Castle Rock

Best time to dive

January to December; April to November

What you might see

• BarracudaPossible
• Dogtooth tunaLikely
• DolphinPossible
• Eagle rayPossible
• Grey reef sharkLikely
• Manta rayPossible
• Moray eelLikely
• NudibranchLikely
• Pygmy seahorsePossible
• SeahorseLikely

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Certification & difficulty

Advanced Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.

Snorkelling

Not a snorkel site - No (strong currents/depth); occasional guided snorkel over shallow top only at slack tide

Safety notes

Extremely strong and changeable currents, down-currents, risk of diver separation/blue-water exit, demanding air consumption; reef hook required

Permits & fees

Komodo National Park entry ~IDR 250,000/person/day + conservation fee ~IDR 100,000 + harbour fee ~IDR 25,000 + diving surcharge ~IDR 25,000/dive/day (2026 rates); booking via SiORA system required in advance

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Labuan Bajo