Komodo & Bali Liveaboard Adventure 2026

Reefs
Aug 14, 2026 - Aug 24, 2026

Join us as we travel from Bali to Komodo for amazing dive experiences among some of the most diverse marine environments in the world on the MSY Seahorse.

Valentines Discount $250 OFF WAS $6,104 NOW $5,854!

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Stunning Reefs & Corals

Shark Encounters

Group Trip

Nitrox Included

Why Join This Trip

  • Explore some of the most diverse marine environments in the world

  • 3-4 dives per day, with a 4:1 diver-guide ratio

  • FREE nitrox

  • Free flight from Labuan Baja to Bali at the end of the trip

  • Diver to Guide ratio is 6:1

  • 25% off rental photo gear from Bluewater Photo

  • Fully refundable deposit until 18 months from departure

Trip overview

Dive Overview

Komodo National Park is a remarkable dive destination known for its diverse marine environment. The islands are home to the famous Komodo dragon, which can be seen patrolling the beaches or from a distance. The northern coral reefs showcase a colorful mix of hard and soft corals, inhabited by anthias, wrasses, majestic angelfish, and predators like reef sharks and tunas. In the south, vibrant soft corals and a variety of critters can be found. Komodo offers a range of diving experiences, including thrilling high-voltage current dives, gentle drift dives, and colorful wall dives. Manta rays, turtles, and occasionally whale sharks can also be spotted. The area is rich in marine life, including barracudas, surgeonfishes, bumphead parrotfishes, trevallies, seahorses, frogfish, leaf fish, and scorpionfish.


Read our Komodo trip recap

Read our complete guide to diving in Komodo.

Marine Life to Photograph

When it comes to big animals, Komodo Island is renowned as one of the top destinations in the world for diving with manta rays. Most diving trips in the area include opportunities to witness these majestic creatures at one or more dive sites. Alongside manta rays, you can also expect to encounter other pelagic species such as dogtooth tuna, giant trevally, and barracudas. Komodo's waters are home to various shark species, including reef sharks such as blacktip, whitetip, and grey reef sharks. Turtles are another frequent sighting, and they can be found at many sites within the park. 

Komodo National Park also offers a wealth of small critters and fascinating marine life for macro enthusiasts. Divers can expect to spot a variety of intriguing creatures, including frogfish, stargazers, spiny devilfish, leaf scorpionfish, ghost pipefish, cuttlefish, bobtail squid, garden eels, bobbit worms, and pygmy seahorses. The diversity of critters in Komodo is astounding, and you may even come across unique species like the "Ladybugs" that inhabit the area.

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komodo fan

Sample Itinerary

This is a sample itinerary and the number of dives, dive sites, etc. may be subject to change due to weather conditions and other unforeseeable factors.

We will also plan for the group to visit at least one of the islands to view the Komodo dragons up close.

  • DAY 1 - BALI (CHECK IN)
  • DAY 2 - GILIS ISLANDS / 3-4 dives
  • DAY 3 - MOYO & SATONDA / 3-4 dives
  • DAY 4 - PULAU SANGEANG / 3-4 dives
  • DAY 5 - PULAU BANTA / 3-4 dives
  • DAY 6 - NORTH KOMODO / 3-4 dives
  • DAY 7 - NORTH KOMODO / 3-4 dives
  • DAY 8 - CENTRAL KOMODO / 3-4 dives
  • DAY 9 - SOUTH KOMODO / 3-4 dives
  • DAY 10 - CENTRAL KOMODO / 3-4 dives
  • DAY 11 - NORTH KOMODO / 1-2 dives
  • DAY 12 - LABUAN BAJO (CHECK OUT)  


Diving Conditions

Water temperatures are usually moderate, but can range on the same trip depending on the dive site. The temperature changes are based on location rather than on time of the year. The north side of the islands is generally warm, but the south side is often colder. 

  • Water Temperature: 66 - 86 F (19 - 30C) 
  • Visibility: 50 - 130 feet (15 - 40m) 
  • Depth Range: 10 - 130 feet (3 - 40m)

Trip Inclusions

  • All meals throughout the voyage aboard the ship including snacks, coffee and tea

  • All meals & snacks - drinking water, soft drinks and hot drinks

  • All guided dives (minimum of 30 dives)

  • Nitrox for certified divers

  • Aluminium tank (12 litres), weights and belts

  • Airport-boat transfers from/to the closest airport (departure and arrival)

Trip Exclusions

  • Park & Port Fees ($250 per person)

  • International and domestic flights (unless specified)

  • Alcoholic beverages (you can BYOB)

  • Diving equipment rental

  • 100 cf (15 litres) tank : 65 € / cruise

  • Laundry (1 € / 2 pieces)

  • Crew gratuities

  • Massage

  • Effective 14 February 2024, visitors coming to Bali must pay Foreign Tourists Levy of IDR 150,000/person prior to arrival in Bali

  • Travel Insurance - ask us about our preferred partner plan

Accommodation

About the MSY Seahorse

The MSY Seahorse is a newly-refurbished 33m (108 ft) Phinisi-style liveaboard boat, run by Wallacea Dive Cruises. 

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MSY Seahorse (LEFT) & Sundeck (RIGHT)

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Seahorse's Camera Room (LEFT) & Dive Deck (RIGHT)

All-inclusive meals and snacks. Hailing from a long tradition of big family homecooked meals in Spain, MSY Seahorse takes pride in offering you a delicious menu with the carefully selected & professional chef on board the Seahorse.

There are 8 cabins for up to 16 divers aboard the Seahorse, with 2 different cabin types to choose from, twin or double bed cabins.  The cabins are located across the main and lower decks. The Main Deck Cabins are equipped with two sizeable windows offering a sea view. These cabins are just one step away from the boat's spacious camera room.

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Main Deck Cabin & Bathroom

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Cabin 1 & Lower Deck Bathroom

MSY Seahorse Liveaboard 

View more cabin details and images.

"The crew and service was one of the best things about the Seahorse, and one of the best of any liveaboard I have been on. There is a masseuse on board and also a pastry chef. Photographers have individual cooler bags for their cameras so they are not banging against each other on the ride out to the dive site." - Tim Yeo

Read the reviews of the MSY Seahorse here.

Trip Price

Trip starts from $5,854 per person.

MSY Seahorse Lower Deck Cabin - image

$250 OFF

MSY Seahorse Lower Deck Cabin

Toilet

Shower

En Suite Bathroom

Camera Room

Double-occupancy

$6,104

$5,854

per person

MSY Seahorse Upper Deck Cabin - image

$250 OFF

MSY Seahorse Upper Deck Cabin

Toilet

Shower

En Suite Bathroom

Camera Room

Double-occupancy

$6,304

$6,054

per person

Payment Schedule

  • Deposit: $1,000 to confirm your spot
  • Payment 2: $2,000 due 1 August 2025 
  • Balance: due 1 February 2026
Book this Trip

Extend your trip

Komodo Trip Extensions

Want to extend your trip? We can help with that! See more of the Bali after your trip in Bali and Komodo with Bluewater. Flying all that way merits a multi-destination vacation! There are amazing destinations nearby that offer a range of additional unique experiences. Here is an example of a package we can add on to your trip reservation:

Komodo Trip Extensions

Trip Leader

Anne Rucquoi

Originally from Belgium, Anne’s love affair with the ocean started early — she took her very first dives at just 12 years old in France. What began as curiosity quickly turned into a lifelong passion that would shape her career, her travels, and her way of life. 

Anne became a PADI Instructor in 2015 and went on to work across Southeast Asia, including Koh Phi Phi, the Gili Islands, and Bali, where she also managed a dive resort in Amed. In 2021, she became a PADI Staff Instructor, regularly assisting on instructor-level courses and continuing to deepen her knowledge — because learning, for Anne, never really stops. 

Since joining Bluewater Travel in 2022, Anne has combined her hands-on dive experience with her love for travel planning. She has personally explored and dived some of the world’s most iconic destinations, including Ambon, the Banda Sea, Komodo, Raja Ampat, Halmahera, Lembeh, the Maldives, Coron, El Nido, Malapascua, Moalboal, Anilao, Romblon, Tubbataha, and the Red Sea — and she’s far from done. Her goal? To visit every continent and help her clients find trips that truly match their diving style and dreams. 

Anne is also a passionate underwater photographer, shooting with a Canon R7 and a carefully curated setup of macro, super-macro, and wide-angle lenses (all proudly sourced from Bluewater Photo). If there’s a tiny critter to be found — or a dramatic reef scene to capture — she’s in her element. 

When she’s not underwater or planning dive adventures, Anne is happiest keeping plants alive (a real skill), walking her dogs, rescuing the occasional street animal, and — most of all — meeting her clients whenever possible. For her, travel isn’t just about destinations; it’s about people, connections, and shared stories. 

Favorite dive experience? Raja Ampat — especially the biggest oceanic mantas she’s ever seen. Ultimate bucket-list destination? The Galápagos.

Read more about Anne Rucquoi

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