Flores & Komodo
Part of the Lesser Sunda islands situated east of Bali and Sumbawa, the island of Flores sits in a fascinating stretch of water at the eastern edge of the Komodo National Park, part of the vast Coral Triangle.
Until recently one of the more remote and seldom visited regions of the Indonesian archipelago, improved air and sea transportation has opened up Flores to the world. Named Cabo da Flores or ‘Cape of Flowers’ by 17th century Portuguese sailors, referring to the spectacular coral gardens visible under the surface of coastal waters, the mountainous topography of Flores has led to the development of numerous distinct traditions and languages with intriguing aspects of Portuguese culture adding their influence.
Part of the Lesser Sunda islands situated east of Bali and Sumbawa, the island of Flores sits in a fascinating stretch of water at the eastern edge of the Komodo National Park, part of the vast Coral Triangle. With at least 40 dive spots accessible from this Flores resort, the underwater exploration has only just begun in this region rich in wonderful macro life. Visited by relatively few divers, the dive area also supports a number of larger species on the dive sites more exposed to currents. Set against the dramatic backdrop of the peak of Mount Kelimutu, Flores is a destination that cannot disappoint above water, as well as below.
Flores & Komodo
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Highlights
- World class liveaboard and resort diving
- Explore kaleidoscopic coral reefs and a rich tapestry of marine life
- Come face to face with the Komodo dragon
Flores & Komodo Resorts & Hotels
Kalimaya Dive Resort
Kalimaya Dive Resort is a divine, secluded resort, and its location means unequalled access to rarely dived but exceptional…
10 days from £2,895
Komodo Resort
Nestled in a sheltered bay fringed with white sands, Komodo Resort offers a unique and friendly environment to enjoy some of…
11 days from £3,495
Flores & Komodo Liveaboards
Emperor Harmoni
The beautiful Emperor Harmoni takes liveaboard diving in Indonesia to a new level. Itineraries will vary from 7 to 12 nights.
From £2,193
Komodo Aggressor
Carefully crafted to sail the vibrant waters of Komodo, Alor and the Banda Sea, the Komodo Aggressor is a 29m phinisi-style…
From £1,902
Solitude Adventurer
Solitude Adventurer is a spacious catamaran with a contemporary interior. Cabins have unparalleled light from large windows, and…
From £2,060
Dewi Nusantara
Dewi Nusantara is a majestic 58-metre, triple masted schooner offering 9 beautifully appointed cabins & superb comfort. Its…
From £5,282
Emperor Raja Laut
Dutch Schooner style sailing yacht Emperor Raja Laut began operating in September 2017. Her itineraries vary from 7 to 12…
From £2,031
Upcoming departures
Upcoming departures for Flores & Komodo are listed below or view all departures on our Holiday Search where you can also sort/filter.
Komodo Aggressor
£2,537
- Departure Date: 20 Mar 26
- Country / Itinerary: Indonesia, North Komodo
- Nights: 7
- Embark Disembark: Labuan Bajo Labuan Bajo
- Spaces Available: 5
Additional information
- Dive areas visited: Indonesia: Komodo National Park
- Typical number of dives on trip: Please enquire
- Minimum dive experience: Please enquire
- Required certification: Please enquire
Cabins.
Deluxe
- Bed Type: Twin (2 singles)
- Location: Lower deck
- Avble. Spaces: 2
- Last Shared Space: Male & Female
- Air Con: Yes, individually controlled
- Ensuite: Yes
Master
- Bed Type: Twin / Double (2 singles can convert to double)
- Location: Upper deck
- Avble. Spaces: 3
- Last Shared Space: Male
- Air Con: Yes, individually controlled
- Ensuite: Yes
Solitude Adventurer
£2,289
- Departure Date: 27 Apr 26
- Country / Itinerary: Indonesia, Komodo North & South
- Nights: 6
- Embark Disembark: Labuan Bajo Labuan Bajo
- Spaces Available: 1
Additional information
- Dive areas visited: Indonesia: Komodo National Park
- Typical number of dives on trip: Please enquire
- Minimum dive experience: Please enquire
- Required certification: Please enquire
- Additional costs to be aware of:
– Passenger Handling Service Fee for Marine Park, Port Clearance and Service fee:
$250
– Indonesia - Fuel Surcharge: $180
Cabins.
Deluxe Cabin
- Bed Type: Twin (2 singles)
- Location: Upper deck
- Avble. Spaces: 1
- Last Shared Space: Female
- Air Con: Yes, individually controlled
- Ensuite: Yes
MV Mermaid II
Offer
£2,973
3717.00
- Departure Date: 05 May 26
- Country / Itinerary: Indonesia, Maumere - Komodo - Bali with Whale Sharks of Saleh Bay (10 days)
- Nights: 9
- Embark Disembark: Maumere Benoa, Bali
- Spaces Available: 5
Additional information
- Dive areas visited: Indonesia: Flores, Indonesia: Komodo National Park
- Typical number of dives on trip: 27 dives
- Minimum dive experience: Please enquire
- Required certification: Please enquire
Cabins.
Deluxe Cabin Main Deck
- Bed Type: Twin / Double (2 singles can convert to double)
- Location: Main deck
- Avble. Spaces: 5
- Air Con: Yes, individually controlled
- Ensuite: Yes
Solitude Adventurer
£2,289
- Departure Date: 05 May 26
- Country / Itinerary: Indonesia, Komodo North & South
- Nights: 6
- Embark Disembark: Labuan Bajo Labuan Bajo
- Spaces Available: 6
Additional information
- Dive areas visited: Indonesia: Komodo National Park
- Typical number of dives on trip: Please enquire
- Minimum dive experience: Please enquire
- Required certification: Please enquire
- Additional costs to be aware of:
– Passenger Handling Service Fee for Marine Park, Port Clearance and Service fee:
$250
– Indonesia - Fuel Surcharge: $180
Cabins.
Deluxe Cabin
- Bed Type: Twin (2 singles)
- Location: Upper deck
- Avble. Spaces: 2
- Last Shared Space: Male & Female
- Air Con: Yes, individually controlled
- Ensuite: Yes
Quad Cabin / Main Deck Twin
- Bed Type: Bunk
- Location: Main deck
- Avble. Spaces: 4
- Air Con: Yes, individually controlled
- Ensuite: Yes
Solitude Adventurer
£2,289
- Departure Date: 30 May 26
- Country / Itinerary: Indonesia, Komodo North & South
- Nights: 6
- Embark Disembark: Labuan Bajo Labuan Bajo
- Spaces Available: 4
Additional information
- Dive areas visited: Indonesia: Komodo National Park
- Typical number of dives on trip: Please enquire
- Minimum dive experience: Please enquire
- Required certification: Please enquire
- Additional costs to be aware of:
– Passenger Handling Service Fee for Marine Park, Port Clearance and Service fee:
$250
– Indonesia - Fuel Surcharge: $180
Cabins.
Deluxe Cabin
- Bed Type: Twin (2 singles)
- Location: Upper deck
- Avble. Spaces: 4
- Air Con: Yes, individually controlled
- Ensuite: Yes
Flores & Komodo Itineraries
East Flores / Alor Island
Explore this seldom visited region of the Indonesian archipelago by liveaboard to take in the full range of its diving riches.
Flores to Raja Ampat
This transition itinerary takes in some of Indonesia’s finest diving areas, including some rarely visited gems.
Komodo Liveaboard
Enjoy the wonders of Komodo National Park and the lesser explored dive sites of the Nusa Tenggara region on this magical…
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Flores & Komodo Information
Frog fish, Sea Horses, Mantas and more…
Stay under water long enough, and eventually you may have a frog fish to match every colour of the rainbow. Sharing these waters with a large range of macro species, it is not uncommon to encounter Manta rays and sharks on reefs exposed to stronger currents. Most dive sites offer fantastic water clarity and a sense of peace at the end of the dive as your head pops above the surface to spectacular scenery.
Komodo National Park
The Komodo National Park consists of three major islands; Komodo, Rinca and Padar as well as a number of smaller ones. Only on these legendary islands do Komodo dragons, survivors of the prehistoric carnivores that thrived in tropical Asia some 100 million years ago, still live and roam freely. There are over 50 dive sites to explore, varying from colourful shallow coral gardens to fast flowing drift dives along the walls, pinnacles rising from the deep and calm conditions in the bays for macro photographers seeking rarely seen critters in black volcanic sand. Komodo is blessed by a thorough flow of currents and cold water upwellings flowing to and from the Indian Ocean providing nutrient rich waters where swathes of soft corals, sponges, ascidians and clouds of brightly coloured fish thrive. When the current’s right exhilarating blue water, fish soup diving with explosions of fusiliers, trevallies, sharks and other pelagic fish will leave you mesmerised for hours. Hang out with congregations of manta rays while they feed, clean and dance on the shallow reefs and rock formations.
Here be dragons!
At the eastern edge of the famed Komodo National Park, Flores offers an above and below water carnival of weird and wonderful wildlife, including Komodo Dragons. A more challenging trek to the jungle and waterfalls of Labuan Bajo’s backyard may be arranged subject to local conditions, or twin your stay with one of our Bali dive resorts.
Dive Centres
Diving is available onsite, from all the resorts featured in Flores & Komodo.
Kalimaya Dive Resort is located to the West of Komodo National Park, in East Sumbawa, with quiet and secluded dive sites.
Komodo Resort is located on the small, private island of Sebayur Basur, a short boat ride from Komodo island itself.
Kalimaya Dive Centre
Kalimaya Dive Resort has a unique location that allows daily diving access to sites normally only liveaboards can reach. This means you can dive these super locations with a virtual guarantee that no one else will be in the water. West Komodo, rich in flora and fauna and largely untouched, is just 60 minutes away. Gili Banta is where the frenetic pelagic action is; fuelled by nutrient-rich currents, these dives will leave you lost for words. Sangean Volcano is a superb critter dive, and the bubbling bottom makes for a very different experience and is just 45 minutes away. Unlimited house reef dives come with any diving and accommodation package.
Dive Packs
Diving packages include up to 4 dives per day and unlimited house reef diving, to take full advantage of very diving opportunity you have. Please discuss any requirements with the Regaldive team, who will prepare a quotation suited to your needs.
Neptune Scuba Diving Komodo
The on-site PADI 5-star dive centre operates daily boat dives to the sought-after dive sites in Komodo National Park, as well as a full range of courses available in several languages from the professional crew.
The resort owns several purpose-built boats used for transfers, snorkelling and diving excursions. The traditional double-decked wooden boats transport divers to the best sites according to the local conditions, which can be anything from ten to 60 minutes away. On board there's a toilet, sundeck with bean bags, storage space, full safety equipment and snacks are served. On occasion, full-day trips are offered.
Dive Packs
The boats depart at 8am for two dives, returning for lunch and set out again for a third dive in the afternoon. Divers can pre-book 'half day dives', which includes two dives per day, or 'full day dives' which includes three dives per day. Night dives are available on request. Equipment rental, 15 litre tanks and Nitrox are available for a local charge.
Resort Info
At the eastern edge of the famed Komodo National Park, Flores offers an above and below water carnival of weird and wonderful wildlife, including Komodo Dragons. A trek to the jungle and waterfalls of Labuan Bajo’s backyard may be arranged, or twin your stay with a Bali resort.
Climate
Flores has an equatorial tropical climate, with day-time temperatures averaging 30°C (mid-80s°F) throughout the year.
The wet season falls between October and March, and humidity can be high during this period. The resort may have an annual closing in the wettest months around January / February.
The dry season, between April to October is the best time to visit, peak season is June to September. The dry season is generally sunnier and less humid. However, downpours can occur at any time but are normally short lived and a relief.
Annual closure: Dates are confirmed annually, but likely January & February.
Water Temperature
22 - 28 degrees. 5mm suit recommended.
Time
Flores is GMT +8 hours.
Currency
Indonesian Rupiah (IDR).
Cash payments are accepted at the resort and dive centre in Euro and US Dollars. It is recommended to change a small amount of IDR before you travel and then change more locally, where you will likely receive a better exchange rate.
Visa and Mastercard are accepted.
You can draw cash in Rupiah from the ATMs in Bali airport. Local banking hours may vary; most close early afternoon.
Tipping
Although entirely voluntary, tipping is a recognised part of life in this region of the world. Some local staff may look to guests for personal recognition of particular services offered.
Planning your Holiday
Flight Information
Flights are with Singapore airlines, via Singapore, into Bali's Denpasar International airport who have the most frequent connections to the island. Singapore offer a Manchester departure (touchdown Munich) - supplement applies.
Alternative flights with KLM, Qatar, Malaysian Airlines or Thai Airways.
An internal flight Denpasar to Labuan Bajo is organised to reach Flores; an overnight in Bali may be required subject to flight times.
Stopovers in Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok can easily be added on to your package.
Flight duration:
London - Singapore 12 hours and 40 minutes
Singapore - Denpasar 2 hours and 30 minutes
Visas
Entry requirements vary from country to country, and it’s important to check the latest visa information well before you travel. Some destinations may allow visa-free entry for a limited period, while others require an eVisa or a visa obtained in advance. To ensure you have the correct documentation for your trip, we recommend checking the official advice from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) or contacting the relevant country’s embassy or consulate. Other nationalities should check with their own consulate/embassy.
Passports
Before you travel, make sure your passport is valid for the full duration of your trip and meets the entry requirements of your destination. Many countries require at least six months’ validity beyond your planned return date, while others may have different rules. For the most reliable and up-to-date information, visit the UK Government’s passport guidance or the official travel advice pages for your destination. Other nationalities should check with their own consulate/embassy.
If you’re planning to travel to or via an EU country (with certain exceptions) your UK passport must meet two key requirements, it must be less than 10 years old on the day you enter the country and it must be valid for at least three months after your planned departure date.
Vaccinations & Health Advice
Health and vaccination requirements differ depending on where you're travelling. Some destinations may require proof of specific vaccinations or recommend certain precautions to protect your wellbeing.
We’re not qualified to provide you with specific advice on vaccinations and strongly recommend that you contact your healthcare professional before you travel to discuss the inoculations you may need to consider.
For trusted guidance on health and vaccination advice, refer to the NHS Travel Vaccination Advice, Masta Travel Health or Travel Health Pro websites.
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