What Is the Check Dive Process on a Komodo Liveaboard?

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Liveaboard Check Dives in Komodo

Every reputable Komodo liveaboard conducts a check dive on the first dive of the trip.

Phase	Activity	What Crew Assesses
Pre-dive	Equipment check, safety briefing, medical form review	Gear condition, diver preparation
Entry and descent	Standard entry at a calm site	Descent control, equalisation speed
During dive	Normal guided dive at an easy site	Buoyancy, air consumption, response to current
Safety stop and ascent	3-minute safety stop at 5 metres	Stop discipline, ascent rate, SMB deployment

The cruise director groups guests by experience level:

Group A (advanced): Strong buoyancy, low air consumption. Gets first access to Castle Rock, Batu Bolong.
Group B (intermediate): Competent but developing. Same sites with closer supervision.
Group C (developing): Newer divers. Sheltered sites with most experienced guide.