Dive the Coral Triangle
Liveaboard Diving Lombok to Komodo — World-Class Dive Sites on the Flores Sea Route
Dive some of the most biodiverse waters on Earth aboard a dedicated liveaboard vessel sailing from Lombok through the Flores Sea to Komodo National Park. This route crosses the heart of the Coral Triangle, offering 3-4 dives per day at sites like Batu Bolong, Castle Rock, Crystal Rock, Manta Alley, and the legendary currents of the Komodo underwater landscape. Manta rays, reef sharks, sea turtles, schooling pelagics, and pristine hard coral gardens — all accessible from a single sailing route.
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Why Dive the Lombok to Komodo Route?
The waters between Lombok and Komodo sit at the confluence of the Indian and Pacific Oceans, creating nutrient-rich currents that sustain extraordinary marine biodiversity. This region is part of the Coral Triangle — the global epicenter of marine life, containing more species of coral and fish than anywhere else on the planet. A liveaboard diving trip along this route gives you access to sites that shore-based divers and day-trip operators simply cannot reach.
Unlike standard Labuan Bajo-based liveaboards that only cover Komodo National Park waters, our Lombok departure route adds unique dive sites along the Sumbawa coastline, the volcanic underwater landscapes near Sangeang, and the remote reefs around Gili Banta — sites that see fewer than 100 divers per year. You get the iconic Komodo dives PLUS exclusive sites that most diving liveaboards never visit.
Our diving liveaboard trips are designed for certified divers (Open Water and above) with varying experience levels. Advanced sites like Batu Bolong and Castle Rock feature strong currents and are recommended for Advanced Open Water or equivalent certification. Our PADI-certified dive guides assess conditions before every dive and select sites appropriate for the group’s experience level.
Top Dive Sites on the Route
Batu Bolong
A pinnacle rock surrounded by fierce currents and explosive marine life. Giant trevally, whitetip reef sharks, Napoleon wrasse, and massive schools of fusiliers swirl around coral-encrusted walls. Visibility: 15-25m. Level: Advanced.
Manta Alley & Manta Point
Cleaning stations where oceanic manta rays glide in for grooming. Multiple mantas on a single dive is common between April and November. Gentle currents make this accessible to Open Water divers. Visibility: 10-20m.
Castle Rock
Submerged seamount attracting large pelagics — grey reef sharks, eagle rays, and massive schools of surgeonfish create a wall of silver around the rock. Strong currents. Level: Advanced.
Sangeang Volcano Reef
Unique volcanic black sand diving with bubble vents, rare nudibranch species, and seahorse colonies. A macro photographer’s paradise. Almost never visited by standard liveaboards. Level: All levels.
Liveaboard Pricing 2026
5-day diving liveaboard from USD 1,200 per person (shared cabin) including 15+ dives, all meals, tanks, weights, and dive guide. 7-day extended route from USD 1,800 per person. Full equipment rental available at USD 50/day. Nitrox available on select vessels at USD 15/day. Private charter diving liveaboard from USD 6,000 per night.
Certification requirement: minimum PADI Open Water or equivalent. We also offer Discover Scuba Diving introductions for non-certified snorkelers who want to try diving for the first time at sheltered sites along the route.
Diving FAQ
What certification do I need?
Minimum PADI Open Water or equivalent recognized certification. Advanced Open Water is recommended for the best Komodo dive sites (Batu Bolong, Castle Rock, Crystal Rock) which feature moderate to strong currents. We also welcome snorkelers — while divers descend, snorkelers explore the surface reefs at the same sites.
Is diving equipment provided?
Tanks, weights, and basic snorkeling gear are included. Full BCD, regulator, wetsuit, mask, and fin rental is available at USD 50/day or USD 250 for the full trip. Experienced divers are welcome to bring their own equipment. We carry spare parts and basic repair tools on board.
What is the best season for diving this route?
April through November offers the best conditions. Manta ray season peaks April to November at cleaning stations. Visibility is best July through September (20-30 meters). Water temperature ranges from 24-28°C depending on depth and location. The nutrient-rich currents that create challenging conditions also bring in the large pelagics that make Komodo diving world-famous.
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