MV Charlie - Komodo Cruises

Charlie adalah kapal yang dibuat khusus berukuran 18m/59ft, mampu mengangkut hingga 10 penumpang dalam 3 kabin ber-AC (2 orang/ kabin) dengan kamar mandi dan toilet. Di dek atas, anda bisa menggunakan living room serta perpustakaan, dilengkapi dengan stereo, TV dan DVD player yang memungkinkan Anda untuk menyaksikan video dan foto. Sebuah dive deck luas di belakang kapal menyediakan akses mudah menujuh tender dan dive site. Charlie membawa 14 tangki, 2 CAT 3 dive compressors dan Nitrox yang tersedia berdasarkan permintaan anda.

Karena keselamatan menjadi perhatian utama kami, maka kapal ini dilengkapi dengan peralatan keselamatan yang semuanya memenuhi syarat international. Charlie amat cocok bagi group kecil yang ingin mencharter dan menentukan sendiri rencana perjalanannya. Dengan senang hati kami akan membawa keluarga beserta anak-anak ke pantai dan ke area snorkeling yang paling menakjubkan, begitu pun bagi para fotografer atau video makers yang hendak mengabadikan subjects, lokasi atau apa pun yang menjadi favovitnya… Nah, kemana tujuan Charlie selanjutnya, andalah yang memutuskan.

Spesifikasi kapal

• Total Panjang: 18m / 59ft 
• Beam: 4m / 13ft
• 1 sampan kecil dari fiberglass
• Motorisasi: Mercedes 130HP
• Kecepatan jelajah: 7 knot 
• Generator: 6,4 kW dan 20kW
• Kapasitas Bahan Bakar: 2,000 liter 
• Peralatan Navigasi: GPS, depth sounder
• Sistem Komunikasi: long range VHF radio dan handheld dive tender VHF radio
• Peralatan Keselamatan: life jackets, P3K, oksigen, rencana evakuasi darurat dengan sea-plane
• Peralatan lainnya: 2 kompresor Cat3, water maker, nitrox membrane system
• Listrik: 220 Volt outlet standar Eropa, tersedia adaptor, Limited 110v.
• Perlengkapan Diving: 14 tank, Nitrox (berdasarkan permintaan)
• Akomodasi: 6 orang dalam 3 kabin (AC dan en-suite, air panas)
• Fasilitas umum: living room dengan perpustakaan, TV dan DVD, dive deck yang besar
• Ekstra: Peralatan snorkeling, laundry, handuk
• Masakan Internasional dan Indonesia. Air, kopi dan teh 24jam.
• Bar menawarkan bir, wine dan soft drinks

Please contact us for availabilities, prices and all your questions. We are happy to book your local flights for you. Komodo-Cruises.Com

Our operation  eliminates the long boat trip from Bali to the Komodo Park by taking you on a domestic flight from Denpasar to Labuanbajo, the gateway to komodo national park. From Labuhanbajo airport we take you with speedboats to our boats , which are permanently based in the park getting you fast to the best that Komodo has to offer! Which is a lot! (the transfer (incl airport taxi and speedboat ) from airport to the boat is approx 1 hour to 1 hour 20 minutes )

This means we don’t have fixed departures , and always loop the boats around a  flexible itinerary in the park. This flexible itinerary is slightly different with the seasons . during the dry season (JUNE JULY AUGUST) the main southeastern trade wind will make diving and sailing in the south very uncomfortable (viz goes down to a few meters ) , so we will stay in the north and the middle of the park (NEW from 2010 we will try to do some 3 day trips to WEST KOMODO during these months) . During the wet monsoon, (JANUARY FEBRUARY ) (It doesn’t really rain much in this part of Indonesia , not even in the raining season ) the main winds are north western , and it is sometimes not possible to dive the northern most dive sites, so we mainly dive the middle and the south of the park. The rest of the year (march, april, may and September,  October, November , December ) it is possible to go all over the park (you will need to book a 10 night trip to be able to do so). During the monsoon months when we can not cover the north or the south we recommend you to book 7 night trips maximum.(unless chartered trips where we can include other areas outside the park such as Banta and Sanggean )

Currents are vicious in Komodo national park therefore it’s impossible to make fixed day to day itineraries, our cruise directors , dive masters and captains will mutually design the best possible itinerary on the spot … This will guarantee you the best diving and sailing experience during your stay in the park. We will always do the dragon trekking in Rinca island ranger station (possible wildlife and dragon sightings (guaranteed) are far superior than the trekking offered on the Komodo ranger station ).  

To give you an idea of what is waiting for you here  , we have included a description of some of our dive sites, trekkings and excursions you may expect during your stay with us. For non divers the possibilities to do  snorkeling and other activities are excellent all over the park, and we will have a separate tender and guide for ready you  …. Komodo , a must if you are visiting Indonesia ….

Please contact us for availabilities, prices and all your questions. We are happy to book your local flights for you. Komodo-Cruises.Com

MV Charlie - Non Diving Program
MARCH to OCTOBER 2011, 7days - 6 nights

We run this program non stop, it is possible to book and get in any day of the week and for any number of days (price per night 140 US$ pp).

Day 1: Any Monday : North Komodo (night @ mooring Gili Lawa Darat)

• Flight Bali –Labuanbajo. Pick up from airport
• Speedboat transfer to the Mona Lisa boat (depending on sea conditions this nice speedboat ride takes about 45 minutes)
• Welcome drink, lunch and check in. Start your adventure immediately and go beach combing and snorkeling around the tropical paradise of Gili Lawa Darat.
• Hike uphill on Gili Lawa Laut in the late afternoon and enjoy a spectacular view and sunset over the surrounding islands of the Komodo National Park.

Day 2: Any Tuesday : North komodo (night @ karang makassar mooring)

• After breakfast, go for some world class snorkeling on Gili Lawa Laut and relax on the gorgeous white sand beaches of this island.
• Go ashore on Komodo Island for a wonderful hike through the bush, looking for flying foxes, wild birds, and other extraordinary fauna and flora.
• In the afternoon, we set sail for Karang Makassar. The highlight here is a manta ray cleaning station. Bring your cameras, because this is an experience you’ll never want to forget!

** Please note diving is possible (optional) anytime (see our diving program for possible dives during your trip ).

Day 3: Any Wednesday (night @ Pantai Merah mooring)

• In the early morning, enjoy the nice idyllic beach on Karang Makassar, put on your snorkel, and submerge in the wonders of the underwater world. With some luck, you’ll again be swimming with mantas.
• After lunch we sail to Pantai Merah, and if the weather gods are with us, we raise all the sails and turn of our main engine… There are of course plenty of possibilities to go snorkeling on the way.

Day 4: Any Thursday (night @ Pulau Padar)

• After breakfast, we go for a 2 to 3 hour trek to Banu Ngullung to search for Komodo Dragons (Varanus Komodensis). This magnificent reptile, which can grow up to three meters in length and can weigh over 150 kg, is one of the few remaining links to the days when dinosaurs roamed the planet. We will also see Timorensis deer, wild boars and birds.
• We will have lunch and do some fantastic snorkeling at the famous pink beach, one of the most beautiful tropical locations around the world.
• In the afternoon, you will have the possibility to visit the authentic village of Komodo, meet the people, and buy some souvenirs.
• Sailing to Pulau Padar

** Book now , any day , for as long as you like (for trips less than 3 nights an additional speedboat transfer fee of 15 US$ one way applies).

Day 5: Any Friday (night @ Pulau Padar)

• Climb the rock of Padar, and let the amazing views over the park take your breath away.
• Padar also hosts excellent beaches and snorkeling. In the afternoon, we take the speedboat to Rinca’s Lehok Gingga on the western side, where we recommend you go for a hike around the hills and along the beaches, see some small dragons and other wildlife such as wild boars, Sumba deer and even wild horses.

Day 6: Any Saturday (Night @ Karang Makassar or Gini Lawa Darat)

• We have an early morning start with a 2 hour hike through the wilderness of Rinca to search for wild Komodo Dragons, soaking up the sun around the springs. We will also look for wild water buffaloes, Feral horses, wild boars, Timorensis deer, crab-eating macaques and birds.
• We go back to the Mona Lisa for lunch and sail back to Karang Makassar, checking again for manta rays in the afternoon.

** From Bali to the heart of Komodo in 3 hours, contact us for booking local flights !

Day 7: Any Sunday (night @ mooring gili lawa darat)

• Returning customers transfer to Labuanbajo
• Guest that stay on board, will visit Tatawa Island for some nice snorkeling and beaches before returning to Gili Lawa Darat for the night.

Please contact us for availabilities, prices and all your questions. We are happy to book your local flights for you. Komodo-Cruises.Com

Detail Harga MV Charlie

- Diving: 189.- USD / orang / malam
- Non-diving: 140.- USD / orang / malam
- Full charter (maksimal 6 pax ): 990.- USD / malam

Harga suadah termasuk:

• Diving tanpa batas (4 dives per hari didampingi guide)
• Servis penuh selama pelayaran termasuk 3 kali makan per hari serta snacks
• Transfer dari Labuhanbajo airport menujuh kapal bagi yang kurang dari 3 malam (satu speedboat tambahan untuk transfer 15 USD sekali jalan)
• Soft drinks, air, kopi and teh tersedia 24 jam/ambil sendiri (bebas biaya, kecuali di kapal Charlie akan dikenakan biaya)
• Tanks, weights, penggunaan peralatan snorkeling
• Pemimpin kapal / dive master
• Semua perjalanan sesuai dengan persetujuan di atas.

Tidak Termasuk:

• Transport to/from Bali airport 
• Domestic flight from Bali to Labuanbajo
• Alcoholic beverages
• Personal expenses 
• Rental of diving equipment (75 USD per week) 
• Nitrox (150 USD per trip) 
• Komodo National Park entrance fees
• Optional: tips for the crew

Please contact us for availabilities, prices and all your questions. We are happy to book your local flights for you. Komodo-Cruises.Com