Every diver comes to Labuan Bajo asks the same question: which Komodo dive sites are actually worth visiting? There are over 50 named dive sites across Komodo National Park and the surrounding waters. Most are good. A handful are exceptional. And a few require specific conditions, experience levels, or logistics to dive at their best….
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Table of Contents Understanding the Dynamic Komodo Diving Season Dry Season vs. Wet Season: The Deep Dive Month-by-Month Breakdown: When to Dive Komodo Water Temperature & Exposure Protection Visibility Dynamics Across the Archipelago Day Trips vs. Liveaboards: Maximizing Your Itinerary Frequently Asked Questions Best Months to Dive Komodo: Ultimate 2026 Guide to Peak Season The…
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Getting your open water certification in Labuan Bajo is not the same as getting certified at a swimming pool in a landlocked city. By day three, your qualifying dives are happening inside Komodo National Park—one of the most biodiverse marine ecosystems on earth. If you choose an SSI Open Water course Labuan Bajo program, you…
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Jun
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An uncalibrated route plan will compromise your underwater encounters. Master the precise hydrodynamic profiles and operational itineraries required to maximize your manta diving liveaboard Komodo experience. If you’re planning a manta diving liveaboard Komodo expedition specifically for manta rays, you’re not alone — they’re one of the main reasons experienced divers keep returning to this…
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Jun
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Packing for a liveaboard dive safari is an entirely different beast than packing for a standard land-based resort trip. The boat will be your home for anywhere from two to four days. Space in your cabin is limited, and the reality is that you will spend the vast majority of your time either in the…
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If you have never been on a Komodo liveaboard diving before, the first day can feel overwhelming. New boat, new crew, new routines, and a completely different pace from land life. So what actually happens when you step onboard Maria Seascape? Here is a realistic look at your first day, hour by hour, so you…
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May
May
The first thing most people realize before a Komodo liveaboard trip is this: you don’t actually need very much. Life onboard quickly becomes simple. You wake up before sunrise, pull on a swimsuit that’s still slightly damp from yesterday’s dives, drink coffee while the islands slowly appear through the morning mist, and spend most of…
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May
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Every week, we get the same question on WhatsApp: “Should I book daily dive trips from Labuan Bajo, or do a liveaboard in Komodo?” The truth is, there’s no single right answer. At Amare Divers, we run both daily diving trips and liveaboards, so this guide is based on what we genuinely see work best…
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May
May
There’s a moment that happens to almost every diver planning a day trip to Komodo. You’ve finally decided to go. Flights are checked. Dive dates are open. Then comes the question: How many days should you spend on a Komodo liveaboard? Three? Five? Seven? The truth is, there’s no universal answer. The best itinerary depends…
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When we opened Amare Divers in Labuan Bajo, we didn’t have a Maria Seascape liveaboard in mind. We started small. One boat. A team of dive guides who knew Komodo National Park well and treated every dive day like it mattered. That’s been our work ever since. But over the years, the same conversations kept…
