Curated expedition Traditional Phinisi Liveaboard 1–8 May 2027 7 nights Advanced 18 slots
About this expedition
Strong-current diving from a traditional phinisi, with mantas, sharks and a Komodo dragon walk. Running 8 days (1–8 May 2027), it’s built for advanced-level divers. You’ll need your Advanced Open Water + Drift/Current experience and around 60 logged dives. We hold 18 slots for the iDive group, and the trip is confirmed the moment 14 divers reserve.
Your dive trip host
Amitabh Gautam
Founder · SSI Advanced Adventurer · 200+ dives
Amitabh leads iDive's curated expeditions. A former television journalist of 25+ years, he traded the newsroom for the Arabian Sea in 2016 and founded iDive on small classes, certified instructors and real safety standards. He'll be your point of contact before, during and after the trip.
SSI & PADI affiliated Small groups Based in Goa, India
Why this expedition
Manta alley cleaning & feeding stations
Strong current dives at Castle & Crystal Rock
Cooler southern sites packed with life
Komodo dragon land excursion
Sail aboard a classic wooden phinisi
Day by day
Day 1Board in Labuan BajoEmbark the phinisi, check dive and welcome dinner.
Day 2North KomodoDrift dives at Castle Rock and Crystal Rock, sharks and trevally storms.
Day 3Manta AlleyMultiple passes with mantas at the cleaning stations.
Day 4Southern sitesCooler, nutrient-rich dives, macro and big fish together.
Day 5Dragons + divingMorning dives, then a guided Komodo dragon walk.
Day 6Reef & macroRelaxed reef dives and critter hunting; de-gas begins.
Day 7DisembarkBreakfast and transfer to Labuan Bajo airport.
CertificationAdvanced Open Water + Drift/Current experience
ExperienceMinimum 60 logged dives
Come preparedProven comfort in strong current & cooler water · Reef hooks & negative-entry descents · Recent drift-dive logs preferred
We verify every diver’s certification before confirming a slot, it keeps the group safe and the diving relaxed. Not quite there yet? Level up with a course and join a future expedition.
Getting there & staying
Your diving, meals and in-trip transfers are sorted by iDive. Here’s how to handle flights and any pre/post-trip nights around Komodo, Indonesia.
Getting there
Fly into Labuan Bajo (LBJ) · 8-10 hours from India.
Where to stay
Hotels and stays near the dive sites, compare rates and book direct.
Komodo runs some of the strongest current diving on the planet. With 60 dives, an AOW card and drift experience you will read it fine. Without that, it can overwhelm you, which is why we verify before confirming.
Is the southern water cold?
The southern sites drop to 22–24°C. Bring a 5 mm wetsuit or thicker, and we will send a full packing list.
Do we really see Komodo dragons?
Yes. A ranger-guided dragon walk on Rinca or Komodo is part of the trip.
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Questions before you commit?
Not sure if you're ready for Komodo Mantas & Currents, or want to bring a group? Talk to a iDive dive pro, we'll be straight with you about whether this trip is the right fit.
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From ₹1,75,000 · 20% to reserve
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Komodo Mantas & Currents · May 2027
20% reservation hold
₹35,000
Trip total / person
₹1,75,000
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You're on the list for Komodo Mantas & Currents. We'll message you on WhatsApp within 24 hours to verify your certification and confirm next steps. No payment has been taken.
This expedition needs Advanced Open Water + Drift/Current experience and around 60 logged dives. Not there yet? Book a course or a few fun dives with iDive in Goa to qualify, then come back and grab your slot.
