Komodo liveaboard budget might be the best options for having a thrilling Komodo adventure without breaking your bank. It’s convenient in the pocket and loaded with insightful liveaboard experience. Diving, island hopping, and hunting (as in, seeing them in close proximity) wild exotic animals will be the main menu of your trip.
Though it saves a lot of budget, however, the lower priced liveaboard often times comes with different price. Cheaper tags with decent boat means you need to share the vessel with a bunch of worldwide travelers. Sure, it’s a chance to build new and strong friendship among like-minded people. On the other side, however, you need to deal with common courtesy and attitudes to keep a peaceful atmosphere on the boat. Rest assured, however, you will have a smooth trip if you do these things—even though it’s on budget liveaboard.
Be On Time
If you want a tailored itinerary made with your interest in mind, consider booking a Komodo boat charter. Otherwise, you need to follow the schedule. Know itinerary of the day and always show up on time when it’s time for the dive/ hike time. If you don’t feel like doing the activity, show up anyways or pass the message to your fellow friend. Don’t waste the guide time to look for you. Do comeback on time as well. The whole schedule of the day can be ruined just because someone wants to take another hundred of beach selfies.
Do tell the crews your food allergies
In a Komodo liveaboard budget, meals are served on buffet for everyone. Don’t expect the crews to magically know your shrimp allergy when the ship is already sail. Do come beforehand and specifically list your food allergies, so they can prepare the substitutes to feed you.
Have something to share
The budget version of Komodo liveaboard usually features shared cabins with bunkbeds. This is very convenient for solo travelers who only need small space for themselves. If you are familiar with bunkbed hostels, this should be easy for you. Having some interesting stories to tell will come in handy to want the bonds with your fellow travelers. Just remember where to stop and not be a boat bore.
Pack a good attitude
Sharing a Komodo boat with dozens of newfound travel companions is nothing like joining a packed restaurant. You cannot leave the crowd after one or two drink if the vibes doesn’t click. You are bound to sail to the end of the trip together, so packing a good attitude can go a long way. Keep your voice low when the night falls—other people are trying to rest. Try to maintain positivity and be nice around others. What goes around comes around.
Don’t try to outsmart the guides
You have read everything about the Komodo and swallowed everything about dive and hike sites around. It doesn’t mean, however, that you have the permission to outsmart the guides. Respecting the guides’ decision is important to maintain group’s safety, especially when it comes to dives. Most guides on Komodo liveaboard is a dive masters and even instructors, and they know Komodo’s waters better than anyone else. The crews are more than familiar with Komodo region—it’s their home. If they need to cancel a particular activity or take a longer route, they have a reason behind it.
Excuse yourself when you’re tired
Just because you are on Komodo liveaboard budget with other backpack travelers doesn’t mean you need to do everything with them. Sure, they can be the best cheerleader and give the best encouragement if they want, and God it makes you feel better to do thrilling things. However, don’t feel bad if you don’t feel like joining a night dive or late drinking in the lounge. Liveaboard trips should be fun, and you shouldn’t feel forced to do anything you don’t want to. It’s your holiday after all, so take the moment to rest and relax!
