Komodo National Park, Indonesia
Manta rays, strong currents, and diving with Komodo dragons
Difficulty
Advanced
Best Season
April – November
Water Temp
25–29°C (77–84°F)
Visibility
15–40m (50–130ft)
Why Dive Komodo National Park?
Manta rays, strong currents, and diving with Komodo dragons
Labuan Bajo is a small town with basic infrastructure. Most divers choose liveaboards for the best sites. Combine with Komodo dragon trekking.
Dive Highlights
- Manta ray cleaning stations at Manta Alley
- Intense current diving with massive fish action
- Pristine hard coral gardens
- See Komodo dragons topside
Signature Dive Sites
Manta Alley
Castle Rock
Crystal Rock
Batu Bolong
Tatawa Besar
Marine Life You Might See
Manta raysSharksTurtlesEagle raysMoray eelsCuttlefishHuge schools
Photo Gallery
Conditions & Logistics
Certification Level
Advanced Open Water+ (experienced)
Typical Conditions
Strong currents, cold upwellings, advanced diving
Getting There
Fly to Bali (DPS), then to Labuan Bajo (LBJ). Transfer to liveaboard or resort.
Travel Tips
- Liveaboard strongly recommended for best sites
- Be very comfortable with strong currents
- Bring 5mm wetsuit for thermoclines
- Visit Komodo dragons on Rinca or Komodo Island
Recommended Training
Safety Note
Very strong currents require advanced skills. Cold thermoclines can drop temps to 18°C. Dive conservatively.
Frequently Asked Questions About Komodo National Park
QHow strong are the currents in Komodo?
Komodo has some of the strongest currents in recreational diving. Sites like Castle Rock and Batu Bolong require excellent buoyancy control and experience handling challenging conditions. This is advanced diving only.
QCan I see Komodo dragons while diving?
No, Komodo dragons live on land! But liveaboard trips include trekking excursions to Rinca or Komodo Island where you'll see these prehistoric reptiles in the wild - an incredible bonus to world-class diving.
QDo I need a liveaboard for Komodo?
Highly recommended. The best manta sites and dive conditions are accessed by liveaboard. Day trips from Labuan Bajo are possible but you'll miss the premier sites.
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