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    Siaba Besar

    The heaven for snorkelers

    Dive Site Siaba Besar Turtle City Komodo

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    • Also called Turtle City

    Siaba Besar is a beautiful island in the central part of the Komodo National Park. There are 2 Siaba islands next to each other, and as its name suggests, Siaba Besar is the big one of these two Siaba islands: besar means big in local language.

    The highlight of this island is with no doubt, the stunning snorkel and dive that can be done. Siaba Besar dive site is a sheltered bay with coral seamounts and amazing coral reefs, located in the North-West side of the island. The reef is 4-6 meters deep with healthy corals and sand patches around. It has a massive coral garden and lacks strong currents, but it does not mean it lacks cool sights and marine life, just the opposite! This feature makes Siaba Besar a suitable dive site for any kind of level, being the best place for those who have never dived and want to try this amazing experience in Komodo National Park. Siaba Besar is heaven for snorkelers, given its easy conditions with shallow coral reefs, very little current and abundant marine life. A superlative snorkeling among sea turtles it is guaranteed, which gives the nickname to this site: Turtle City

    Turtle Chilling on a Coral Table

    The experts of Komodo National Park

    Diving Cruise KOMODO

    | 6 Days / 5 Nights | 0 € Full Board

    Cruise through Komodo archipelago, 
    Labuan Bajo to Labuan Bajo

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    What other species to expect?

    Besides being a home to large numbers of green turtles, you will also find a diverse amount of marine life, due to Siaba Besar Island has two quite different parts: one of the most impressive coral gardens and a sandy bottom which hides an endless amount of macro marine life. Given this especial characteristic, Siaba Besar is a site that should be dived more than once. There is something for every diver and every level in this dive site.

    The beautiful reef is the perfect area for beginner’s divers, where you will find hawksbill turtles, white tip reef sharks, blue spotted stingrays, oriental sweetlips, big eye soldierfishes, unicorn fishes, flounders, pufferfish, flying gurnard.  On the other hand, the phenomenal muck dive, home to some of the best macro in the park, is a better fit for advanced divers, where the real ‘treasure hunting’ begins. You can spot shrimps, frogfish, hairy frog fishes, flamboyant cuttlefish, seahorses ghostpipefishes, stone fish, crabs, banded pipefishes, indian walkers, rhinopias and even mimic octopus and rhinopias have been seen here.

    Juvenile Frogfish in Siaba Besar

    A magical dive site

    Being Siaba Besar, a diving destination where you get to experience the best of both worlds, this site is a must- see in the Komodo National Park. It is not in many places where you can appreciate the sights of the pelagic fish species as well as an extraordinary macro life. Where you can be surrounded by some of the most pristine and stunning coral reefs on the planet and then just keep diving deeper and find wonderful critters. In other words, almost everything is possible at this magical site.

    Although the maximum depth is around 22 meters, the average dive depth in Siaba Besar is around 14 meters and the water temperature goes from between 26 to 29 Celsius.

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    Whether you're looking for a private charter, or to live an adventure on the sea while discovering new landscapes & meeting new people, We can help you make your dream come true.

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    •  Expiration date of the applicant’s passport must be at least 6 (six) months at the date of entry.
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    •  Round-trip airplane ticket

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    Maximum length of stay without Visa is 30 Days, if you are planning to stay up to 60 days, you can buy a visa on arrival for 35 US$ at Airports and Seaports.
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    We choose to work with people we know for years, all offering a high quality service on perfectly maintained Phinisi.

    All boats, Cabins & on-board furniture's have an authentic and sophisticated design, made with quality materials.

    Spacious and Comfortable     shared space, Lounge, Sun Deck, Restaurant will grant you a maximum comfort.
    You will also enjoy free access to kayaks and stand-up paddles (SUP) if you wish to explore the surrounding.
    Then it's up to you to chose if you want to enjoy a stunning sunset from the lounge with a fresh drink or from the SUP in the middle of pristine water.

    One of the most, if not the most important part of your cruise, The Crew. They all are experienced, they know when to be discreet and how to treat you well.

    Another important part of your journey, the Food., you will enjoy some great dishes cooked with love by some skilled chef. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks, you will be delighted all day long. 

    You can refer to the label on the boat description to have a quick overview about the class of the cruise.
    Luxury:      All cabins are equipped with Air conditioning and Private bathroom (ensuite). 
    Comfort: All cabins are equipped with Air conditioning and some cabins may have shared bathroom (Max 2 cabins).

    You should definitely consider the full charter option especially if you are planning this cruise with your family or friends. It will make the experience even more exceptional. As we offer a large choice of boat, no matter if you are 6, 10 or more than 12 we will find the best vessel according the standing you are expecting. From 1000$ per night in adventure standing, 2000$ per night in Comfort standing and from 3000$ in Luxury standing. Contact us for more informations.

    Not at all, beginners can do discover scuba diving during the cruise (let us know to arrange it)


    Open water certified divers or equivalent will have access to most of the dive sites, but to make the best of the cruise Advanced level and experience in drift dive is recommended. You can spend a few days with us in Bali before starting your cruise, by joining our Safari tour or to get your Advanced certification in one of our four dive centers, it will allow you to dive up to 30m depth, to join night dives and be more confident and comfortable while drift diving.

    For an even better training we recommend you to join the drift specialty in Nusa Lembongan.

    • If you are more into Leisure, Yoga or Surfing, we can offer you some great cruise experience while practicing some of your favourite activities. Contact us for more informations.

    Indonesia spread over its more than 5000 km along the Equator which offers a tropical climate with only two season, dry & wet.

    Dry season is mainly from May to October Wet season from November to April.
    Keep in mind that Indonesia is the world’s largest archipelago, so you can visit year-round as wet season won’t start in the same time in different places.

    Landscapes are also pretty different due to Tropical rainforest climate and Tropical savannah climate.

    Komodo: All year around
    North Komodo: April to December
    South Komodo: January to march
    Raja Ampat: October to May
    Banda Island: September to November
    Alor: May to November

    We do recommend you to bring your own gears if you already own it. If not it’s not a big deal, you can rent the full set onboard, some of our partners provide rental equipment for free, maximum you can expect another 60$ per day.
    As a reminder, every scuba diver should be equipped with: Wetsuite/BCD/Regulator set/Fins/Weight system/Dive computer/SMB/Torchlight/Compass.

    Nitrox tanks are available on most of the boats, please refer to the boat description.

    Included: Transportation between airport & boat (return)/ Accommodation/ Meals and snacks/ non alcoholic beverage/ 12L tanks and weight system for divers

    Not Included:     Marine park and Port authority fees / International and domestic flights/ Traveling - Diving Insurance / alcoholic beverage & espresso/ massage/ 15L tanks and dive gears rental for scuba divers

    Most of the time €, Us$ are accepted onboard, but we do recommend you to bring enough cash in local currency IDR. Payement by card are available on some boats, please refer to the boat description.
    Most of electric outlets on board are European type.

    Tipping from 5 to 10% of the cruise amount are expected, it express your satisfaction level. Tips are also an important income part for crew members.

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    From backpacker to exclusive high-end luxury cruise, we have selected for you, the best destinations which are the most suitable for your budget, on traditional wooden Phinisis.

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