Dive sites in Komodo

Karang Makasar - Manta Point Komodo, Indonesia

The reef does not have much in the way of Coral or fish life however this location is a Manta Ray aggregation site. The best way to find the Manta Rays is to cruise along the Eastern face of the reef until you see them at the surface. The best time is during rising tide when there sometimes can be…

Yellow wall Komodo, Indonesia

Many robust sea cucumbers, mantas...

Castle Rock Komodo, Indonesia

Curious Batfishes as well as schooling Barracudas, Trevallies and Mackerels swim at 30-40m depth. At approximately 20m depth there is excellent soft Coral growth and numerous sea Fans that host Pygmy Seahorses. The top of the rock is a good, calm place to explore during safety stops. This site…

Crystal Rock Komodo, Indonesia

A very colourful dive with excellent soft Coral coverage. Clouds of Anthias and schools of Oriental Sweetlips are always encountered while Frogfishes, Moray Eels and Scorpionfishes are commonly seen. There is a small mound north-west of the rock where different species of fish schools seasonally,…

Gililawa Laut Komodo, Indonesia

Always a great dive site to see fish but does not have much to show in terms of hard Corals. Behind a very large rock on the corner of the reef is a drop-off covered in boulders and many holes in between with hidden animals. Excellent Grouper sightings, especially in October and November during…

Darat Passage north Komodo, Indonesia

Located in the Gililawa Darat Island, the reef slope is very rich in marine life and the sandy bottom at 15m depth is covered in Garden Eels. On the approach to the channel, Turtles may be seen as well as a school of giant Sweetlips that live in a cave near the surface of the water. Around the…

Darat Passage South Komodo, Indonesia

Located in the Gililawa Darat Island, here turtles can be seen on this pretty Coral reef. At 20-25m depth to the South of the point, many small Coral Groupers, large schools of Anchovies and small Tunas and Trevallies come in to feed in the bay. Deeper along the bottom of the slope fish life…

Batu Tiga Komodo, Indonesia

An excellent "big fish" dive. Large boulders in deeper water to the West offer excellent habitat for Groupers and other creatures. Manta Rays, giant Trevallies and other fishes are frequently seen here. Most of the Coral growth is stunted as a result of the strong prevailing currents. Batu Tiga is…

Pantai Merah / Pink Beach Komodo, Indonesia

There as a great variety of fishes here and also a good selection of critters such as Leaf Scorpionfish, Blue ribbon Eels, Crocodile fishes, Nudibranchs and more. Visibility varies but is best during falling tide. This is the most frequently visited site in the Park for snorkeling and…

Loh Namu Komodo, Indonesia

An excellent site for Groupers and Napoleon Wrasses. Most of the fish on this reef are found near the Southern corner where some large boulders spread out over the drop-off. A few caves also offer hiding places for interesting marine life. Some of the largest Coral Grouper schools seen in the Park…

Indihiang Komodo, Indonesia

Many big fish and good Coral diversity can be seen when drift-diving along the steep walls. Top attractions include Potato Cods, large Napoleon Wrasses and schools of giant Trevally and Snapper. This small island with steeply dropping walls is close to Loh Liang and an ideal location for divers…

Tanjung Loh Sera Komodo, Indonesia

Large fish like dogtooth Tunas can be seen circling off the point and around the pinnacles. Turtles and large fish such as monster-sized giant Trevallies, Potato Cods, Malabar Groupers, schools of Bumphead Parrotfish, Napoleon Wrasse, Manta Ray and much more can be seen along the wall. Superb diving…

Langkoi Rock Komodo, Indonesia

This site can be a real adrenalin rush at the right time. Many Sharks such as Grey reef Sharks, White tip reef Sharks, Hammerheads and Bronze Whalers aggregate around this site from July to September. Also a potentially good place to see the resident Potato Cods at the Southern point in 30 metres of…

South Tala Komodo, Indonesia

Abundant small fish life at shallower depths, interesting invertebrate life on the walls and lots of larger fish somewhat deeper. Enormous schools of Surgeon fishes sometimes obscure views. Schools of large red Snapper, White tip reef Shark and huge Groupers further down amongst the boulders…

German Flag Komodo, Indonesia

From September to January high densities of plankton attract many large Manta Rays that can normally be seen swimming at the surface along the shores and rocks along southern Komodo Island. The nearshore water is quite shallow (5-20m deep) and is composed of large rocks and boulders that shelter…

Manta Alley Komodo, Indonesia

This area is marked with very large giant Trevallies, Sharks, beautiful Coral and a high diversity of other invertebrate life in relatively shallow water between 5-20m depth. Sometimes lots of Manta Rays may be seen feeding between September and January each year. The tiny rocky islands in this…

Letuhoh Reef Komodo, Indonesia

Big Potato Cods, Gray reef Sharks, Eagle Rays, Turtles, schools of Rainbow Runner, dogtooth Tuna, giant Trevally and Snapper frequent this reef. There are also large Coral-encrusted pinnacles. This reef extends south from Tanjung Letuhoh and consists of big boulders and pinnacles that offer some of…

Toroletuhoh Komodo, Indonesia

There is a nice wall as you approach a point with plenty of Sharks and big fish including giant Trevallies and schools of Snapper. There is also an excellent variety of Coral reef fishes. The Coral-encrusted growths are very similar to those found on southern Komodo reefs. The best time to dive this…

Nisaleme Island Komodo, Indonesia

An excellent site for Rainbow Runners, giant Trevallies, dogtooth Tunas, and Sharks. Nisaleme is a very exposed, small, rocky island that can be difficult to dive. The entry point is usually at the Northern or the Southern tip of the island depending on current direction. The rock itself plummets…

Batu Saloka Komodo, Indonesia

The terrain is very dramatic and the fish life is prolific. Napoleon Wrasses, big Groupers, schooling Snapper, Turtles, big Sharks, and giant Trevallies are examples of the fish life that can be encountered here. This site is part of a cluster of uncharted rocky islets and reefs off the point of…

Banana Split Komodo, Indonesia

A variety of Sweetlip species live on this site and sometimes school together. Groupers, Sharks and big fishes can also be found. There is a lot of activity amongst the smaller reef fish around the top of the reef. Thousands of Anthias and Wrasses can often be seen spawning. The top of the reef is…

Tukoh-Lehokgebah Komodo, Indonesia

This site has good Coral coverage and plenty of small fish and Sharks. There is good diving on the Northern and Southern points of the island. The diving environment is very similar to Tukoh-Serikaya. On the Southern side of the island there are some big boulders that form an interesting terrain.…

Tukoh-Serikaya Komodo, Indonesia

The Corals are in very good condition and fish life is also very good. Lots of a White tip reef Sharks patrol the area, which is surrounded in clouds of Anthias. This site is one of the better small island dives in western Komodo. On the Eastern side of Tukohserikaya there is a rocky reef that break…

Lohwenci Komodo, Indonesia

A good variety of hard and soft Corals, plenty of fish life and other marine creatures can be found at this site. This site is a pleasant, relatively current-free dive just north of the ranger station where there is a small white sandy beach and a group of low, black rocks sitting on the reef. The…

Tanjung Rasa Komodo, Indonesia

A variety of small invertebrates and fish, including Sharks and giant Trevallies, are visible while snorkeling the rocky slopes. Deeper diving to 40m reveals many Coral Groupers and massive dogtooth Tuna. Fantastic diving and snorkeling. Ideal entry is approximately 100m south of the bay´s western…

Tondok Rasa Komodo, Indonesia

Because of its sheltered location away from the fierce currents perfect opportunity for a night dive. Lots of little critters and Nudibranchs; enough to make you want to go for another dive!

Toro Oi Komodo, Indonesia

Excellent hard Coral garden. Frogfishes can be found on Sponges on the reef slope. Nudibranchs and other unusual creatures are often found in this area. Entry point is at the Northern tip of the headland. Swim along the reef heading into the bay with the reef to the left.

GPS Point Komodo, Indonesia

Abundant fish life still exists in current-prone areas including large, missile-like Spanish Mackerel. On the North Western corner of this seamount Grey reef Sharks swim at 30m depth. Dogtooth Tunas can sometimes be seen along the deeper slopes. This seamount was once rated amongst the best dive…

Galley Rock Komodo, Indonesia

This dive site can be difficult to enter because of the occurrence of whirls and currents. Again a great site with reef Sharks, large Tunas, Barracudas. Depending on the currents you enter either at the North or the South side of this rocky outcrop. It starts with a gentle slope, then a wall and at…

Batu Boso Komodo, Indonesia

Again a challenging dive with fierce currents. Lots of different sorts and sizes of Sharks, Mackerels, Tunas and so on. Best to dive here right at the change of tides. Although not for the fainthearted a highly recommended dive site...

Payung Island Komodo, Indonesia

Very interesting underwater landscape with huge rocks that give the illusion of a wreck dive. There are many canyons and crevices to explore. Fish and invertebrate life is diverse and abundant. There are big schools of Surgeon fish and smaller Yellow Snapper. Rocky reefs are covered with soft Coral,…

Three Sisters / Tiga Dara Komodo, Indonesia

A pristine reef with excellent Coral coverage and rich fish life. Located north of Pillaarsteen, there are three very large submerged rocks about 10m apart and within easy swimming distance of each other. The rocks run in a line about 100 metres east of a small reef that juts out on the Eastern side…

Pillaarsteen Komodo, Indonesia

ery interesting reefscape. Large schools of Fusilier can be found here along the reef slope, which is covered in an interesting variety of soft Corals. Sharks and the odd Turtle are often encountered. Pillaarsteen is a rock pinnacle located on the shore of a small island east of Padar Besar. Best…

Torpedo Point Komodo, Indonesia

An excellent place to find unusual critters such as Torpedo Rays (Torpediniformis, electic ray), Bobbit Worms, Frogfishes, and Ghost Pipefishes. Located north of Cannibal Rock, critters can be found on a patchy rocky reef at a depth of 15m. A great low environmental-impact dive for photographers as…

Cannibal Rock / Batu Buas Komodo, Indonesia

This site is famous for its varied and colourful invertebrate life. Rich soft Corals abound as well as sea Apples and other sea Cucumber species. Amongst many surprises are flamboyantly colored Nudibranchs, and fire Urchins with Coleman Shrimps. The fish life can also be quite good at times with an…

Nusa Kode Komodo, Indonesia

The South Western tip of Kode island is characterized by large, Coral-encrusted boulders and huge Groupers. Amongst the boulders are some of the largest reef fishes residing in the Park such as gigantic Potato Cods and Malabar Groupers. Schools of large Red Snapper are normally prevalent. Diving…

Boulders Komodo, Indonesia

The dive begins with forests of soft Coral at 30-35m depth. Along the way to the boulders is the best place in Loh Dasami to find fire Urchins with Coleman Shrimps. The boulders themselves have good Coral, invertebrate and fish life. Quite often Manta Rays can be seen in this area as well. This site…

Crinoid Canyon Komodo, Indonesia

Many kinds of small invertebrate life can be found here on very colourful walls carpeted in Feather Stars. This site is located in a small cove just outside the Southern entrance of Loh Dasami on the island of Nusa Kode, almost directly opposite Yellow Wall. The diving entry point is just south of…

Yellow Wall Komodo, Indonesia

A very good place to see an amazing amount of invertebrate diversity, especially during a night dive. Walls are packed with a mind-boggling array of marine life and colours including colourful sea Urchins, bright Red sea Apples, beautiful soft Corals, Spanish Dancers, Nudibranchs and a great variety…

Apple Orchard Komodo, Indonesia

This site is special for the filter-feeding sea Cucumbers called sea Apples (Pseudocolochirus violaceus. This sea Cucumber is round and of a bright red and purple color with white or yellow stripes. They feed on plankton which they catch with their tentacles. That these Echinoderms are referred as…

Kerita Tol Komodo, Indonesia

There is a chance to see Manta Rays and even a Whaleshark. Visibility is supposedly poor and the water very cold!

Toro Sie Komodo, Indonesia

In the South West coast of Rinca you will find a point marked Toro Sie. Adjacent to the point is a rock awash. This rock has a ridge that extends to the West that is covered in Crynoids and soft Corals. On the seabed around the rock lots of interesting critters can be found. If you swim out over the…

Wainilu Mangrove Komodo, Indonesia

Wainilu mangrove goes along the cost of the island, covered by amazing mangroves. There are several dive sites such as north, west and south wainilu, but if there is current you can dive two of them drifting.The place is great for macro photography. Lots of small stuff, nudibranches, ghost…

Dive in Komodo