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

Sabolon

Also known as: Sabolon Besar/Kecil

Best time to dive

January to December

What you might see

  • BarracudaLikely
  • Flamboyant cuttlefishLikely
  • Grey reef sharkLikely
  • Moray eelLikely
  • Sea turtleLikely

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

Snorkel-friendly - Yes; suitable given clear water and shallow reef sections

Safety notes

Minimal; noted as located outside the formal Komodo National Park zoning area, so protections/monitoring may differ from core park sites

Permits & fees

Situated outside the core Komodo National Park zoning area per some operator descriptions; core-park TNK fees (~IDR 250,000 entry + IDR 100,000 conservation + IDR 25,000 harbour, plus ~IDR 25,000/day diving surcharge) may not fully apply here - confirm with operator

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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