Lying 200 nautical miles east of Bali, Komodo National Park nestles between the large islands of Sumbawa and Flores, all of which are part of Indonesia's Lesser Sunda Islands (Nusa Tenggara on current maps). This unique biosphere was born in the great volcanic uplift that formed Sumatra, Java, Bali and the islands lying eastward to Papua New Guinea.

DATES:
Depart Denver Sunday, October 5th, 2008
Return to Denver Wednesday, October 23rd, 2008

ACCOMMODATIONS: Komodo Dancer is a traditionally crafted, two-masted wooden, motor sailor, stretching 30 meters long, 9 meters wide and accommodating 16 adventurous divers. Following the standards of the Dancer Fleet, Komodo Dancer will replicate Peter Hughes Diving service, amenities and the highest standards of safety in the industry.

The 100 foot Komodo Dancer sails from Bali in style with all the amenities you expect of a Dancer Fleet vessel. Relax between dives on the ample open-air sundeck (with covered area). Share a slide show or film in the audio and video entertainment center, use the photo and video lab with daily E-6 processing. Komodo Dancer offers air conditioned comfort throughout the staterooms and all interior areas. All staterooms feature private heads and showers, plush terry bathrobes for use onboard, hair dryers and fresh room towels daily.

DIVING:
Komodo Island and national park reserve offers just about every type of tropical diving imaginable - from calm and colorful shallow reefs alive with hundreds of colorful reef fishes and crammed with invertebrates, to current-swept deep water sea mounts, walls and pinnacles patrolled by sharks, tuna and other big fish. The variety of marine life for scuba diving in Komodo rivals the world's best dive destinations. This is the world's epicentre for marine diversity and you'll see loads of stuff here on a diving cruise that you just won't see anywhere else in the world - From whale sharks, sunfish, mantas and eagle rays to pygmy seahorses, ornate ghost pipefish, clown frogfish, nudibranchs and blue-ringed octopus - all at home amongst a spectacular range of colorful sponges, sea squirts, tunicates and corals - a macro enthusiast's heaven.

THINGS TO DO:
In between dives, Komodo Dancer guests will explore the Komodo National Park. These islands are the natural home of the largest lizard in the world, the Komodo Dragon. Visitors will get to see these spectacular creatures in their natural habitat, while also enjoying the forests that are the home of flying lizards, Sunda deer, wild buffalo, boars, horses and tons of exotic birds.
When back in Bali, guests will be able to visit the local shops, galleries and cafes. The resort is near the sacred Monkey Forest, the Neka Museum and the Agung Rai Gallery. There are two different tours guests can take advantage of, a biking adventure on Kintamani volcano and a rafting trip on the Ayung River.

COST INCLUDES:

• Roundtrip airfare from Denver
• All airport transfers in Bali
• Eleven nights aboard the Komodo Dancer
• All meals and beverages (including alcohol)
• 9 1/2 days of diving (up to 5 dives a day)
• Shore excursions during the charter
• 1 night accommodation in Denpasar, Bali on arrival day
• 3 nights accommodations in Ubud, Bali
• Meals as detailed in itinerary
• Touring as specified in itinerary
• All hotel taxes & fees
• Escorted by Derek Prosser
  

TOTAL COSTS:

$6679/Person - Deluxe Stateroom
Current airfare, included in price, is subject to change by airline.

NOT INCLUDED:

• Indonesia Visa (to be purchased on arrival for $25 USD )
• Departure Tax ($10 USD )
• Dive equipment rental
• Meals not specified in detailed itinerary
• Nitrox fills ($200 for the full charter or $10 per fill)
• Gratuities
• Dive Insurance (required)
• Trip Cancellation Insurance
• Fuel surcharges (Currently $150 USD) (pre-paid, will be added to final invoice)
• Marine Park Fees ($90 USD )
• (pre-paid, will be added to final invoice)
• Fuel surcharges & Park fees are dependant upon the price of fuel and are subject to change or may be added in any destination up until the date of travel.

NOTE:
This trip of a lifetime is limited to 16 people and is beginning to fill up already. A $1000 deposit will hold a spot with the remaining balance due 180 days and 90 days prior to departure. This trip is one of the best we have ever done. Please join us, it is an experience you will never forget.