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The bucket-list things to do — and who runs each one.
Here’s the bucket list for your day ashore: the most extraordinary thing to do at each stop, who runs it, and how to book it direct — so you can weigh it against your ship’s excursion and pick what suits you.
Walk alongside ancient Komodo dragons in their raw, wild habitat on Rinca Island — closer and more intimate than anywhere else on Earth. A licensed park ranger leads your private group through savannah trails where dragons roam freely among deer and water buffalo.
Slip beneath the crystalline waters of Manta Point and drift alongside oceanic manta rays gliding through Komodo National Park's nutrient-rich currents. This is one of the most reliable and spectacular manta encounters on the planet.
Arrive in style at one of the world's rarest beaches — Pink Beach (Pantai Merah) — where rose-blush sands meet a living coral garden of extraordinary marine life. Snorkel in gin-clear shallows, then linger on the shore as few visitors ever do.
Climb to the iconic summit of Padar Island — arguably the most photographed viewpoint in all of Indonesia — for a sweeping panorama of three colour-contrasting bays stretching to the horizon. A true bucket-list moment that demands to be seen in person.
Plunge into the underwater world of Komodo National Park — rated among the top 10 dive destinations on Earth — where thundering currents sculpt spectacular coral gardens patrolled by reef sharks, Napoleon wrasse, and pygmy seahorses.
Sail through the UNESCO-listed Komodo National Park aboard a traditional wooden phinisi schooner — the iconic vessel of the Indonesian archipelago — combining a guided Rinca dragon trek with sunset sailing and a freshly prepared Indonesian feast on deck.
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