GPS Point (Banta)
Also known as: K-Boy
Best time to dive
April to November
What you might see
- BarracudaLikely
- Dogtooth tunaLikely
- Flamboyant cuttlefishLikely
- Grey reef sharkLikely
- Mola mola (oceanic sunfish)Likely
- NudibranchLikely
- Pygmy seahorseLikely
- 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 - current-driven pinnacle, unsuitable for snorkeling
Safety notes
Strong/unpredictable currents (reef hook essential), possible downcurrents/upwellings, remote site with limited medical evacuation, advanced-only conditions
Permits & fees
Komodo National Park fees apply (park entry ~IDR 250,000/day + conservation ~IDR 100,000 + harbour ~IDR 25,000 + diving surcharge ~IDR 25,000/diver/day, 2026 rates) - whether Banta itself falls inside the fee zone is unconfirmed
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Sape/Komodo boundary
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.