Komodo National Park Dive Sites
Where to Dive with Legend Diving Komodo
Manta Point (Karang Makassar)
Depth: 5–18 m - Level: Open Water & above A must-dive site in Komodo! Drift along the sandy bottom while manta rays circle overhead for cleaning and feeding. Gentle currents make it accessible to all levels.
The Cauldron (a.k.a. Shotgun)
Depth: 5–30 m - Level: Advanced A fast-paced drift through a channel where strong currents “shoot” you across like a rollercoaster! Look out for mantas, trevallies, and sweetlips riding the flow.
Tatawa Besar
Depth: 5–25 m - Level: Open Water & above A colorful coral slope perfect for relaxed drift dives. Home to turtles, reef fish, and bright soft corals — an underwater kaleidoscope.
Siaba Besar
Depth: 3–20 m - Level: Beginner to Intermediate Calm, protected bay often called “Turtle City.” Ideal for training, easy dives, and macro photography — excellent visibility and abundant life.
Pink Beach (Pantai Merah)
Depth: 3–18 m - Level: Beginner to Intermediate Shallow coral garden right off the iconic pink sand beach. Perfect for new divers and snorkelers with abundant reef fish and soft corals.
Wainilu
Depth: 5–25 m - Level: Intermediate A macro diver’s paradise! Discover rare critters like frogfish, seahorses, pipefish, and nudibranchs hiding in the sand and rubble.
Batu Bolong
Depth: 5–30 m - Level: Advanced A dramatic coral pinnacle rising from deep blue water, bursting with marine life. Expect swirling fish schools, reef sharks, and pristine coral formations. Strong currents make this site ideal for experienced divers only.
Castle Rock
Depth: 10–35 m - Level: Advanced One of Komodo’s signature sites! Experience thrilling currents that attract giant trevallies, tuna, and reef sharks. Dive early morning for the most action.
Crystal Rock
Depth: 5–30 m - Level: Advanced Named for its incredible visibility, this site offers spectacular soft corals and large schools of anthias. Expect occasional dolphins and eagle rays in the blue.
Peak Diving Season in Komodo National Park
One of the greatest advantages of exploring the dive sites in Komodo is that conditions remain favorable throughout most of the year. Whether you’re visiting in the dry or rainy season, Komodo scuba diving always promises an unforgettable underwater experience filled with vibrant marine life and stunning coral reefs.
The dry season, from April to November, offers the calmest seas and best visibility — perfect for drift dives and underwater photography. Meanwhile, the rainy season from December to March brings slightly warmer waters and the highest chance to encounter majestic manta rays, especially around Karang Makassar (Manta Point).
Ultimately, the best time to dive Komodo is whenever you’re ready to embark on an extraordinary adventure beneath the waves. At Legend Diving Komodo, we welcome divers all year round to experience the magic of Indonesia’s most iconic underwater paradise.
Unleash Your Next Great Adventure in Komodo National Park
Embark on a stress-free dive adventure with Legend Diving at our Komodo Dive center. We provide the best comfort for your daily trip with our double-deck fiberglass vessel. From Mantas to Dragons — Your Legendary Dive Starts Here with Us.
