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Dive centre · Komodo · Indonesia
4.9311 Google reviewsMikumba Diving
Explore the world's most biodiverse waters aboard the recently renovated Jelajahi Laut or the budget-friendly Nusantara.
What sets this centre apart
- PADI Eco Centre certification
- Green Fins certified for sustainable diving
- Two recently renovated liveaboard vessels
- Jelajahi Laut offers 6 cabins for up to 14 guests
- Nusantara provides budget-friendly dormitory accommodation
- Starlink internet available on board
- Expeditions to Raja Ampat and the Banda Sea
- Year-round Komodo National Park itineraries
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Mikumba Diving about the centre
Mikumba Diving operates out of Labuan Bajo, located in the Manggarai Barat region. They focus almost exclusively on liveaboard expeditions, allowing you to reach remote corners of the Indonesian archipelago that are inaccessible from shore-based centres.
Their operations are split between two different styles of cruising. You can choose between the Jelajahi Laut, which provides a luxury experience for long-range expeditions, or the Nusantara, which offers a more communal, budget-friendly way to explore the reefs of Komodo.
The club and its team
The centre is a PADI Eco Centre and holds Green Fins certification, reflecting a commitment to responsible diving practices in sensitive marine environments. All instruction and dive operations are conducted in English.
Their team is geared towards supporting both the logistical needs of long-range liveaboards and the educational requirements of divers looking to expand their skills in these high-biodiversity zones.
The centre at a glance
- Affiliation
- PADI
- Certification level
- autres
- Languages spoken
- English
- Website available in
- English
- Management
- English
- Boats
- 2 · Liveaboard (bateaux de croisière) · 12 à 14 passagers selon le bateau
- On board
- Internet Starlink, pont de soleil, repas, boissons fraîches
- Access and transfers
- Le centre est situé à Labuan Bajo, à côté de l'Eco Tree O'tel.
- Accommodation
- Croisières avec hébergement à bord (Liveaboard). Le bateau Jelajahi Laut dispose de 6 cabines pour 12 clients (ou 14 en privatisation). Le bateau Nusantara propose un style dortoir avec 8 lits équipés de rideaux d'intimité, prises électriques, lumière et ventilateur, ainsi que 4 places pour dormir sur le pont.
- Address
- jl. Soekarno Hatta Kampung Tengah, Labuan Bajo, Flores, Kabupaten Manggarai Barat, Nusa Tenggara Tim. 86554, Indonesia
- Official website
- mikumbadiving.com ↗
The boats
The Jelajahi Laut is a luxury liveaboard designed for long-range expeditions to Raja Ampat, Halmahera, Sulawesi, Ambon, and the Banda Sea. This vessel features 6 cabins, accommodating 12 guests, though it can be privatised for up to 14. It has been recently renovated to ensure high standards of comfort and space for all passengers.
The Nusantara offers a more economical, dormitory-style experience based in Komodo throughout the year. It features 8 beds equipped with privacy curtains, electrical sockets, lighting, and fans, with an additional 4 sleeping spots available on the deck. This boat has a capacity of 12 to 14 passengers depending on the specific configuration.
Dive sites with Mikumba Diving
Komodo National Park offers iconic marine life, vibrant coral reefs, and large pelagics. The sites here are suitable for all levels, though the presence of large fish and diverse reef structures makes it a premier destination for any diver.
Raja Ampat is legendary for its biodiversity, representing one of the most ecologically rich areas on the planet. You will find everything from massive pelagic species to intricate macro life across these diverse dive sites.
And some of the dive sites the centre runs.
Komodo National ParkRaja Ampat
Marine life around Komodo
The waters surrounding these expeditions are home to impressive pelagics. You can expect to encounter large schools of pelagic fish, reef sharks (Carcharhinus), and manta rays patrolling the currents.
The reef structures themselves are teeming with life, providing a home for various species of reef sharks (Carcharhinus) and diverse fish populations. The sheer scale of biodiversity in Raja Ampat and Komodo ensures that every dive offers something new to observe.
For those with an eye for detail, the macro life is exceptional. You can find various species of nudibranch, cuttlefish (Sepiidae), and frogfish (Antennariidae) tucked away in the reef architecture, alongside a wide array of other macro marine life.
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