Manta Rhei Dive Center

Manta Rhei is a PADI 5-star dive centre run by a Belgian family that opened in Labuan Bajo in 2014. The shop is on Jl. Soekarno Hatta, and day trips leave from the harbour on its own boat with breakfast, a home-cooked lunch, cake, fruit and waffles included.

Day trip prices are valid until March 2027: one day with three dives Rp 2,750,000, two days with six dives Rp 5,225,000 and four days with twelve dives Rp 9,900,000. Themed days include a Crazy Shark day in the north of the park and an Aquarium day on the reefs, and nitrox costs Rp 150,000 for three tanks. Courses include Open Water (Rp 7,900,000 over three days), Advanced (Rp 7,300,000) and Rescue with EFR (Rp 10,000,000).

For longer trips it books 4D3N dive safaris on the phinisi Cajoma IV, with master, deluxe and shared cabins. The centre also runs the Komodo Guardian Project. Reviews often mention the organisation and the food. Book online or by WhatsApp.