Some might think Indonesia is not so popular for an adventure cruise. However, Indonesia is one of the largest archipelagos, which is a perfect destination for a cruise. Komodo Island is one of the most recommended destinations for a cruise experience in Indonesia. This special island is home to Komodo Dragon, an ancient, dangerous, giant creature. Aside from the Komodo Dragons, the climate and landscape of Komodo Island are just perfect for an adventure cruise.
Planning Your Cruise on Komodo Island
Komodo Island is very accessible and an ideal destination for a cruise throughout the year. Even so, planning your cruise in advance is important to ensure you get the best experience. You can book plenty of popular Komodo cruise ships for your plan. They have various facilities, tour programs, prices, capacities, and routes.
Best Time to Cruise on Komodo Island
As mentioned earlier, Komodo Island is relatively safe and ideal for a year-round cruise. Since it is the driest area in Indonesia, there are no major concerns about deciding the best time to cruise. The warm, dry winds from Australia make your cruise experience more comfortable. However, there is still a rainy season you might need to consider. The dry season in Komodo Island is around April to November. Meanwhile, the rainy season is around December to March. Even so, the rain is relatively short.
You might also want to consider Komodo’s mating season in planning your visit through a cruise. Komodo Dragon’s mating season is around July to August. It is often followed by eggs hatching in April to May.
Where to Depart From
A cruise to Komodo Island usually departs from Labuan Bajo on Flores, and Padangbai or Padang Bay in Bali. If Bali is what you decide to start your cruise journey to Komodo Islands then you must ehad to Ngurah Rai International Airport or Denpasar International Airport in Bali. Then, it may take you around 20 minutes from the airport to reach Indonesia cruise operators in Sanur. You will be taken by a shuttle from Sanur to Amed or Padangbai. It takes around 2 hours to arrive at Komodo Island.
If you decide to leave from Labuan Bajo, Flores, you still have to head to Ngurah Rai International Airport. From Bali you can fly to Flores to begin your cruise.
What to Expect From a Cruise to Komodo Island
You can do and see many things during your cruise on Komodo Island. Firstly, you will see the biggest lizard on Earth, Komodo Dragons in Komodo National Park. Aside from Komodo, you will also get to see large mammals such as pigs, Timor deer, wild buffalo, and hundreds of special birds.
You will also be mesmerized by Pantai Merah or Red Beach. The sand here is pinkish due to the red coral particles. Then, you will visit villages and learn more about the culture from the locals.