A pair of quiet island sites where coral shallows, drifting currents, and soft Flores‑Sea light shape a bright, biodiverse marine landscape.
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Overview
Tatawa Besar and Sabolon sit within the northern reaches of the Komodo region, two small islands surrounded by warm turquoise water, coral gardens, and gentle sandy slopes. These islands blend shallow reefs, colorful fish life, and calm beaches shaped by tides, currents, and the clarity of the Flores Sea. Travelers encounter bright coral heads, drifting soft corals, and a relaxed island rhythm rooted in marine biodiversity and quiet coastal scenery.
Light moves beautifully across these islands: mornings brighten the reefs in pale turquoise, afternoons warm the coral shelves and sandy shallows, and evenings settle into soft apricot tones across the Flores Sea. Tatawa Besar and Sabolon are destinations where underwater color, island calm, and gentle Komodo‑region movement come together effortlessly.
A gentle drift along bright coral gardens filled with soft corals, anthias, and turtles.
Tip: Morning light enhances the reef’s vivid orange and pink tones.
A shallow coral plateau with excellent visibility, calm water, and abundant fish life.
Tip: Late afternoon softens the color of the sandy bottom and coral edges.
Small sandy stretches offer peaceful rest spots between snorkeling sessions.
Tip: Early evening adds warm, low‑angle light across the shoreline.
Clear water and bright coral make these islands ideal for wide‑angle underwater shots.
Tip: Mid‑morning provides the best clarity for reef‑top detail.
Small reef corners hold delicate soft corals and shy reef fish away from main drift routes.
Tip: Visit during slack tide for the calmest conditions.
Low sandy rises reveal peaceful views of the Flores Sea framed by coral shallows.
Tip: Evening light turns the water a soft peach‑blue.
Aboard
Aqua Blu
From
Ubud, Indonesia
2 Sailings
Jun 23 - Sep 1, 2027
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per person*
taxes & fees included
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