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Q.	Why Dive Komodo with DiveKomodo?
A.	Weather you are on the liveaboard or with our day boat, we are the most experienced operator, with the best dive guides in Komodo. We are dedicated to Komodo and the protection of it's marine environment. We have a perfect safety record. This make all the difference when diving in the potentially dangerous dives sites of Komodo. Ask who your dive guide will be, and how many dives they have done in Komodo! Also our Day boat is the best being used by the local operators, with plenty of space, a quiet engine, backup engine, and compressor on board. Whatch out for the mind numbing unmuffled engines on some of the other boats being used!

Q.	Do I need to prebook or can I just turn up at the shop on the day?
A.	No, you do not need to. But there are adventages to prebooking. Accomodation is guaranted, and will give our pre booked customers preference when planning the dive program. If you are not pre-booked, and there are no other guests that day, we will charge more for a day's diving. The packages are designed to make it easy for you!

Q.	Do you give a discount if we bring our own equipment?
A.	Yes, I f you have all your own equipment we will reduce the price on each days diving by $5, Not applicable to packages.

Q.	Are the trips suitable for non divers ?
A.	We often take out non divers who enjoys the trips. Snorkelling is available at most dive sites. We charge non divers approx rp,200,000 for the day.

Q.	What else is there to do in Labuan Bajo.
A.	Not a real lot at this stage. Diving and trips to see the dragons are the main activities. There is one nice bar –and restaurant called paradise who often have a band on a Friday night. There are a couple of basic bungalow style island resorts that are nice to visit for a couple of days! Otherwise most travellers passing through embark on the the overland trips through Flores after a few days in LBJ. A 3 day tour through the highlands, visiting Bajawa, and Kilimutu is always worthwhile.

Q.	Do I need to take Malaria Medication.
A.	Consult your doctor on this. There is Malaria in Labuan Bajo. I prefer to recommend people to cover up, use repellant, and wear light coloured clothing. The chances of getting Malaria from a few days in Labuan Bajo is low.

Q.	Banking and Internet.
A.	Banking services are limited. There are no ATM's in Labuan Bajo, and the exchange rate for foreign currency is very poor. The local BNI Bank will give you cash on your credit card, but their hours are limited. We recommend you bring enough local currency for your trip and expenses in the eastern islands. There is an ATM at Ruteng, four hours from Labuan Bajo. Internet is also very limted. We struggle with access, so whilst some people may be able to help you get online, it is a long distance call, expensive and it would be better if you can plan to do without. Get a local telphone card to use with your phone.

Q.	Telephones.
A.	There is mobile telephone services in Labuan Bajo, and "Wartels" Public Telephone shops.

Q.	What should I bring?
A.	For LBJ Bring Light loose clothing, sandals, sneakers or hiking boots, shorts, hat, sunscreen, insect repellant, and any personal needs. For the Dive Boat, Light loose clothing, swimmers, sun protection, and smiles.… We provide towels, drinks and snacks. And have a library of fish ID books and magazines. Divers should bring a 3mm full length wetsuit, gloves, regulator, bcd, fins, mask, snorkel, fins, safety sausage, dive computer, log book. And a torch with batteries. You should also have emergency evacuation insurance, and or DAN Cover.
Q.	When should Is the best time to Visit Komodo.
A.	The weather in komodo is very good for most of the year. I would suggest you travel when it suits you, keeping in mind that it is generally quite windy and can be rough in the north for the monsoon months of January and February.