cabins
5
Year/Refit
2019
Bathroom
5
Occupancy: 2 guests per cabin
0% due at reservation
Free cancellation within 3 days
Cruise Price Details
Price includes
- Transfers to / from the airport or hotel at the location of the respective port of embarkation. Accommodation on board in double bed or twin bed cabin with hot water shower, toilet and AC. National Marine Park fees All-inclusive board services including on board beverages (exclusive all beverages in cans, containers and/or bottles) Up to 4 accompanied dives per day (including one dawn or night dive, if location is suitable). Dive rental equipment (standard set) Nitrox All offered land excursions
Price does not include
- Spirits, alcoholic beverages, mocktails and smoothies (see onboard menu) Diving lessons Equipment rental Onboard massage and laundry service Purchase of merchandise or souvenirs on board Crew gratuities Cost for overweight luggage (international and national flights) Dive and Travel - trip insurance's (as DAN and travel guard) and/or Medical Insurance.
Good to Know
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Location
The departure base depends on the sailing dates you select.
Check-in / Checkout
Check-in: Saturday from 09:00
Check-out: Saturday until 09:00
Accommodation
Private cabin
Private cabin for 2 guests. If the cabin is booked for 1 guest only, a single accommodation surcharge will apply.
Crew
The sailing tour from Labuan Bajo is operated by a professional crew of 11: captain, chef or hostess, and additional crew.
The captain of the Gaff Rigged Schoone is responsible for: the safety of guests during West & Central Komodo Sailing Cruise, handling of the Gulet, navigation and adjusting the itinerary according to weather conditions.
Meal Plan
Full Board
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included in the price. Meals are prepared by the chef and served onboard of the yacht. Soft drinks are included during meals.
Alcoholic drinks can be purchased on board of Gaff Rigged Schoone at an additional cost. Guests are not allowed to bring their own alcohol on board.
If you have food allergies or intolerances, please inform us in advance so the crew can take them into consideration.
Options & Fees
Optional Extras
Available at additional cost:
- PREMIUM Full Scuba Kit (BCD, Regulator, Wetsuite, booties, fins ABC Kit + dive computer + dive light): $50
- Full Scuba Kit (BCD, regulator, wetuit, booties, fins, ABC kit): $35
- Dive Computer (Suunto, Tusa): $12
- BCD: $15
- Regulator: $15
- Full Body Wetsuit: $12
- 15L Tanks: $5
- Dive Light (for night dives): $0
- Safety Marker Buoy: $0
- PADI Open Water course: $730
- PADI Advanced Open Water course: $680
- PADI Rescue Diver course: $730
- PADI Nitrox course: $380
- PADI Speciality courses: $430
- Discover Scuba (incl. 2 dives + rental gear): $160
- Laundry (washed, dried, ironed, folded) - per kilo: $10
- Traditional Balinese Massage - 45 min: $40
- Nitrox Fills 15 L: $5
- Nitrox Fills 12L: $0
- Underwater Scooter: $50
- Underwater Video (GoPro for max. 30m): $50
- DJI Action (watersports camera for max. 5m): $50
- Sealife sport diver phone housing (max. 30m): $30
Sailing Itinerary & Weather Conditions
West & Central Komodo Sailing Cruise is planned in advance; however, the itinerary may be adjusted depending on weather conditions, port availability, and the captain's safety decisions.
The captain may modify the route or change the order of stops to ensure a safe and comfortable sailing experience on board of Gaff Rigged Schoone.
Payment & Cancellation
No-obligation reservation (3 day hold).
No payment is required until the booking agreement is signed.
Payment terms:
- Down payment: 30%
- Balance: due 60 days before departure
- Extras: payable in advance, at least 60 days before the charter
Cancellation policy:
- 30% of the charter fee is retained for cancellations made 61 days before departure
- 100% of the total charter fee is non-refundable for cancellations made 60 days or less prior to the charter
Payment and cancellation terms are provided for reference only. Final terms are defined in the booking agreement.
Customer reviews
How customer reviews and ratings work
We use the Average with Prior (also known as Bayesian Average) to calculate the total rating for each sailing cruise
Since new cruises could have very few reviews, each review can significantly impact the average score, potentially leading to misleading representations of the total score (e.g., one very positive or very negative review skewing the overall rating). To mitigate this, we use a "prior" or "default" score.
This means that each cruise, by default, starts with a rating of 4, which is calculated from 5 hypothetical reviews, each rated 4. This assumption provides a baseline level of performance that is neutral-to-positive.
For example, if a new cruise receives a 5-star review, the total rating will be adjusted to 4.17. Here's how it is calculated: (4 × 5) + 5 = 25 and then divided by the total number of reviews 6 (5 default + 1 actual review), resulting in 4.17
As more reviews come in, the weight of the actual reviews increases, and the influence of the prior diminishes.
