A Labuan Bajo Manta Point day trip boat is a one-day speedboat tour, no overnight, that stops at Manta Point inside Komodo National Park so you can snorkel above manta rays. Shared full-day speedboat seats run about IDR 1,450,000 per person (roughly USD 90-100) as of 2026; you are back in Labuan Bajo by sunset. Snorkelers welcome, no dive certificate needed.
Can you really snorkel with manta rays here without diving?
Yes. Manta Point is a shallow cleaning-and-feeding station where reef mantas glide close to the surface, so you watch them from the top of the water with a mask and snorkel. You do not need a scuba license, and most operators run this exact stop as a snorkel activity on the standard full-day Komodo loop.
The mantas are wild, so no honest operator can guarantee a sighting on any single day. What raises your odds is timing the trip with tide and season, and staying with the boat crew who read the current before anyone gets in the water. Bajo Daybreak day trips are operated by Komodo Luxury, a Labuan Bajo operator founded in 2015; their reservations team times the Manta Point stop around the day’s conditions rather than a fixed clock.
What does a manta-focused day trip cost in 2026?
A shared full-day speedboat with Manta Point on the route is the cheapest way to see mantas from Labuan Bajo. For reference, Green Rinjani publishes its “Komodo Island One Day Tour by Speedboat” at IDR 1,450,000 per person, max 22 passengers, six destinations in one day with no overnight. GetYourGuide “from” base prices (which vary by date, group size, and park fees) show snorkeling-focused Labuan Bajo day trips starting around USD 93-105. Private day yacht charters, where you set the pace at Manta Point, start from about USD 1,458 for the whole boat.
| Option | Indicative price (2026) | Boat / group | Manta Point | Overnight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shared full-day speedboat | ~IDR 1,450,000 pp (USD 90-100) | Up to ~22 pax | On the route | No |
| Snorkeling-focused day tour | From ~USD 93-105 pp | Shared speedboat | Featured stop | No |
| Private day yacht charter | From ~USD 1,458 per boat | Your group only | Flexible timing | No |
These are starting figures as of 2026 and are subject to change. Komodo National Park fees are set by the park authority, not by this site, and are usually added on top: the Marine Park ticket is IDR 250,000 per person per day and a harbour fee of IDR 25,000 per person applies per day on day trips, per Maika Komodo Tour & Diving, a Labuan Bajo operator. A 2024 traveler report cited a foreigner entrance fee of IDR 400,000 plus a tour cost of IDR 1,350,000, about IDR 1.7M combined.
Child rates on the shared one-day trip, using Green Rinjani’s published structure: ages 0-3 pay 30% (IDR 435,000), ages 4-5 pay 50% (IDR 726,000), and ages 6 and up pay the adult rate.
When is the best season for manta rays and calm water?
Dry season generally brings calmer seas for the crossing between Labuan Bajo and Komodo, which makes the boat leg to Manta Point smoother and the water clearer for spotting. Rainy and windy months bring rougher water, lower visibility, and harbour-master weather cancellations; the seas out toward Komodo can get genuinely choppy in the waviest months.
Manta rays are present around the park year-round, but comfort and visibility swing with the season. If calm water and a relaxed snorkel matter to you, aim for the drier months and keep your dates flexible in case the harbour master pauses departures for weather.
What’s provided, and what should you bring?
A manta-focused shared day tour normally includes snorkeling gear so you can get in the water at Manta Point without renting anything separately.
- Mask
- Snorkel
- Fins
- Life jacket / flotation for snorkelers
- Onboard crew who brief the entry and watch the current
What you bring: reef-safe sunscreen, a rash guard or light long sleeve against sun and jellyfish, a towel, and a dry bag for your phone. Confirm gear sizing and any extras with the reservations team when you book, since inclusions vary by operator and boat.
Safety note on currents: Manta Point sits in moving water, and current is what brings the mantas in to feed, so it is never fully still. Stay with the group, follow the crew’s entry point and timing, keep the boat in sight, and never chase or touch a manta. If you are a weak swimmer, tell the crew before you enter; the life jacket is there for exactly this stop.
How does the day run, hour by hour?
A full-day trip is genuinely full. Typical timing on the shared speedboat loop:
| Time | What happens |
|---|---|
| 06:15-06:30 | Hotel pickup in Labuan Bajo |
| 07:00-08:00 | Depart by speedboat |
| 08:15-09:30 | Padar Island trek, panoramic three-bay viewpoint |
| Midday | Komodo or Rinca dragon viewing (ranger required), Pink Beach swim |
| Afternoon | Manta Point snorkeling stop |
| 15:30-16:30 | Return boat leg |
| 17:00-18:00 | Back in Labuan Bajo, hotel transfer |
A licensed ranger must accompany all guests trekking or wildlife-viewing on Komodo, Rinca, or Padar. Ranger fees, shared by up to 5 guests, run IDR 150,000 per group for Padar trekking and IDR 200,000 per group for dragon viewing, per Maika Komodo Tour & Diving. The park caps visitors at 1,000 per day, which is one more reason to lock your date early.
How does booking a manta day trip work?
- Message the Komodo Luxury reservations team on WhatsApp with your travel dates, group size, and whether you want a shared seat or a private day boat.
- Confirm the route puts Manta Point on the itinerary and that snorkel gear is included for your group.
- Send a passport copy, which the park requires to register your booking. Booking at least 15 days ahead is recommended.
- Pay a deposit by PayPal or bank transfer to hold seats; the balance is typically settled in cash on arrival.
- Receive your pickup time (around 06:15-06:30) and meeting details the day before departure.
Park fees, ranger fees, and any diving surcharge are set by Komodo National Park authorities and can change, so ask for the current all-in total when you book rather than assuming last year’s numbers.
Book your Manta Point day trip
Want mantas on your itinerary and to be back in Labuan Bajo by sunset? Message the Komodo Luxury reservations team on WhatsApp at 628113823875, or email sales@komodoluxury.com, with your dates and group size. Komodo Luxury is a real Labuan Bajo operator founded in 2015; bookings are handled directly by its reservations team. Prices and park fees quoted here are as of 2026 and subject to change, and manta sightings are never guaranteed on a wild-animal encounter.
Bajo Daybreak is published by Juara Holding Group. This page sells the day tour, not the boat and not an overnight trip.