KM BIDAKARI
KOMODO NATIONAL PARK & THE FAMOUS RAJA AMPAT
Deluxe Live-Aboard
Diving
Labuhan Bajo, Flores to the Komodo National Park
&
Alor
&
Bandanerra
&
Raja Empat, West Papua
KM Bidakari departs normally from the port of Labuhan Bajo, but each year you will also ind this fine vessel also visiting the Raja Empat Group as well as the area of Alor a few times. This fine live-aboard, has been diving the Komodo region for more than five years and she has quite a following of committed guests. If you're looking for a classic Pinisi with comfortable cabins and plenty of deck space for relaxation, KLM Bidadari is a fine choice.
Diving the Komodo National Park provides some fantastic conditions:
WATER TEMPERATURE: 20 - 28 Degrees Celsius (68-85 °F) , cooler water is experienced on the southern sites. Full 3mm wetsuit & hood is recommended. More active people will prefer a sports suit in northern sites.
VISIBILITY: 10 - 50M year round. Traditionally clearer water on northern sites.
CURRENT: Komodo experiences a strong tidal flow. Not all sites are affected by current. Drift diving is excellent, however during spring tides some sites are impossible to dive. Particular attention is placed on diving the correct sites at the most suitable time to ensure optimum conditions, in accordance with the preferences of the group.
NIGHT DIVING: The night diving in Komodo is breathtaking. The sheer beauty, color and diversity of life makes it a must see for all divers.
WALLS: There are numerous walls to choose from. Both drift and static wall dives are offered.
CANYONS: Huge chasms drop thousands of meters, fringed by extraordinary coral gardens.
CRITTERS: Found in all locations, however we do offer special sites for encountering unusual marine species.
OTHERS: Seamounts, fringing reefs, gutters, muck, and sandy locations are also found in the archipelago.
SNORKELING: Komodo has one of the world's most famous snorkel sites (Pink Beach). Also a number of other first class locations.
OTHER ACTIVITIES: Most of the archipelago is uninhabited. This means great fishing, dragon walks, nature walks, hiking, beach-combing, early morning excursions or day trips can be arranged from the vessel at your convenience.
The following departure dates will provide you with a dive experience not soon to be forgotten.
Schedule and Program Features 2012:
- 5 nights/ 6 days of liveaboard diving
- 3 healthy meals per day
- Unlimited diving (estimate 3–4 dives per day)
| DATE | NIGHTS |
ROUTE | EMBARK / DEBARK |
| January 1, 2012 | |||
| JAN 12-JAN 22 | 10 Nights |
RAJA AMPAT SNORKEL | SORONG-SORONG |
| JAN 24-FEB 4 | 10 Nights |
RAJA AMPAT | SORONG-SORONG |
| February 1, 2012 | |||
| FEB 6-FEB 17 | 10 Nights |
RAJA AMPAT | SORONG-SORONG |
| FEB 19-MAR 1 | 10 Nights |
RAJA AMPAT | SORONG-SORONG |
| March 1, 2012 | |||
| MAR 3-MAR 14 | 10 Nights |
RAJA AMPAT | SORONG-SORONG |
| MAR 16-MAR 27 | 10 Nights |
RAJA AMPAT | SORONG-SORONG |
| MAR 29-APR 9 | 10 Nights |
RAJA AMPAT & BANDA | SORONG-AMBON |
| April 1, 2012 | |||
| APR 11-APR 24 | 12 Nights |
BANDA SEA & FLORES | AMBON-MAUMERE |
| MAY 2012 DOCK | |||
| June 1, 2012 | |||
| JUN 15-JUN 22 | 7 Nights |
KOMODO | LABUAN BAJO-LABUAN BAJO |
| JUN 23-JUN 30 | 7 Nights |
KOMODO | LABUAN BAJO-LABUAN BAJO |
| July 1, 2012 | |||
| JUL 1-JUL 8 | 7 Nights |
KOMODO | LABUAN BAJO-LABUAN BAJO |
| JUL 9-JUL 16 | 7 Nights |
KOMODO | LABUAN BAJO-LABUAN BAJO |
| JUL 17-JUL 24 | 7 Nights |
KOMODO | LABUAN BAJO-LABUAN BAJO |
| JUL 25-AUG 1 | 7 Nights |
KOMODO | LABUAN BAJO-LABUAN BAJO |
| August 1, 2012 | |||
| AUG 2-AUG 9 | 7 Nights |
KOMODO | LABUAN BAJO-LABUAN BAJO |
| AUG 10-AUG 17 | 7 Nights |
KOMODO | LABUAN BAJO-LABUAN BAJO |
| AUG 18-AUG 25 | 7 Nights |
KOMODO | LABUAN BAJO-LABUAN BAJO |
| AUG 26-SEP 2 | 7 Nights |
KOMODO | LABUAN BAJO-LABUAN BAJO |
| September 1, 2012 | |||
| SEP 3-SEP 10 | 7 Nights |
KOMODO | LABUAN BAJO-LABUAN BAJO |
| SEP 14-SEP 27 | 13 Nights |
FLORES & BANDA SEA | MAUMERE-AMBON |
| SEP 29-OCT 9 | 10 Nights |
BANDA & RAJA AMPAT | AMBON-SORONG |
| October 1, 2012 | |||
| OCT 11-OCT 22 | 11 Nights |
RAJA AMPAT | SORONG-SORONG |
| OCT 24-NOV 4 | 11 Nights |
RAJA AMPAT | SORONG-SORONG |
| November 1, 2012 | |||
| NOV 6-NOV 17 | 11 Nights |
RAJA AMPAT | SORONG-SORONG |
| NOV 19-NOV 30 | 11 Nights |
RAJA AMPAT | SORONG-SORONG |
| December 1, 2012 | |||
| DEC 2-DEC 13 | 11 Nights |
RAJA AMPAT | SORONG-SORONG |
| DEC 15-DEC 26 | 11 Nights |
RAJA AMPAT | SORONG-SORONG |
| DEC 28-JAN 9 | 12 Nights |
RAJA AMPAT | SORONG-SORONG |
2012 |
2012 Charter |
2012
Individual |
Komodo |
Diving & Trek $2640 per night
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7n/8d Diving $2200
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Raja Ampat North & South |
Diving $3675 per night
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11n/12d Diving $4040
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ADVANCE BOOKING SUGGESTED FOR THIS VESSEL
