A Five Star PADI  IDC Dive Center located in Komodo, Indonesia

Daytrips

Come with us on our comfortable and fast wooden boat which is suited to all your diving needs. We dive Komodo in small groups (max. 4 divers) according to your dive experience, current conditions and dive sites. You dive with an experienced guide to ensure both your safety and comfort.  All our dive guides dive with a Nautilus LifeLine.
We meet at 7 am in the shop. When everybody is present we walk to the harbor (5min) and leave the harbouharbor30 am at the latest. In the evening we are back in Labuan Bajo between 5 and 6 pm.

included:

• 3 x Dive in Komodo  (see price list)
• professional divemaster or instructor
• All necessary dive equipment (except Computer)
• Big breakfast, homemade warm lunch, cake, snacks & Belgian Waffles 
• Coffee, tea & water

Not included:

• Soft Drinks
• Beer
• Park ticket (see below)

Special Day Trips

Jurassic Day: Mantas & Dragons!

Come with us to discover the highlights of Komodo! We start our trip in the morning with 2 dives with one of them being Manta Point. During the afternoon we visit the Komodo dragons on Rinca island. The local ranger will tell you everything you want to know about these legendary creatures. During the walk, we visit the dragon's nest, walk through the forest and up a hill to have a magnificent view over the park.

Included:

• 2  x Dive in Komodo
• Dragon walk on Rinca island
• Rinca guide
• Dive guide
• All necessary dive equipment (Excl. dive computer)
• Big breakfast, homemade warm lunch, cake, snacks & Belgian Waffles
• Tea, coffee, and water
• Park tickets are not included

   

  • Visitors to Komodo need to pay the following:

  ​Scuba divers

  • From Monday to Saturday: 175.000 IDR
  • On Sundays and public holidays: 250.000 IDR

  Snorkelers

  • From Monday to Saturday: 165.000 IDR
  • On Sundays and public holidays: 240.000 IDR

  Park rates are subject to change

Boats & Dive shop

Both our boats are Indonesian traditional wooden boats with plenty of space for relaxing between the diving in Komodo and easy for divers to get in and out of the water.
Tree Bucca I is equipped for 16 divers. It has lots of space in the lounge where food is served and upstairs on the sundeck are mattresses and beanbags in the shaded area.  The large dive deck is designed to get easy in the water and together with all the divers of your dive group.

Tree Bucca 2  has space for 12 divers also with a large sundeck. With bean bags and mattresses for your comfort.  From the dive deck, it is also easy to get into the water with a big step or backward roll.

The shop

Our shop is located in the main street and easy to find. Watch for the big manta picture on the front of the shop across the post office. In the shop, our staff will welcome you and help you with your inquiries. 

The shop is a great place to hang out after the dives. Sit back and relax on our comfy sofa!

 

Merchandise Manta Rhei
We sell items such as custom designed t-shirts, dry bags, and small diving equipment.

                                                                   

 

 

Liveaboard

Explore Komodo diving on an epic adventure with our newest Phinisi liveaboard built in 2015. Cruise between 29 stunning islands and dive in one of the most pristine, final frontier areas of the world. Visit the legendary Komodo dragons that gave the park it’s famous status and feels like you’re back in the Jurassic age.

Diving in Komodo is out of this world. On this 4-day / 3-night cruise, we will make sure you will see the hidden treasures of Komodo’s underwater world.

From aquarium calm conditions to the most thrilling current dive. The variety is endless and no dive is the same. Come eye to eye with the gentle mantas, gaze at the sharks patrolling the reefs or dream away in Komodo’s never-ending underwater garden.

To provide maximum safety and fun we dive in small groups: max. 4 divers per guide according to experience level and conditions. All guides dive with a Nautilus Lifeline: a submersible Radio & GPS that can contact the boat from the surface at anytime, anywhere. Our experienced guides meticulously set up the dive planning so we can, for example, have the tides in our favor to increase the chance of seeing mantas.

Every day our cooking team prepares delicious buffet style meals 3 to 4 times a day that are a variation of Indonesian traditional cuisine and Western style food. The food is different every day and we will make sure you will eat like kings.

Trip Information

Exploring & diving Komodo by liveaboard is one of the finest ways to experience the park. Our liveaboard departs from the small harbor town of Labuan Bajo for an exciting 4 Day / 3-night trip.

We make sure you get the most out of your trip by planning a maximum amount of diving. In total, you are able to do 13 dives plus a visit to the Komodo dragons and flying foxes. We have tailormade a schedule that covers all of the dive highlights of Komodo from drift diving with mantas and sharks to finding the most amazing critters on the muck dives.

You will have the convenience of waking up in the park and the advantage of being one of the first on the dive site. A liveaboard gives you the flexibility to enter the dive sites on the right tide and have long relaxing surfaces intervals.

Example Itinerary May - October  (Due to weather or sea conditions we sometimes need to change dive sites)

North & Central Komodo

Day 1

Our journey starts at 9.00 AM leaving Labuan Bajo harbor and heading towards the park. After a welcome drink and introduction of the crew and boat, we get ready for the first dives of the trip.

• Sebayur Kecil – Check Dive
• Mawan / Pengah
• Wainilu – Night dive

Day 2

The best opportunity to see the giant lizards of Komodo is during the morning. The local ranger will tell you everything you want to know about these living fossils. During the walk on Rinca, we make stops at the dragon's nest and some magnificent views over the park. A perfect way to start the day!

• Dragon Walk on Rinca island
• Manta Point
• Golden Passage
• Spanish Steps – Night dive

Day 3

An intense day of 4 exhilarating dives to some of Komodo’s most famous sites.

• Castle Rock
• Crystal Rock
• Cauldron
• Tatawa Besar
• Sunset watch

 Day 4

Last day of the trip with more amazing dive sites.  Around 5:00 pm the boat is back in the harbor

• Siaba Kecil
• Batu Bolong
• Tatawa Kecil

Itinerary  November - April

South  & Central Komodo

Day 1

• Sebayor Kecil – Check dive
• Dragon walk on Rinca island
• Wainilu – Night Dive

Day 2

• 3 Sisters
• Yellow wall
• Secret Garden
• Torpedo Point - Night dive

Day 3

• Nusa Kode
• Cannibal Rock
• Manta Alley
• South Komodo – Night dive

Day 4

• Pilaarsteen
• Manta Point
• Batu Bolong

PADI Courses

All our instructors are experienced, multilingual and can teach in English, Dutch, French, and Spanish.  We can also provide the study materials (video & manual) in other languages such as German, Swedish, Indonesian, Mandarin, etc. Very popular is PADI's eLearning program where you can start your theory straight away!

Included in the courses:

• Training and open water dives
• Study materials
• Certification fee
• Dive equipment
• Food & Drinks
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• PADI Discover Scuba Diving  -  1 day  (2 dives)                                                                                                                               

A great introduction to the diving world for people who have never dived before.  We give you a quick and easy introduction to safety and scuba equipment, followed by some basic skills in the shallow water.  After completing the skills you go on an exciting underwater tour in Komodo National Park accompanied by your instructor. 
Prerequisites:

• Everyone who is in good health and comfortable in the water can try this introduction dive. 
• Minimum age 10 years.

PADI Scuba Diver - 2 days                                                                                  

Do you want to complete a dive course but don’t have enough time to do a regular one?  Scuba Diver is a quick and easy program covering all the basics you need to know.  On the first day, you will study dive theory followed by a basic skill training in confined water.  The next day you join us on the boat for 2 dives discovering the Komodo National Park.  Afterward, you will be certified to dive to 12m/40ft with a qualified guide.
Prerequisites:
The minimum age for this course is 10 years.

PADI Open Water Diver - 3 days                                                                       

Have you always wanted to learn to dive, discover new adventures, and explore the big blue?  This is where it starts!  It is the world’s most popular scuba course and the first full certificate to become an independent scuba diver.  On the first day, we teach you the dive theory and train skills in the confined water.  The following 2 days you come with us on the boat and make 4 open water dives and 1 free fun dive in the Komodo National Park.  With this certification, you are allowed to go to 18m and dive together with someone of the same level or higher.

Prerequisites:

• The minimum age for this course is 10.

• Everyone who is comfortable in the water and is able to swim.

PADI Advanced Open Water Diver - 2 days                                                      

Expand your diving skills, boost your confidence and become more comfortable in the water with the advanced course.  Through 5 adventure dives, you will be introduced to new activities and new ways of diving with the guidance of an instructor.  Underwater navigation and a deep dive (18 - 30m) are the two core dives with 3 more adventure dives of your choice:

• Boat Diving

• Digital Photography 

• Drift Diving

• AWARE Fish I.D.

• Peak Performance Buoyancy

• Search and Recovery

• Underwater Naturalist

Prerequisites:
Everyone who is 12 years or older with a PADI Open Water certification or other qualifying certification from another organization.

PADI Specialties - 2 to 3 days                                                                            

Improve your skills and knowledge by learning to dive in new environments and discover new ways of diving.  We offer a large range of specialties that can help you improve your skills and learn more.  PADI Specialties are split into Adventure Dives or Full Specialty Courses.  The Adventure Dives gives you a taste of the specialty by learning basic skills that are also needed to complete the full Speciality Course.

• Enriched Air Diver (Nitrox)

• Deep Diver

• Night Diver

• Digital Underwater Photography

• Drift Diver

• Wreck Diver

• Sidemount Diver

Prerequisites:
Everyone who has an Open Water certificate or qualifying certification from another organization.

Emergency First Response (EFR) - 1 day                                                         

This course is a complete training in primary care and first aid recognized worldwide.  Train your practical skills in real life scenarios and gain confidence to prepare you to help in an emergency. Also suitable for non-divers.

Prerequisites:
This is course is for everyone, no minimum age!

PADI Rescue Diver - 2 to 3 days                                                                       

Challenging and rewarding best describes the PADI Rescue Diver course.  Learn to look beyond yourself and consider the safety and well-being of other divers.  This training will prepare you to recognize and anticipate stress situations, allow you to practice different rescue techniques and teach you how to use emergency equipment.  Put all your training to practice with real life scenarios where it will be put to the test.

Prerequisites:
Everyone with an Advanced Open Water certificate or qualifying certification from another organization and a first aid + CPR certificate completed within 24 months.

Go Pro: Divemaster - 8 weeks                                                                           

The Divemaster course is the first professional degree to start your career in the diving industry.  The Divemaster training develops your leadership abilities, increases your dive knowledge and polishes your dive skills to the professional level.  

During the program, you learn in-depth dive theory through self-study.  Follow an internship to complete your diving skills and training exercises that stretch your ability to organize and solve problems.  Live the diver’s life and explore the underwater world like never before!  Following this course, you will be qualified to guide dives and assist in PADI courses.

Prerequisites:
Everyone with a Rescue Diver certificate and Advanced Open Water certificate or qualifying certification from another organization with 40 logged dives.  The minimum age is 18 years old and a medical clearance is needed to be signed by a physician. A first aid and+ CPR certificate completed within 24 months

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PADI IDC

PADI IDC – Komodo island – Scuba Diver Instructor Course

Ever thought of working in paradise on exotic islands and open up the aquatic world to new people? Teaching scuba diving gives you the opportunity to travel around the world, meet new people and most of all – share your passion for the ocean. Change your life and get something to do what you love on a daily basis.

Here at Manta Rhei Dive Center, a 5 Star Instructor Development Course Center, you will learn to teach in one of the top 10 dive locations in the world – the renowned Komodo National Park. It’s the perfect location to start you instructor career and discover the wonderful underwater world the park beholds.

For More information about IDC please visit our official IDC website: www.idc-komodo.com