Destination
Manta Point Komodo Yacht Charter
One of the world's best places to snorkel and dive with manta rays — reachable by yacht from Labuan Bajo in under a day.
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Why Manta Point?
Quick answer
Manta Point (Karang Makassar) is a shallow cleaning station where mantas gather to feed and be cleaned by reef fish. It's one of the few sites globally where you can consistently snorkel with mantas — not just dive with them.
Sample
Sample Manta Point route
- Day 1 — Labuan Bajo → Padar sunset.
- Day 2 — Padar sunrise hike → Pink Beach → Komodo dragons.
- Day 3 — Manta Point morning snorkel & dive → Taka Makassar sandbank.
- Day 4 — Northern reefs (Batu Bolong, Castle Rock, Crystal Rock).
Manta Point FAQ
Mantas are seen in Komodo year-round. Peak activity in the south is roughly December–March; in the north (around Manta Point and Karang Makassar), April–October is generally the strongest window.
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- View the 5-night itinerary
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- Add Pink Beach to your route
The other must-stop on Komodo's east coast.
- Padar Island viewpoint
Komodo's most iconic sunrise stop.
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