Dive Guide for Komodo

Komodo is one of the world's premier scuba diving destinations, famous for dramatic drift dives, healthy coral reefs, manta rays, and exceptional marine biodiversity. Nearly all diving is done by boat, with dive sites spread throughout Komodo National Park, offering unforgettable experiences for intermediate and advanced divers.

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Komodo's nutrient-rich waters support an incredible variety of marine life, including reef and manta rays, reef sharks, sea turtles, napoleon wrasse, schools of barracuda, and colorful reef fish. The park is also renowned for its healthy hard and soft corals, making it one of Indonesia's most spectacular underwater destinations.

Komodo Dive Sites

Types of dives in Komodo

Boat Current Deep (80ft/24.5m) Drift Salt water Snorkel site Cavern Swim through Wall Muck

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Komodo offers world-class diving, but how you experience the park can have a bigger impact on your trip than many divers realize.

• Day boats and liveaboards offer very different diving experiences.
• Travel times, and dive site selection vary significantly between operators.

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When to dive in Komodo

Komodo offers excellent diving year-round, though conditions vary throughout the national park. The dry season (roughly April through November) generally brings calmer seas and excellent visibility, while manta rays can be encountered throughout much of the year depending on location and seasonal conditions.