Tanjung K
Also known as: North Banta Pinnacle
Best time to dive
June to October
What you might see
- Grey reef sharkLikely
- Hammerhead sharkPossible
- Mola mola (oceanic sunfish)Possible
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 in the channel is too strong for safe snorkeling
Safety notes
Strong, unpredictable current (up to 2.5 knots), negative-descent entries, cooler water requiring thermal protection, remote location with limited nearby medical/chamber support
Permits & fees
Komodo National Park diving permit/entrance fee applies (as of Nov 2024: foreigners ~275,000 IDR/day diving, plus 25,000 IDR marina fee); Banta sits at the park's eastern boundary near Sape so park fee rules should be confirmed with the operator before the trip
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.