Komodo & Bali Liveaboard Adventure 2026
Reefs
Aug 14, 2026 - Aug 24, 2026
Join us as we travel from Bali to Komodo for amazing dive experiences among some of the most diverse marine environments in the world on the MSY Seahorse.
Stunning Reefs & Corals
Shark Encounters
Group Trip
Nitrox Included
Why Join This Trip
Explore some of the most diverse marine environments in the world
3-4 dives per day, with a 4:1 diver-guide ratio
FREE nitrox
Free flight from Labuan Baja to Bali at the end of the trip
25% off rental photo gear from Bluewater Photo
Fully refundable deposit until 18 months from departure
Trip overview
Dive Overview
Komodo National Park is a remarkable dive destination known for its diverse marine environment. The islands are home to the famous Komodo dragon, which can be seen patrolling the beaches or from a distance. The northern coral reefs showcase a colorful mix of hard and soft corals, inhabited by anthias, wrasses, majestic angelfish, and predators like reef sharks and tunas. In the south, vibrant soft corals and a variety of critters can be found. Komodo offers a range of diving experiences, including thrilling high-voltage current dives, gentle drift dives, and colorful wall dives. Manta rays, turtles, and occasionally whale sharks can also be spotted. The area is rich in marine life, including barracudas, surgeonfishes, bumphead parrotfishes, trevallies, seahorses, frogfish, leaf fish, and scorpionfish.
Read our Komodo trip recap.
Read our complete guide to diving in Komodo.
Marine Life to Photograph
When it comes to big animals, Komodo Island is renowned as one of the top destinations in the world for diving with manta rays. Most diving trips in the area include opportunities to witness these majestic creatures at one or more dive sites. Alongside manta rays, you can also expect to encounter other pelagic species such as dogtooth tuna, giant trevally, and barracudas. Komodo's waters are home to various shark species, including reef sharks such as blacktip, whitetip, and grey reef sharks. Turtles are another frequent sighting, and they can be found at many sites within the park.
Komodo National Park also offers a wealth of small critters and fascinating marine life for macro enthusiasts. Divers can expect to spot a variety of intriguing creatures, including frogfish, stargazers, spiny devilfish, leaf scorpionfish, ghost pipefish, cuttlefish, bobtail squid, garden eels, bobbit worms, and pygmy seahorses. The diversity of critters in Komodo is astounding, and you may even come across unique species like the "Ladybugs" that inhabit the area.
Diving Conditions
- Water Temperatures: Water temperatures are usually moderate, but can range from 66F(19C) to 86F(30C) on the same trip. The temperature changes are based on location rather than on time of the year. The north side of the islands is generally warm, but the south side is often colder.
- Visibility: averages 15 - 40m (49 - 131 feet)
- Depth Range: 3 - 40m (10 - 131 feet)
Sample Itinerary
This is a sample itinerary and the number of dives, dive sites, etc. may be subject to change due to weather conditions and other unforeseeable factors.
We will also plan for the group to visit at least one of the islands to view the Komodo dragons up close.
- DAY 1 - BALI (CHECK IN)
- DAY 2 - GILIS ISLANDS / 3-4 dives
- DAY 3 - MOYO & SATONDA / 3-4 dives
- DAY 4 - PULAU SANGEANG / 3-4 dives
- DAY 5 - PULAU BANTA / 3-4 dives
- DAY 6 - NORTH KOMODO / 3-4 dives
- DAY 7 - NORTH KOMODO / 3-4 dives
- DAY 8 - CENTRAL KOMODO / 3-4 dives
- DAY 9 - SOUTH KOMODO / 3-4 dives
- DAY 10 - CENTRAL KOMODO / 3-4 dives
- DAY 11 - NORTH KOMODO / 1-2 dives
- DAY 12 - LABUAN BAJO (CHECK OUT)
Trip Inclusions
All meals throughout the voyage aboard the ship including snacks, coffee and tea
All meals & snacks - drinking water, soft drinks and hot drinks
All guided dives (minimum of 30 dives)
Nitrox for certified divers
Aluminium tank (12 litres), weights and belts
Airport-boat transfers from/to the closest airport (departure and arrival)
Trip Exclusions
Park & Port Fees ($250 per person)
International and domestic flights (unless specified)
Alcoholic beverages (you can BYOB)
Diving equipment rental
100 cf (15 litres) tank : 65 € / cruise
Laundry (1 € / 2 pieces)
Crew gratuities
Massage
Effective 14 February 2024, visitors coming to Bali must pay Foreign Tourists Levy of IDR 150,000/person prior to arrival in Bali
Travel Insurance - ask us about our preferred partner plan
Accommodation
About the MSY Seahorse
The MSY Seahorse is a newly-refurbished 33m (108 ft) Phinisi-style liveaboard boat, run by Wallacea Dive Cruises.
MSY Seahorse (LEFT) & Sundeck (RIGHT)
Seahorse's Camera Room (LEFT) & Dive Deck (RIGHT)
All-inclusive meals and snacks. Hailing from a long tradition of big family homecooked meals in Spain, MSY Seahorse takes pride in offering you a delicious menu with the carefully selected & professional chef on board the Seahorse.
There are 8 cabins for up to 16 divers aboard the Seahorse, with 2 different cabin types to choose from, twin or double bed cabins. The cabins are located across the main and lower decks. The Main Deck Cabins are equipped with two sizeable windows offering a sea view. These cabins are just one step away from the boat's spacious camera room.
Main Deck Cabin & Bathroom
Cabin 1 & Lower Deck Bathroom
View more cabin details and images.
"The crew and service was one of the best things about the Seahorse, and one of the best of any liveaboard I have been on. There is a masseuse on board and also a pastry chef. Photographers have individual cooler bags for their cameras so they are not banging against each other on the ride out to the dive site." - Tim Yeo
Read the reviews of the MSY Seahorse here.
Trip Price
Trip starts from $6,104 per person.
Payment Schedule
- Deposit: $1,000 to confirm your spot
- Payment 2: $2,000 due 1 August 2025
- Balance: due 1 February 2026
Extend your trip
Want to extend your trip? We can help with that! See more of the Bali after your trip in Bali and Komodo with Bluewater. Flying all that way merits a multi-destination vacation! There are amazing destinations nearby that offer a range of additional unique experiences. Here is an example of a package we can add on to your trip reservation:
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