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

Pengah Kecil

Best time to dive

January to December

What you might see

  • Eagle rayLikely
  • FrogfishLikely
  • Grey reef sharkLikely
  • Moray eelLikely
  • NudibranchLikely
  • Pygmy seahorseLikely
  • Sea turtleLikely
  • SeahorseLikely

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

Certification & difficulty

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

Snorkelling

Not a snorkel site - Not typically offered; site is current-exposed and dive-oriented

Safety notes

Strong, variable currents that can change direction unexpectedly; exposed, open-water pinnacle

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); usually bundled into operator packages or booked via SIORA

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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