Your first time on a Komodo liveaboard follows a simple rhythm: board in Labuan Bajo around midday, sail to a sheltered anchorage, then alternate ranger-led island treks and snorkel stops for two to four days. Cabins are compact but comfortable, meals are cooked fresh on board, and you sleep at anchor in calm bays — […]
The best time to visit Komodo National Park is April through November, when dry-season conditions bring calm seas, golden trekking trails, and the clearest dive visibility of the year. December through March is manta season — plankton-rich water draws rays to Manta Point — with fewer boats and lower liveaboard rates in exchange for brief […]
The Siora app is Komodo National Park’s mandatory booking platform, in force since April 2026. Visitors create an account, choose one of three timed sessions (06:00–11:00, 11:00–15:00, or 15:00–18:00), and pay entrance, guide, and conservation fees in-app before arrival. Daily entries are capped at roughly 1,000 visitors, so booking early — or letting your liveaboard […]
In 2027, foreign visitors to Komodo National Park pay IDR 250,000 (about US$16) per person per day in entrance fees, plus IDR 75,000 for a guide and IDR 25,000 conservation contribution, all paid through the official Siora app. Ranger trekking fees apply per group, and daily visits are capped at roughly 1,000 people. I’m Labuan […]
