What a Komodo snorkeling tour looks like
Most Komodo snorkeling tours start in Labuan Bajo and spend the water time at a few stops. The full-day speedboat trips swim at Pink Beach, Manta Point, Taka Makasar and Kanawa, and some add the Padar climb and the ranger walk on Komodo, so snorkeling is one part of a long day.
The half day is the other kind of trip. It runs 4.5 hours, either 08:00 to 12:30 or 13:30 to 18:00, and combines Rangko Cave, 45 minutes of snorkeling at Boleng beach and the viewpoint at Amelia Hill. It does not go to Padar or Komodo Island.
Our picks: Komodo snorkeling tours
Choose the Rangko half day for a shorter route without Padar, the full-day tour with park entry included, or the 13-hour boat day with Padar and Pink Beach.
Hand-picked tours, booked through Viator and GetYourGuide. Prices are indicative starting prices in US dollars (as of November 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Full-day luxury boat tour with snorkeling and lunch
- Continental breakfast and buffet lunch
- Snorkeling gear and safety jackets
- Tour guide
The 13-hour day runs to Padar, Pink Beach and Rinca, with the Kalong flying foxes at sunset. Foreign park tickets are paid on site.
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Full-day Komodo tour with snorkeling and fees included
- Park ticket and ranger fee
- Air-conditioned speedboat with toilet
- Local guide from Flores
The 10 to 12-hour speedboat day visits Padar and Komodo, with snorkeling at Manta Point and Siaba Bay. Snorkeling gear and life jackets are included.
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Speedboat tour with Padar, Pink Beach and snorkeling
- English guide
- Lunch box
- Snorkeling gear
Padar and Pink Beach with a snorkeling stop fit into one day of 10 to 11 hours.
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Komodo day trip with snorkeling
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Speedboat and local guide
- Snorkeling gear and lunch box
The program covers Padar, Pink Beach, Komodo and Manta Point. Park entry is extra and paid in cash on site.
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Rangko Cave and beach snorkeling, half day
- All entrance fees
- Snorkeling equipment
- Air-conditioned vehicle
The 4.5-hour trip covers Rangko Cave, 45 minutes of snorkeling at Boleng and Amelia Hill. It does not go to Padar or Komodo.
Check availability →Komodo snorkeling tours from Labuan Bajo
Five snorkeling trips from Labuan Bajo, from a half day at Rangko Cave to full days by speedboat, with current prices and availability.
The five trips, one by one
The Komodo island day tour with snorkeling is a 10-hour speedboat day that begins with an early hotel pickup in Labuan Bajo. Snorkeling stops are Pink Beach, Manta Point, Taka Makasar and Kanawa, and the day also includes the Padar climb and a ranger walk on Komodo. Gear, life jackets, a guide, a lunch box, drinks and snacks are included.
The full-day tour with all fees runs 10 to 12 hours in an air-conditioned speedboat with a toilet. The park ticket, ranger fee and crew tips are in the price, and pickup covers hotels, homestays and the airport. Manta Point and Siaba Bay are the snorkeling stops.
The premium speedboat trip takes 10 to 11 hours and visits Padar and Pink Beach with a snorkeling stop. It comes with an English guide, a lunch box, gear and drinking water. The luxury wooden boat is the longest day at 13 hours, starting at 05:00 and visiting Padar, Pink Beach for snorkeling, Rinca and Kalong for the flying foxes at sunset.
The Rangko half day is the cheap way into the water. It starts in Labuan Bajo, and entrance fees, bottled water, snorkeling gear and an air-conditioned vehicle are included.
Prices and what makes them differ
Prices as of November 2026 range from 48 to 150 USD per person. The 4.5-hour Rangko half day costs 48 USD and includes entrance fees on its route. The 10-hour Komodo day trip costs 86 USD, with park entry paid separately in cash. The premium speedboat costs 127.49 USD for 10 to 11 hours, while the 138 USD full-day trip includes the park ticket and ranger fee. At 150 USD, the 13-hour luxury boat adds breakfast and a buffet lunch; foreign park tickets are paid on site.
Season, conditions and who it suits
The state tourism portal points to April to June and September to November as the best months for the park. Wind, waves and currents can change a boat's schedule, and manta and turtle sightings depend on the day. The 86 USD day tour can be cancelled for free up to 24 hours before departure.
The day tour with snorkeling is not for pregnant women or non-swimmers, and life vests do not change that. The Rangko half day and the premium speedboat are not recommended for guests with back problems or pregnancy and exclude heart conditions and other serious illnesses. At every stop, keep clear of animals, do not feed them and do not touch or break coral.
If you want the whole route rather than only the water, read the Komodo day trip guide and the notes on Pink Beach.
Komodo snorkeling tour questions
How much does a Komodo snorkeling tour cost?
From 48 USD per person for the 4.5-hour Rangko half day up to 150 USD for the 13-hour luxury boat.
Can I snorkel if I cannot swim?
The 86 USD day tour lists non-swimmers as not suitable, even with a life vest.
Which trip includes the park ticket?
The 138 USD full-day tour includes the park ticket, ranger fee and crew tips. On the 86 USD day tour and the luxury boat, park entry is paid on site.