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Some Labuan Bajo dive centres have developed themed daily itineraries that target specific types of marine encounters. This approach helps divers choose the right day for their interests and allows operators to optimise site selection.
Manta Rhei is the most well-known operator for themed dive days:
| Theme Day | Target | Sites Visited | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manta Day | Manta ray encounters | Manta Point, Mawan, and adjacent manta sites | All levels; peak manta encounters |
| Shark Day | Shark and pelagic encounters | Castle Rock, Crystal Rock, Batu Bolong | AOW divers; adrenaline seekers |
| Aquarium Day | Maximum fish diversity and colour | Tatawa Besar, Siaba Besar, Batu Monco | Beginners; photographers wanting variety |
While Manta Rhei formalises their themes, other operators achieve similar targeting through flexible daily planning:
Multi-day strategy: If diving for 3+ days, mix themes — one manta day, one shark day, one reef day gives you the widest range of Komodo encounters.