Introduction: Why Choose One When You Can Do Both?
Indonesia is a dream destination for divers—but choosing between Komodo and Raja Ampat can feel impossible. Both offer world-class marine life, stunning reefs, and memorable adventures.
Luckily, with a liveaboard dive trip from Liquid Adventures, you don’t have to choose. These two regions can be explored, offering the best of Indonesia.
📥 Download the Diving Indonesia 101 Guide (PDF)
🔗 Also Read: Top Liveaboard Routes for Diving Indonesia**
1. Komodo: High-Energy Drift Dives and Dragons
📍 Season: June–October
🌊 Highlights: Castle Rock, Batu Bolong, The Cauldron (Shotgun)
🐠 Marine Life: Mantas, reef sharks, turtles, dense coral walls
🌄 Extras: Komodo dragon trekking, Padar Island viewpoints
Why Liveaboard?
Access to sites unreachable by day boats
17+ dives in 8 days
Perfect tide timing for drift dives
Small groups and personalized service
🔗 Also Read: Scuba Diving Komodo: A once in a lifetime adventure
2. Raja Ampat: The Heart of the Coral Triangle
📍 Season: November–May
🌊 Highlights: Cape Kri, Blue Magic, Melissa’s Garden
🐠 Marine Life: 1,400+ fish species, dense coral reefs, macro life, mantas
🏝️ Extras: Snorkeling, kayaking, and off-grid island scenery
Why Liveaboard?
Dive Misool and Dampier Strait in one trip
25+ dives in 11 days
Manta sightings and night dives
Eco-friendly, solar-powered vessels
🔗 Also Read: Scuba Diving in Raja Ampat: Ultimate Dive Guide
3. What Makes the Liquid Adventures Experience Unique?
Liveaboard diving in Indonesia with Liquid Adventures is more than just diving—it’s a personal, eco-conscious journey through two of the world’s top marine sanctuaries.
✅ Indonesian-built boats with Indonesian crew
✅ Locally sourced meals and reef-safe products
✅ Just 8 guests per boat = intimate, friendly vibe
✅ Flexible schedules and tide-based planning
✅ Limited single-use plastics onboard
📥 Download Comparison between Liveaboard and Land based diving
“We did both Komodo and Raja Ampat back to back—it was the best diving I’ve ever done.”
– Talia, past guest
4. Travel Planning: How to Make It Happen
✈️ Getting to Komodo: Fly to Labuan Bajo (LBJ) via Bali, Jakarta, Singapore, or Kuala Lumpur (all direct routes).
✈️ Getting to Raja Ampat: Fly to Sorong (SOQ) via Jakarta, Bali, or Makassar.
🚖 Transfers: Taxis are cheap and plentiful in Labuan Bajo—just 5 minutes from airport to harbor. In Sorong, transfers can be arranged or taken by local taxi.
🧭 Tip: Plan Komodo June–Oct, then Raja Nov–May.
📥 Download Sample Komodo + Raja Ampat Itinerary (PDF)
FAQs: Exploring Komodo and Raja Ampat
Q: Can I book both Komodo and Raja Ampat trips?
A: Yes! Many guests choose-to-book both locations for the full Indonesian dive experience.
Q: Can I dive both locations in one year?
A: Yes. Komodo runs June–Oct; Raja starts Nov. You can plan back-to-back trips.
Q: How many dives will I do?
A: 17+ in Komodo, 25+ in Raja Ampat.
Q: Are park fees included?
A: No. Marine park fees are charged separately and include all land access.
Q: Do I need a lot of experience?
A: You need to be Advanced Open Water certified. Even with 15 dives, confident divers are welcome.
✅ Final CTAs
📆 : Explore both regions in one trip—book today
📥 : Download the Komodo + Raja Ampat Guide (PDF)
Conclusion: Dive Indonesia Twice as Deep
Whether you crave adrenaline in Komodo or tranquility in Raja Ampat, liveaboard diving in Komodo and Raja Ampat offers the ultimate dive destinations in Indonesia.
Join Liquid Adventures to explore the Coral Triangle aboard small, eco-conscious boats with flexible schedules and the friendliest crew around.