.  Back on board, we gently prepare you for your departure. This includes a debriefing, delicious food, a group photo and plenty of time to gather your items while pondering how your belongings ever fit in your backpack when you left home.  After lunch we say our tearful goodbyes and drop you off at the harbour - hoping the goodbye is not forever!  If you are returning to Sorong the same day, you will be ready to board the ferry by 0pm. Expected arrival in Sorong is 0pm.  0D/0N Komodo Central, North & Dragons  00 dives 0000 USD  Summary  Jaya takes you on a 0-day journey through the central and northern part of Komodo National Park, one of the most biodiverse regions in the world.  Starting and ending our adventure in Labuan Bajo we dive approximately 00 of the most spectacular sites Komodo has to offer. On our way through the National Park we explore the reefs in the north and the central part of the Park. Dive sites visited include Castle Rock, Crystal Rock, Makassar (Manta Point) and Batu Bolong.  Komodo National Park is a landscape of contrasts between starkly rugged hillsides of dry savanna, pockets of thorny green vegetation, brilliant white sandy beaches and blue waters surging over coral, unquestionably one of the most dramatic landscapes in all of Indonesia.  The marine area constitutes 00% of the Park. The various habitats harbour more than 0,000 species of fish, some 000 species of reef-building coral, and 00 species of sponges. Dugong, sharks, manta rays, at least 00 species of whales, dolphins, and sea turtles also make the Park their home.  While this is the description of a typical dive trip, actual trips may vary due to wind and sea conditions, weather or guest's preference.  We do not guarantee dive sites as we cannot guarantee conditions of that dive site. However, we ensure to meet our guest's needs as much as it is in our power to do so.  Day before departure  All guests must check-in at the Scuba Republic dive shop in Labuan Bajo the day before the departure. We are open from 00am to 0pm.  Complete all paperwork and settle remaining payments  Equipment fitting  Day 0 (0 dive): OFF TO NEW ADVENTURES  Drop your bags at our dive shop in Labuan Bajo at 00.00 in the morning.  We meet up again at the dive shop at 00am and walk to the harbour, where our small speedboat takes us to the Jaya.  Once on board, we introduce the dive team, allocate your cabins, set up dive equipment and brief you on boat and dive safety procedures while we head out to the National Park.  After lunch we should have reached our first dive site in central Komodo. The check dive is usually at Sabalon Besar, a beautiful, sheltered reef teeming with colourful fish.  Day 0 (0 dives (incl. night dive)): ADRENALINE RUSH  Our second day is spent in the thrilling north of the Park, riding the currents with the tides. The order of the dives depends on tides and weather conditions.  Crystal Rock: This submerged pinnacle sits in the blue, exposed to the tidal currents of the Indonesian Throughflow. Massive aggregations of schooling fishes like fusiliers, jacks and surgeon fish provide a tasty snack for pelagic predators. White and black tip reef sharks, tunas and giant trevallies are regulars here - especially if the current is strong.  Castle Rock: The top of this pinnacle peaks out of the water if the tide is low and creates a whirlpool of white foam around the crown. Sister to Crystal Rock, the scenery is similarly action-packed and exciting. If you are tired of hanging out with the bannerfish in the split, we can check out the sea fans that sometimes host pygmy seahorses.  Cauldron: One of Komodo's most thrilling sites, this dive is sure to give you an adrenaline rush! The channel between Gili lawa darat and Gili lawa laut is divided by a bowl or well... a cauldron. A slow drift to start with the speed picks up on your way towards the cauldron. The dive culminates at "the shotgun" where you are propelled into the channel! You can catch your breath once you reach the beautiful, sheltered coral garden on the other side.  Night Dive: We don't discriminate at Scuba Republic and therefore must give all creatures an equal chance to show off. Once the sun has set a whole new community comes to life!  Day 0 (0 dives): GENTLE GIANTS  This day is spent in search of the local manta population. Although they can make an appearance anywhere in the park, some dive sites have a higher probability of encountering them than others.  Makassar (Manta Point): Over 0km long, this is by far the largest dive site in Komodo.The drift dive takes us over a lunar landscape dotted with coral bommies - cleaning stations for mantas! Although not rich in coral, the dive site is frequented by sharks, turtles, bumphead parrotfish and the occasional eagle ray feeding on the bottom.  Batu Bolong: Located in the middle of the Lintah Strait, this pinnacle is exposed to some serious current. But don't worry, this site is dived on the sheltered lee side. The rock drops down to 00m and is a meeting point for all sorts of marine life. While further down the pelagic predators pass by, the upper part is dominated by a staggering array of reef fish. Visibility is often limited by the number of antheas in your field of vision.  Mauan: This sloping reef features all the usual suspects, including leaf scorpion fish, mantis shrimp, octopus and cuttlefish blending into a pink soft coral garden. But don't spend all your time with your head buried in sand and coral, because this dive site is also a manta cleaning station. A shadow passing over you is not always a cloud.  Enjoy the sunset from Wainilu beach with a cold beer in your hand.  Day 0 (0 dive