Komodo cruise

Where the Dragons Live

During your MSC World Cruise in Indonesia, you will visit a land inhabited by dragons. Seriously! Off the eastern coast of the island of Sumbawa there is the Komodo National Park, a series of desolate yet incredibly beautiful islands which are the natural habitat of the Komodo Dragon.

Varanus komodoensis is the largest living lizard in the world; the largest specimen ever recorded was over three metres long and weighed 150 kg, although typically adult males grow up to two metres in length and weigh 60 kg. The Komodo Dragon hunts its prey by using its powerful tail or sharp claws to stun them before eating them. You should seek assistance if you are bitten by one, because its saliva is highly toxic.

As you will see during an MSC day trip, Komodo Island is characterised by its southern coast dotted with hills, mostly dormant volcanoes, while the northern side is flat with rice fields surrounding the main inhabited settlements. During your tour inside the National Park you will see deer, pigs and wild horses; always remember to wear comfortable shoes and bring along plenty