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Seven Seas: "Komodo-Flores-Alor Exploratory Dive Trip", Sep, 2023, by Valera Sakhnenko, ON, CA ( Sr. Reviewer 11 reports with 13 Helpful votes). Report 12853.
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Ratings and Overall Comments 1 (worst) - 5 (best):
Accommodations		Food
Service and Attitude		Environmental Sensitivity
Dive Operation		Shore Diving	N/A
Snorkeling	N/A
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Comments	From September 21 to October 5, 2023, my wife and I embarked on an amazing two-week underwater voyage aboard The Seven Seas, navigating the waters of Komodo, Flores, and Alor. The boat was impeccably maintained, providing a comfortable sanctuary. The culinary experience was superb, with the chef accommodating various dietary requirements. The crew's performance was phenomenal, and their assistance was invaluable. The weather graced us, and the diving experience was truly exceptional. Rather than detailing it here, I suggest checking out my first video capturing the essence of Komodo part of this trip titled "Komodo, The Symphony of Marine Life": [youtu.be link] This marks the second video of five planned for this trip. Komodo's marine enchantment lived up to expectations, though the spotlight was claimed by the brisk, chilly waters—often reaching 24°C (75F) and a brisk 21°C (70F) in the South Komodo's Manta Alley. Get ready for some thrilling cold-water escapades! Look forward to the upcoming video on diving in Alor, set to be published on December 23: [youtu.be link] Next year, I'll present a video encompassing the diving experience in Flores and the overall trip. During my dive in the Flores Sea, I had an incredible encounter with a cuttlefish. You can catch a glimpse of this amazing experience in a short video: [youtu.be link]
Websites	Seven Seas
Reporter and Travel
Dive Experience	251-500 dives
Where else diving	Caribbean, North Sulawesi, Raja Ampat, Banda Sea, Komodo, Alor, Flores, Bali, Hawaii, Andaman Sea, Philippines, Fiji, Red Sea, Maldives, Thailand, Andaman Sea
Closest Airport	Labuan Bajo	Getting There	Toronto-Taipei-Bali-Labuan Bajo
Dive Conditions
Weather	sunny, dry	Seas	calm, currents, no currents
Water Temp	21-28°C / 70-82°F	Wetsuit Thickness	5
Water Visibility	30-100 Ft/ 9-30 M
Dive Policy
Dive own profile	no
Enforced diving restrictions	50 PSI, 60 min
Liveaboard?	yes	Nitrox Available?	yes
What I Saw
Sharks	1 or 2	Mantas	1 or 2
Dolphins	None	Whale Sharks	None
Turtles	> 2	Whales	None
Ratings 1(worst) - 5 (best):
Corals		Tropical Fish
Small Critters		Large Fish
Large Pelagics
Underwater Photography 1 (worst) - 5 (best):
Subject Matter		Boat Facilities
Overall rating for UWP's		Shore Facilities	N/A
UW Photo Comments	While there isn't a dedicated camera room, there's a designated space for two cameras, which proved sufficient for the two photographers on our trip. The crew mentioned the possibility of accommodating more cameras on a deck's desk, but I'm unsure about embracing that idea.

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Dive Review of Seven Seas in Indonesia/Komodo, Flores, Alor

Seven Seas: "Komodo-Flores-Alor Exploratory Dive Trip", Sep, 2023,

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Dive Review of Seven Seas in
Indonesia/Komodo, Flores, Alor