A few weeks ago, I went to the Komodo Islands national park in Indonesia. Did a liveaboard which was a cool and interesting experience. Whilst the area is known for the komodo dragons, the series of islands is also a fabulous snorkeling location. I spent more time island-hopping, snorkeling and on the water than on land.

Managed to tick off a bunch of wildlife and marinelife on my Komodo bingo card.

Sea turtles – tick.

Manta rays – tick

Lots and lots of fish – tick

Komodo dragons – tick.

The unexpected and real highlight of the trip was swimming with manta rays. I feel as though there’s a limited time to experience swimming with them, and I was super lucky.

I went out to Manta point on a one-day island-hopping tour and got one jump in where I could see them swimming along the bottom of the ocean.

When I did the 3D/2N liveaboard, we got to do 4 jumps at Manta point and got to see and swim with them on every single jump.

Here’s a few of my best takes on my GoPro up close and personal with a squadron of manta rays. (Yep, had to google the collective noun for manta rays!). Only downside was jellyfish and sea lice etc, and I did not go unscathed. But totally worth it!

Was super lucky with the timing and conditions – I guess it was manta be!