Manta Point in Labuan Bajo also called Karang Makassar is a spot where we can find manta rays swimming freely in this area, it is no wonder that this place is a favorite place for divers because they can interact directly with marine animals.
Manta Point is always a recommended destination if you visit Labuan Bajo. Even though when you get here you don’t meet manta rays directly, you will not be disappointed by the amazing underwater charm. Coral reefs, other ornamental fish, turtles, and shells can be clearly seen from a depth of 2-10 meters.
How to get to Manta Point?
Manta Point is still located in the Komodo National Park area, so your first destination is to arrive at Labuan Bajo Port and continue the journey by speedboat or phinisi boat to Manta Point.
For tourists coming from Bali, there are two ways you can choose: sea or air routes. If you choose the sea route, you can go from Benoa Port in Bali to Labuan Bajo Port with a travel time of around 24 hours or one day.
If you choose the air route, you can take the Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) to Komodo International Airport (LBJ) with a travel time of around 1.5 hours, then continue to Labuan Bajo Port.
Diving Experience in Manta Point
It is called Manta Point because you have the opportunity to dive with manta rays here. This creature is about 3 meters in size and has distinctive spots on its stomach. In addition to its beautiful body, manta rays can travel up to 1000 km swimming between the tropical waters of Flores and Komodo.
Manta rays gather in the waters of this area because of their food, which is small jellyfish, so it’s important for you who want to dive here to know which area is safer to dive.
The water conditions here are quite strong, for beginners it’s better to dive with an instructor, and don’t forget the right diving equipment. If you take a trip with Zada, you don’t need to worry about equipment anymore because everything is included in the trip along with the instructor.
While diving, don’t forget to take photos in the water, especially if you are lucky enough to meet a manta ray, of course, it will be a very valuable moment! Always remember to keep your distance from manta rays so they don’t endanger you. Although this fish is not too aggressive, the movement of foreign creatures can make them uncomfortable, and after all, they are bigger than us.
Explore the natural beauty of Manta Point Labuan Bajo comfortably and excitingly with Zada Liveaboard, you can choose the trip duration starting from one day by speedboat, or stay on a phinisi ship with complete facilities like a hotel.
Contact Zada below for booking and further information:
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- WA/Telp.: +62 821-2991-2018
