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The stops on a 3 day Komodo boat route
Updated 27 October 2026
Komodo route stops for a 3 day private boat come to seven that have their own pages: Padar, Pink Beach, Komodo, Manta Point, Taka Makassar, Kalong and Kelor. Padar sunrise falls between 05:31 and 06:18 across the year, and the captain decides the order on the day.
Seven stops, one route
Every stop below sits on the 3D2N example route that all three boats sail. Each has its own page with minutes, effort and the honest limits.
- Kelor: a short, steep hill of 15 to 30 minutes, the first stop of day one.
- Kalong: a mangrove islet where flying foxes leave their roost at dusk, watched from the deck.
- Padar: a climb of 25 to 45 minutes to a viewpoint over three bays.
- Pink Beach: pale pink sand and a reef close to shore, with 45 to 90 minutes to snorkel.
- Komodo: ranger-guided dragon treks from the Loh Liang station, 45 to 120 minutes.
- Taka Makassar: a sandbank in shallow reef, visible at low tide only.
- Manta Point: a drift snorkel in a strong current, with manta sightings never guaranteed.
Taka Makassar and Manta Point swap places when the tide asks, so do not plan around their order.
- Padar Island trek: when to climb from the boat
- Pink Beach: snorkel time for a private group
- Komodo Island or Rinca for a private group of 14
- Manta Point snorkeling for a private group
- Taka Makassar sandbar: low tide and the right hour
- Kalong Island: the bat flight from the deck
- Kelor Island: the short first hike
Which hour suits which stop
Two stops have a clock: Padar and Kalong. Padar is best at sunrise. Guests leave the boat before it, and the time moves through the year from 05:31 at its earliest to 06:18 at its latest. In July it is 06:18.
Kalong is best at sunset, with the bats leaving about 15 minutes after the sun goes down. Across the year sunset there falls between 17:49 and 18:27. The tables below give both stops month by month.
The other stops follow the tide and the light. The captain reads the water first and orders the stops from it.
One honest tip: nothing here gets cheaper by skipping a stop. The park entry ticket is paid per person, and snorkeling is covered by it.
| Month | Sunrise | Leave the boat by | On the ridge by |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 05:54 | 04:49 | 05:34 |
| February | 06:05 | 05:00 | 05:45 |
| March | 06:06 | 05:01 | 05:46 |
| April | 06:04 | 04:59 | 05:44 |
| May | 06:07 | 05:02 | 05:47 |
| June | 06:14 | 05:09 | 05:54 |
| July | 06:18 | 05:13 | 05:58 |
| August | 06:12 | 05:07 | 05:52 |
| September | 05:56 | 04:51 | 05:36 |
| October | 05:39 | 04:34 | 05:19 |
| November | 05:31 | 04:26 | 05:11 |
| December | 05:38 | 04:33 | 05:18 |
Computed for the location.
| Month | Sunset | Bats fly from about |
|---|---|---|
| January | 18:27 | 18:42 |
| February | 18:26 | 18:41 |
| March | 18:15 | 18:30 |
| April | 17:58 | 18:13 |
| May | 17:49 | 18:04 |
| June | 17:50 | 18:05 |
| July | 17:57 | 18:12 |
| August | 18:00 | 18:15 |
| September | 17:58 | 18:13 |
| October | 17:55 | 18:10 |
| November | 18:01 | 18:16 |
| December | 18:14 | 18:29 |
Computed for the location.
Stops that are named, not given a page
Some places show up in route lists without a page of their own. We name them so that you recognize them when a captain mentions them.
- Sebayur: the larger of the Sebayur islands, near Flores, with beaches and reef for a last snorkel on day three of the 3D2N route.
- Kanawa: a small island west of Rinca with white sand beaches and shallow coral reef, on day one of the 4D3N route.
- Rangko Cave and Burung Island: the other two day-one stops of the 4D3N route, which no shorter route reaches.
If a stop matters to your group, ask us before you pay and we tell you what it involves.
A map of the example route
The map shows the stops without an order, and that is deliberate. The captain decides the order of stops and the anchorage on the day, and clouds, haze and tide change the plan.
Legs are short compared with a day. On day two of the example route the boat sails 20 to 90 minutes between stops. Where the boat spends the night is the captain's call, made with that day's weather.
No sighting is promised at any stop. Dragons, manta rays and the bat flight are wild events, and a calm, clear day improves the odds without making them certain.
Day order and the price per head sit together on the 3 day page.
FAQ
Which stops are on a 3 day route?
Day one runs Kelor, Manjarite Beach and Kalong. Day two runs Padar, Pink Beach, Komodo Island, Taka Makassar and Manta Point. Day three is Sebayur, then the harbor. Seven of these have their own pages here. The captain decides the order on the day.
Do all boats visit the same stops?
Arham Jaya 2, Nusantara Karya and Segara Liveaboard share the same 3D2N example route. Arham Jaya 2 and Nusantara Karya also run 2D1N and 4D3N routes with their own stop lists. Segara has the three-day route only on this site.
Can we skip a stop?
Yes, and the group decides it with the captain on the day. A person who skips the Padar climb stays on deck while the others walk. Skipping does not lower the fare or the park ticket. If the whole group wants a different stop, ask us before you pay.
Which stop needs the most walking?
Komodo Island, where ranger-guided treks run 45 to 120 minutes depending on the trail. Padar is the steepest, with a loose path and a climb of 25 to 45 minutes. Kelor is the shortest at 15 to 30 minutes. Taka Makassar and Kalong need no walking.
Are Kanawa and Sebayur included?
Sebayur is the day-three stop of the example 3D2N route, and Kanawa is a day-one stop on the 4D3N route. Neither has a page here. Both sit inside the same boat fare, and park tickets are extra as on every stop.
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