What Dragon Dive Komodo does

Dragon Dive Komodo is a privately held PADI 5★ IDC Dive Resort and boutique liveaboard operator headquartered in Labuan Bajo, Flores, Indonesia. Operating since 2015, the company runs two integrated assets: a 19-room land-based dive resort with training pool, restaurant, and Nitrox station, and the Shenron liveaboard — a boutique vessel carrying up to 8–10 guests in 4 private cabins plus shared dorm space — running 3- to 8-day expeditions across Komodo National Park and the Alor Archipelago. The company is the only PADI 5★ IDC Dive Resort in Labuan Bajo, supported by two resident PADI Course Directors (Elise Laffourcade and William Baillet) who deliver the full education pathway from Discover Scuba through Divemaster, Instructor Development Course (IDC), MSDT, and Staff Instructor.

The product surface covers daily fun dives and multi-day dive packages to 25+ Komodo sites (including Manta Point, Batu Bolong, Castle Rock, and Crystal Rock), bundled Dive & Stay resort packages combining accommodation with diving, PADI certification and continuing-education courses, equipment rental, land excursions (Padar hike, Komodo dragon trek, Pink Beach), and onboard liveaboard add-ons. Operational technology is non-proprietary but upgraded: BAUER Poseidon compressors (2×, new 2024) with on-board Nitrox membrane producing EAN32 (29–31%) at no charge on Shenron, Starlink satellite Wi-Fi, GPS and satellite phone safety equipment, and PADI eLearning integration. The company maintains a Green Fins / UNEP environmental membership and documents a zero-serious-accident safety track record, supported by group-matching standards that limit guide-to-diver ratios to 4–5:1.

Revenue is generated through a mix of transaction-based fees (daily diving, liveaboard cruises at $1,050–$2,450 per person, equipment rental at $25/day), one-time course fees (Open Water Rp 8.15M–8.85M, Divemaster from €1,000), and bundled Dive & Stay packages (Rp 2.8M–4.9M per 3-day/2-night stay in low season, scaling to Rp 22.7M–32.8M for 11-day/10-night packages). Distribution is direct-to-consumer via the multilingual (English, French, German, Spanish) dragondivekomodo.com website, the ddk.divehq.cloud booking engine, WhatsApp (+62-811-3823-490), and a walk-in booking office in central Labuan Bajo, supplemented by a B2B agent and tour-operator referral program. Pricing uses a 30% deposit to confirm bookings with balance settled on arrival. A 10–15% discount is available for direct bookings on 2026 liveaboard departures. Two seasonal tiers — Low (Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov) and High (Jul–Aug, Dec–Mar) — and the Komodo National Park 1,000-visitor/day quota introduced in April 2026 frame the operational ceiling.

Name

Dragon Dive Komodo

Legal name

Dragon Dive Komodo

Website

https://dragondivekomodo.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Dragon Dive Komodo is a PADI 5★ IDC dive resort and boutique liveaboard operator in Labuan Bajo, Indonesia, offering integrated diving, accommodation, and full-spectrum PADI training from beginner to instructor level for international recreational and professional divers visiting Komodo and Alor.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Scuba Diving Services

NAICS

Tour Operators (56152)

akta.pro primary industry

Dive Centers & Scuba Training (PADI/SSI, certifications) (THAAAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Diving Experiences (Scuba Dives, Dive Trips, PADI/SSI Courses) (THAJAJAD), Scuba Diving & Freediving Centers (Training, Guided Dives) (THAAAKAD), Dive & Snorkel Guides / Dive Masters (Boat-Based & Shore-Based) (THAAALAC)

Keywords

• Scuba diving services
• PADI certification courses
• Liveaboard diving cruises
• Dive resort packages
• Dive professional training

Headquarters

HQ city

Jawa

HQ country

Indonesia

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Daily Dive Trips & Multi-Day Diving Packages: Per-trip and multi-day diving packages for certified divers, ranging from single day trips (3 dives) to 6-day/5-night packages. Revenue is transaction-based per booking, with prices varying by duration and season. National Park fees are included in published package prices.
2. Dive & Stay Resort Packages: Bundled accommodation + diving packages at the Labuan Bajo resort, combining hotel rooms (Double Deluxe, Deluxe, Mini, Dorm) with diving days. Sold as all-inclusive package rates per night/stay duration. Revenue is recognized per package booking.
3. Shenron Liveaboard Cruises: Premium liveaboard diving aboard the Shenron vessel, offering itineraries from 3D/2N to 15D/14N (Komodo, Alor, and cross-route expeditions). Pricing is per-person based on cabin type and itinerary length. Park fees are included in published prices on the booking system.
4. PADI Certification Courses: PADI diver education from beginner (Discover Scuba, Open Water) through professional levels (Divemaster, IDC, Staff Instructor). Course fees are charged per student per course, with combo packages (course + fun dives + accommodation) available. Divemaster course starts from €1,000.
5. Equipment Rental: Scuba equipment rental (full set: BCD/jacket, regulator, wetsuit, fins, mask) at $25/day. Nitrox analyzer and computers available. Revenue is ancillary to diving packages.
6. Onboard Add-ons: Alcoholic beverages (beer ~$4, wine ~$40), Starlink Wi-Fi (150,000 IDR per cruise flat rate), and optional private services generate ancillary revenue during liveaboard trips.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Dragon Dive Komodo is a PADI 5★ IDC Dive Resort and boutique liveaboard operator in Labuan Bajo, Indonesia, providing guided scuba diving in Komodo National Park via daily dive trips, multi-day Dive & Stay packages, and boutique liveaboard cruises aboard the Shenron. The company delivers the full PADI certification pathway from Discover Scuba and Open Water through professional Divemaster, IDC, and Staff Instructor training under two resident Course Directors, alongside equipment rental, accommodation, and non-diving land excursions for accompanying guests.

Product overview

Dragon Dive Komodo is a PADI 5-Star IDC Dive Resort and liveaboard operator based in Labuan Bajo, offering integrated diving services centered around two main offerings: the Shenron Liveaboard (a boutique 8-guest vessel with private cabins and Nitrox, running 3-8 day expeditions across Komodo, Alor, and Raja Ampat) and the Komodo Dive Resort (a land-based PADI 5-Star IDC center with 19 hotel-style rooms, training pool, restaurant, and daily diving to Komodo National Park sites). The company provides a complete diving education pathway from beginner courses (Open Water, Discover Scuba) through professional certifications (Divemaster, IDC, Staff Instructor), with two resident Course Directors. Additional services include Dive & Stay packages, land tours, and specialty courses (Nitrox, Deep Diver, Photo & Video, Drift Diving).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Shenron Liveaboard: Boutique liveaboard vessel operating in Komodo National Park and Alor Archipelago, accommodating up to 8-10 guests in 4 private ensuite cabins

Products and services

• Shenron Liveaboard Boutique liveaboard vessel offering intimate diving expeditions with maximum 8-10 guests in 4 private ensuite cabins, operating flexible 3-8 day itineraries across Komodo National Park, Alor, and Raja Ampat with Nitrox diving, Indo-French fusion cuisine, and European safety standards for certified divers.
• Komodo Dive Resort PADI 5★ IDC Dive Resort in central Labuan Bajo offering 19 hotel-style rooms (Double Deluxe, Deluxe, Mini, Dorm), on-site training pool, Le Resto restaurant, Nitrox station, and daily diving excursions to Komodo National Park sites for certified divers, beginners, and accompanying guests.
• Daily Diving Trips Daily fun dive trips from the resort to Komodo National Park dive sites including Manta Point, Batu Bolong, Castle Rock, and Crystal Rock, with small groups (max 4-5 divers per guide), equipment and park fees included for certified divers.
• Dive & Stay Packages Combined accommodation and diving packages ranging from 3 days/2 nights to 11 days/10 nights including selected room type, meals on dive days, full scuba equipment, PADI-certified guide, and park fees at Komodo Dive Resort.
• PADI Beginner Courses Entry-level PADI certifications including Discover Scuba Diving, Open Water Diver, and OW + Advanced Combo courses taught in small groups with on-site pool training and ocean dives at sheltered Komodo sites for first-time and new divers.
• PADI Advanced & Specialty Courses Advanced and specialty PADI courses including Advanced Open Water, Rescue Diver, EFR/First Aid, Deep Diver, Nitrox (Enriched Air), Photo & Video, Drift Diving, Self-Reliant, and Peak Performance Buoyancy, taught at the resort with pool and ocean instruction.
• PADI Professional Training (Divemaster, IDC, MSDT, Staff Instructor) Professional-level PADI training programs including Divemaster course, Instructor Development Course (IDC), MSDT (Master Scuba Diver Trainer), and Staff Instructor certifications, taught by resident Course Directors Elise Laffourcade and William Baillet for divers pursuing professional dive careers.
• Land Tours & Excursions Non-diving land and surface activities including Padar Island hiking, Komodo Dragon trekking on Komodo and Rinca islands, Pink Beach visits, Batu Cermin and Rangko cave tours, Cunca Wulang waterfall excursions, and manta snorkeling trips for non-diving companions and mixed groups.
• Equipment Rental Scuba equipment rental including full set (BCD/jacket, regulator, wetsuit, fins, mask) at $25/day plus Nitrox analyzers, dive computers, camera equipment, and other specialized gear for divers who do not bring their own equipment.

Quantifiable outcome

• 0 serious dive accidents to date since operations began in 2015
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Green Fins (Reef World Foundation / UNEP)minorOthersDragon Dive Komodo is a Green Fins member, adhering to environmental codes of conduct for sustainable diving. Green Fins is a UNEP-initiated program that provides environmental standards and certification for dive operators. This membership supports the company's reef-conscious positioning but does not involve product integration, investment, or co-development.
• BAUER CompressorsminorOthersDragon Dive Komodo uses BAUER Poseidon compressors (2×, new 2024) and BAUER Securus air filtration systems for producing breathing air and Nitrox on Shenron liveaboard. BAUER is a leading manufacturer of dive compressors; this is a vendor equipment relationship.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Aggressor Adventures: Global franchise liveaboard fleet with Indonesian routes. Larger incumbent in the liveaboard segment with broader geographic reach and stronger marketing budget than boutique players like Shenron.

Regional players

• Seven Seas Dive Resort: Indonesian dive resort (Bunaken area) offering PADI courses, daily diving and accommodation. Comparable 'land-based dive resort + training campus' model in a different Indonesian region.

Direct peers

• Murex Dive Resorts: Indonesian dive resort chain (North Sulawesi) offering integrated accommodation, PADI training and liveaboard diving. Same integrated 'resort + training + boat' model as Dragon Dive Komodo in a different Indonesian region.
• Komodo Diving Centre: PADI 5-star dive center and liveaboard operator serving Komodo National Park and surrounding waters. Compares directly to Dragon Dive on dive site access, training depth and liveaboard itineraries.
• Wakatobi Dive Resort: Award-winning Indonesian luxury PADI 5-star dive resort with on-site training facilities and high-end liveaboard operations. Closest scale and positioning analog in the broader Indonesian dive-resort market.
• Emperor Divers: Multi-region liveaboard operator with Indonesia itineraries including Komodo. Directly comparable to Shenron for premium multi-day diving cruises targeting international certified divers.
• AquaMarine Diving Bali: PADI dive center in Indonesia offering beginner-to-professional courses and daily dive trips with multilingual instruction. Comparable in customer base and course depth to Dragon Dive Komodo.
• Manta Dive Komodo: Komodo-based dive center focused on daily diving, PADI courses and manta experiences. Closely overlaps Dragon Dive's core offerings in destination, customer segment and price band.
• Blue Marlin Dive Komodo: Long-established Komodo dive operator offering daily dive trips and liveaboard departures from Labuan Bajo. Direct competitor for the same certified-diver and beginner customer pool Dragon Dive Komodo serves.

Others

• Green Fins (Reef World Foundation / UNEP): UNEP-backed environmental membership and certification program for dive operators. Dragon Dive is itself a Green Fins member; the program shapes reef-safe standards across its competitive set.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/dive_komodo
• Facebookfacebook.com/dragondivekomodo
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pt-dragon-dive-komodo

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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