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Our Budget Komodo Liveaboard was built for one reason – affordable diving and snorkeling tours in Komodo National Park! Our unique fun boat is the only liveaboard boat specifically catering to travellers or those of you on a budget, offers lots of good diving, good food & good company at a very affordable price.

$165 per day per person – minimum 2 days/1 night !!!!
Full charter- only $550 per day (perfect for the family or small group)
What a bargain!

We did not spend money on luxuries or fancy amenities, we keep the boat is simple so we an focus on what really matters – great service, marine life and the incredible scenery of Komodo National Park – a UNESCO World Heritage site. When you experience the Manta Rays at Makassar Reef or a school of Bumphead Parrotfish at Tatawa Kecil, you won’t miss that in-cabin flatscreen TV 🙂

Komodo Dragons on the Boat?

YES – but they are carved by the local villagers from local wood 🙂  Instead – you might do a trek to see real live Komodo Dragons! There park rangers will guide you through the forest where you can see Komodo Dragon nests, many different species of animal like monkeys and of course – dragons!

If you charter the boat, you can even visit them on both of the large islands of the park. When you charter the boat – you are in charge! But real dragons onboard – not allowed 🙂

Dive Komodo – Affordably

The diving – well what can we say? Komodo is among the best dive sites in the world with everything from Pygmy Seahorses to Manta Rays and Dolphins. The reefs are part of the Coral Triangle which has the greatest diversity of marine life in the world. With an incredible variety of dive sites our trips can cater to the most experienced divers wanting ripping currents to those wishing a simple snorkeling trip with wide bays and gently swaying soft corals.

Under the water, you  may experience passing pelagics like Manta Rays and Sharks, amazing critters and a rich diversity of marine life. At some of the Komodo dive sites, the currents can be challenging, the water can vary from warm (27c) to quite cool (22c) and even the waves and surface currents can make these dive sites seem daunting – but it is definitely worth it. For these reasons, please choose a reputable dive operator with an eye to safety and sensible diving. The reefs are in pristine condition and the shear diversity of the species you see is (nearly) breathtaking.

Life on our Budget Komodo Liveaboard

At night we find quiet moorings in one the many bays around the park, eat our dinners, chat, enjoy the stars and make new friends. With a maximum of only 6 guests onboard, supervised by our experienced dive staff, we are able to offer a very personalised trip and friendly service with the emphasis on high safety standards, great food and diving, diving, diving… Depending on how YOU feel there are opportunities to visit the beaches, climb one of the hills…or simply do some sunbathing in this remote location.

There is one large cabin for sleeping and quiet time with individual beds for 6 people where we have fans and privacy curtains for each bed, in addition to the nearly ever-present sea breezes. Should you prefer, there is room on the upper deck to layout mattresses and sleep “al Fresco”. With no light pollution and incredible scenery the boat runs silent at night – no annoying generator.

A short video showing our Budget Komodo Liveaboard

The diving – well what can we say? Komodo is among the best dive sites in the world with everything from Pygmy Seahorses to Manta Rays and Dolphins. The reefs are part of the Coral Triangle which has the greatest diversity of marine life in the world. With an incredible variety of dive sites our trips can cater to the most experienced divers wanting ripping currents to those wishing a simple snorkeling trip with wide bays and gently swaying soft corals.

The food is prepared fresh for each meal by the cook and offers up a mix of Indonesian and Western treats. The crew is always looking to make the trip more fun – so will always be making sure you have plenty to eat, can safely enter the water and have a smile on your face – you might even get an impromptu acoustic session on the guitar!

And in the evening, relax on our open-air sundeck. With no air-conditioning onboard and therefore no generator running at night our Budget Komodo Liveaboard is one of the few boats in the islands offering total peace and serenity in the evenings. Bring along your guitar – this is the perfect setting for those lazy tropical evenings.

We are certain you can find far more luxurious boats around Komodo, there are plenty to choose from. But the best value? By far, this is the most affordable Komodo liveaboard that has actual safety features!

This is an incredible bargain for an one of the world’s most unique locations. We have normally scheduled for 2 or 3 day trips, but available for charter at very reasonable prices. Maximum 6 guests (7 for charters). If you have plans on exploring a specific dive site, researching Manta Rays or want a base for taking photographs – this is the perfect charter for you!!!

Budget Komodo Liveaboard:

$165 per day per person – minimum 2 days/1 night
Full charter $550 per day (perfect for the family or small group)

Komodo Liveaboard Safety

While this is by no means a luxury boat – we have not skimped on safety! In addition to the radio, phones and life jackets – she also has a large life raft (which is not common in Indonesia!!!). More important are the trained crew and staff who know the waters of Komodo, know the boat and can deal with any matters that arise.

WICKED MEDICAL AND HEALTH

If you have any health problems, are on any form of medication or have had any illness, injury or operation that you think may affect you whilst diving, please let the staff of Wicked Diving know in advance. If you are allergic to any form of medication, please state this clearly on the Registration Form.

Anyone requiring vegetarian food or with any food allergies should advise us before the Komodo Liveaboard trip. Should you have any restrictions or requirements and not inform Wicked Diving previous to your trip departures, it may be difficult or impossible to meet such demands.

Please also note the following conditions to ensure a safe diving trip for all our customers:

• Asthma. Please be aware that we do not accept divers with asthma on our Komodo Liveaboard trips if you have had an attack in the last 5 years. If you had an attack between 5-10 years ago, we will ask to see the results of a Spirometric test (lung function test) dated not older than 3 months.
• Diabetes. Unfortunately we do not accept divers with this condition, as our staff are not medically qualified to a level to deal with any medical problems that may arise.
• Thyroid Disease. Divers with thyroid disease or having no thyroid gland should bring a medical statement dated within the past 3 months proving that their cardiovascular system has been critically assessed.
• Wicked Diving also can not accept divers with Hypertension (high blood pressure) or divers using anti-depressants (e.g. Prozac) on our Komodo Liveaboard trips.

Please note that for the above mentioned conditions we do NOT accept medical statements issued locally, unless they are from an internationally accredited hospital. If you need any assistance or further advice on this subject, please contact us for further information before joining our Komodo Liveaboard trips

For your safety and enjoyment, please avoid flying at least 24 hours after your last dive!