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 ❤️

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.

Itinerár bol vynikajúci, dokonale sme sa vyhli davom, každá atrakcia pôsobila, akoby sme boli sami. Dokonca sme sa zastavili na obed v #MakassarTaka, kde sa malé žraloky hrali pri lodi – bolo to tak krásne a snové. Náš sprievodca Robert a dvaja členovia posádky sa o našu trojčlennú rodinu postarali veľmi dobre. Jediná drobná nevýhoda bola, že náustok šnorchlovacej masky mal malý problém, dúfam, že na to v budúcnosti dajú pozor. Po skončení výletu nás dokonca odviezli priamo k hotelovému mólu, čo nám ušetrilo veľa času. Lediho organizácia bola veľmi detailná. Ďakujeme im za tento úžasný výlet!

Oriental Company's half-day tour is excellent, and the hotel pickup was very punctual. The speedboat was clean and comfortable, and the crew members were very responsible. They also took great care of everyone once we were in the water. The speedboat provided drinking water and light refreshments. Overall, it was a very good experience.

skrytý klenot v Labuan Bajo, veľmi špeciálny zážitok plávať v jaskyni, tiež som zažil oddych na plávajúcom ostrove. Výlet bol dobre zorganizovaný od vyzdvihnutia v hoteli až po návrat, vďaka Pak Suwandimu a jeho tímu.

Málokto napísal recenzie na tento výlet, takže som si na začiatku nebol istý, či je dobrý alebo zlý, ale po jeho skončení môžem povedať, že to bol veľmi hodnotný zážitok 👍 Vodič nás viezol z hotela asi 40 minút na mólo, odkiaľ sme sa loďou plavili na ostrov Flying Fox. Západ slnka bol nádherný! Keď vyleteli netopiere, bol to úžasný zážitok! Môžete ísť aj na strechu lode a vychutnať si nerušený výhľad 😆 Ale bolo trochu strašidelné, že sme nemali záchranné vesty – a pri nastupovaní a vystupovaní z lode bolo treba skákať kvôli vysokej výške, alebo použiť pontón 😂 Odporúčam túto časť zlepšiť pre väčšiu bezpečnosť.

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.