All You Need To Know About Manta Point Labuan Bajo

Manta Point – It is the same as the name, Manta Point is the home for Manta Rays, a popular Stingray species from East Indonesia. Why is this tourist destination so popular? It is because it gives a different travel experience than usual where you can meet Manta Rays face to face, one of the rare animals in Indonesia.

Manta Point Komodo National Park is the best choice for those planning to look for a deeper traveling experience while in Labuan Bajo. Are you curious about this Manta Point Komodo Island attractiveness? Let’s read along all about it and get ready to be amazed.

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Manta Point Komodo Location, Entry Ticket & Open Hour

Precisely, Manta Point Komodo is located in the area of Komodo National Park, West Manggarai, East Nusa Tenggara. The sea water is so clear that you can see the swimming Manta Rays from a boat. 

This is a special and amazing moment for those who only want to enjoy the scenery from the sea surface on a boat. Without diving, you still can see clearly with your bare eyes the famous and beautiful Manta Rays. 

The entry ticket is relatively cheap. It is about 200,000 rupiahs. But if you choose to have a tour package, you do not have to be ready with cash. The price of the tour package will include the entry ticket as well. 

For your Information, Komodo Island Manta Point can be accessed 24 hours a day. So, you do not have to worry when arrive at this island in the evening. You can spend time resting and then enjoy watching Manta Rays the next day.

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Manta Point Snorkeling Tips For You

The Uniqueness of Manta Point is in the marine beauty it offers. For those who love water sports, like diving or snorkeling would enjoy this spot so much. While enjoying the underwater scenery, you will also be accompanied by the famous Manta Rays that usually emerge in a group. It is about 3 meters in length. If you’re lucky, you can record a video with them or take pictures. 

Meanwhile, if you enjoy snorkeling and recording the moment, be sure you keep paying attention to your surroundings. This is important since the wave in Manta Point is huge enough. 

That is why you must always be cautious. It is suggested that you wear an all-covered swimming suit to avoid the jellyfish’s sting. Besides irritating and flaming effects, you can get a serious allergy that endangers your body. So, please be extra cautious and always follow the rules applied here. 

The Beauty and the Uniqueness of Manta Point Komodo Island

You probably are still considering and planning the whole thing for your holiday. While you’re doing it, read along, and let’s discover the beauty of Manta Point that will convince you and ease you to decide. 

Swimming with Manta Rays

The charm of Manta Point is the presence of Manta Rays. Not only can you see them, but you can interact with them, like touching their skins and feeding them. But, please do not feed them carelessly. Be sure you are accompanied by a guide for your safety. Besides, when you have a guide with you, you won’t panic as the Manta Rays approach you. Especially if this is your first time. 

Watching the Jellyfishes

It is like when there is sugar, there are always ants near it. The case is the same when there are Jellyfishes, there always are Manta Rays. The Jellyfishes are the main food of Manta Rays. That is why the Manta fish will live near their source of food. 

When you see a group of Manta Rays in a certain spot in the sea, it means they have found Jellyfishes to eat. Of course, this would be a golden moment for tourists, because besides adoring the beautiful Manta fishes, they can see the rare and unique Jellyfishes. Nevertheless, please always follow the rules for your safety, considering the current of Manta Point is pretty strong. 

Finding Exotic Sea Biota

Besides the home of Manta Rays and Jellyfish, Manta Point has a marine treasure. There is a wide variety of undersea biota that you can see, enjoy, and explore, including the well-grown coral reefs. During your snorkeling, you will be accompanied by small fishes that swim here and there. Can you imagine the atmosphere?

2 Different Species of Manta Rays

Only few people know about this following fact. There are 2 species of Manta fish, namely Manta Alfredi and Manta Birostris. For your information, the word “manta” itself was taken from Spanish, which means having a wide body like a blanket. Have you known about this?

Manta Birostris live in deep waters, while Manta Alfredi in shallow waters. So, it doesn’t matter for Manta Fish to live in warm waters like in Indonesia since they are widely spread in various conditions of the environment. 

Manta Fish Has No Teeth

Do those famous Manta Rays have no teeth? No, they don’t have any teeth, indeed. The other unique fact is that their gills are under their body, and each fish has 5 of them. Besides respiration, the gill is also for filtering food.  

If you plan to dive into Manta Point and see the Manta Ray, don’t worry and don’t panic because they are friendly. This species has no poison and it does not bite. So, divers can always interact and “communicate” with this fish safely. Manta rays will also keep calm even when there are divers among them. They don’t attack. 

Their brain size is bigger than any other fish. So, it can be said that this fish is smart, like dolphins, they can easily adapt themselves when people approach them. 

Are those the only attractiveness and uniqueness of Manta Point? Certainly not. The other ones you can see with bare eyes there on the spot and witness the charm by yourself. Well, so far, have you decided, or at least, have considered the month to have the holiday in Manta Point? Contact us anytime if you have questions related to this destination. We’ll be glad to set everything up for your comfort holiday.