Getting Into Komodo Diving Liveaboard As Single Traveler: A Tips

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Getting Into Komodo Diving Liveaboard As Single Traveler: A Tips

Going out to remote waters for underwater explorations such as the Komodo, Indonesia, is always exciting. But as a scuba diver, you might find it rather difficult to find companions to go with on scuba diving trip. Unlike a regular travelling trip where anyone can join, not everyone can dive—or certified high enough to go on Komodo diving trip. Sometimes going on adventurous scuba diving trip means going on solo travel. But no need to worry. Here are our best tips for solo divers; from choosing Komodo diving liveaboard to finding friends onboard.   

Try Looking for Komodo Diving Liveaboard with Single Cabins

Try Looking for Komodo Diving Liveaboard with Single Cabins

Going solo on liveaboard trip is never a problem. True, diving liveaboard usually have cabins arranged for two—much like hotels. But that doesn’t mean you cannot have your own cabin. When you’re planning the dive trip, try looking for Komodo diving liveaboard that have single room. These singles were built for divers who value privacy, but not much of a space. Not all of us can relax very well with a stranger, you know.

Opt for Private Cabin Supplements if You Can Afford It

People are quick to assume that solo divers are budget backpackers, when not everyone is essentially so. Some of us value freedom of space quite highly, too. However, not everyday we can find diving liveaboard with single cabins. If you cannot deal with sharing the cabin with anyone else, try to look for single supplements. Many boats allows singles to have the privilege of double room cabins with 30% – 100% charge. 

Try Shared Cabin Arrangements

Try Shared Cabin Arrangements

One of the pleasure of going solo on dive trip is meeting new friends onboard and having the flexibility to go along with anyone. If you don’t mind sharing a room with complete strangers, shared cabin arrangements would be perfect. In fact, bunkbed and quad rooms on Komodo diving liveaboard are often occupied with solo travelers! Not only that it’s cheaper, but it also open rooms for further friendship among the likeminded people. 

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Make Friends with Fellow Passengers on Komodo Diving Liveaboard

Being a single divers on Komodo diving liveaboard could be quite intimidating at first, but it can be very rewarding. Solo divers are prone to loneliness—but being alone actually makes you more open and available for socialise. The liveaboard settings also gives plenty of time for natural socialisation to bloom. The gathering for dive briefing and meal time, the prep time before the dives, and those moments after a dive session is the best for small talk! Help someone who struggles with their dive gears. Ask someone when you need help tying up your wetsuit. Ask other divers if this is their first time diving in this Komodo dive site. Everything can be a conversation starter! Also, try to join others during the down time; at the lounges or sundeck with a cold beer at hand. Don’t stress it out and it won’t be long before you start to make new friends onboard!