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

Lighthouse (Komodo)

Best time to dive

April to November

What you might see

  • DolphinPeak season
  • FrogfishLikely
  • Grey reef sharkLikely
  • Manta rayPeak 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 - Not recommended; open-water point exposed to current, primarily a scuba site

Safety notes

Moderate-strong current, drift exposure at an open point, potential down-current near pinnacles

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); advance booking via SiORA platform mandatory, daily visitor cap in effect

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.

Also in Indonesia