komodo in April north or south?

[froggie01]

Hi all,

I'm looking into LOB for next month and I'm in contact with a few operators; But I'm hearing different things. Those who seem to have a vested interest in staying north for logistics (mainly having a commuter boat to lubuan bajo to fetch and drop off divers) say the north has better conditions whilst another who has a cruise in the south says the conditions are better down south. Which is it? I'm talking of course about diving conditions: swell, rain, visibility, water temperature. I'm looking at both a 7 day cruise in the south and a 10 day cruise covering the whole parc. I guess the latter is the answer to my dilemma but I welcome any feedback.
Thanks,
froggie

 

[mantajohn]

I really do think that you've answered your own question! I've done the 10 day trip twice. It's a brilliant experience.

if its any help to you, the link below is to my report comparing the 2 different lobs that I have used.

http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/indonesia/428427-komodo-trip-report-dancer-v-siren.html

also, judyg has just posted nearby a great blog on her recent Komodo trip.

John

 

[froggie01]

Hi john,
You report is indeed very good thanks very much. I've now booked a 10 day cruise. I'll let you know how it went;
Cheers,
froggie

 

[mantajohn]

Which vessel did you book with?