In June, I took a group of journalists on the diving adventure
of a lifetime; a trip to experience Komodo liveaboard diving at its
very best. I left the UK unbelievably excited and returned even
more so and now I just want to go back!
Komodo
is occasionally being overlooked by divers at present as 'newer'
Indonesian dive destinations, such as Raja Ampat, come to the fore.
It shouldn't be as it remains magnificent.
Located a short flight away from Bali so relatively accessible,
Komodo is home to stunningly healthy coral and great marine life.
It is one of the areas in Indonesia where you can still find the
big stuff. While I wouldn't call it a big fish destination you can
expect mantas, sharks and lots of big life as well as the weird and
wonderful smaller stuff. This is one of the main joys of diving in
Komodo: anything can show up at any time which makes diving here
very exciting.
We were diving Komodo in style as guests onboard the
incomparable
Silolona and Si
Datu Bua, sailing both boats in convoy. Seeing them both at
sail with the stunning backdrop of the Komodo landscape was a
breath-taking site (just take a look at the end of our video). I
really can't imagine a better way to dive Komodo (or elsewhere in
Indonesia and beyond as the boats reposition according to the
season).
One of the wonderful things about the way Patti, the owner of
Silolona and Si Datu Bua, and her crew run these trips is that you
not only get the great diving and standard of luxury and service on
the boats you would expect, but so much more. You get a real
insight into the history and cultures of the regions in which she
sails and you come away feeling you have learned something. You get
Komodo Dragons too which is exciting!
If you are looking for the ultimate Komodo liveaboard diving
trip then this is it. It is my new life goal to get back on these
boats as soon as I can!
Have you been diving in Komodo? If so, tell us about it. And
do get in touch
if you would like to learn about what we can offer.