Carpe Diem in Komodo National Park
Carpe Diem is one of Komodo National Park’s most distinctive boutique liveaboards, combining traditional Indonesian craftsmanship with a strong commitment to sustainability. Purpose-built for small groups, she offers an intimate diving experience with personalised service, exceptional comfort and access to some of Indonesia’s most spectacular underwater landscapes.
From exhilarating drift dives with manta rays and reef sharks to colourful coral gardens and dramatic volcanic islands, Komodo National Park is one of the world’s premier scuba diving destinations. Exploring these legendary dive sites aboard Carpe Diem allows you to experience the region at a relaxed pace while enjoying the comfort of one of Indonesia’s most environmentally conscious liveaboards.
Whether you’re searching for world-class diving, outstanding hospitality or a yacht that genuinely prioritises sustainable tourism, Carpe Diem delivers an unforgettable dive holiday from beginning to end.
Most Sustainable Dive Liveaboard
The Carpe Diem management not only actively carbon offsets but the yacht gains as much power from solar as it possibly can. The company also participates in local community initiatives, so the Carpe Diem gets our vote as one of Indonesia’s most sustainable dive liveaboards.
The Liveaboard
The Carpe Diem was constructed from scratch in the wooden Phinisi style of South Sulawesi. She has two masts rigged in a Gaff-Ketch arrangement and carries divers in luxury to the best dive sites in Komodo.
Explicitly built to carry a small number of guests, you will have no problem finding peace and solace on this beautiful yacht. Relax on this wonderfully designed beauty and watch the stunning landscapes of Komodo, pass by.
Accommodation
There are only four guest cabins on the Carpe Diem, meaning the rooms are large and comfortable, and space on the yacht is plenty.
Carrying a maximum of 10 guests, the Carpe Diem offers magnificent value for this level of service. All cabins have portholes and skylights, allowing for plenty of natural light.
They also all have air conditioning and en-suite bathrooms. A comfortable saloon, a large sundeck and an al fresco dining area provide ample space to chill out in and enjoy.
Diving with Carpe Diem
Exploring Komodo National Park aboard Carpe Diem means exhilarating drift dives, colourful coral reefs, manta rays, reef sharks and some of Indonesia’s most iconic dive sites.
From north to south, every itinerary showcases the incredible diversity that makes Komodo famous.
Diving is done from one of two tenders, making sure of safety, and the best entries and exits.
Food Onboard
Food is of utmost importance when diving daily in the remote areas of Indonesia, and the Carpe Diem exceeds expectations.
Providing imaginative menus featuring locally sourced ingredients focuses on serving great food while promoting sustainability. Cecile looks over the kitchen, and plant-based diets are well respected and catered for.
Vegan, plant-based and cruelty-free scuba❤️
Sustainability
One of the many reasons we love this operation is that the Carpe Diem team has taken sustainability seriously, incorporating carbon offsetting, biofuels, LED lights, solar panels, and a zero single-use plastic policy. The Carpe Diem is at the forefront of the pack in environmentally conscious liveaboard operators in Indonesia, allowing you to do more for the ocean on your next dive holiday.
Liveaboard Features
- Hot and cold showers
- Air-conditioned cabins
- Sun deck
- Camera station
- Charging stations
- Camera rinse area
- Daily housekeeping
- Air-conditioned saloon
- Digital entertainment
- All rooms have portholes
- Great for snorkellers
- En-suite bathrooms
- Massage
- Dive tenders
- Plant-based | vegan food
- Charters available
- Paddleboards
- Fantastic multinational crew
Trip Exclusions
Kindly note trip cost excludes, Marine Park | Port | Fuel surcharge (payable onboard), equipment rental, (if any), and PADI course fees, (if any).
Itinerary
Komodo National Marine Park | 8D/7N
Komodo Marine Park
Day 1
Guests are met at Labuanbajo Airport and accompanied on a short taxi ride to the jetty, followed by a launch to the Carpe Diem. Once onboard, guests will receive a welcome and safety briefing, a cool towel, and a cold drink.
Once all guests are safely onboard, we will set sail for South Rinca. This leg of the journey is about 7 hours, leaving guests free to unpack, relax and familiarise themselves with their cabins and the boat. We will anchor in the sheltered waters between Pulau Kode and Rinca for the night.
Day 2
We will remain at the same anchorage all day, allowing guests to enjoy some local diving and snorkelling sites, such as Cannibal Rock, Pulau Pisang (Banana Island), Crinoid Canyon, and Yellow Wall.
Also, the beach in South Rinca is home to some of the world’s most famous Komodo Dragons, and we can visit them (from the safety of our launch) while providing guests with a great photo opportunity. Overnight, we will remain at this secluded and breathtakingly beautiful anchorage.
Day 3
A short two-hour passage to the diving and snorkelling sites of Apple Orchard and Kerita Tol. These can be challenging dive spots depending on conditions, but for those experienced enough, the rewards are worth it. After the afternoon dive, we head back to the anchorage, where we will stay overnight and have the opportunity for a night dive at Torpedo Point, an excellent spot for small critters.
Day 4
We lift the anchor early and head West to Nusa Duawaju, the home of Manta Alley. Here we have the opportunity to dive and snorkel with beautiful Manta Rays, which frequently gather at this feeding station with nutrients from the colder Southern Ocean. This is one of the trip’s many highlights. After two dives at Manta Alley, we will make the short 1-hour trip to Loh Sera for an afternoon dive and snorkel and remain here overnight.
Day 5
Once again, it’s an early start for the crew as we will head to Pulau Padar, taking in the Three Sisters and Pillar Steen dive sites along the way. Also, we can take time ashore here for an afternoon climb to watch the sunset from the top of the island. Guests can also rent SUPs or Kayaks and enjoy the beach and island at any time.
Day 6
Another early start, we head North to Pulau Komodo and the famous Pantai Merah (Pink Beach). Here, tiny pieces of bright red coral mix with the white sand to create a fabulous pink hue, which becomes increasingly beautiful as the sun sets. Additionally, our guests can enjoy activities such as diving, snorkelling, trekking, kayaking, and paddleboarding.
Day 7
A short passage to Gili Lawa Darat, stopping at Batu Bolong and/or Batu Tiga for some world-class diving, followed by even more great diving/snorkelling spots at the Golden Passage or the challenging Cauldron or Shotgun sites.
Once again, we can do an afternoon trek up the hill for the final sunset memories of the beautiful Komodo National Park. We remain at this anchorage overnight.
Day 8
Sadly, it’s the last day, so we raise the anchor and make our way to Labuanbajo, allowing guests time to pack and relax before we escort them ashore and to the airport to bid them farewell.
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