Komodo National Park

Exploring Komodo National Park on an Indonesian Liveaboard is a very exciting way for anyone interested in travelling, diving, trekking, hiking, and exploring the mainland or the far corners of Komodo National Park.

Either you are an adventurous diver, or traveller, Komodo Islands has something for everyone. With the waters protected by the many Islands in Komodo National Park, it’s a perfect spot for snorkelling and diving. The waters of Komodo National Park, bring a little something for all Scuba Divers, from calm waters with pristine Coral Reefs to Raging Currents, and people searching for Sharks and Manta Rays.

Komodo includes several Lesser Sunda Islands, which make up one of the biggest Volcanic chains in East Indonesia. Komodo Island became first and foremost famous due to the Komodo Dragons, some of the largest lizards in the world – there were early rumour’s that the Komodo Dragon could breathe fire.

On most Liveaboard, and Day tours in Komodo National Park, you will be certain to visit at least one of the three major islands that make up Komodo National Park, Komodo Island, which the primary home of the Komodo Dragons, Rinca, where you can also see the Komodo Dragons and is set up to allow easier access for visitors, and the spectacular Padar Island, which is located in the south of Komodo National Park, which is perfect for trekking to catch the stunning sunsets. The Komodo Dragon can also be found in other parts of Komodo, Flores, and Gili Motang Islands.

The Komodo Dragon lives in the wild and their range has contracted due to human activities therefore listed as vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. They are protected under Indonesian Law, and the Komodo National Park was founded in 1980 to aid protection efforts. The life below the Komodo Islands surface is also protected and is one of the reasons so many divers from around the world visit the Komodo park for world-class diving.

The Komodo National Park has world-class biodiversity of life underwater and divers prefer to bring their camera to shoot pictures of the vast underwater ecosystem, pristine Coral Reefs and the diversity of Marine Life. In Komodo National Park you will find Manta Rays, Sharks, Frog Fish, Ghostpipe Fish to a wide variety of Nudibranchs, and so much more. So it won’t matter if you love your wide angel or your Macro and Muck diving there is certainly something for everyone.