LIVEABOARD DESTINATIONS - Komodo,Flores,Lombok,Sulawesi

DESTINATIONS

KOMODO NATIONAL PARK

THE LAST DRAGONS

...from ancient dragons to stunning marine life...

The Komodo National Park of Indonesia located within the Lesser Sunda Islands in the border region between the provinces of East Nusa Tenggara and West Nusa Tenggara. The park includes the three larger islands Komodo, Padar and Rinca and 26 smaller ones with a total area of 1,733 km² (603 km² of it land). The national park was founded in 1980 to protect the Komodo dragon, the world’s largest lizard. Later it was also dedicated to protect the immense diversity of marine species one can find here.

In 1991 the national park was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site and in 2014 it was elected one of the new 7 Wonders of Nature.

One might try to trek down Komodo dragons on Komodo or Rinja Island or explore the fantastic world class diving & snorkeling all around the park on our liveaboard. Places like Batu Bolong or Castle Rock rate among the world top dive sites!

TYPICAL ITINERARIES

North Komodo Underwater Exploration (6D/5N)

Flight to Labuan Bajo
Airport transfer
Arrival on ANANDA approx. 12:00
Enjoy a welcome cocktail on our lounge deck
Move into cabins
Cruising to Sabayor, check dive, dive Sabayor reef or wall

1.Night: Sabayor

Early morning sail to Gili Lawa Darat
Dive Castle Rock
Dive Cauldron
Dive Sea Mount
Sunset hill trekking with a spectacular view over the Komodo islands

2.Night: Gili Lawa Darat

Dive Crystal Rock
Dive Golden Passage
Cruising to Kerang Makassar
Dive Batu Bolong
Sunset cocktail on beach

3.Night: Krang Makassar

Dive Manta point
Dive Batu Bolong
Dive Siaba
Afternoon cruise to Wainilu

4.Night: Wainilu

Morning Komodo dragon trekking on Rinja Island
Dive Penga
Dive Wainilu (Mak)
Sail to Kalong
Sunset surprise (see thousands of fruit bats rise from the mangroves and fly into the sunset)

5.Night: Kalong

Morning Cruise to Labuan Bajo
around 11h transfer to airport

note: the program depends on weather conditions, currents and tides. Dive sites may vary depending on divers experience level and local conditions

North & South Komodo Underwater Exploration Tour (10D/9N)

Flight to Labuan Bajo
Airport transfer
Arrival on ANANDA approx. 11:00
Welcome drink, move into cabins
Cruising to Sabayor
Check dive Sabayor Reef
Sunset dive Sabayor Wall

1.Night: Sabayor

Early morning sail to Gili Lawa Darat
Dive Castle Rock
Dive Cauldron
Dive Sea Mount
Sunset hill trekking with a spectacular view over the Komodo islands

2.Night: Gili Lawa Darat

Dive Crystal Rock
Dive Golden Passage
Dive Light House
Cruising to Kerang Makassar
Sunset cocktail on beach

3.Night: Krang Makassar

Dive Manta Point
Dive Batu Bolong
Dive Tatawa Kecil
Night Dive in the Lagoon

4.Night: Krang Makassar

Cruise to Komodo
Afternoon dive Pink Beach

5.Night: Komodo

Cruise to Loh Serah
Afternoon dive at wreck

6.Night: Loh Serah

Morning: with speed boat to Manta Alley (2 dives)
Cruise to Nusa Kode
Night dive Torpedo Point

7.Night: Nusa Kode

Dive Cannibal Rock
Dive Yellow Wall
Dive Sea Mount

8.Night: Nusa Kode

Cruise to Wainilu
Dive Tengah
Dive Wainilu (Mak)
Afternoon Komodo dragon trekking in Rinja/Loh Buaya
Sail to Kalong
Sunset surprise (see thousands of fruit bats rise from the mangroves and fly into the sunset)

9.Night: Kalong

Cruise to Labuan Bajo
Airport transfer approx. 11:00

note: the program depends on weather conditions, currents and tides. Dive sites may vary depending on divers experience level and local conditions

Nort Komodo Dragon Exploration Tour (5D/4N)

Flight to Labuan Bajo

1.Day: Ananda – Culture and Bats

Airport pickup & air-conditioned transfer
Arrival on ANANDA around 13:00
Welcome cocktail on our lounge deck. Enjoy the amazing views while we give you a short briefing about the trip and maritime safety
Move into cabins
Cruising to Mesa island – visit the traditional fishing village of Mesa. Mingle with the friendly fisherman and colorful kids.
Cruising to Kalong
take a refreshing swim on a nice little beach before sunset
Sunset surprise – watch thousands of fruit bats rise from the mangroves and fly into the sunset!

2.Day: Ananda – Dragons, Mantas & Sunset on beach

Early morning Komodo dragon trekking in Rinja/Loh Buaya
Sail to Kerang Makassar, home of the Komodo Mantas
We will try to find Mantas and snorkel with them or watch them from the speed boat
Visit an uninhabited island with a fantastic beach for sunset

3.Day: Ananda – Dragons & Views

Early morning we sail to Komodo island
Komodo dragon trekking
Visit the famous pink beach
Cruising to Gili Lawa Darat, one of the most picturesque places in Komodo
Sunset hill trekking with a spectacular view over the Komodo islands

4.Day: Ananda – Snorkel, Snorkel, Snorkel

Snorkeling the famous underwater world of the Komodo Archipelago. With some luck you will see mantas, sharks and even dolphins
Go to the beach, swim or just relax on deck
Afternoon cruise to Sabayor

5.Day: Ananda – water sports

Try some water sport – water ski, hang on to our fun bouncing tube
or snorkel the surrounding reef in crystal clear waters
Lunch Cruise to Labuan Bajo
around 12h transfer to the airport

note: the program depends on weather conditions, currents and tides and may be done in different order

North & South Komodo Dragons & Snorkeling (7D/6N)

Flight to Labuan Bajo
Airport transfer
Arrival on ANANDA approx. 12:00
Welcome drink, move into cabins
Cruising to Mesa island – visit the traditional fishing village of Mesa
Cruising to Kalong
Sunset surprise (see thousands of fruit bats rise from the mangroves and fly into the sunset)

1.Night: anchor in Wainilu

Early morning Komodo dragon trekking in Rinja/Loh Buaya
Sail to Nusa Kode 5-6 hrs
See the Komodo dragons on the beach, an unforgettable experience

2.Night: Nusa Kode

Cruising to Padar
Hike Padar to the most amazing view over the Komodo islands
Visit the wild beaches of Padar

3.Night: Padar (or night cruise, depending on conditions

Sail to Komodo Island
Komodo dragon trekking
Visit the Pink beach (option)
Sail to Kerang Makassar, home of the Komodo Mantas
Swim, snorkel, relax
Visit an uninhabited island with a fantastic beach for sunset

4.Night: anchor in Kerang Makassar

Snorkeling (we will try to find Mantas and snorkel with them)
try some water sport (water ski, hang on to our fun bouncing tube)
Cruising to Gili Lawa Darat, one of the most picturesque places in Komodo
Sunset hill trekking with a spectacular view over the Komodo island

5.Night: anchor in Gili Lawa Darat

Snorkeling the famous underwater world of the Komodo Archipelago
Swim, do some water sport, relax on deck
Afternoon cruise to Sabayor

6.Night: Sabayor

Morning Cruise to Labuan Bajo
around 11h transfer to airport

note: the program depends on weather conditions, currents and tides

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FLORES

KELIMUTU & RIUNG

...from the tri-colored lakes to empty white beaches...

Kelimutu is a volcano around 50 km to the east of Ende, the begin of your journey. The mountain contains three striking volcanic crater lakes that vary in color and as a result they seem quite mysterious to travelers. The colors in the lakes change independently from each other due to adjustments in the oxidation-reduction status. Between January and November 2016 the colors of the craters changed six times.

Riung, a small fishing village located in the northern coast of Flores mostly known as the gateway to the 17 Islands National Park. The village itself is sparsely populated, with wide streets lined with coconut trees and friendly locals. Difficult to reach by road, Riung is still quite unknown to travelers and best explored by liveaboard.

Pristine uninhabited little islands invite you to leisurely relish their reclusive beaches and enjoy a campfire at night.

TYPICAL ITINERARIES

Kelimutu, Riung & Komodo Highlights (9D/8N)

Flight to Ende

1. Night (Hotel)

Transfer to Kilimutu, visit the famous three colored volcanic lakes
Transfer to Ropa by minibus
Arrival on ANANDA approx. 15:00h
Welcome drink, move into cabins
Set sail to Riung
If conditions permit we will sail by Raja, a volcano a few miles off the coast, which has been active during the last years.
Dinner
Night cruise approx. 10 hours

2. Night (Ananda): overnight cruise

Early morning arrive at Riung Archipelago
Snorkeling
Visit small islands with beautiful beaches
Possibility of a camp fire in the evening

3. Night (Ananda): anchor in Riung Archipelago

Visit the unspoiled traditional fishing village of Riung
Try some water sport (water ski, hang on to our fun bouncing tube)
swim, snorkel, relax

4. Night (Ananda): anchor in Riung Archipelago

Morning cruise to Tanjung Kulambu
Explore the big lagoon and a small village
After around 6 hours of sailing we will arrive in the afternoon at Toro Baso, a safe anchorage in front of a long sandy beach surrounded by coral reef.

5. Night (Ananda): anchor in Toro Baso

Snorkelling (diving)
Water sport
Traditional village
Fishing
Early afternoon we will set sails towards Komodo

6. Night (Ananda): overnight cruise

Early morning arrive in Gili Lawa Darat, one of the most picturesque places in Komodo
Snorkeling (diving) the famous underwater world of the Komodo Archipelago
Sunset hill trekking with a spectacular view over the Komodo islands

7. Night (Ananda): anchor in Gili Lawa Darat

Late morning we sail to Rinja
Komodo dragon trekking
Sail to Kalong
Sunset surprise (see thousands of fruit bats rise from the mangroves and fly into the sunset)

8. Night (Ananda): anchor in Kalong

Morning cruise to Labuan Bajo
around 12h transfer to airport

note: the program depends on weather conditions, currents and tides

Kelimutu, Riung & North Komodo (11D/10N)

Flight to Ende

1. Night (Hotel)

Transfer to Kilimutu, visit the famous three colored volcanic lakes
Transfer to Ropa by minibus
Arrival on ANANDA approx. 15:00h
Welcome drink, move into cabins
Set sail to Riung
If conditions permit we will sail by Raja, a volcano a few miles off the coast, which has been active during the last years.
Dinner
Night cruise approx. 10 hours

2. Night (Ananda): overnight cruise

Early morning arrive at Riung Archipelago
Snorkeling
Visit small islands with beautiful beaches
Possibility of a camp fire in the evening

3. Night (Ananda): anchor in Riung Archipelago

Visit the unspoiled traditional fishing village of Riung
Try some water sport (water ski, hang on to our fun bouncing tube)
swim, snorkel, relax

4. Night (Ananda): anchor in Riung Archipelago

Morning cruise to Tanjung Kulambu
Explore the big lagoon and a small village
After around 6 hours of sailing we will arrive in the afternoon at Toro Baso, a safe anchorage in front of a long sandy beach surrounded by coral reef.

5. Night (Ananda): anchor in Toro Baso

Snorkelling (diving)
Water sport
Traditional village
Fishing
Early afternoon we will set sails towards Komodo

6. Night (Ananda): overnight cruise

Early morning arrive in Gili Lawa Darat, one of the most picturesque places in Komodo
Snorkeling (diving) the famous underwater world of the Komodo Archipelago
Sunset hill trekking with a spectacular view over the Komodo islands

7. Night (Ananda): anchor in Gili Lawa Darat

Early morning we will sail to Kerang Makassar, home of the Komodo Mantas
Snorkeling (we will try to find Mantas and snorkel with them)
Snorkel (dive) Batu Bolong an aquarium full of marine life
Visit an uninhabited island with a fantastic beach
Sunset drinks on the island

8. Night (Ananda): anchor in Kerang Makassar

Early morning sail to Komodo island
Komodo dragon trekking
Visit the famous pink beach

9. Night (Ananda): anchor in Komodo

Sail to Rinja island
Komodo dragon trekking
Sail to Kalong
Sunset surprise (see thousands of fruit bats rise from the mangroves and fly into the sunset)

10. Night (Ananda): anchor in Kalong

Morning cruise to Labuan Bajo
around 12h transfer to airport

note: the program depends on weather conditions, currents and tides

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MOYO

GILI ISLANDS & LOMBOK

...from thriving beach parties to vulcanoes and waterfalls...

Begin your journey at the Gilis, dance at Gili Trawangan or lay back at Gili Air. From there we sail to Moyo, where we take a walk to the hidden waterfall. One who dares may swing him(her)self on a rope right into the crystal clear water whole below the waterfall. We will visit the island of Satonda featuring a huge hidden volcanic lake inside and nice coral reefs around it. On our way to Komodo we will pass by Gunung Sangean, a mighty active volcano rising straight from the sea to almost 2000 meters. One of the most active volcanoes in the area, Gunung Sangean erupted last in 2014 and is still smoking. Another stop could be at Banta a beautiful less frequented island a few miles off Komodo with good snorkeling and diving which one can only reach by liveaboard.

TYPICAL ITINERARIES

GILIS - KOMODO or KOMODO - GILIS (8D/7N)

we will pick you up at the Gilis (optional Moyo)
Arrival on ANANDA approx. 10:00
Welcome drink, move into cabins
Begin our cruise to Moyo

1. Night: Overnight cruise

In the morning we visit the waterfall
cruise to Satonda
snorkel the reefs
visit the lake
watch the bats at sunset

2. Night: Overnight cruise to Sangean

early morning we will pass Sangean
optional: dive the underwater volcano of Sangean
around lunch we arrive at Banta
snorkel the reefs of Banta (dive)
in the evening we leave for Komodo

3. Night: West Komodo

we will anchor in a nice and quite bay in Komodo
explore empty beaches
snorkel (dive)
water sport
in the afternoon we set sail to Lawa Darat, one of the most picturesque places in Komodo

4.Night: Anchor in Gili Lawa Darat

Snorkeling the famous underwater world of the Komodo Archipelago
Swim, do some water sport, relax on deck
Sunset hill trekking with a spectacular view over the Komodo islands

5.Night: Anchor Gili Lawa Laut

Morning we sail to Kerang Makassar, home of the Komodo Mantas
Snorkelling (we will try to find Mantas and snorkel with them)
try some water sport (water ski, hang on to our fun bouncing tube)
Visit an uninhabited island with a fantastic beach for sunset

6.Night: Anchor Kerang Makassar

After breakfast we cruise towards Rinja
Afternoon Komodo dragon trekking on Rinja Island
Sail to Kelor
Sunset surprise (see thousands of fruit bats rise from the mangroves and fly into the sunset)

7.Night: Anchor Kelor

Morning Cruise to Labuan Bajo
around 11h transfer to airport

note: this trip can be configured as a dive cruise

note: the program depends on weather conditions, currents and tides. Dive sites may vary depending on divers experience level and local conditions

GILIS - KOMODO & SOUTH KOMODO (11D/10N)

we will pick you up at the Gilis (optional Moyo)
Arrival on ANANDA approx. 10:00
Welcome drink, move into cabins
Begin our cruise to Moyo

1. Night: Overnight cruise

In the morning we visit the waterfall
cruise to Satonda
snorkel the reefs
visit the lake
watch the bats at sunset

2. Night: Overnight cruise to Sangean

early morning we will pass Sangean
optional: dive the underwater volcano of Sangean
around lunch we arrive at Banta
snorkel the reefs of Banta (dive)
in the evening we leave for Komodo

3. Night: West Komodo

we will anchor in a nice and quite bay in Komodo
explore empty beaches
snorkel (dive)
water sport
in the afternoon we set sail to Lawa Darat, one of the most picturesque places in Komodo

4.Night: Anchor in Gili Lawa Darat

Snorkeling the famous underwater world of the Komodo Archipelago
Swim, do some water sport, relax on deck
Sunset hill trekking with a spectacular view over the Komodo islands

5.Night: Anchor Gili Lawa Laut

Morning we sail to Kerang Makassar, home of the Komodo Mantas
Snorkeling (we will try to find Mantas and snorkel with them)
try some water sport (water ski, hang on to our fun bouncing tube)
Visit an uninhabited island with a fantastic beach for sunset

6.Night: Anchor Kerang Makassar

Early morning we cruise towards Komodo
Komodo trekking in Komodo
Visit the famous Pink beach
relax & snorkel the colorful reef

7.Night: Anchor Komodo

In the morning we cruise to Padar
Visit the wild beaches of Padar
Hike Padar to the most amazing view over the Komodo islands

8.Night: Anchor in Padar

In the morning we set sail to Nusa Kode
Watch the Komodo dragons on the beach, an unforgettable experience

9.Night: Nusa Kode

Watch the Komodo dragons in the morning sun
Sail to Kalong (all day cruise)
Sunset surprise (see thousands of fruit bats rise from the mangroves and fly into the sunset)

10.Night: Anchor Kalong

Morning Cruise to Labuan Bajo
around 11h transfer to airport

note: this trip can be configured as a dive cruise

note: the program depends on weather conditions, currents and tides. Dive sites may vary depending on divers experience level and local conditions

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SULAWESI

BIRA – WAKATOBI – SELAYAR – TAKA BONERATE

...from traditional boat building & crystal clear seas to colorful villages...

Sulawesi formerly known as Celebes is an island in Indonesia. One of the four Greater Sunda Islands and the world’s eleventh-largest island it is situated between Borneo and the Maluku Islands. In Indonesia, only Sumatra, Borneo, and Papua are larger in territory and only Java and Sumatra have larger populations.

Our trip could start in Bira the magic place where ANANDA was built to operate as a liveaboard. The center of traditional boat building culture where one can see how this magnificent ships are still being built by craftsmen on the beach. There are also some excellent diving diving spots around and on the way south to the island of Selayar. We can explore a waterfall deep in the jungle and sail on to Taka Bonerate another amazing island group. Difficult to navigate, it is full of sand banks and little white sandy islands with just one or two coconut palms on it.

In south east Sulawesi lies the Wakatobi Marine National Park. An amazing place where one will find everything from sleepy local villages to world class exploration diving.