Planning a Komodo tour from cruise ship? This guide provides everything you need to ensure a smooth and memorable port call. You’ll learn how tender operations work, the best activities available during a short stop, and essential tips for booking the right tour. Whether you want ranger-guided Komodo dragon trekking or Pink Beach snorkeling, this page helps you make the most of your limited time on Komodo Island. For longer adventures, explore our Komodo tour packages departing from Labuan Bajo.
Komodo Island Shore Excursion from Cruise Ship
Many international cruise lines — including Holland America Line, Regent Seven Seas, and Oceania Cruises — include Komodo Island as a port call. Booking a reliable Komodo shore excursion allows you to:
- See world-famous Komodo dragons with licensed park rangers.
- Visit Pink Beach and snorkel in its clear, vibrant waters.
- Maximize your limited port time through a punctual operator familiar with cruise ship tender schedules.
Komodo shore excursion overview
Stepping ashore on Komodo Island offers a once-in-a-lifetime experience. You’ll follow the island’s rugged savanna trails with certified guides and rangers who ensure safety while giving insights into the wildlife. During the trek, it’s common to see Komodo dragons, tropical birds, and wild deer in their natural environment. Because the routes are designed to match cruise ship schedules, the excursion remains safe, informative, and memorable for nature lovers and photographers alike. Below is the Komodo tour from Cruise Ship activities overview.
1. Komodo Village Trekking (2 Hours)
- Tender Boat Transfer to Komodo Island (Loh Liang)
- Meet and Great and welcome by our professional team and licensed local guide.
- Safety Briefing conducted by your guide and a Komodo National Park ranger, covering safety procedures and movement guidelines on the island.
- Fast Boat Transfer to Komodo Village
- Komodo Village Walking Tour
- Komodo Dragon trekking experience accompanied by a ranger and your guide to observe Komodo dragons and other wildlife in their natural habitat.
- Return to the fast boat and continue to the next destination in accordance with the cruise ship’s schedule.
2. Komodo Trekking + Pink Beach (4.5 – 5 Hours)
The tour begins with a tender boat transfer from your cruise ship to Komodo Island, where you will be welcomed by our professional team and licensed local guide. Before starting the activities, a short safety briefing will be conducted to explain standard operating procedures while exploring Komodo Island. You will then board a fast boat for a comfortable 10-minute ride to Komodo Village, followed by a gentle walk through the village to observe local daily life and learn about the traditions of the community.
The experience continues with a guided Komodo trekking, accompanied by a ranger, allowing you to observe Komodo dragons in their natural habitat. After the trekking, you will return to the fast boat and proceed to the next destination, Pink Beach. Here, you will spend approximately 60 minutes enjoying the beach and snorkeling, with opportunities to see colorful coral reefs and tropical fish in clear waters. At the end of the tour, you will return to your cruise ship by tender boat, following the ship’s schedule.
Komodo Shore Excursion Price Details
✅ Price Included
- • Licensed English Speaking Guide
- • Komodo Island Park & Ranger Fees
- • Bottle Waters & Soft Drinks
✅ Including Pink Beach
- • Snorkeling tickets
- • Boat to Pink Beach
- • Lunch Box
- • Snorkeling Gears (Goggle & Fins)
❌ Price Excluded
- • Travel insurance
- • Personal Gratuity
- • Personal Expenses
FAQ — Komodo island shore excursion
How to book a Komodo Island shore excursion?
Send us an inquiry via email phinisilabuanbajo@gmail.com and request for recommended activities based on your cruise ship ETA/ETD. Or you can make a reservation via our 3rd party Platform Bokun and Viator.
Do I need a Confirmation Letter?
Yes, a Confirmation Letter is required to join this tour. Otherwise, the cruise ship security will not allow you to take the tender to Komodo Island.
What is a Confirmation Letter?
A Confirmation Letter is an official document issued by an authorized local tour operator to verify that you have a registered tour arrangement inside Komodo National Park. Cruise ship security will usually require passengers to show this letter before allowing them to board the tender boat. This ensures that every guest who goes ashore is properly registered, accompanied by certified guides and rangers, and follows the park’s safety regulations.
Book Komodo tour from Cruise Ship!
Please note for Direct Booking. You will redirected to email, please attached with your: Ship Name, arrival date in Komodo Island, ETA and ETD.
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