Embarking from Benoa Harbour, Bali which is a short drive from Sanur or Kuta, the Komodo Dancer will sail heading east, passing and diving a few interesting islands before reaching Komodo National Park. This passage is only done a few times a year, thus it is a unique experience to dive and sail along the way from Bali to Komodo. In addition, it also save you a trip on the domestic flight.
* Slightly west of the Indonesian archipelago
* 8 degrees 7 minutes south of the equator, 117 degrees east
* 164 nautical miles east of Bali
* Between the islands of Sumbawa and Flores
A tiny uninhibited island in the north,just off shore from Sumbawa, it has a two crater encompassing half the size of the island. Originally, the lake water was fresh water, but due to tsunami as a result of Mt. Tambora explosion in 1815, the water of Satonda lake has turned salty, clearing the myth that it is due to the tunnel below the lake surfacewhich has been thought of by many people.
* Northeast coast of Sumbawa
* 8 degrees 18 minutes south of the equator, 119 degrees east
* 206 nautical miles east of Bali
* Between Bali and Flores
The island of Sangeang forms 13 kilometres wide with two active volcanoes. Doro Api measures with the height of over 1,900 above sea level while Doro Mantoi is approximately 1,800 metres above sea level. It is a majestic sight to behold from the vessel.
The island is surrounded by a fringing reef on a base of black sand. There are several dive sites around the island. Some of them are quite unique, with hot gases venting in the water. Hot Rocks is one of these sites.