Cajoma IV (Manta Rhei Dive Center)

The Cajoma IV is the perfect vessel to explore Komodo with. Cruise between 29 stunning islands and dive in one of the most pristine, final frontier areas of the world. Visit the legendary Komodo dragons that gave the park its famous status and feels like youre back in the Jurassic age.

The liveaboard departs from the small harbor town of Labuan Bajo.

Dive Overview

On this 4-day / 3-night cruise, you will see the hidden treasures of Komodos underwater world. From aquarium calm conditions to the most thrilling current dive. The variety is endless and no dive is the same. Come eye to eye with the gentle mantas, gaze at the sharks patrolling the reefs or dream away in Komodos never-ending underwater garden.

[See: Komodo Dive Travel Guide]

Accommodation Overview

The Cajoma IV offers comfortable accommodations with air-conditioned bedrooms and en-suite bathrooms featuring both hot and cool showers. The vessel includes a Master Double Bedroom with a private balcony, two Deluxe Double Rooms, and one Twin Bedroom, providing a range of options for guests seeking a relaxing stay on board.

Food & Drinks

Every day the cooking team prepares delicious buffet-style meals 3 to 4 times a day that are a variation of Indonesian traditional cuisine and Western-style food. The food is different every day.

Dive Information

Dive Overview

The goal of the trips is to provide guests with an exciting, action-packed adventure - the complete Komodo diving package. With 13 dives in just 4 days, the trips are aimed at serious divers who want to make the most of their short time in Komodo. They have tailormade a schedule that covers all of the dive highlights of Komodo from drift diving with mantas and sharks to finding the most amazing critters on the muck dives. Also included is a walk to see the famous Komodo dragons on Rinca Island.

May - October Sample Itinerary - North & Central Komodo

• Day 1 - Our journey starts at 9.00 AM leaving Labuan Bajo harbor and heading towards the park. After a welcome drink and introduction of the crew and boat, we get ready for the first dives of the trip.
• Sebayur Kecil Check Dive
• Mawan / Pengah
• Wainilu Night dive
• Day 2 - The best opportunity to see the giant lizards of Komodo is during the morning. The local ranger will tell you everything you want to know about these living fossils. During the walk on Rinca, we make stops at the dragon's nest and some magnificent views over the park. A perfect way to start the day!
• Dragon Walk on Rinca island
• Manta Point
• Golden Passage
• Spanish Steps Night dive
• Day 3 - An intense day of 4 exhilarating dives to some of Komodos most famous sites.
• Castle Rock
• Crystal Rock
• Cauldron
• Tatawa Besar
• Sunset watch
• Day 4 - Last day of the trip with more amazing dive sites. Around 5:00 pm the boat is back in the harbor
• Siaba Kecil
• Batu Bolong
• Tatawa Kecil

November - April Sample Itinerary - South & Central Komodo

• Day 1 - 2 dives in South Rinca
• Spot Komodo dragons on the beach
• Night Dive South Rinca
• Day 2 - 2 dives South Rinca
• Crossing to South Komodo
• 1 dive South Komodo
• Night dive South Komodo
• Day 3 - 1 dive South Komodo
• 2 dives Padar
• Night dive Padar or hill hike
• Day 4 - 1 dive Padar
• Manta Point
• Batu Bolong