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Notes from the crew on cruising Komodo National Park — routes, rates, reef conditions and the practical questions guests ask us before they book.
- Guides & field notes
- Komodo National Park
- Updated for 2027
Aug 2026Cruise or a Hotel in Labuan Bajo? A Real Cost Comparison for Three Days
Three day tours at about USD 105 each already reach the entry cabin rate on a cruise that includes beds, meals and transfers. A full line-item…
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Aug 2026Komodo Cruise vs Speedboat Day Trip: Which One Reaches Padar at Sunrise?
Sunrise at Padar runs 05:31-06:18 across the year and a day boat cannot be there. A published-price comparison of day tours, 2D1N, 3D2N and premium cabins,…
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Aug 2026Where Does a Komodo Cruise Anchor at Night, and Is It Quiet?
The anchorages a Komodo cruise actually sleeps in: Kalong, Siaba Besar, Sebayur, plus the overnight Padar passage, cabin-by-cabin noise and motion trade-offs, and the generator spec…
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Aug 2026What Do You See on the South Komodo Route That 3D2N Boats Miss?
South Komodo compared with the north in numbers: 21-25 C upwelling water, 10-20 m visibility, Manta Alley density, empty anchorages, and what the fourth night costs…
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Aug 2026What Is Kanawa Island Like in 2027? An Honest Reef Condition Report
A candid assessment of Kanawa's house reef in 2027: bleaching and anchor damage in the shallows, healthy sections further out, and why it is still the…
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Aug 2026Is Taka Makassar Still There? What the Sandbar Looks Like at Each Tide
Taka Makassar is a sandbar, not an island, and it shrinks as the tide rises. Tide-by-tide expectations, why it is always paired with Manta Point, the…
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Aug 2026What Do You Actually See at Siaba Besar and Turtle City?
The Komodo stop with the highest turtle probability on the standard route: 5-18 m reef, light current, all levels. Conditions in numbers, why the turtles are…
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Aug 2026How Many Days Do You Need for a Komodo Cruise: 2, 3, 4 or 5 Nights?
Three nights is the minimum that reaches the Padar sunrise. A duration-by-duration comparison with sunrise times, leg-by-leg sailing hours and the published cost of each extra…
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Aug 2026What Is Included in a Komodo Cruise Price — and What Is Not?
The full two-column list of what a 2027 Komodo cruise fare includes and excludes, why park fees can never be included, and the grey areas: drinks,…
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Aug 2026How Far in Advance Should You Book a Komodo Cruise for 2027?
Lead times by month for 2027 Komodo cruises: 3-6 months for July-August peak, 1-3 months for the September-November shoulder, and why you should book the boat…
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