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Komodo Snorkelling

Reef that starts where the sand ends.

Turtles at Pink Beach, coral gardens at Kanawa, and mantas at cleaning stations shallow enough to watch from the surface. No certification, no tanks.

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March–June for visibility past 30 metres Best season
All ages and abilities Suits
Two or three sites a day Time to allow
Included In the charter rate

The short answer

What komodo snorkelling actually involves

Sea turtles at Pink Beach, coral at Kanawa Island, mantas at Manta Point. Suits all ages and abilities, including complete beginners. Season: March–June for visibility past 30 metres. Equipment: premium masks, fins, snorkels, flotation vests and reef-safe sunscreen.

What makes it work

Three things that decide it

Mantas without tanks

The cleaning stations at Manta Point sit shallow enough that snorkellers see the same animals divers do.

Reef from the beach

At Pink Beach and Kanawa the coral begins metres from shore — no tender, no depth, no experience needed.

Flotation for anyone unsure

Vests are aboard as standard. Guests who do not swim confidently still get in the water at the calm sites.

On paper

Suits: All ages and abilities, including complete beginners
Best season: March–June for visibility past 30 metres
Equipment: Premium masks, fins, snorkels, flotation vests and reef-safe sunscreen
Highlights: Sea turtles at Pink Beach, coral at Kanawa Island, mantas at Manta Point
Time to allow: Two or three sites a day
Booking: Part of any private charter; 30% deposit holds the dates

Everything above sits inside the all-inclusive charter rate unless noted otherwise. Park entrance and conservation fees are re-checked close to sailing.

Inside the rate

What the day rate already covers

Fully crewed private charter
All meals and beverages
Specialist guide where the activity needs one
Equipment listed above
Komodo National Park permits
Timing planned around tide, light and the day boats

A private charter sets its own hours. Day boats run to a fixed schedule; you do not — which is usually the difference between doing this well and doing it in a queue.

Before you commit

Four questions the desk gets weekly

Do I need to be a strong swimmer?

No. Flotation vests are standard and the calm sites — Pink Beach, Kanawa, Kelor — have no current to speak of.

Will I see turtles?

Often, at Pink Beach and Kanawa. Green turtles feed on the shallow reef there, though nothing with wildlife is guaranteed.

Can I snorkel with mantas?

Yes. The cleaning stations are shallow enough that the surface view is the same animals, timed to slack tide.

Is gear provided?

Masks, fins, snorkels, vests and reef-safe sunscreen are all aboard. Bring a prescription mask if you need one.

Build it into the charter

Tell the desk this is the priority and how many days you have. The route is planned around it, and the written quote comes back the same day.

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