The Blue Manta Liveaboard 8D7N adventure is the finest way to see Komodo National Park. You can dive in one of the most biodiverse marine ecosystems on the planet while staying in luxury. This well planned trip will take you to Komodo’s famous diving locations, such as Manta Alley, where you may see graceful manta rays, The Cauldron, where the currents are exciting, and Batu Bolong, where the coral gardens are colorful. On the Blue Manta, which is state-of-the-art, you may go on up to four dives a day with skilled guides. In between dives, you can relax in spacious en-suite cabins and enjoy delicious meals. The trip lasts eight days, which is the perfect amount of time to see Komodo’s wide range of marine life, from majestic mantas and reef sharks to colorful animals during special night dives. You may cruise in elegance with top-notch amenities like a sun deck, a camera room, and eco-friendly operations.
The Blue Manta Liveaboard is perfect for picky divers because it only has 30 guests, which means you’ll get individual care and won’t have to share dive sites with a lot of other people throughout your Komodo expedition. The 8D7N itinerary includes the best sights in both northern and southern Komodo, and there are chances to embark on land excursions to visit the legendary Komodo dragons on Rinca Island. This luxurious liveaboard will take you to Komodo’s underwater delights, whether you want to perform exciting drift dives or peaceful coral excursions. Book today for the best mix of adventure and luxury in Indonesia’s famous marine wonderland!
More about Blue MantaDives: Approximately 22 dives in total
Experience: Open Water – 30 minimum logged dives required.
Day 1: (1-2 dives)
At 3 pm, our staff will meet you upon your arrival at Komodo Airport or a local hotel and transfer you to the awaiting vessel. Depending on arrival time, we do check dive(s) at Bidadari and night dive at Pulau Sebayor.
Day 2: (4 dives)
South Komodo; Manta Alley to fly with mantas, Cannibal Rock, Torpedo Alley at Nusa Kode.
Day 3: (3-4 dives)
South Komodo, Padar Island; is one of our favourite regions in the park with some stunning and diverse dive sites such as 3 Sisters and Pillarsteen. Plus, visit to Pink Beach.
Day 4: (4 dives)
North Komodo; Castle Rock, Crystal Rock, & Shot Gun at Gili Lawa Laut. Pinnacles, drift dives full of action with hunting fish; jacks & sharks!
Day 5: (4 dives)
North Komodo; Tatawa Besar & Kecil, Siaba Kecil, & Wainilu. Tons of Anthias, Napoleon wrasse, sharks, & excellent night dive.
Day 6: (4 dives)
North Komodo; Batu Balong & Mantas on the Moon (Makassar Reef).
Day 7: (2 dives)
North Komodo; Siaba Bay plus Mawan or Pengah. This will be followed by a walk on the wide side in search of Komodo Dragons, and trekking on one of the local Islands. Then we sail towards Labuan Bajo, where you will spend your last night on the vessel in Bajo Port. Plenty of time to wash & dry equipment, rest & relax, and if necessary, make early flight arrangements for the trip departure day.
Day 8: (0 dives)
From 5 am to 12 pm: Check-out will take place after a light breakfast and farewells. You will then be transferred to a local hotel or the airport. From there, you can catch your pre-booked flight from Labuan Bajo to Bali.
Included: VAT, Airport Transfer, Hotel Transfer, Drinking Water, Soft drinks, Tea & Coffee, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Land Excursions, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels.
Required Extras: Fuel Surcharge (150-200 USD per trip), National Park Fees (200-320 USD per trip).
Optional Extras: Gratuities, Alcoholic Beverages, Nitrox (20 USD per day), Nitrox Course (220 USD), Private Dive Guide (150 USD per day), Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses (220-330 USD), Snorkel Gear, Laundry / Pressing Services (10 USD per item), WiFi internet (35-50 USD per trip), Massage (35 USD per activity).
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In general, it was a great vacation. Blue Manta is one of the greatest boats in Indonesia, and the crew is really friendly and knowledgeable. Because the boat is so big, it is quite steady and good for people who get seasick easily. Dive guides are good at finding even the tiniest animals. The food is good and better than what most liveaboards in Indonesia serve. Diving is fantastic, although this time Raja Amat had a lot of bleaching and fuzzy brown algae growth, especially in the Dampier Strait area. This wasn’t the boat’s fault, of course. The only bad thing about Blue Manta is that there are so many divers in the water at once. They try to stagger, but not usually by much, so you end up with big groups all mixed together.
