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    Manta Rays in Komodo

    Enjoy the majestic Mantas of the Komodo National Park

    Manta Ray in Komodo National Park

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    • A Manta Rays' Sanctuary

    There is no doubt that one of the main attractions of Komodo National Park are the majestic Manta Rays. Komodo National Park is one of the largest sanctuaries for Manta Rays and one of the few places where it is possible to encounter this beautiful species. Here you will find the perfect place to encounter Manta Rays at their real habitat, either diving or snorkeling.

    One of the most common dreams of divers is to have an encounter with these sublime manta rays, being side by side with them. This dream can definitely come true in Komodo National Park, especially because despite what people may think, manta rays are not dangerous at all. Although they are quite big and have a tail like stingrays, manta rays do not have a poisonous sting and they are not aggressive at all. They are known for being quiet, peaceful and having a curious behavior, approaching divers, putting on impressive acrobatic shows.

    Best season for Manta Rays Komodo

    Sustainable Eco cruise in Komodo National Park

    Snorkeling Liveaboard in KOMODO

    | 5 Days / 4 Nights | 1274 € Full Board

    Cruise in Komodo National Park,
    Labuan Bajo to Labuan Bajo

    Next Departure:

    2025 May 16th to 20th

    CRUISE DETAILS

    255€ per day

    Snorkeling sessions,
    Kayaking    /Paddling
    &     Activities every day

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    9.7
    Life Onboard
    9.8
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    9.8
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    Best dive sites to see the Mantas

    The best places to see Manta Rays in Komodo National Park are Makassar Reef also called Manta Point and Manta Alley, although you still can see them in other dive sites. These two are shallow drift dives, great to see Manta Rays at their cleaning stations for the removal of parasites. They are fantastic places to dive throughout the year. You can even see the mantas easily from the boat before you jump into the water. The best time to catch sight of Manta Rays here is when the tide is rising. During the Best Season for Manta Diving it’s possible to see up to 50 mantas on the same spot, displaying mating and feeding trains. It is a thrilling experience to witness this magnificent creature gliding and performing their graceful dance above your head. The best approach is to quietly watch their incredible display from the bottom of the reef and not to chase after them; especially not touching them, nor disturbing them. The best time for manta sightings is December to March, although they are seen all year round.

    Manta Ray Diving Komodo

    About this mythic species

    The manta is the world’s largest ray. It is closely related to stingrays, with its flattened body and long tail, and to sharks for their cartilaginous skeletons. There are only two types of Manta Rays: The ones you find in Komodo, Reef Mantas, with an average width of 5 meters and the Giant Manta, with and average width of 7 meters. Although these two species have different features and characteristics, they share the same diamond-shape body and wing-like pectoral fins, laterally placed eyes, and wide frontal mouths.

    Mantas are a pelagic species, and can be found in temperate, subtropical and tropical shallower waters. These animals are surprisingly smart, they have the largest brain of all fish, with especially developed areas for learning, problem solving and communicating. They are filter feeders and eat large quantities of zooplankton, which they swallow with their open mouths as they swim. Their average lifespan in the wild is over 20 years. A fun fact about them is that they have personal identifying spots under their bellies, much like our fingerprints.

    Manta Ray Snorkeling Komodo

    An endangered species

    Manta ray’s population is rapidly decreasing on a global scale. Its biggest threats are overfishing, entanglement in fishing nets, water pollution and climate change. Their slow reproductive rate exacerbates these threats, making it very unlikely that manta rays will recover, especially in unprotected areas, manta rays give birth to a single pup every two to five years and their gestation period is around one-year long. Manta rays are protected in international waters by the Convention on Migratory Species of Wild Animals, but are more vulnerable closer to shore.
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    Whether you're looking for a private charter, or to live an adventure on the sea while discovering new landscapes & meeting new people, We can help you make your dream come true.

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    •  Expiration date of the applicant’s passport must be at least 6 (six) months at the date of entry.
    •  At least one blank visa page
    •  Round-trip airplane ticket

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    Maximum length of stay without Visa is 30 Days, if you are planning to stay up to 60 days, you can buy a visa on arrival for 35 US$ at Airports and Seaports.
    For more details about COVID restrictions, please contact the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia.


    We choose to work with people we know for years, all offering a high quality service on perfectly maintained Phinisi.

    All boats, Cabins & on-board furniture's have an authentic and sophisticated design, made with quality materials.

    Spacious and Comfortable     shared space, Lounge, Sun Deck, Restaurant will grant you a maximum comfort.
    You will also enjoy free access to kayaks and stand-up paddles (SUP) if you wish to explore the surrounding.
    Then it's up to you to chose if you want to enjoy a stunning sunset from the lounge with a fresh drink or from the SUP in the middle of pristine water.

    One of the most, if not the most important part of your cruise, The Crew. They all are experienced, they know when to be discreet and how to treat you well.

    Another important part of your journey, the Food., you will enjoy some great dishes cooked with love by some skilled chef. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks, you will be delighted all day long. 

    You can refer to the label on the boat description to have a quick overview about the class of the cruise.
    Luxury:      All cabins are equipped with Air conditioning and Private bathroom (ensuite). 
    Comfort: All cabins are equipped with Air conditioning and some cabins may have shared bathroom (Max 2 cabins).

    You should definitely consider the full charter option especially if you are planning this cruise with your family or friends. It will make the experience even more exceptional. As we offer a large choice of boat, no matter if you are 6, 10 or more than 12 we will find the best vessel according the standing you are expecting. From 1000$ per night in adventure standing, 2000$ per night in Comfort standing and from 3000$ in Luxury standing. Contact us for more informations.

    Not at all, beginners can do discover scuba diving during the cruise (let us know to arrange it)


    Open water certified divers or equivalent will have access to most of the dive sites, but to make the best of the cruise Advanced level and experience in drift dive is recommended. You can spend a few days with us in Bali before starting your cruise, by joining our Safari tour or to get your Advanced certification in one of our four dive centers, it will allow you to dive up to 30m depth, to join night dives and be more confident and comfortable while drift diving.

    For an even better training we recommend you to join the drift specialty in Nusa Lembongan.

    • If you are more into Leisure, Yoga or Surfing, we can offer you some great cruise experience while practicing some of your favourite activities. Contact us for more informations.

    Indonesia spread over its more than 5000 km along the Equator which offers a tropical climate with only two season, dry & wet.

    Dry season is mainly from May to October Wet season from November to April.
    Keep in mind that Indonesia is the world’s largest archipelago, so you can visit year-round as wet season won’t start in the same time in different places.

    Landscapes are also pretty different due to Tropical rainforest climate and Tropical savannah climate.

    Komodo: All year around
    North Komodo: April to December
    South Komodo: January to march
    Raja Ampat: October to May
    Banda Island: September to November
    Alor: May to November

    We do recommend you to bring your own gears if you already own it. If not it’s not a big deal, you can rent the full set onboard, some of our partners provide rental equipment for free, maximum you can expect another 60$ per day.
    As a reminder, every scuba diver should be equipped with: Wetsuite/BCD/Regulator set/Fins/Weight system/Dive computer/SMB/Torchlight/Compass.

    Nitrox tanks are available on most of the boats, please refer to the boat description.

    Included: Transportation between airport & boat (return)/ Accommodation/ Meals and snacks/ non alcoholic beverage/ 12L tanks and weight system for divers

    Not Included:     Marine park and Port authority fees / International and domestic flights/ Traveling - Diving Insurance / alcoholic beverage & espresso/ massage/ 15L tanks and dive gears rental for scuba divers

    Most of the time €, Us$ are accepted onboard, but we do recommend you to bring enough cash in local currency IDR. Payement by card are available on some boats, please refer to the boat description.
    Most of electric outlets on board are European type.

    Tipping from 5 to 10% of the cruise amount are expected, it express your satisfaction level. Tips are also an important income part for crew members.

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    With more than 10 years of experience in Indonesia, we want to make sure our guest can enjoy the best dive and cruise experience available.

    From backpacker to exclusive high-end luxury cruise, we have selected for you, the best destinations which are the most suitable for your budget, on traditional wooden Phinisis.

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