While staying at the AYANA Komodo Resort, it is obvious that you might want to explore the islands. Apart from stalking a Komodo Dragon for a selfie, there are a plethora of other things to do and see here. Well, the good news is that the best things to do in Komodo Islands are offered in form of a cruise tour package. Additionally, you can see most of them in just one day.

However, do not feel pressured to rush because there are some activities that you will want to spend longer on such as going on a diving safari or snorkeling. The azure waters of Komodo feature tons of coral reefs together with a variety of scenic hikes and pristine beaches. So if you’re traveling to Indonesia make sure that your bali cruise tour takes you around Komodo Island. Here are the best things to do in Komodo while on a cruise tour.

Visit the Komodo Island National Park

Making a pit stop at the Komodo Island National Park is obviously one of the best things to do while taking a luxury cruise. The park is not only one of the New 7 World Wonders of Nature but also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This island also gets its name from being home to the rare and peculiar looking Komodo Dragon. It is also the only place in the world where they live in nature.

Komodo Dragons are massive reptiles that are technically deadly to humans but lucky for you, there are plenty of tour guides to take you around the park. You can ask your tour guide any questions you have regarding the park as they help you take a selfie with a Komodo Dragon when you spot one.

Explore the pink sandy beaches of  Komodo Islands

There are a few pink sandy beaches in Komodo making your cruise tour even more exciting. The sand is only pink on certain beaches in the archipelago due to red colored coral reefs thriving in the nearby shores. When the red coral reefs break off, they are smashed into more tiny pieces which wash up on shore along with the other shell and coral and particles. When the red mixes with the white particles it forms the pink sand.

Ensure you visit a pink sandy beach on your cruise tour and and also snorkel to see all the unique fishes and red coral.

Indulge in the finger-licking Indonesian cuisine

One of the greatest things about going on a cruise is getting to enjoy a variety of cuisines. On board a bali cruise tour you will get family style Indonesian dishes to share. You can try out whole fried fish or grilled squid among others.

If you’re an old soul who loves traditional culture then you will enjoy the entertainment on the cruise which is in form of Indonesian music and dance as you sail across the achipelago’s calm waters.

Enjoy a romantic evening as you catch a seaside sunset

If you’re taking a bali cruise tour then watching the breathtakingly magnificent Indonesian sunset is most likely going to happen regardless. Well, unless it rains of course. Witnessing the warm pink and orange colors of the sky reflect on the ocean is surely a sight for sour eyes,  especially if the backdrop is stationary sailboats or scattered islands.

Nothing speaks love and romance more than the Indonesian islands. In fact, some of these islands have been dubbed as paradises for newlyweds, married couples and lovers. So, after watching the sunset, you and your partner can treat yourselves to a tantalizing dinner on the cruise while you soak in the romantic ambience around you.

A bali cruise tour offers you everything you ever imagined about a luxury cruise and much more. So if you haven’t been on one, now is the best time to especially since you have enough reasons to try it.