Saruenus Island
Also known as: Little Komodo
Best time to dive
October to April; June to September
What you might see
- NudibranchLikely
- Pygmy seahorseLikely
- SeahorseLikely
- Whale sharkPeak season
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 - Limited - boulder tops near the surface are snorkelable only in calm, slack-current windows
Safety notes
Strong/unpredictable eddying currents (reef hook essential), malaria risk on land (dawn/dusk precautions, repellent), remote location with limited medical evacuation
Permits & fees
Kaimana/Triton Bay Marine Park fee reported at IDR 1,000,000 (~US$67) per foreign diver, half price for Indonesian nationals, children under 12 exempt; payable in cash at the resort/on arrival
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Kaimana
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.