FAQ’s
Getting to and from Komodo National Park / Labuan Bajo
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- Flights to Komodo Airport/Labuan Bajo (LBJ)
- Bali (DPS) to Komodo (LBJ) typically 1-hour flight time (cost €40 – €60 one way)
- Jakarta (CGK) to Komodo (LBJ) typically takes 2 hours 25 minutes (cost €50 – €100 one way)
- If you are on an international flight, please remember to allow time for immigration and transfer from the international to the domestic terminal
- Pick up will be at 09.00 from the hotel in Labuan Bajo
- If arriving on the day of departure at Komodo Airport (LBJ), please choose a flight that arrives no later than 09.10 am and we will collect you from the airport.
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Where to stay in Labuan Bajo
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- There is a wide variety of accommodation in Labuan Bajo, depending on your budget and style.
- We recommend booking early, as Labuan Bajo can be very busy during high season. Anywhere you stay in Labuan Bajo will be suitable for us to collect you on the morning of departure
- We disembark from Labuan Bajo harbour (KP3) at approximately 10.00 am
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What to expect on board
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- Once onboard, a full meal plan will be provided. We also cater for special requirements (allergies, vegan, vegetarian etc)
- All soft drinks are complimentary (tea, coffee, coke, sprite, etc)
- Alcohol beverages are available for purchase on board (premium spirits, beers, etc)
- Bring your own sunscreen
- Your cabin will be fully furnished: bed linen, blankets, shower towel and beach towel are provided
- All cabins are air-conditioned and have fans
- We also have stand-up paddle boards and kayaks for guests to enjoy at appropriate locations.
- The dive station will have an allocated spot for each guest to store their dive/snorkel equipment. The crew will assist in preparation before each dive. They will also carry all of the equipment when the dive is complete.
- We have 2×5-metre rigid inflatable dinghies with Yamaha 40Hp outboard engines. These will transport the guests from the main boat to the dive locations, beaches, trekking areas, etc. The dinghys have ladders for easy ascension from the water.
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Do I need to be an experienced diver to join?
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- We recommend getting in as many dives as you can before the trip for both your safety and your enjoyment. Our guides will include the deep dive section of the Advanced Course (complimentary!), so you’ll be certified to dive up to 30 meters during the trip.
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Can non-divers or snorkelers join the trip? Do they get a discount?
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- Yes! We’re happy to welcome snorkelers and non-divers onboard, they will still enjoy guided snorkeling trips to beautiful spots and since the crew provides the same care and service, we don’t offer discounts for non-divers / snorkelers.
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Can I dive on the last day?
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- On the last day we return to Labuan Bajo Harbour at approximately 16.00 pm.
- A hotel will be required for this evening if you wish to dive on the last day.
- There are some early evening options for flights to Bali/Jakarta, however, this would mean no diving on the last day if you choose to take these flights.
- On the last day of the trip, the final dive will be at 10.00 am, so morning flights the day after are suitable for divers.
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