MV Black Manta Liveaboard Cruise Itineraries
Black Manta trips leave from Labuan Bajo on the island of Flores. Labuan Bajo is very easily reached via a 50 minute flight from the famous tourist destination of Bali. We have selected Labuan Bajo as our ideal departure point as it has the most efficient access to the prime dive sites. We are happy to assist you with your flight transfer to Labuan Bajo on one of the many safe carriers that depart daily.
| 5-days & 4-nights: Komodo National Park | ||
| Fly Bali to Labuan Bajo- Fly to Bali | ||
| Day 1 | 8-10am - Domestic flight from Bali to Labuan Bajo, Arrive Labuan Bajo, register in National Park office to pay park & harbour fee about 800,000 IDR (about US$90). Check in aboard Black Manta, briefing follow by light lunch. 1 - 2 dives at Central Komodo (water temp ~26ºC). |
1-2 dives |
| Day 2 | North Komodo: dives at Crystal Rock, Castle Rock, Manta Alley (Makaser reef), optional dust dive or night dive. | ~4 dives |
| Day 3 | North Komodo: 4/5 dives at Batu Bolong, Tetawa Island | ~4 dives |
| Day 4 | South Komodo: 2 dives at Padar Island. Some stunning and diverse dive sites such as 3 sisters and Pillarsteen. We end the day with a Komodo Dragon walk. | ~4 dives |
| Day 5 | Check out after breakfast, transfer to airport & flight from Labuan Bajo to Bali. | ~0 dives |
| Please note: Itineraries are for general information only. We make no claims to being 100% accurate as there are too many factors effecting the schedule. We will give you the best diving on the best spots that we can each day. | ~ 13-14 dives |
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| 7-days & 6-nights: Komodo National Park | ||
| Fly Bali to Labuan Bajo- Fly to Bali | ||
| Day 1 | 8-10am - Domestic flight from Bali to Labuan Bajo, Arrive Labuan Bajo, register in National Park office to pay park & harbour fee about 800,000 IDR (about US$90). Check in aboard Black Manta, briefing follow by light lunch. 1 - 2 dives at Central Komodo (water temp ~26ºC). | 1-2 dives |
| Day 2 | South Komodo: (Water Temp 22-26ºC). After an early morning relocation we wake in the remote southern waters of Komodo National Park. Highlights are the diving with Manta rays, and some of the world's richest reefs. Four dives at Tanjung Loh Sera, Gaja Rock, Manta Alley, optional dusk or night dive. | ~4 dives |
| Day 3 | South Komodo: Rinja or Rinca: This uninhabited island in the south of the park boasts some of the most spectacular dive sites in Komodo. Four dives at Cannibal Rock, Yellow Wall, Crinoid Point, Nusa Kode. | ~4 dives |
| Day 4 | South Komodo: Two dives at Padar Island, one of our favorite regions in the park. Some stunning and diverse dive sites such as Three Sisters and Pillarsteen. | ~4 dives |
| Day 5 | North Komodo: Four dives at Crystal Rock, Castle Rock, Manta Alley (Makaser Reef), optional dusk dive or night dive. | ~4 dives |
| Day 6 | North Komodo: - Two dives at Batu Bolong, Tetawa Island, visit Komodo dragon, walk, relax and wash gear, head back to port. |
~2 dives |
| Day 7 | Check out after breakfast, transfer to airport & flight from Labuan Bajo to Bali. | ~0 dives |
| Please note: Itineraries are for general information only. We make no claims to being 100% accurate as there are too many factors effecting the schedule. We will give you the best diving on the best spots that we can each day. | ~ 20 dives |
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| 9-days & 8-nights: Alor Adventure Islands | ||
| Fly Bali to Maumere, Flores - Fly to Bali | ||
| Alor is a beautiful group of islands off the northern coast of Flores Island, Indonesia. The whole area is volcanic and is rich in both history and marine life. | ||
| Day 1 | Our staff will meet you in Maumere airport pick up to Black Manta. Depending on arrival time, we can do check dive in Maumere Bay, overnight at Wodong Bay. | ~1 dives |
| Day 2 | Maumere Harbor (Japanese wreck, Pulau Babi, Pangabatang, The Crack). | ~4 dives |
| Day 3 | Lembata Island - Bacatan area | ~4 dives |
| Day 4 | Pura | ~4 dives |
| Day 5 | Pantar and Alor | ~4 dives |
| Day 6 | Buaya, Kumba, Alor Kecil | ~4 dives |
| Day 7 | Bacatan, Tanjung Gedang | ~4 dives |
| Day 8 | Outer reef on approach to Maumere | ~2 dives |
| Day 9 | Check out after breakfast, transfer to airport & flight from Labuan Bajo to Bali. | ~0 dives |
| Please note: Itineraries are for general information only. We make no claims to being 100% accurate as there are too many factors effecting the schedule. We will give you the best diving on the best spots that we can each day. | ~ 27 dives |
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