Trips & Charters
Calendar & Availability
Open trip departures run year round from Labuan Bajo. April to October fills first.
- Year Round
- Open Trips
- Private Charter
When to Sail
Picking Your Window
April to October brings calm seas and the best visibility. Manta sightings peak in July and August, which is also when the boat books out earliest.
November to March means fewer visitors, greener islands and better rates — the trade is a higher chance of a weather change mid-trip.
Season By Season
What Each Month Gives You
April – June
Seas settling, visibility climbing, before the peak crowds arrive.
July – August
Peak manta season. Book three to six months out.
September – October
Warm, clear and quieter as the season winds down.
November – March
Green islands, fewer boats, better rates, changeable weather.
Booking Window
Two to four weeks minimum; longer for peak season.
Last Minute
Cancellations do open up — ask, it costs nothing.
Good To Know
Questions
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Every trip runs on the same boat and the same crew.
