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Explore the Indonesian Archipelagoes 

on board the 100 feet 

Baruna Adventurer.
The vessel will take you on a fascinating. journey to some of the exotic and secluded tropical islands in the Indonesian Archipelago.

Ron and Valerie Taylor have described Komodo's marine environment as "the richest they have ever seen"

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Komodo is unique because it offers two totally different marine environments. In the north we experience the warm clear waters that flow from the Flores and Banda seas. The hard coral reefs are extensive and in pristine condition. To the south, we encounter cooler water that flows from the Indian Ocean. It is not unusual to encounter whales, whale sharks, mantas, sunfish and other plankton feeders during dives on the southern sites.

Upwelling caused by deep ocean currents colliding with the continental shelf force an endless supply of plankton food towards the surface resulting in a rich coral garden and feeding frenzy of large pelagic marine lifes.

When at anchor near reef areas it is open deck diving. After days of diving, divers can relax on the upper deck and watch Komodo Dragons wandering along on the beaches, or bargain with fishermen in dugouts for beautiful pearls. Night diving in the Komodo Marine Park takes the diver into a bizarre world of the strange, rare and beautiful.

WATER TEMPERATURE: 20 - 28 Degrees Celsius (68-85 ¡F), cooler water is experienced on the southern sites. Full wet suit & hood is recommended.

VISIBILITY: 10 - 50M all year round. Better visibility is usually found on the northern sites.

CURRENT: Komodo experiences a strong tidal flow but not all sites are totally affected by current. Drift diving is excellent. Favorable dive sites will be determined for diving.

NIGHT DIVING: The night diving in Komodo is breathtaking. The sheer beauty, color and diversity of marine life makes it a must see for all divers.

WALLS: There are numerous walls to choose from. Both drift and static wall dives are offered.

CANYONS: Huge chasms drop thousands of meters, fringed by extraordinary coral gardens.

OTHERS: Seamounts, fringing reefs, gutters, muck, and sandy locations are also found in the archipelago.

SNORKELLING: Komodo has one of the world's most famous snorkel sites (Pink Beach - Pantai Merah), and also a number of other first class locations.

OTHER ACTIVITIES: Most of the archipelago is uninhabited. This means great fishing, dragon walks, nature walks, hiking, beach-combing, early morning excursions or day trips can be arranged from the vessel at your convenience.
SUMBAWA / MOYO A rugged mountainous terrain island stretches between Lombok and Flores islands. Moyo island, off the north coast is a protected nature reserve with abundant wildlife, fine beaches and splendid coral reefs.
KOMODO Komodo Island - famous habitat of the Komodo Dragon, the largest lizard extant. This legendary island, together with its neighboring island Rinca belong to the Komodo National Park, the only place where the Komodo "dragon" still lives and roams freely. These secluded islands are dominated by wild eroded mountains and deserted bays with fine pink and white sand beaches and a spectacular underwater world.

Sample Itinerary
Day 1 : 1620 HR CHECK-IN AT GARUDA COUNTER, SINGAPORE CHANGI AIRPORT TERMINAL 1.
1820 HR DEPARTS FOR DENPASAR BALI.
2055 HR ARRIVE DENPASAR BALI AIRPORT. MEET BY BARUNA'S REPRESENTATIVE AND
TRANSFER TO HOTEL.
Day 2 FLY FROM DENPASAR (BALI) IN THE MORNING FOR BIMA (E.SUMBAWA). BOARD
THE MV. BARUNA ADVENTURER CHECK- DIVE IN LATE AFTERNOON AT
SANG EANG VOLCANO.
Day 3 KOMODO. GUIDED TREK TOUR TO SEE THE KOMODO DRAGONS. REMAINDER OF THE
DAY - DIVING
Day 4 - 6 ISLAND HOPPING WITHIN THE WATERS OF KOMODO MARINE RESERVES
3 TO 4 DIVES PER DAY (INCLUSIVE OF NIGHT DIVE)
HALF A DAY SCHEDULED FOR
REFUELLING AT LABUAN BAJO HARBOUR
Day 7 SAIL TO SABOLAN ISLAND (NORTH EAST OF KOMODO) - DIVING - 3 TO 4 DIVES PER DAY
(INCLUSIVE OF 1 NIGHT DIVE).
Day 8 SAIL TO GILI BANTA ISLAND (NORTH WEST OF KOMODO) - DIVING - 3 TO 4 DIVES PER
DAY (INCLUSIVE OF 1 NIGHT DIVE).
Day 9 SAIL TO SATONDA ISLAND (NORTH OF SUMBAWA) DIVING - 3 TO 4 DIVES PER DAYS
(INCLUSIVE OF I NIGHT DIVE). EVENING STOP AT BADAS HARBOUR FOR
REFUELLING.
Day 10 SAIL BACK TO BALI BENOA HARBOUR, DISEMBARK AT 1415 HR TRANSFER TO KUTA
HOTEL FOR OVERNIGHT (OWN DINNER AND PROGRAM).
Day 11 BREAKFAST; CHECK OUT FROM KUTA HOTEL.
TRANSFER TO DENPASAR AIRPORT FOR ONWARD FLIGHT TO SINGAPORE.
1445 HR DEPARTURE FROM DENPASAR AIRPORT FOR SINGAPORE.
1715 HR ARRIVE AT SINGAPORE CHANGI AIRPORT.

Note: All dive destinations and dives are intended but not guaranteed. Sometimes weather, ocean conditions and unforeseen circumstances may dictate that we must cancel or divert to a different dive destination.

Cost

Bali/Komodo/Bali

  10D/9N 11D/10N
Diver Package US$1,665.00 US$1,750.00

 

Package Includes
  • ROUND TRIP ECONOMY CLASS AIR TICKET ON GARUDA AIRLINES
  • ROUND TRIP DENPASAR BALI AIRPORT TRANSFERS
  • ROUND TRIP HOTEL / BARUNA ADVENTURER / HOTEL TRANSFERS
  • 08 NIGHTS TWIN SHARING AIR-CON STD CABIN ON BOARD THE MV BARUNA ADVENTURER
  • 2 NIGHT TWIN SHARING AIR-CON STD ROOM AT KUTA HOTEL W/ABF
  • FULLBOARD ON BOARD THE MV BARUNA ADVENTURER (EXCEPT SOFT & ALCOHOLIC DRINKS)
  • 3 TO 4 DIVES (INCLUDING I NIGHT DIVE) PER DAY
  • TANKS / WEIGHTS & BELT, USE OF DIVE BOAT & DIVE GUIDE
  • SINGAPORE AIRPORT TAX

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