Labuan Bajo

An elderly father and his son went diving together. They were newly certified, beginner-level divers, so they hired a one-on-one dive guide. The guide from AZUL was very friendly to beginners. We also met a young woman from Singapore in our group, so even poor English wasn't an issue. We didn't see any manta rays, but we'll definitely be back.

Awesome service by the crew. Customer service was on top. Got to see Manta Rays and beautiful creatures. Worth every penny ❤️

Boat Condition: The boat was in excellent condition! It was clean, safe, and there were no areas where one could get hurt. Oh! On days with choppy waves, I thought it would be great to have seatbelts, as there was a concern of falling off the chair even when sitting still at high speeds. :) Guide: Yoga briefed us on the tour itinerary and explained the rules to ensure safety and protect the tour sites. With a lively and positive vibe, he took great photos at each tour spot and naturally led conversations. During snorkeling, he guided my wife and me, who are not accustomed to swimming in the sea, by holding onto a life tube, allowing us to see beautiful corals, fish, turtles, and even sharks! I would definitely recommend him to friends planning a trip to Labuan Bajo! Itinerary: We visited Padar Island, Pink Beach, and Komodo National Park, then had lunch, stopped at a beautiful beach, and went snorkeling at Manta Point and Reef Point. The tour started at 6 AM and ended around 3:30-4 PM, which felt just right. :) Safety: We didn't have major concerns thanks to the professional boat driver and staff. However, it was a particularly windy day with rougher waves than usual. Although I don't usually get seasick, I felt a bit unwell today. Even if you don't typically experience seasickness, it would be wise to bring motion sickness medication.

I rushed to eat breakfast at the hotel and headed to the lobby because I was told they would pick me up at 6:30 AM, but they didn't arrive until 6:45 AM, which was frustrating. 15 minutes in the morning is a big deal. Other than that, it was a perfect tour with no complaints. We didn't see any manta rays, but we saw many sea turtles, and the guide took some great videos with my camera! They did an excellent job, and it made for a wonderful memory! We wished we could have been in the videos too if we were better at diving, but maybe next time. We were told it would be lucky to see two Komodo dragons during mating season, but we saw about ten. We even witnessed them fighting, which was very impressive! It was a fulfilling day! Regarding the boat: It was quite cramped and narrow when everyone was seated inside. Regarding safety: I later learned that in July of this year, a Chinese couple drowned in this area because they couldn't swim and weren't wearing life jackets. If you're not confident in your swimming abilities, please declare it and rent a life jacket. Don't do anything reckless, cause an accident, and then blame others.

मैं एक कोरियाई हूँ जो हनीमून के लिए आया था। शुरुआत में, मैंने सोचा क्योंकि अन्य जगहों की तुलना में कम समीक्षाएँ थीं, लेकिन मैंने कोरियाई समीक्षाओं पर भरोसा करके बुकिंग की और गया, और मैं इसकी बहुत अनुशंसा करता हूँ। यह ओहाना कंपनी थी, नाव अच्छी स्थिति में थी, और जब भी हम किसी जगह पर जाते थे जहाँ बहुत सारे लोग होते थे, तो वे हमें पहचानने के लिए छोटे फूलों के पिन देते थे ताकि हम भ्रमित न हों, और सभी गाइड बहुत अच्छे थे। मंटा पॉइंट पर, मैं डर के मारे अंदर नहीं जा सका, लेकिन गाइड खुद मेरा फोन लेकर अंदर गए और वीडियो बनाए, जो शानदार था।

A lovely afternoon and great value for money. Rangko cave with its blue lagoon was refreshing, the snorkelling world class and the hilltop view serene. Highly recommend as a precursor to the big Komodo Island day trip!

ड्राइवर हमें समय पर लेने आया, और हमने सात बजे से पहले नाव पर चढ़कर यात्रा शुरू कर दी। हर जगह उम्मीद के मुताबिक थी, गुलाबी समुद्र तट प्रचार वाली तस्वीर जैसा नहीं था, लेकिन फिर भी काफी गुलाबी था। गाइड बहुत मज़ाकिया नहीं था लेकिन बहुत कर्तव्यनिष्ठ था, स्नॉर्कलिंग के दौरान हमारी तस्वीरें लेने में बहुत सक्रिय था, और कमजोर मेहमानों को लाइफबॉय के साथ खींचकर ले जाता था। मंटा पॉइंट पर मंटा नहीं मिलने पर भी वह हमें मवान ले गया ताकि हम मंटा ढूंढ सकें, और हमने अपनी इच्छा के अनुसार मंटा को अपनी आँखों के सामने तैरते हुए देखा। नाव प्रचार वाली तस्वीर जितनी शानदार नहीं थी, लेकिन यात्रा के दौरान यह स्वीकार्य थी। खाने के डिब्बे से कोई उम्मीद न रखें, यह न तो स्वादिष्ट था और न ही बेस्वाद, सबसे महत्वपूर्ण बात यह थी कि यह पेट भरने वाला था। यदि केवल टूर शुल्क की बात करें तो यह बहुत उचित था, लेकिन राष्ट्रीय उद्यान का प्रवेश शुल्क बहुत महंगा था, प्रति व्यक्ति 400,000 IDR, जिससे थोड़ा बुरा लगा। बाकी सब कुछ बहुत अच्छा था।

The tour is well organized, the guys are very experienced, helpful, and friendly. They also provide hotel pick-up and drop-off at the end of the tour. You're among the first to arrive at the various spots, which means you won't be surrounded by crowds. The snorkeling is well organized, they provide everything you need: life jacket, mask, fins, and even an underwater phone case. For those who don't feel like swimming alone, a float is provided, towed by one of the guys, who will take you around. At the end of the snorkeling, they serve a delicious hot cappuccino to warm you up. The only downside is that you have little time at the various spots, they're rather hasty. I recommend it.

It's a shame that we had to proceed with an alternative itinerary due to high waves near Komodo, but I understand that this was due to official directives, not the fault of the tour operator. The hotel pickup was punctual, the guidance was detailed, and I appreciated the continuous attention to safety throughout the trip. The alternative snorkeling spot was also incredibly beautiful and stunning, and the highlight, the Komodo dragons, were seen sufficiently on Rinca Island, another alternative island, making it a very satisfying tour. The boat was also clean and convenient. It's a highly recommendable tour and an excellent company.