Why every diver should visit Komodo at least once in their lifetime
Let’s be honest, if you’re a diver, there’s always that one place you dream about—the place everyone raves about, the one you scroll through Instagram pictures of when you’re supposed to be working. Well, stop dreaming because Komodo National Park is that place. Nestled in the heart of Indonesia, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is […]
How to Identify Manta Rays by Their Unique Markings
Manta rays are among the ocean’s most majestic creatures. But did you know that these gentle giants are as unique as fingerprints? Each manta ray can be identified by its distinct markings, particularly the spots on its underside. Understanding how to identify manta rays can enhance your diving (or snorkelling) experience and contribute to manta […]
Diving Indonesia with MARECO
Master Liveaboards have partnered with MARECO (Marine Research and Conservation Foundation) across multiple destinations. But who are MARECO and what is special about their trips? Read on to find out more… Who are MARECO? The oceans are in peril – from climate change and overfishing to acidification and pollution – and need our help. MARECO […]
What happens in the tropics in summer?
Summertime (or winter, if you are in the southern hemisphere 🙂) is obviously a popular time of the year to go on holiday. But what really happens in the tropics in summer? We can guarantee that great diving experiences are waiting for you. Especially if you are a fan of either big pelagics, macro life […]
Photography Workshops – Gerald Rambert
Master Liveaboards knows all about running photography workshops. They have been a fixture on our various vessel schedules since as far back as 2006. We have welcomed plenty of names over the year: Alex Mustard, Douglass Haffman, Saeed Rashid, and more. Gerald Rambert is one of our longest serving photographers, but who is Gerald? About […]
Manta rays to Mantis shrimp
A Komodo Island Liveaboard Sampler by Sandy Sondrol
How to get to Indonesia?
You’ve booked on Indo Master. This is EXCITING. But now what? Now you obviously need to organise your travel to get to the boat. So how do you get to Indonesia to join Indo Master? It might look complicated, but it is not. Where is Indonesia? Indonesia is a country located in South-East Asia. It […]
Olive sea snakes in the Eastern Banda Sea
Seeing a sea snake underwater is quite a sight. They are both relatively rare and majestic. On our Southern Forgotten Islands or Eastern Banda Sea itineraries you will visit dive sites such as Manuk and Gunung Api. These places are so pretty but what makes them extraordinary is the amount of Olive sea snakes you […]
Komodo Dragons
No visit of Komodo National Park in Indonesia is complete without a visit to see the most remarkable inhabitants of the park. That is of course Varanus komodoensis, better known as the ‘Komodo Dragons’. Komodo has a rich marine ecosystem. The area is at the convergence of strong currents flowing from both the Pacific and […]
Hot Rocks – Sangeang Volcano diving
Hot Rocks is a dive site located at Sangeang Island, north of Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This is one site not to miss. It’s not often you will get the chance to dive an active volcano. The Ring of Fire The Ring of Fire is a beautiful song by Johnny Cash, but it’s also a […]
