Komodo swimming sighting draws tourists near Labuan Bajo
A Komodo dragon swimming between islands in Komodo National Park drew tourists’ attention near Labuan Bajo on Nov. 2. A park official said the reptile…
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Basarnas to Review KM Feronia Search in Labuan Bajo
The search for Veronica Beatrix Jessica entered its 10th day after the KM Feronia sinking in Komodo National Park waters. Basarnas planned an evaluati…
Six Fishermen Rescued After Boat Hits Reef in Komodo National Park
Mori Sama 02 sank after striking a reef south of Siaba Kecil Island in Komodo National Park. A joint rescue team evacuated all six fishermen safely.
Five Komodo National Park waters restricted during extended search
Labuan Bajo’s port authority extended a daily restriction on tourist vessels and activities in five Komodo National Park waters from 20 to 22 October…
Komodo Search for Jessica Ends Without Result in Labuan Bajo
The final scheduled search for Veronica Beatrix Jessica ended in Komodo National Park without finding her or the Feronia wreck. Tourist vessels faced…
Labuan Bajo restricts sailing in five Komodo waters
Labuan Bajo’s harbourmaster restricted tourism sailing in five Komodo National Park waters from 07:00 to 17:00 WITA on Oct. 19 during the KM Feronia s…
Navy Warship Joins Fifth-Day Search in Komodo Waters
The Indonesian Navy sent KRI Pulau Fani-731 to search underwater for Veronica Beatrix Jessica, still missing after Feronia sank in Komodo National Par…
Tourist Boat Sinks in Komodo National Park, One Missing
KM Feronia sank near Pulau Tatawa in Komodo National Park after encountering strong currents. Twenty-nine people were evacuated, while one passenger r…
Sixteen Divers Search for Passenger Missing in Komodo Park
Sixteen divers searched for a 23-year-old passenger missing after the pinisi Feronia sank in Komodo National Park. Twenty-four passengers and five cre…
ASITA Urges Police to Arrest Travel Owner in Labuan Bajo
ASITA urged police to arrest Kristoforus Aman over alleged repeated tourist fraud in Labuan Bajo. Three Chinese visitors had reported a newer case to…
Komodo Park Adds 500 Daily Visitor Places Through December
Komodo National Park added 500 daily visitor places for September through December after its 2026 annual quota was filled in August. The original annu…
Three Chinese Tourists Report Alleged Liveaboard Fraud in Labuan Bajo
Three Chinese tourists reported a Labuan Bajo travel-agent owner over an alleged Rp 7,650,000 (about US$480) liveaboard fraud. Police said he was alre…
Komodo National Park Sets Fivefold Fine for Unticketed Visitors
Komodo National Park is imposing an administrative fine of five times the normal entrance fee on unticketed visitors and vehicles. The calculation is…
Labuan Bajo–Komodo Tourism Recovers as Inland Flores Sites Stay Shut
Labuan Bajo and the Komodo marine circuit are operating under reinforced safety measures after the 7.7‑magnitude Flores earthquake on 15 August 2026,…
Labuan Bajo tourism stabilises after August quake as wider Flores recovery continues
Tourism in Labuan Bajo has largely returned to normal after the 15 August Flores earthquake, with Komodo National Park, key attractions, boat trips an…
