Ask anyone who’s been to Labuan Bajo, and you’ll hear a similar response: “It’s the best trip of my life.” The town may look small at first glance, but once you step onto a liveaboard, the adventure begins.

Travelers rave about waking up to an endless horizon, diving into turquoise waters, and ending the day with a fiery sunset on the deck. Many say the highlight is swimming with manta rays at Manta Point — a moment described as “flying underwater.” Others recall snorkeling at Siaba Island, where turtles glide gracefully only a few meters away.

Reviews also mention the magic of night sailing. The silence of the sea, broken only by gentle waves, makes some tourists feel like they’re part of an old seafaring story. “I thought Bali was paradise,” one visitor from Germany wrote, “but Indonesia travel surprised me again — Labuan Bajo is on another level.”

For those planning a Labuan Bajo tour, the advice is clear: don’t just stop by. Spend at least three days on a boat. You’ll return home with stories that sound unreal, but every word will be true.