Moana Komodo Liveaboard

Komodo Liveaboard
MV MOANA BOAT SPECIFICATIONS

  

MOANA and her team are the real KOMODO EXPERTS. As one of the few all-year-around Komodo based Liveaboards MOANA is successfully operating there since 2004. With a maximum of just 10 divers on board the MOANA offers you an escape from big groups and guarantees plenty of individual attention in a variety of dive crew languages (German Cruise Director, American Dive Instructor…).

MOANA departs EACH SATURDAY for 5 or 6 days KOMODO SAFARIS

MOANA Cabins Fasilities - 5 air conditioned cabins all with en suite water showers and toilet, portholes, springbeds are tastefully furnished. Organic Cuisine with a tasty mix of Indonesian and International Specialties. Dive Courses, Kayaks, Bananaboat & Wakeboard available on board. The boat is modern and perfectly formed and is a great boat for individuals, groups or families to see the best of Komodo dive region.

Located in BALI "Moana" is ready for Cruises, Sunset-Dinners
and your individual Celebrities

   

On board our 2-mast sailing boat, which has been built by the renowned boat builders of South Sulawesi, you will discover in a unique way to explore the infinite variety of islands and waters of Indonesia: the classic beauty of the wooden sailing boat combines traditional atmosphere with all modern conveniences and safety features, providing you with an unforgettable experience far away from the tourist masses.

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SV MONALISA ITINERARY

MV Moana run a continues diving program, 5 days/ 4 nights and 6 days/ 5 nights nonstop, it is possible to book and Fly to Labuan Bajo any day of the week for as many number of diving days you would like Please note: minimum stay of 3 nights otherwise an us$20.00 transfer fee applies

KOMODO LIVEABOARD - 5 DAYS/ 4 NIGHTS

1. DAY: BALI – Labuhan Bajo/Flores
Flight Bali - LBJ. Welcome aboard MOANA, waiting for you in the harbour of Labuhan Bajo/Flores. After a refreshing welcome drink, we set sails. Now it’s time for a short introduction to the facilities of our vessel, the diving operation and the tour program. Check-out dive: 1 SABALON or SABAYUR. 2 SUNSET or NIGHT DIVE Gili Lava Darat in the north of Komodo.

2. DAY: NORTH KOMODO
Pre-Breakfast. Morning dive: 3 KRISTAL ROCK. After the “real” breakfast you depart for dive nr. 4 CASTLE ROCK. The rock is packed with bronze and rust colored sponges and soft tree corals. You'll see black snappers, large cuttlefish, pyramid butterfly fish, and several red octopuses. Afternoon dive at 5 LIGHT HOUSE in the north of Komodo. Later in the afternoon we climb the local summit and enjoy a splendid panorama over the moon-shape islands of the Komodo Archipelago and the mainland of Flores. 6 SUNSET or NIGHT DIVE Gili Lava Passage.

3. DAY: KOMODO
Morning dive: 7 CURRENT CITY (Batu Bolong). 11 o’clock dive: 8 TATAWA BESAR. Thousands of fish of every colour and shape are here including regal angelfish, checkerboard wrasse and masked unicorn fish, against a beautiful backdrop of acripora corals, gorgonian fans and sponges. In the afternoon we dive: 9 MOANA‘s MANTA POINT or TATAWA KECIL and 10 SUNSET or NIGHT DIVE according customers wishes.

4. DAY KOMODO - RINCA
This morning we dive again at our favorite spot: 11 CURRENT CITY (Batu Bolong). While enjoying a wonderful breakfast, we sail towards Rinca, relax and enjoy great views, let our crew pampering you while spotting dolphins, reading or sun bathing. 12 PULAU TENGAH (Little Batu Bolong) our new secret hot spot! 2 hours “Dragon walk” to see the last representative of the Jurassic Park on earth, the infamous Komodo Lizard. Sunset we spent in front of BAT-ISLAND, watching thousands of fruit bats flying to the mainland for feeding – incredible!!!

5. DAY: KOMODO - BALI
After breakfast you will be transferred to the airport where your airplane to Bali is waiting for you. On request extension possible: for example round trip Flores?

Friday: Pillaarsteen: amazing reefs cape. Large schools of fusiliers swim along the reef slope, which is covered with a magnificent variety of soft corals. Be prepared for sharks and turtles! Three Sisters / Tiga Dara: a pristine reef with excellent coral coverage and rich fish life. (overnight @ Pulau Padar)

KOMODO LIVEABOARD - 6 Days/ 5 Nights

1. DAY: BALI –Labuhan Bajo/Flores
Flight Bali - LBJ. Welcome aboard MOANA, waiting for you in the harbour of Labuhan Bajo/Flores. After a refreshing welcome drink, we set sails. Now it’s time for a short introduction to the facilities of our vessel, the diving operation and the tour program. Check-out dive: 1 SABALON or SABAYUR. 2 SUNSET or NIGHT DIVE Gili at Lawa Darat in the north of Komodo.

2. DAY: NORTH KOMODO
Pre-Breakfast. Morning dive: 3 KRISTAL ROCK. After the “real” breakfast we depart for dive nr. 4 CASTLE ROCK. The rock is packed with bronze and rust colored sponges and soft tree corals. You'll see black snappers, large cuttlefish, pyramid butterfly fish, and several red octopuses. Afternoon dive at 5 LIGHT HOUSE in the north of Komodo. Later in the afternoon we climb the local summit and enjoy a splendid panorama over the moon-shape islands of the Komodo Archipelago and the mainland of Flores. 6 SUNSET or NIGHT DIVE Gili Lava Passage.

3. DAY: KOMODO
Morning dive: 7 CURRENT CITY (Batu Bolong). 11 o’clock dive: 8 TATAWA BESAR. Thousands of fish of every colour and shape are here including regal angelfish, checkerboard wrasse and masked unicorn fish, against a beautiful backdrop of acripora corals, gorgonian fans and sponges. In the afternoon we dive: 9 MOANA‘s MANTA POINT or TATAWA KECIL and 10 SUNSET or NIGHT DIVE according customers wishes.

4. DAY: KOMODO – PINK BEACH
This morning we dive the other side of our favorite spot: 11 CURRENT CITY (Batu Bolong). While enjoying a wonderful breakfast, we sail towards Pink Beach, relax and enjoy great views, let our crew pampering you while spotting dolphins, reading or sun bathing. 12 DIVE PINK BEACH, 13 DIVE CUCUMBER CITY, 14 SUNSET or NIGHT DIVE INSIDE KOMODO RANGER BAY

5. DAY KOMODO - RINCA
15 PULAU TENGAH (Little Batu Bolong) our new secret hot spot! 16 MUG DIVE inside Rinca Bay. In the afternoon 2 hours “Dragon walk” to see the last representative of the Jurassic Park on earth, the infamous Komodo Lizard. We enjoy sunset close to BAT-ISLAND, watching thousands of fruit bats flying to the mainland for feeding – incredible!!!

6. DAY: KOMODO - BALI
After breakfast you will be transferred to the airport where your airplane to Bali is waiting for you.

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MV MOANA TERM & CONDITIONS

Included:
* 7 days / 6 nights cruise on the vessel with full service including 3 meals per day. * Transfer from Labuhanbajo airport to vessel * All excursions as specified in the program * All soft drinks, juices, coffee, tea and bottled water is available 24 hours/day * Use of snorkeling equipment * Cruise director services dive master and the 8 crew member’s

Non-included:
* Transfers to / from Bali airport * Domestic flights from Indonesian International airports (Denpasar, Jakarta…) to Labuhan bajo * Tips for the crew (about us$20.00 - per passagers) * Alcoholic beverages consumed on board * Personal expenses * Rental of diving equipment (us$15.00 per day or us$75.00 per week). * Komodo National Park entrance fees us$35 / passengers

Divers:

• Dive equipment is available for rent from Sanur, Bali
• Divers have to be certified (proof of your license)

Deposit & Payment policy:

• RESERVATIONS: Confirmation Deposit of 30 % is required within 05 days from reservation. Balance Payment (BP) is due in our bank account minimum 75 days prior to commencement of services
• In case a booking is made within 75 days prior of departure, full payment is expected within 10 days from reservation
• PAYMENTS: All rates are quoted net in US$ where applicable. The invoices paid on arrival can be in either us$ or Euro at current exchange rate upon request
• Prices may be changed without prior notice. Full balance by cash or ‘Telegraphic Transfer’ (Free of Bank charges) is due minimum 75 days before commencement of services

MonaLisa Cancellation policy:
A 200 US$ per person cancellation fee applies for cancellations up to 75 days prior to departure There will be no refund for cancellations made within 75 days of departure. If Confirmation Deposit or Balance Payment does not reach Komodo LIveaboards within the said period, reservation can be cancelled / delayed / rescheduled or replaced without prior notice and without any refund of any payments (confirmation deposits) already made. Substitution of passengers is permitted.

**(for full Moana Charters different cancellation policy applies).

We run this program non stop, it is possible to book and get on any day of the week and for any number of days. For more information, please contact us