SHENRON
Our Liveaboards & Safaris for Komodo National Park
Liveaboard in Komodo & beyond
Excellence in Guest Experience
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It's our second Liveaboard in Komodo and on Shenron, you will sleep on a proper bed, not outside on a deck. The boat is magnificent and the staff is very professional. At this price just do it... Our best experience so far.
Our Dragon Dive Liveaboard “SHENRON“ is a Phinisi boat: a traditional Indonesian wooden sailing ship built in 2017 and refitted in 2022 with diving in Komodo in mind. Guests are treated to a comfortable liveaboard to relax on between dives with deluxe cabins for a great night’s sleep.
Our 5-day dive safaris take divers to explore one of the best diving destinations in the world – the UNESCO-protected Komodo National Park. You have the opportunity to sail through remote areas of Komodo National Park and discover the legendary Komodo Dragons on a unique diving liveaboard cruise.
From November to March, you will sail across the South Komodo area exploring Padar island and Rinca island. From April to October, we will offer you the best dives in Central & North Komodo National Park. Our diving liveaboard cruise is guaranteed to give you an experience you will never forget!
In the North of Komodo National Park, the water temperature is usually nice and warm from the Flores Sea (27°-29°C). There is an abundance of fish near pinnacles where you can spot schooling surgeons, big eye jacks, snapper, barracudas and some pelagics.
The further South of the Komodo National Park the water temperature will drop between 18° to 24°C. Padar island has some beautiful sites where we can start to feel the influence of the Indian Ocean and the difference in temperature.
For those interested who are not Advanced Open Water certified, we require you to take the Deep & Night Adventure dives on board for an additional cost. These dives would count towards completing your Advanced Open Water course if desired in the near future.
Itineraries
- Meet at Dragon Dive Komodo hotel on the morning of departure at 8.00 AM
- Board Shenron around 9.00/10.00 AM
- Return to Labuan Bajo (Dragon Dive Komodo) late afternoon on the last day
- 3 dives a day
- Night dives
- Experienced dive guide and instructor on board
- Unique biodiversity. For the Southern cruises, whales are often spotted
- The only place to see the amazing Komodo Dragon!
- Sublime sunsets on Padar Island and/or Gili Lawa
- Dragon Dive Komodo will immerse you in the most famous and beautiful Komodo sites: Shotgun, Golden Passage, Batu Bolong, Castle Rock, & Crystal Rock
- Komodo National Park is well known to divers and remains one of the most beautiful destinations in the world to scuba dive
- Snorkelling trips are possible in Komodo national park on most dive sites
- Breathtaking trekking on Komodo, Padar and on Gili Lawa Darat
- Pulau Kalong is home to the famous flying fox
- Pink beach is famous in Komodo for its pink sand – one of only 7 spots in the world!.
- Price per person
- Komodo National Park fees and Komodo island ranger fees are not included
- Please pay attention to the expiry time of your visa
- Cancellation insurance for your trip is highly recommended
- Children under 12 are not accepted
- A medical form is mandatory before departure
- Failure to comply with the instructions of the guides, or not being able to present the level certification cards and/or logbook and/or a medical certificate may result in the cancellation of your cruise
- The diver assumes full responsibility for his/her physical condition and accepts the risks associated with this activity
- Insurance is mandatory for a diving cruise in Komodo. (book on arrival a daily DAN insurance)
- We require you to have a dive computer for our diving liveaboard cruise (computer rental possible)
- Maximum depth: 30 m
- You have the opportunity to start your PADI Deep and Night Adventure dives that will count towards the PADI Advanced course for 150 € per person on the boat
- To join the Dragon Dive Komodo dive cruises, you must be FFESSM, SSI, CMAS, BSAC, PADI or equivalent certified with proof (email or app). It is the responsibility of certified guests to respect and follow the instructions of the guides while respecting the rules of your certification level
- We reserve the right, under our staff members’ discretion, to refuse access to any or all dives if the diver does not have the physical and technical conditions to participate safely
YOUR JOURNEY IN KOMODO NATIONAL PARK
This is our most popular diving liveaboard cruise. On this trip, you will enjoy all of the best dive sites in Central & North Komodo. You will do some of the best dive sites in peace before any of the daily boats arrive. Early morning dives let you discover the best of Komodo’s underwater world and give you time to have a relaxing breakfast on our spacious liveaboard. Shenron has been the most booked diving liveaboard operator and we are keen to continue to offer the best of Komodo.
- Day 1: Departure from Labuan Bajo around 8/9.00 AM, 1 dive & 1-night dive
- Day 2: 3 dives in Central Komodo and 1-night dive
- Day 3: Trekking on Komodo island and 2 dives in Central Komodo + 1-night dive
- Day 4: 3 dives around North Komodo
- Day 5: 2 dives in North Komodo and 1 dive in Central Komodo and then return to Labuan Bajo around 5/6.00 PM
- Day 1: Departure from Labuan Bajo around 8/9.00 Am, 2 dives & 1 night dive
- Day 2: 3 Dives in South Rinca
- Day 3: Cruise to South Komodo (following meteo), 1 or 2 dives on Manta Alley + 1 Night Dive
- Day 4: 1 dive around South Komodo, 2 Dives in Padar (ex: Three Sisters, Pilaarsteen (Stone Pillar), Secret Garden), Trekking on Padar.
- Day 5: 1 Dive in Padar Padar, 2 dives in Central Komodo (ex: Batu Bolong & Siaba Kecil) Return to Labuan Bajo around 5/6.00 PM.
- Up to 17 dives
- Meals, coffee, and snacks between dives.
- Experienced dive guides
- Transfer to/from the airport to Dragon Dive Komodo in Labuan Bajo is not included but can be arranged
- Visas, airport charges and extra luggage
- Aeroplane tickets
- Cancellation, diving incident, travel and repatriation insurance are not included (We can organise DAN insurance for the duration of your trip)
- Port and Komodo Marine Park fees Rp 275,000 per person per day (& 375,000 per holiday), per departure
- Komodo island ranger & hiking fees
- PADI Deep & Night Adventure courses
- Basic equipment (BCD, reg, wetsuit, mask, fins, weights, tank) – Rental equipment can be arranged
- SMBs, lamps, and computers can be rented if desired
- Soft drinks
- Alcoholic drinks
- Crew tips (keep aside 25 USD)
- T-shirt
- The reusable aluminium containers and mugs available must remain on board
cabin types
2 Double Cabin with Private bathroom. Built in 2022.
1 restaurant and briefing area
4 private double beds without a bathroom at the front of the boat.
INCLUDED:
- Private cabin or dorm bed
- Bedding & towels
- Refill reef-safe shampoo & soap
- All diving or snorkeling
- 3 meals per day
- Coffee, tea, water
- Trekking excursions *
- Dragon Dive Hotel pick up
- Harbour clearance
EXCLUDED:
- Komodo National Park Fees *
- Local Tourism Tax *
- Beer, wine, sodas
- Staff gratuities (guide & crew)
- Equipment (dive computer & torch)
KOMODO NATIONAL PARK FEES
FOR SCUBA DIVING
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KOMODO NATIONAL PARK FEES
For Snorkeling
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KOMODO NATIONAL PARK FEES
For Trekking
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Padar Island 15,000/pax 120,000 guide fee/5 pax
KOMODO NATIONAL PARK FEES
For Local TAX
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Specifications
Boat Specification
- Length: 24 Meters
- Width: 4,5 Meters
- Materials: Ironwood hull & teakwood finishing
- Capacity: 120 Tons
- Building Year: 2017
- Speed Up to 12 Knots/Hour
- Engines : 6 Cylinder Mitshubishi & 6 Cylinder backup
- Electricity: 220 V
- Backup Electricity Battery Solar Panel 12V
- Fresh Water: 1.000 Liter
- Water maker : 20 Ton/ day
- Navigation: GPS, Compass
- Communication: VHF Radio
- 1 Speedboat
- 2022 renovation upgrade
Boat Facilities
- Enclosed dining and briefing room
- 2 private cabins for 2 people with ensuite bathroom
- 4 double bed in dorm room with shared bathroom
- Relaxing top sundeck
- Air compressors on board
- Air conditioning in each room
