MV Cheng Ho - Dive Trip Itinerary - 12 Days - 11 Nights

Including: Gili Lawah Laut, Gili Lawah Darat, Komodo Island, Rinca, Horseshoe Bay, Komodo National Park, Sangeang, Banta, NW Sumbawa, Moyo National Park and Tulamben

The Flores to Bali cruise is an eleven night voyage from Maumere, Flores via Komodo Marine Park to the port of Benoa in Bali.

Please note that these itineraries are subject to change depending on local weather and diving conditions and that all times are approximate.

Detailed itinerary for cruises from Flores to Bali, for cruises starting in Bali the same itinerary applies in reverse.

Day One: Maumere
Immediately after the guests have embarked, the Cheng Ho will leave Maumere and steam towards the first dive site Pulau Raja that offers wonderful drop offs and spectacular reef diving. This is a very special site as it is a rarely dived site due to its distance from the mainland.

Day Two: Gili Lawah Laut / Gili Lawah Darat
Welcome to the first day of diving in the Komodo National Park. The morning is spent diving on the North East corner of the park at Gili Lawah Laut. Famous for warm, clear waters and full of schooling fish, napoleon wrasse, sharks and turtles. Stunning corals and reefs will excite you on your full day of diving in this area.

Day Three: Komodo Island
Early in the morning a breathtaking walk of Komodo Island will take you to see the infamous dragons. Usually a few hours is spent ashore with the dragon, at noon you will be back in the water, diving at the famous Pink Beach and other exciting dive sites such as Padar.

Day Four: South Komodo / Rinca
The morning begins in South Komodo at Tora Longkoi, home to a famous manta cleaning station. With a 99 percent success rate to witness the mantas, you will marvel at these graceful creatures as they circle around you. The afternoon will be spent diving at Horseshoe Bay and Rinca Island. The dive sites around this area are famous for diversity in marine life. All meals will be served on board and between dives guests can explore by foot or binoculars the nearby beach where wild boars, monkeys and the odd Komodo dragon reside.

Day Five: Horseshoe Bay
Welcome to another full day of diving in Horseshoe Bay. "Cannibal Rock" ranked as one of the top five dive sites in the world is locaded here as well as "Larry’s yellow wall of  Texas". On top of that one of the best muck sites "Torpedo valley" and four more stunning dive sites are on offer in this area. You usually get to do five dives during the stay in this protected bay. Make sure not to miss the night dive!

Day Six: Komodo National Park (South)
Day six is usually also spent in Rinca’s Horseshoe Bay. You have the chance to do another five dives including a night dive. Sometimes the MV Cheng Ho move towards the north of Komodo into even warmer waters during this day.

Day Seven: Komodo National Park
Islands as Tatawa, Gili Lawa Laut and Gili Lawah Darat will be visited. Between lunch and dinner, you are free to do as many dives as possible. Cruising through this spectacular area, both above water and below will prove an unforgettable experience.

Day Eight: Sangeang / Banta
Early morning arrival at the peaceful bays of Banta Island where you will be treated to an enormous array of fish life as well as stunning above water scenery. The entire morning will be spent diving off this incredible island to ensure nothing will be missed. Lunch will be served on board while sailing towards Sangeang Island, a stunning volcanic island offering some of the region’s best dive sites.

Day Nine: North West Sumbawa
To begin your dive day, you will arrive early morning to the enchanting islands of Satonda. Breakfast will be served before spending a full day in this region. You will have opportunity to dive all the magnificent sites. Lunch will be served in between dives. Cruising to the east with the sun setting behind the ship you will pass the dormant volcanic island of Satonda where the twilight skies hold a rare surprise.

Day Ten: Moyo National Park
Arrive early morning to the shores of the stunning Moyo National Park. Breakfast will be served before diving and you may just witness one of the whale sharks often spotted in the area.

Day Eleven: Tulamben
Famed for its Liberty ship wreck, you will enjoy the incredible view of Bali’s Mt. Agung as well as an exceptional array of very tame marine life. MV Cheng Ho also takes you to the latest hot spots, such as Seraya Secrets. The crew will wash your gear down and prepare it for your departure while you enjoy the last night on the ship.

Day Twelve: South East Bali
The ship will arrive at 6:00 in Benoa Harbour, South East Bali. You will be served breakfast and afterwards prepare for disembarkation. At 9:00 you will be transferred to your next destination.

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