Hi, we just booked a spontaneous trip to Indonesia. I'd like to do some diving in Komodo, wife and kid don't dive, but enjoy snorkelling. Are there any recommendations for liveaboards that cater to divers and non divers? The ones I find when googling are either or.
Komodo Liveaboard with non-divers?
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Most of Komodo’s dive sites are not snorkeller friendly. Cheaper option may be to stay at Scuba Junkies off LBJ. You take the full day boat trip and return by evening while your family snorkels the house reef.
Non-diver supplement on LOBs are expensive (when you think about how many extra dives you put in for the same fee … ).
However I am sure other regulars here will recommend better alternative locations than Komodo for a family friendly dive+snorkel vacation.
Non-diver supplement on LOBs are expensive (when you think about how many extra dives you put in for the same fee … ).
However I am sure other regulars here will recommend better alternative locations than Komodo for a family friendly dive+snorkel vacation.
Daring Rain
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Hi. 
I have been recently in Komodo in May, diving with Manta Rhei. Incredible experience! They had exactly this option - for divers and for non-divers (family members or friends).
Hope it helps.
www.mantarhei.com
I have been recently in Komodo in May, diving with Manta Rhei. Incredible experience! They had exactly this option - for divers and for non-divers (family members or friends). Hope it helps.
Komodo Diving - Manta Rhei Dive Center Komodo
Explore Komodo diving ? famous for Manta rays and stunning coral reefs. Small group (4:1 Ratio), guided by a professional divemaster or instructor.
www.mantarhei.com
I did the seven seas liveaboard in may. We had two snorkelers on board. They had a very good time. They had there own divemasters and skiff. Sometimes they even saw more than the divers. In manta alley the mantas were doing loops right below them. The Seven Seas Liveaboard | Luxury Dive Cruises In Komodo, Flores, Raja Ampat & More!
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Thanks everyone! I realise it might not be the most economical thing to do, but I think it would be fun and the options mentioned here look good!
We went in summer 2022 with Wunderpus Mimic liveaboard.
Our daughter was snorkeling and son, husband and I diving. They sent a snorkeling guide just for her.
Told our friends to go with Mimic for their snorkeling trip and they loved it as well.
Our daughter was snorkeling and son, husband and I diving. They sent a snorkeling guide just for her.
Told our friends to go with Mimic for their snorkeling trip and they loved it as well.
JonnieB
Contributor
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Forget about that.
bali.live
Gili Air.
thinkingnomads.com
Forget about that.
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I’ve been on the damai and Pindito with snorkelers and both boats gave them their own guide. One was in Komodo the other in raja. They had a blast and probably had the best experience in Komodo. So I disagree with the comment above about Komodo not being good for snorkeling. They had better up close experiences with mantas then the divers.
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