Blue Manta Itinerary
Komodo North and South 8N9 days / 8 nights
About Blue Manta
- One of the largest and most spacious dive vessels in the region
- Outstanding facilities for personal equipment and camera gear
- Huge sundecks furnished with luxurious sun loungers and day beds
- Expertly led dives with a maximum of four guests per guide
Blue Manta liveaboard offers adventurous itineraries to some of the most remote corners of Indonesia, onboard a spacious and stable vessel designed specifically for scuba diving. Guests enjoy generous cabins, sundecks and air-conditioned lounges, and around the clock service from a passionate team. Other luxurious details include a high crew to guest ratio, fine dining, massage services, and onboard camera facilities, plus small dive groups and custom tenders. Whether you’re planning your first liveaboard dive trip or your hundredth, this modern motor yacht won’t let you down.
Itinerary details
Highlights
- Circular itinerary diving the best of Komodo National Park
- Strong currents with manta rays, sharks, and more
- Dive into the well-known macro-haven, Cannibal Rock
- Marvel at the macro critters of Padar
- Enjoy the current swept at Castle Rock and Crystal Rock
- Dive into the stunning schools of fish, sharks and a neat channel at Gili Lawa Laut
- Big fish dives at Tatawa Kecil or the infamous “Current City” Batu Bolong
- Ranger-guided hike to find Komodo dragons on Komodo Island
- Night dives included in the schedule
Our staff will meet you upon your arrival at Komodo Airport or local hotel and transfer you to Blue Manta. Depending on arrival time, we do check dive(s) at Bidadari and a night dive at Pulau Sebayor.
South Komodo: Manta Alley to fly with mantas, Cannibal Rock, and Torpedo Alley at Nusa Kode.
South Komodo, Padar Island: One of our favourite regions in the park with some stunning and diverse dive sites such as 3 Sisters and Pillarsteen. Plus, visit Pink Beach.
North Komodo: Golden Passage, Big Nose, Coral Garden at Batu Monco.
North Komodo: Castle Rock, Crystal Rock & Shotgun at Gili Lawa Laut. Pinnacles, drift dives full of action with hunting fish, jacks & sharks!
North Komodo: Tatawa Besar & Kecil, Siaba Kecil, & Wainilu. Tons of Anthias, Napoleon wrasse, sharks & an excellent night dive.
North Komodo: Batu Balong & Mantas on the Moon (Makassar Reef).
North Komodo: Siaba Bay plus Mawan or Pengah. This is followed by a walk on the wild side in search of Komodo Dragons, and trekking on one of the local Islands. Then we sail towards Labuan Bajo, where you spent last night on Blue Manta in Bajo Port. Plenty of time to wash & dry equipment, rest & relaxation, and if needed, an early flight the next day.
Check-out after light breakfast & farewells; we transfer to a local hotel or airport in time for check-in & flight. Take your pre-booked flight from Labuan Bajo to Bali or Jakarta.
Sample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics, and local regulations.
Transfer details
Departure
03:00pm
Labuan Bajo
Labuan Bajo Airport: LBJ
Return
10:00am
Labuan Bajo
Labuan Bajo Airport: LBJ
Current availability and prices: https://www.zubludiving.com/itineraries/blue-manta/itn-2509030852111-komodo-north-and-south-8n