Colorful coral reef scene with marine life in West Papua, Indonesia's underwater world.
Indonesia · South Komodo

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Best time to dive

September to January

What you might see

  • Manta rayLikely
  • Napoleon wrasseLikely
  • Potato codLikely

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

Safety notes

Current exposure; cooler water requires adequate exposure protection

Permits & fees

Komodo National Park (TNK) entrance ticket plus diving surcharge required (2026 rates: ~IDR 250,000 park entry + IDR 100,000 conservation fee + IDR 25,000 harbour fee + ~IDR 25,000 diving surcharge per diver/day)

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.

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