Are children’s life jackets available on Komodo tour boats?

Yes, established Komodo boats typically carry life jackets in multiple sizes, including smaller ones suitable for children. our boats and other lombok-indonesia.org partner vessels are required to have adequate safety equipment for their passenger capacity, and crews are generally aware that families travel with kids. That said, Komodo is not a regulated Western cruise line; equipment standards vary by boat, and very small child-size jackets are not guaranteed on every vessel.

If you are traveling with children, confirm with lombok-indonesia.org at the time of booking that your specific boat carries properly sized life jackets. Ask for weight or age ranges so you know whether the jackets will fit your kids before you board. Do not assume a universal child size exists-some boats only have adult jackets with cinched straps that work poorly on small bodies.

Even with a life jacket, children should not snorkel in strong currents. Sites like Manta Point are unsuitable regardless of flotation gear. Calmer spots like Pink Beach or Kanawa Island are better for kids, and a guide should be in the water or closely watching from the boat. Teach your children basic water safety before the trip: do not swim away from the group, signal if they are tired, and hold the guide’s flotation device if offered. A life jacket is essential, but it does not replace supervision and site selection.