Lombok Diving Prices & Liveaboard Cost (2026 Guide)

Good to know: Lombok Diving is operated by Komodo Luxury, a real award-winning Indonesian liveaboard operator (TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice 2022–2025, founded 2015, part of Juara Holding Group Limited). Dive-site depths, seasons and conditions are indicative and vary; advanced sites such as Belongas Bay (hammerheads) and the strong-current sites of Komodo need the right certification. Marine life — mantas, hammerheads, whale sharks — is seasonal and wild, and can never be guaranteed. Prices are indicative ranges, by quote, and vary by season, vessel, cabin and itinerary. Enquiries and booking via WhatsApp +62 811-3823-875 and sales@komodoluxury.com.

Lombok diving prices in 2026 range from roughly IDR 700,000–1,800,000 per day for local fun dives up to about IDR 6,000,000–18,000,000 per person per night for luxury liveaboards, depending on season, cabin and route. This guide explains typical Lombok diving cost ranges, how liveaboard pricing works, and what affects the scuba diving Lombok price you finally pay.

All prices and seasons below are indicative only, last checked June 2026, and can change with demand, fuel costs and individual vessel policy. Exact quotes are provided on enquiry.

Who We Are: Lombok Diving Powered by Komodo Luxury

LombokDiving.com is operated by Komodo Luxury, an Indonesian liveaboard specialist founded in 2015 and based in Denpasar, Bali. Komodo Luxury is part of Juara Holding Group Limited and holds Indonesian tourism business license KBLI 79120 (travel agency and tour operator).

Komodo Luxury owns and operates two premium phinisi liveaboards:

Komodo Signature – luxury Indonesian wooden phinisi, set up for comfort-focused dive cruising.
Komodo Prestige – sister luxury phinisi with spacious cabins and strong dive infrastructure.

Komodo Luxury has been awarded Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice every year from 2022 through 2025, based on verified guest reviews across their Indonesian cruise portfolio.

Lombok and the Gili Islands are our specialist hook: shallow reefs for beginners, drift dives for confident intermediates, and seasonal big-fish encounters in South Lombok. From here, we help divers graduate to liveaboard phinisi cruises across Lombok, Bali, Sumbawa, Komodo, Labuan Bajo and Raja Ampat.

Every itinerary is built around real travel times, monsoon patterns and prevailing currents. Advanced dive sites and pelagic wildlife are handled honestly: you need the right certification and conditions, and marine life is never guaranteed.

Quick Reference: Typical Lombok Diving Prices (2026)

Local Lombok/Gili fun dives: ~IDR 700,000–1,800,000 per diver per day (2–3 boat dives, equipment extra or included depending on operator).
Discover Scuba / Try Dive (no cert): ~IDR 1,100,000–2,000,000 per person for pool + 1–2 shallow ocean dives, small groups.
Open Water course (3–4 days): ~IDR 5,500,000–9,500,000 per person, including materials, gear and certification fees.
Advanced course (2–3 days): ~IDR 4,500,000–8,500,000 per person.
Specialty / Nitrox course: ~IDR 2,000,000–5,000,000 depending on specialty and dives included.
Shared-cabin liveaboard – Komodo/Lombok–Komodo: ~IDR 6,000,000–13,000,000 per person per night on a luxury phinisi, full board.
Raja Ampat luxury phinisi liveaboard: ~IDR 8,000,000–18,000,000 per person per night, depending on cabin and season.
Private full-boat charter (phinisi): Typically starts from ~IDR 90,000,000–250,000,000+ per night for luxury vessels.

These are high-level ranges to help with budgeting. For current offers and exact quotes for your dates and route, plan your trip or message us on WhatsApp at +62 811-3823-875.

Understanding Lombok Diving Cost: What You’re Paying For

Scuba diving Lombok price structures are similar to other Indonesian islands, but there are differences between the Gili Islands, North Lombok, and South Lombok (Belongas Bay, Sekotong):

Boat type & fuel – Larger, faster boats and longer runs (e.g. to South Lombok or offshore seamounts) mean more fuel and higher prices.
Group size & guiding – Smaller groups, private guides and photographer-focused guiding cost more than standard group diving.
Equipment – Some operators quote “tank and weights only” and charge extra for full gear; others include everything.
Location – Gili-based operators often have efficient logistics and competitive pricing. Remote sites (like Belongas Bay) can be more expensive per dive.
Season – July–September and major holidays (Idul Fitri, Christmas–New Year) often have higher rates.

Fun Dives & Day Trips: Typical Prices Around Lombok & The Gilis

Lombok’s appeal is variety: easy reefs and turtles around the Gilis; macro in North Lombok; more advanced swell and current in the south. Below are indicative 2026 price bands for certified divers.

Gili Islands (Trawangan, Air, Meno)

The Gilis are the main entry point for diving Lombok: sandy slopes, patch reefs and walls with frequent turtle encounters, reef fish and occasional white-tip reef sharks. Most sites are in the recreational range, suitable for Open Water divers, with some deeper drifts better for Advanced Open Water or equivalent.

2-boat-dive day (certified diver, excluding equipment at some shops): typically around IDR 700,000–1,300,000.
3-boat-dive day: roughly IDR 1,100,000–1,800,000.
Night dive add-on: usually an additional IDR 500,000–900,000 when booked with day diving.
Full gear rental (BCD, reg, wetsuit, computer, mask, fins): around IDR 150,000–350,000 per day, depending on brand and condition.

Some higher-end operations include drinks, snacks, towels and pick-up in the price. Cheaper offers may be bare-bones: confirm what’s included before comparing.

North Lombok & Sekotong Reefs

North Lombok and the Sekotong area offer quieter sites, occasional macro, and less boat traffic than the Gilis. Travel time to the sites is usually a bit longer from major resorts, so dive day prices can be similar or slightly higher than on the Gilis.

2-boat-dive day: roughly IDR 800,000–1,400,000, depending on transfer logistics.
3-boat-dive day: around IDR 1,200,000–1,900,000.

These areas work well for Open Water and Advanced divers. Depths are generally recreational; currents vary but are usually manageable outside spring tides and strong monsoon periods.

South Lombok (Belongas Bay & Surrounds)

South Lombok is where the price and the difficulty both climb. Sites like Belongas Bay are more exposed, with stronger swells and currents, and are best suited for Advanced Open Water divers with recent experience in current and negative entries.

Day trip from South Lombok base (2 boat dives, higher fuel usage): typically around IDR 1,200,000–2,300,000 per diver, not including remote transfers.
Transfers from North Lombok/Gilis (if offered): expect a noticeable surcharge or custom pricing due to distance and time.

Hammerhead sightings at sites like The Magnet are usually talked about in the July–September window, but these are large pelagic animals in open ocean. Sightings are never guaranteed, and trips should only be attempted with suitable experience and under favourable conditions set by the dive leader.

Course Prices in Lombok (From Discover Scuba to Advanced)

Lombok and the Gilis are classic places to learn. Clear water, easy boat access and sandy training areas make skills more comfortable than many high-swell destinations.

Discover Scuba Diving / Try Dives

Ideal for non-certified guests who want to experience breathing underwater under close supervision, usually to shallow max training limits set by the agency and conditions.

Half-day or 1-day program (pool or confined + 1–2 open water dives): around IDR 1,100,000–2,000,000 per person.
Includes full gear, instructor supervision and usually basic insurance.

These are experience programs, not full certifications. You remain under direct professional supervision and are not licensed to dive independently afterwards, though some portions may credit towards a later full course with the same agency.

Open Water Diver Course

The most common entry-level certification, typically 3–4 days with theory, confined water and four training dives. Depth limits and standards depend on the certifying agency, but the training dives in Lombok/Gilis are usually comfortably within recreational depths.

Typical 2026 price range: about IDR 5,500,000–9,500,000 per person.
Usually includes materials (digital/manual), equipment rental, instructor fees and certification processing.
Smaller groups or private courses trend to the upper end of the range.

Advanced Open Water & Continuing Education

Stepping up to Advanced Open Water or equivalent lets you explore deeper sites around Lombok and Komodo more safely and with insurance compliance.

Advanced course (2–3 days): around IDR 4,500,000–8,500,000 per person, including 5 training dives.
Rescue Diver: more variable due to scenario logistics, usually IDR 6,000,000–10,000,000.

Specialties like Enriched Air Nitrox, Deep, Drift, Photography are often priced between IDR 2,000,000–5,000,000 depending on number of dives and materials.

Lombok Liveaboard Price: What Luxury Phinisi Cruises Really Cost

For many divers, the real upgrade is moving from land-based Lombok diving to a liveaboard phinisi exploring a wider arc: Lombok, Sumbawa, Komodo, maybe onward to Raja Ampat. Komodo Luxury operates two such vessels: Komodo Signature and Komodo Prestige, both classic wooden Indonesian phinisi refitted for premium cruising.

Important: We do not publish fixed prices per vessel or cabin because liveaboard rates vary significantly by season, itinerary, charter vs cabin basis and current promotions. The ranges below provide a realistic planning framework for June 2026. Your actual quote will be itinerary-specific.

Shared-Cabin Luxury Liveaboards (Per Person)

On a shared-cabin basis, you pay a per-person nightly rate that usually includes full board and 2–4 dives per day depending on the schedule.

Lombok–Komodo or Bali–Komodo itineraries on luxury phinisi:
- Indicative range: about IDR 6,000,000–13,000,000 per person per night.
- Shorter trips (3–5 nights) often have slightly higher nightly cost than longer schedules (7–10 nights).
Labuan Bajo–Komodo loop cruises (round-trip from Komodo’s main hub) tend to sit in a similar range but can be slightly lower or higher depending on cabin and exact route.

Factors that move your rate up or down:

Cabin type – Master or suite cabins with more space and private balconies are priced higher than lower-deck twins or doubles.
Occupancy – Twin share vs triple vs single occupancy. A single supplement can be substantial on high-demand dates.
Season – Komodo’s busiest months are typically the drier period (roughly April–November), with peaks around July–August and school holidays.
Dive intensity – Some itineraries are more relocation-focused (fewer dives per day), which may reduce overall dive value at a given nightly rate.

Raja Ampat Luxury Phinisi Liveaboards

Raja Ampat is logistically more remote than Komodo and tends to command higher nightly rates, especially in the prime November–April window when conditions are generally more settled in the Dampier Strait and central regions.

Indicative nightly range (shared cabin): roughly IDR 8,000,000–18,000,000 per person per night on luxury phinisi products.
More exclusive or heavily customized charters can exceed this range, particularly for small-group or private configurations.

Private Full-Boat Phinisi Charters

If you are travelling as a family, dive club or photography group, a private charter across Lombok–Komodo or Raja Ampat can be surprisingly competitive per person, especially with 10+ divers.

Typical 2026 starting point for luxury phinisi charters: around IDR 90,000,000–250,000,000+ per night, depending on:
- Vessel size and luxury level.
- Number of cabins and guest capacity actually used.
- Season and area (Raja Ampat charters at peak season trend higher).
- Route complexity and fuel consumption (e.g. Lombok–Raja crossing vs Komodo loop).

On a per-diver basis, a full-boat charter can work out close to the shared-cabin nightly rates once you divide by all paying guests, while giving you full flexibility on daily schedule and sites (within safety and park regulations).

Typical Inclusions & Exclusions on Lombok and Komodo Liveaboards

Most quality liveaboards keep pricing as “all-inclusive” as feasible, but there are consistent items not in the base rate. Always ask for a written inclusions list with your quote.

Common Inclusions

Accommodation in air-conditioned cabin with private or shared ensuite depending on category.
All meals and snacks: breakfast, lunch, dinner, plus tea/coffee and filtered water.
2–4 dives per day (conditions permitting), including night dives on many itineraries.
Weights, tanks and air fills.
Certified dive guides, with group size typically adjusted to experience level and site difficulty.
Basic activities for non-divers where available: snorkelling, beach visits, short hikes.

Typical Extras

National park and marine park fees (Komodo, Raja Ampat, etc.). These are often passed on at cost and can change with government policy.
Port and harbour fees in embarkation/disembarkation cities.
Equipment rental – BCD, regulator, wetsuit, computer, torch. High-end charters sometimes include this, but many charge per day.
Nitrox – Sold per day or per trip. Good value for repetitive diving, certified divers only. Some vessels include Nitrox in premium packages.
Alcoholic beverages and specialty coffees.
International and domestic flights to/from embarkation ports (Lombok, Bali, Labuan Bajo, Sorong, etc.).
Hotel overnights and land transfers before/after the cruise (often bundled or arranged separately).
Crew gratuities – Generally not included and often recommended as a per-night guideline.

What Drives Lombok Diving & Liveaboard Prices Up or Down?

Across both land-based Lombok diving and liveaboards, several common levers affect your final bill.

1. Season & Demand

Peak periods (July–August, Christmas–New Year, major national holidays) usually see higher nightly and per-dive costs, and many boats fill well in advance.
Shoulder seasons around the edges of the dry season can offer better value, with trade-offs in visibility or rain probability depending on region.

2. Cabin Class & Group Size

Upgrading to master cabins and suites on liveaboards increases the nightly rate, but can be shared between two if configured as a double or twin.
Private guiding (1:1 or 1:2 ratio) and very small dive groups carry supplements over standard ratios.

3. Itinerary Length & Route Complexity

Shorter trips (e.g. 3-night Komodo cruises) often have higher nightly rates than 7–10-night expeditions due to fixed turnaround costs.
Relocation routes (e.g. Lombok–Komodo–Raja transitions) may attract premium pricing or have restricted windows.
More remote zones with longer open-water transits require more fuel and time, increasing charter cost.

4. Inclusions: Nitrox, Gear & Photography Support

If you plan multiple dives per day, Nitrox can be an attractive add-on; some premium vessels bundle it, others charge per day.
Divers with their own complete kit pay less in rental fees, though weight allowances on flights can offset savings.
Dedicated photography facilities (rinse tanks, camera tables, charging stations) are standard at the high end but may command a premium in more basic operations.

Example Budget Scenarios (Indicative Only)

To put these ranges in context, here are broad, non-binding budget sketches for different diver profiles. All figures are last-verified June 2026 and will vary.

1. Beginner Learning in the Gilis (4–5 Days)

Open Water course (3–4 days): IDR 5,500,000–9,500,000.
1–2 extra fun-dive days: about IDR 700,000–1,800,000 per day.
Total diving spend: roughly IDR 7,000,000–13,000,000 per person.

Accommodation, meals and transfers are separate and can be tailored from backpacker to boutique.

2. Intermediate Couple: Lombok + Komodo Liveaboard (10–12 Days)

3 days land-based diving Lombok/Gilis: ~IDR 2,100,000–5,400,000 per diver.
7-night shared-cabin luxury phinisi in Komodo: IDR 42,000,000–91,000,000 per person (using the IDR 6,000,000–13,000,000 per night guide).
Park fees, gear rental, Nitrox, tips: potentially an additional 10–25% of cruise price.

Many couples spend in the ballpark of IDR 50,000,000–120,000,000+ per diver for this type of combined holiday once flights and hotels are included.

3. Photography Group: Private Phinisi Charter (8–10 Days)

Private charter Komodo or Raja Ampat: say 8 nights at IDR 120,000,000–220,000,000 per night (mid-range of our charter band) = IDR 960,000,000–1,760,000,000 total boat cost.
With 10 paying guests, that’s about IDR 12,000,000–22,000,000 per diver per night including near-total control over schedule and group sizes.

Careful date selection and early booking help photographers secure the right seasonal window and maximize value.

To tailor any of these templates to your dates and certification level, plan your trip or reach us on WhatsApp at +62 811-3823-875 or email sales@komodoluxury.com.

Safety, Certification Levels & Site Difficulty

Many Indonesian sites are easy and forgiving. Others demand solid skills, recent experience and realistic self-assessment.

Lombok & Gilis

Beginner-friendly: Gili Trawangan, Meno and Air have numerous sites well within Open Water depth limits, with mild currents on the right tide.
Drift dives: Some sites involve moderate currents, suitable for Advanced or higher and divers comfortable with drift procedures.

South Lombok – Belongas Bay & The Magnet

Often features strong swell, surge and current; negative entries may be used.
Recommended for Advanced Open Water (or equivalent) with good current experience.
Hammerhead sharks have been encountered seasonally (commonly discussed around July–September), but no operator can guarantee sightings.

Komodo & Raja Ampat

Many dives in Komodo involve medium to strong currents, up- and down-currents, and complex topography.
Advanced certification and comfort in current are strongly advised for the classic drift and channel sites, while there are calmer bays suitable for less experienced divers.
Raja Ampat offers a mix: from sheltered bays to high-energy seamounts. Guides choose sites daily based on conditions and group ability.

Our approach is conservative: we match dive plans to certification, logged experience and the real-time conditions. There is always another dive; there is not another you.

Seasonality: Visibility, Currents & Wildlife

Indonesia sits across multiple overlapping monsoon systems. That means “best season” depends heavily on locale:

Lombok & Gilis: Conditions are diveable much of the year. Many divers prefer the drier middle of the year, but shoulder seasons can still be very good with fewer boats.
Komodo: Central and northern areas are most popular in the broadly drier period, often cited as around April–November; southern Komodo can have cooler water but rich nutrients.
Raja Ampat: Central and Dampier Strait trips commonly run in the rough November–April window for more settled seas, with some operators adjusting to specific micro-seasons.

As for wildlife:

Manta rays in Komodo and Raja Ampat have seasonal patterns but are never guaranteed.
Hammerhead sharks and whale sharks mentioned in certain Indonesian regions follow plankton and temperature shifts. Some months offer better odds, but they remain wild animals in an open ecosystem.

Our trip design factors in the typical seasonal windows, but we avoid promising specific creatures on specific days.

Why Use Lombok as Your Launchpad to Komodo & Raja Ampat?

Lombok offers a rare combination:

Easy access from Bali and major Indonesian hubs.
Beginner-friendly reefs around the Gilis – ideal for training and refreshing skills.
Escalation path to more challenging dives, then onward to Komodo and Raja Ampat via sea or short flights.
Flexible trip structure: mix a few days of gentle local diving with a week-long liveaboard or vice versa.

As both the local Lombok dive specialists and the operator of luxury liveaboards Komodo Signature and Komodo Prestige, we can thread these stages together with one logistics team and one safety philosophy.

To map out a sequence that fits your experience, budget and vacation time, plan your trip or chat with us directly on WhatsApp: +62 811-3823-875.

FAQ: Lombok Diving Prices & Liveaboard Cost

How much is diving in Lombok?

As of June 2026, certified divers typically pay about IDR 700,000–1,800,000 per day for 2–3 boat dives around Lombok and the Gilis, with full equipment rental usually adding IDR 150,000–350,000 per day if not included. South Lombok advanced sites like Belongas Bay tend to be pricier, around IDR 1,200,000–2,300,000 per diver for a 2-dive day trip.

What does a liveaboard in Komodo or Raja Ampat cost?

For a luxury phinisi in Komodo, shared-cabin rates are commonly around IDR 6,000,000–13,000,000 per person per night. In Raja Ampat, expect roughly IDR 8,000,000–18,000,000 per person per night. Private charter of an entire phinisi usually starts from about IDR 90,000,000–250,000,000+ per night depending on vessel, season and route. Exact prices are always by quote.

What is included in Lombok liveaboard and dive prices?

Land-based day-dive prices usually include boat transport, guide, tanks and weights, with gear rental sometimes extra. Liveaboard rates typically include your cabin, all meals, snacks, soft drinks, and 2–4 dives per day with tanks and weights. Park fees, port charges, Nitrox, gear rental, alcohol, flights and crew tips are often excluded and itemised separately.

Why is there such a big range in Lombok diving cost?

Prices vary with season, boat size and comfort level, number of dives, group size, and how many extras are bundled. A basic day boat with larger groups is cheaper than a small-guest premium operation. Likewise, a master cabin on a peak-season Raja Ampat phinisi costs more than a standard cabin on a shoulder-season Komodo itinerary. That’s why we provide quotes tailored to your dates and preferences.

How do I get an exact quote for my Lombok and liveaboard trip?

Send us your dates, number of divers, certification levels and rough budget via our contact page, WhatsApp at +62 811-3823-875, or email sales@komodoluxury.com. We’ll cost out land-based Lombok/Gili diving and suitable liveaboard options (Komodo, Raja Ampat or both) and return a detailed, obligation-free proposal. No one can pay to change what we publish; if you proceed with our partner they may pay us a referral fee at no extra cost to you.