Crinoid Canyon
Best time to dive
September to January; December to March
What you might see
- NudibranchLikely
- Sea turtlePossible
Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.
Certification & difficulty
Open Water
Snorkelling
Snorkel-friendly - Feasible in the shallow, current-free sections; matches the site's 'easy snorkel' characterization
Safety notes
Low current risk overall, but boat traffic can pass through the canyon, posing a surface-interval/propeller hazard
Permits & fees
Komodo National Park (TNK) entrance ticket required: ~IDR 250,000 park entry + IDR 100,000 conservation fee + IDR 25,000 harbour fee per person/day, plus ~IDR 25,000 diving surcharge per diver/day (2026 rates); advance booking via SiORA platform mandatory
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Labuan Bajo
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.