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Liveaboard routes in Komodo are planned around the park's three distinct dive zones and vary by season, trip duration, and weather conditions.
| Route | Best Season | Key Sites | Duration | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Komodo Route | April–October | Castle Rock, Crystal Rock, Cauldron/Shotgun, Gili Lawa Laut | 3–5 nights | Shark encounters, adrenaline drift diving, crystal visibility |
| Central Komodo Route | Year-round | Batu Bolong, Manta Point, Tatawa, Siaba, Mawan | 3–4 nights | Mantas, turtles, iconic sites |
| South Komodo Route | September–March | Manta Alley, Cannibal Rock, Yellow Wall, Torpedo Alley | 4–6 nights | Massive manta aggregations, world-class macro |
| Comprehensive (N+C+S) | April–November | All major sites across three zones | 5–7 nights | Complete Komodo experience |
| Bali–Komodo Crossing | April–May, October–November | Moyo Island, Satonda, Sangeang Api + all Komodo zones | 7–11 nights | Extended adventure, unique non-Komodo sites |
| Day | Zone | Sites | Dives |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Central | Siaba Besar (check dive), Tatawa Besar, Batu Bolong | 3 |
| Day 2 | North | Castle Rock, Crystal Rock, Gili Lawa Laut (night dive) | 4 |
| Day 3 | Central | Batu Bolong, Manta Point, Mawan | 3 + Rinca dragon trek |
| Day 4 | South | Cannibal Rock, Yellow Wall, Manta Alley | 3–4 |
| Day 5 | Central/South | Horseshoe Bay, Torpedo Alley, transit back north | 2–3 |
Good liveaboard captains adjust routes daily based on weather, current conditions, and marine life reports. This flexibility is one of the great advantages of liveaboard diving.