Day 1 – Welcome to Sumbawa
ALEXA’s representative will greet you upon arrival at the airport, assist you with your luggage and escort you to your floating penthouse awaiting at a harbour nearby which is a twenty minutes drive.
While your luggage is transferred aboard ALEXA, enjoy a refreshing welcome drink and a tour of the facilities aboard.
You will meet the team, share any last minute requests and receive a safety briefing for your stay with us. Once you are settled, ALEXA will depart the harbour for a 5 hour crossing to the bay that is inhabited by the Whale Sharks.
Enjoy the the amazing views of the crossing, whilst snacks and drinks are served onboard. Lunch will served after a short stop on a private sandbar along the way after which you may wish to enjoy a spa treatment by your personal Spa Therapist.
Sunset drinks will be served before dinner onboard whilst ALEXA will drop the anchor for the night.
Day 2 – Whale Sharks
To see the Whale Sharks one must be properly prepared and this is why we will be in contact with our local fisherman throughout the night as he sends the coordinates for where his fishing platform will be once he has found the Whales which usually happens around 3.am.
The Captain will then begin the last step of the crossing in order for you to wake up with the sunrise at the right place.
After a light breakfast and a five minute speedboat ride you can get your fins and snorkel/dive equipment on and prepare yourself for an experience of a lifetime.
These 10 meter long fish will be gathered in numbers and circling the fishing platform which feeds them for hours on end and keeps them at the surface. Make sure to have your underwater camera charged and create memories that are hard to duplicate. If you do not have a camera our cruise director will make sure to bring his and share the footage with you.
Day 3 – Moyo Island
In the morning we arrive at Moyo Island which is home to the beautiful waterfalls called Mata Jitu.
It takes a short 15 minute motorbike ride to reach them and you will spend the first half of the day swimming in the serene natural pools.
When the sun starts to reach its peak we will head back to ALEXA.
Enjoy a gourmet lunch and a spa treatment whilst we move to the East side of Moyo. Here you can enjoy a snorkel or a dive before having your sunset cocktails.
A gourmet meal will be served onboard and once you relax ALEXA will begin the voyage towards Satonda Island.
Day 4 – Satonda Island
After a big breakfast we will bring your kayak to the volcanic crater of Satonda which is a lake within the island.
The walk from the beach is about 100 meters to the jetty on the lake where you can enter and enjoy a beautiful beginning to your day.
Enjoy your gourmet lunch when back onboard and some downtime before heading to the beach for a swim or snorkel.
Just before sunset ALEXA will take you to the south of the island from where you can see the Flying Foxes migrate to the mainland of Sumbawa as the sun sets.
After dinner we will begin the overnight journey towards Sangeang Island.
Day 5 – Sangeang Island
In the morning we arrive at the beautiful bay of Sangeang Island which is an active volcano and towers imposing 1900 meters above sea-level. After a leisurely breakfast, walk the black sandy beaches and dive or snorkel in its breathtaking underwater coral gardens.
The waters here are crystal-clear and very close to the famed Champagne Reef where curtains of warm gas bubbles emerge from vents in the sea-bed creating a natural mini-jacuzzi.
As evening approaches, Sangeang is the perfect viewpoint for a sunset over Komodo Islands.
A gourmet meal will be served onboard and once you rela ALEXA will begin the crossing towards Sape Strait.
Day 6 – Sape Strait
In the morning we arrive at the beautiful coastline of Sape Strait which is home to an immense amount of incredible dive spots.
The waters here are crystal-clear and the Sape Strait is home to multiples of species including blacktip, whitetip and grey reef sharks, reef manta rays, mobula rays, eagle rays, marble rays, tunas and even whales when in season.
As evening approaches you will have time for a relaxing massage onboard whilst your chef prepares a delicious three-course dinner.
After your meal and once you relax ALEXA will begin the voyage towards Banta island.
Day 7 – Banta Island
Although technically outside of the Komodo National Park, Banta Island, with its jagged coastline, high mountains, finger-shaped bays, and deserted pink and white beaches is a wonderful destination in its own right. There are no villages or formal trails, contributing to the rugged conditions of the island. Still, you can easily climb the foothills for fantastic views of the Sape Strait and the grandiose Komodo Island.
Below lies the magnificent underwater world that is waitingto be explored with luck you may spot the Manta Rays. It is truly spectacular and known as one of the more recommended dive sites around Komodo Island.
Another iconic view besides the neighbouring islands would be the volcanic island of Sangeang, which rises from the beautiful blue sea and makes for a perfect opportunity to have a beach bbq after sunset.
Day 8 – Komodo
After an early light breakfast, get ready for a trek through Komodo’s “Savannah” in search of the legendary Komodo dragon (Varanus Komodoensis), only found in 3 places on the planet, in Padar, Rinca and Komodo.
To avoid the heat of the day, it is an early start however we are the first to arrive and have the area to ourselves.
The Park Rangers will guide us towards where the Dragons might be.
On our walk along the promising paths, we will also be on the lookout for Megapode birds and flying lizards, until we find the Komodo Dragons.
Heading back to the jetty and ALEXA, a well deserved hearty lunch awaits, then a departure for the crossing towards Sebayor Island where we will anchor for the night.
Tonight we will set-up the outdoor cinema for you to enjoy a timeless classic movie.
Day 9 – Departure
ALEXA departs early in the morning to set sail towards Labuan Bajo, Flores. Your gourmet breakfast will be served on the top deck as we cruise towards the harbour.
After breakfast it is time to prepare for disembarkation.
Your transfer to the airport will be arranged and our representative will assist you until you are ready to board your flight.
