+++Alor to Komodo extended+++Liveaboard cruise Indonesia

Itinerary Dec 01 – 22 or Dec 8 to 22, 2025

Pre-program (optional) at Savu South Alor

“pure oceanic passion” is their slogan and you will feel it! Come with us to thie remote place in Alor for some wonderful diving and good time before your Liveaboard vacation.

Dec 1

Flights to Alor are available via Kupang from Jakarta over night. So you should arrive one day before in Jakarta with enough layover time to reach your flight on Nov 30. From Alor we will be transfered by the Resort by car and boat. (there is no roads to the resort).

Dec 1 – 8

7 days in paradise. Enjoy your stay at South Savu and dive into the beautiful reefs around this magical place. Choose your accommodation between the 5 Beach Cottages or the 2 exquisite Cliffe-Side Villas over looking over the bay.

On Dec 7 you will board directly the Liveaboard from the resort without any transfers. You can leave your camera installed and even jump on in your wetsuit!

Dec 8 – 22

If you are not interested in the stay before you need to fly in via Jakarta on December 6th to arrive in Alor on December 7th. 14 nights pure luxury on the beautiful Damai I. Shut down your phone and enjoy the beauty of this part of Indonesia. From Alor we make our way to Flores ending up in the Komodo Nationalpark, probably the highlight of the trip. Especiall in winter South Komodo has higher temperatures and crystal clear waters. The marine life we can observe on this cruise is ranging from excellent muck diving to big fish with mantas and sharks.

On Decemeber 22 we disembark in Labuaj Bajo (LBJ) where you can take your international flight out through Jakarta to your final destination!

Damai I

Damai I is a very special “boutique” liveaboard, an elegant Phinisi schooner, which takes 12 guests to dive Indonesia’s richest waters from Komodo & to the exotic eastern islands of Raja Ampat & more.

All the comforts of a spa hotel

Purpose-designed for cruising and diving in this region, passenger safety is always top priority. The Damai I is equipped with the latest navigation, communication and safety equipment.  The cabins are luxurious and spacious, the cuisine exquisite and the level of service and attention to detail is tops.

You’ll find two large deck areas, fore and aft on the bridge deck, for relaxing in either the sun or shade as well as enjoying massage and spa treatments. The bridge deck not only houses the captain’s bridge, but also one of the suites with direct access to the aft sun deck. The large forward sun deck on this level is also used as a spectacular outdoor dining area.  On the main deck, in addition to the the master suite with private balcony, you find the large, comfortable & welcoming indoor dining and lounge area … with coffee & drinks bar. The lower deck offers 5 additional spacious cabins.

The large, well-designed dive deck is located at the front of the main deck with roomy dive stations, individual rinse tanks and a camera room with separate camera work stations with integrated 110v and 220v charging station for each photographer. The camera room is located directly adjacent to the dive deck.

Cabins:

1 upper deck DOUBLE/TWIN stateroom

king size bed or 2 twin beds, desk, picture window & direct access to the sun deck

1 main deck DOUBLE/TWIN master stateroom

king size bed or 2 large twin beds, 2 desks, private balcony & picture window

4 lower deck DOUBLE/TWIN staterooms

double bed (180cm or 160cm) or 2 twin beds & port window (cabin 3 also has a desk)

1 lower deck DOUBLE/TWIN master stateroom

 king size bed or 2 large twins, a day bed, 2 desks & 4 aft deck windows

All have individually controlled AC, a private bathroom, lots of storage & palm oil-free toiletries.

The 2 master cabins require a supplement.

MUTIARA LAUT benefits from a 36sqm saloon area, consisting of a sumptuous lounge and intimate dining to comfortably seat all guests onboard. A stately midship stairway, with hand-crafted pillars and exquisitely sculpted handrails, leads to the staterooms on thelower deck. The saloon is fully air-conditioned and equipped with a large LCD TV and library.

The vessel features seven guest cabins, all with en-suite facilities. The master suite is situated on the main deck and features a king-sized berth, elegant desk, large comfortable sofa and fully stocked bookshelves. Walk-in wardrobes provide more than enough storage for long passages at sea.

Described as ‘the blue garden of Eden’, Savu South Alor is a tropical hideaway surrounded by white sand, volcanic rock and turquoise waters. A blue escape where luxury meets untouched nature.

Barefoot Luxury

Savu South Alor is a breathtaking resort west of Timor-Leste. Miles away from civilization, this gateway to the Savu Sea is a place to dream away while marveling at the ocean wonders Indonesia is home to. This place is not just one of esthetical pleasure, it also embedded in a sustainability culture that respects the world’s resources.

Stunning Accommodation

The resort comprises out of seven spacious rooms which are integrated into the natural surroundings of the island. All rooms are equipped with decoration made out of local materials and offer all facilities to ensure a worriless stay.

There are five beach cottages that feature a queen size bed, a daybed as well as a working desk. From your cottage bedroom, you’ll directly stare into the open ocean. Outside, each of the cottage has a private ‘bale’ with an outdoor shower in the middle of a tropical garden. Descending down to the beach, two sunbeds and a parasol gracefully blend into the scene.

Like the beach cottages, the cliff villas offer a panoramic view over the Savu Sea. Each villa has its own private plunge pool, allowing guests to wind down in a peaceful and private environment. Located a bit higher than the beach cottages, these spacious villas offer the perfect opportunity to spot whales and dolphins passing by under the sapphire Indonesian sunsets.

Pristine Diving and Snorkeling

The house reefs around Savu Alor Resort offer incredible underwater encounters. The luxurious catamaran of the resort takes snorkelers to corners where colorful fish are hunting for fresh prey and shallow coral reefs flourish. Experienced snorkel guides will point out the diverse marine life from corals to nudibranchs, turtles and numerous species of fish.

For those who love to ascend a bit deeper, the gentle currents around the steep walls of the Savu Sea offer a true underwater spectacle for scuba divers. From bottom dwellers to large pelagic animals and marine mammals, the diversity is truly spectacular. Small groups of divers will be dropped at speedboats to the pristine and untouched coral reefs of South Alor, located in the heart of the infamous Coral Triangle. The underwater structures that can be found here are of all sorts: overhangs, caves as well as unique coral formations form a dynamic scenery.

A comfy 48ft catamaran offers the perfect marine base to go out and look for cetaceans that roam these waters: blue whales, sperm whales, melon headed whales but also different times of dolphins are common here. If conditions are absolutely perfect and the animals allow it, even underwater encounters with these giants are possible! The resort is adamant on collecting scientific data during these encounters, to help safeguard the species survival and conservation.

Sustainable Comfort

Savu South Alor is not different because its unique ability to combine nature and luxury, as a product of its time it is run on principles of sustainability and self-sufficiency. The resort is fully solar-powered and has its own deep wells and large organic food farm that is harvesting based on permaculture principles. The menu of Savu South Alor is heavily based on these locally grown fruits and vegetables, as the local chefs offer a fusion of traditional Indonesian with Western cuisine. Combining modern comforts in a sustainable way is something the founders of the resort are fittingly proud of.