Top 5 dive sites in Komodo National Park

Top Dive Sites in Komodo: A Guide to the Best Underwater Adventures

Komodo National Park is one of the most biodiverse marine environments on the planet. Its nutrient-rich currents support healthy coral reefs, massive schools of fish, and iconic megafauna such as manta rays and reef sharks. Below is your ultimate guide to the top dive sites in Komodo, complete with practical information on depth, currents, and best seasons to dive.

1. Batu Bolong – Komodo’s Underwater Pinnacle

Overview:
Batu Bolong, meaning “Hollow Rock,” is a dramatic pinnacle dive located in the central region of Komodo National Park. The site rises from deep water to just beneath the surface, forming a vertical coral-encrusted tower packed with marine life.

  • Depth: 5–35m (15–115 ft)
  • Current: Medium to strong; can be unpredictable and whirlpool-like
  • Best Time to Dive: April to November (dry season)
  • Skill Level: Intermediate to advanced (due to currents)

Marine Life Highlights:
White-tip and grey reef sharks, napoleon wrasse, turtles, moray eels, clouds of anthias and chromis, and pristine hard and soft corals.

Pro Tip:
Dive during slack tide to avoid strong down currents. Stay close to the reef and always follow your dive guide’s instructions.

Batu Bolong is located in the central part of Komodo National park and is easily one of the top 5 dive sites in Komodo.

2. Manta Point (Karang Makassar) – Dance with the Giants

Overview:
Karang Makassar, also known as Manta Point, is a long drift dive over a flat, sandy bottom dotted with coral bommies. It’s one of the most reliable sites in Komodo for manta ray encounters.

  • Depth: 5–18m (16–60 ft)
  • Current: Moderate to strong drift, depending on tide
  • Best Time to Dive: December to March (manta season), but mantas can be seen year-round
  • Skill Level: Beginner to intermediate

Marine Life Highlights:
Reef mantas, eagle rays, bumphead parrotfish, green turtles, and cleaning stations with cleaner wrasse and butterflyfish.

Pro Tip:
Find a bommie with active cleaning and stay still — the mantas will often circle around you. Ideal for photographers with wide-angle setups.

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3. Castle Rock – Big Fish and Blue Water

Overview:
Castle Rock is a submerged seamount located north of Komodo Island. It sits in open water and is exposed to powerful currents, attracting large pelagic species.

  • Depth: 15–40m (50–130 ft)
  • Current: Strong to very strong; best dived during slack tide
  • Best Time to Dive: April to November
  • Skill Level: Advanced

Marine Life Highlights:
Giant trevallies, barracuda, white-tip and grey reef sharks, dogtooth tuna, and dense schools of fusiliers.

Pro Tip:
Use a reef hook and settle in at the top of the rock to watch the action. Descend quickly using a negative entry and stay alert to current changes.

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4. Crystal Rock – Colour and Clarity

Overview:
Named for its excellent visibility, Crystal Rock is another northern seamount that breaks the surface at low tide. It’s known for its colourful coral coverage and pelagic encounters.

  • Depth: 5–35m (15–115 ft)
  • Current: Moderate to strong
  • Best Time to Dive: April to November
  • Skill Level: Intermediate to advanced

Marine Life Highlights:
Soft coral slopes, reef sharks, dolphins, schooling snappers and sweetlips, pygmy seahorses, and cuttlefish.

Pro Tip:
Time your dive with the tide to avoid turbulence and make the most of the visibility. Excellent for both wide-angle and macro photography.

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5. The Cauldron (Shotgun) – A Natural Drift Ride

Overview:
Located between Gili Lawa Laut and Gili Lawa Darat, The Cauldron is a thrilling site that ends in a narrow channel known as “The Shotgun,” where currents compress and speed up.

  • Depth: 10–30m (33–100 ft)
  • Current: Strong to very strong; classic Komodo drift dive
  • Best Time to Dive: April to October (dry season, less surface chop)
  • Skill Level: Advanced

Marine Life Highlights:
Reef sharks, manta rays, giant trevallies, sweetlips, and eagle rays. The sandy slope is also home to garden eels and stingrays.

Pro Tip:
Stay neutral and let the current carry you — but stay alert, especially near the Shotgun passage. Good buoyancy control is essential.

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Bonus Section: Dive Conditions in Komodo

FeatureDry Season (Apr–Nov)Wet Season (Dec–Mar)
Visibility20–30m10–20m (reduced by plankton)
Water Temperature26–29°C24–27°C
CurrentsMedium to strongStronger and more variable
Marine HighlightsReef sharks, turtles, large fishManta rays, plankton feeders

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BREATHTAKING SIGHTS Komodo National Park was declared a World Natural Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1991. The National Park includes the three larger islands of Komodo, Rinca and Padar, as well as numerous smaller islands. The dive spots around Komodo offer unbelievable variety. One day you can admire rare critters creatures in the morning and in the afternoon drift along with giant mantas and schools of big-eye jacks. There are patch reefs, bommies (pinnacles), sheer walls, and shallow coral gardens to be explored. There are more than 1000 fish species, 260 species of corals, 70 different sponge species, 17 species of whales and dolphins and at least 2 different kinds of sea turtles living in the waters of Komodo National Park. Pindito never has a set itinerary. We plan our trips and water activities based on weather, tides and currents. From our expertise and experience, we know the ideal sea conditions for all the best and famous sites and when to dive them. And of course we have the not so famous, and even secret, equally spectacular sites that only a few of us know about.

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BREATHTAKING SIGHTS Komodo National Park was declared a World Natural Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1991. The National Park includes the three larger islands of Komodo, Rinca and Padar, as well as numerous smaller islands. The dive spots around Komodo offer unbelievable variety. One day you can admire rare critters creatures in the morning and in the afternoon drift along with giant mantas and schools of big-eye jacks. There are patch reefs, bommies (pinnacles), sheer walls, and shallow coral gardens to be explored. There are more than 1000 fish species, 260 species of corals, 70 different sponge species, 17 species of whales and dolphins and at least 2 different kinds of sea turtles living in the waters of Komodo National Park. Pindito never has a set itinerary. We plan our trips and water activities based on weather, tides and currents. From our expertise and experience, we know the ideal sea conditions for all the best and famous sites and when to dive them. And of course we have the not so famous, and even secret, equally spectacular sites that only a few of us know about.

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  • Accommodation in a double bed or twin bed cabin with en-suite shower bath, toilet and AC
  • Full board including all drinks on board, including beer and spirits on board (excluding wine)
  • All diving (no diving on arrival/departure day)
  • NITROX for whole cruise
  • Multi-lingual guides/cruise directors on board
  • all offered land excursions

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  • Harbor fees (80 USD)
  • Fuel Surcharge (200 USD)
  • NITROX course (on request available)
  • Souvenirs onboard
  • Crew gratuities
  • Domestic airport-taxes and departure taxes
  • Trip and Dive insurance (please note DAN is specific Dive insurance only)
  • National marine park fees:
  • Estimated 200 USD per person for the whole trip.
  • (Depending on factors such as time spent at the marine parks and activities done)
  • Rental equipment pricing:
  • Mask, Fins, Snorkel package - 30 USD per cruise
  • BCD - 100 USD per cruise
  • Regulator set - 100 USD per cruise
  • Dive computer - 60 USD per cruise
  • Torch rental - 60 USD per cruise/ 5 USD per dive
  • 15 Liter tank - 50 USD per cruise

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  • Accommodation in a double bed or twin bed cabin with en-suite shower bath, toilet and AC
  • Full board including all drinks on board, including beer and spirits on board (excluding wine)
  • All diving (no diving on arrival/departure day)
  • NITROX for whole cruise
  • Multi-lingual guides/cruise directors on board
  • all offered land excursions

EXCLUDES

  • Harbor fees (80 USD)
  • Fuel Surcharge (200 USD)
  • NITROX course (on request available)
  • Souvenirs onboard
  • Crew gratuities
  • Domestic airport-taxes and departure taxes
  • Trip and Dive insurance (please note DAN is specific Dive insurance only)
  • National marine park fees:
  • Estimated 200 USD per person for the whole trip.
  • (Depending on factors such as time spent at the marine parks and activities done)
  • Rental equipment pricing:
  • Mask, Fins, Snorkel package - 30 USD per cruise
  • BCD - 100 USD per cruise
  • Regulator set - 100 USD per cruise
  • Dive computer - 60 USD per cruise
  • Torch rental - 60 USD per cruise/ 5 USD per dive
  • 15 Liter tank - 50 USD per cruise

TERMS & CONDITION

At Pindito PT, we commit to all the services offered in any of our literature and promotional materials. The following terms and conditions form the basis of a contract with our customer and Pindito PT. This is the customers’ commitment to our company, and vice versa, our commitment to our customers.

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BREATHTAKING SIGHTS Komodo National Park was declared a World Natural Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1991. The National Park includes the three larger islands of Komodo, Rinca and Padar, as well as numerous smaller islands. The dive spots around Komodo offer unbelievable variety. One day you can admire rare critters creatures in the morning and in the afternoon drift along with giant mantas and schools of big-eye jacks. There are patch reefs, bommies (pinnacles), sheer walls, and shallow coral gardens to be explored. There are more than 1000 fish species, 260 species of corals, 70 different sponge species, 17 species of whales and dolphins and at least 2 different kinds of sea turtles living in the waters of Komodo National Park. Pindito never has a set itinerary. We plan our trips and water activities based on weather, tides and currents. From our expertise and experience, we know the ideal sea conditions for all the best and famous sites and when to dive them. And of course we have the not so famous, and even secret, equally spectacular sites that only a few of us know about.

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BREATHTAKING SIGHTS Komodo National Park was declared a World Natural Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1991. The National Park includes the three larger islands of Komodo, Rinca and Padar, as well as numerous smaller islands. The dive spots around Komodo offer unbelievable variety. One day you can admire rare critters creatures in the morning and in the afternoon drift along with giant mantas and schools of big-eye jacks. There are patch reefs, bommies (pinnacles), sheer walls, and shallow coral gardens to be explored. There are more than 1000 fish species, 260 species of corals, 70 different sponge species, 17 species of whales and dolphins and at least 2 different kinds of sea turtles living in the waters of Komodo National Park. Pindito never has a set itinerary. We plan our trips and water activities based on weather, tides and currents. From our expertise and experience, we know the ideal sea conditions for all the best and famous sites and when to dive them. And of course we have the not so famous, and even secret, equally spectacular sites that only a few of us know about.

Current cabin occupancy

available

reserved

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ATAS TERNATE BANDA NEIRA MOROTAI AMBON TIDORE HALMA HERA OBI ARU

INCLUDES

  • Transfers from and return to the airport and the MV Pindito
  • Accommodation in a double bed or twin bed cabin with en-suite shower bath, toilet and AC
  • Full board including all drinks on board, including beer and spirits on board (excluding wine)
  • All diving (no diving on arrival/departure day)
  • NITROX for whole cruise
  • Multi-lingual guides/cruise directors on board
  • all offered land excursions

EXCLUDES

  • Harbor fees (80 USD)
  • Fuel Surcharge (200 USD)
  • NITROX course (on request available)
  • Souvenirs onboard
  • Crew gratuities
  • Domestic airport-taxes and departure taxes
  • Trip and Dive insurance (please note DAN is specific Dive insurance only)
  • National marine park fees:
  • Estimated 200 USD per person for the whole trip.
  • (Depending on factors such as time spent at the marine parks and activities done)
  • Rental equipment pricing:
  • Mask, Fins, Snorkel package - 30 USD per cruise
  • BCD - 100 USD per cruise
  • Regulator set - 100 USD per cruise
  • Dive computer - 60 USD per cruise
  • Torch rental - 60 USD per cruise/ 5 USD per dive
  • 15 Liter tank - 50 USD per cruise

TERMS & CONDITION

At Pindito PT, we commit to all the services offered in any of our literature and promotional materials. The following terms and conditions form the basis of a contract with our customer and Pindito PT. This is the customers’ commitment to our company, and vice versa, our commitment to our customers.

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Sep 30, 2026

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DISCOVER THE WORLDS MOST EXOTIC SHORES From volcanic island chain in the Banda sea to the vast dry grasslands of Flores to the vibrant coral reefs of the legendary Raja Ampat, this cruise is all about unique discoveries. Seeing both the reef and topside view change from flat grasslands to towering limestone island formations is one of the many treats this cruise has to offer. Known to be home of the rarest species on earth that can’t be found anywhere else on the planet, this mysterious archipelago is a truly moving experience for every passionate diver. Be it vibrant coral reefs, colorful seahorses and imposing mammals such as whales and dolphins, this epic trip guarantees diversity above and below water. Pindito never has a set itinerary. We plan our trips and water activities based on weather, tides and currents. From our expertise and experience, we know the ideal sea conditions for all the best and famous sites and when to dive them. And of course we have the not so famous, and even secret, equally spectacular sites that only a few of us know about.

Current cabin occupancy

available

reserved

occupied

ATAS TERNATE BANDA NEIRA MOROTAI AMBON TIDORE HALMA HERA OBI ARU

INCLUDES

  • Transfers from and return to the airport and the MV Pindito
  • Accommodation in a double bed or twin bed cabin with en-suite shower bath, toilet and AC
  • Full board including all drinks on board, including beer and spirits on board (excluding wine)
  • All diving (no diving on arrival/departure day)
  • NITROX for whole cruise
  • Multi-lingual guides/cruise directors on board
  • all offered land excursions

EXCLUDES

  • Harbor fees (80 USD)
  • Fuel Surcharge (250 USD)
  • NITROX course (on request available)
  • Souvenirs onboard
  • Crew gratuities
  • Domestic airport-taxes and departure taxes
  • Trip and Dive insurance (please note DAN is specific Dive insurance only)
  • National marine park fees:
  • Estimated 250 USD per person for the whole trip.
  • (Depending on factors such as time spent at the marine parks and activities done)
  • Rental equipment pricing:
  • Mask, Fins, Snorkel package - 30 USD per cruise
  • BCD - 100 USD per cruise
  • Regulator set - 100 USD per cruise
  • Dive computer - 60 USD per cruise
  • Torch rental - 60 USD per cruise/ 5 USD per dive
  • 15 Liter tank - 50 USD per cruise

TERMS & CONDITION

At Pindito PT, we commit to all the services offered in any of our literature and promotional materials. The following terms and conditions form the basis of a contract with our customer and Pindito PT. This is the customers’ commitment to our company, and vice versa, our commitment to our customers.

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Banda Sea

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Oct 05, 2026

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Oct 16, 2026

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TO MARINE TREASURES Roam the vast expanse of the Banda Sea, where the Dutch once took over the Portuguese colony in a bloody fight. Many remains of the colonies are still left to be discovered. Uncover the mysteries of the intriguing world of marine life and get ready for views like you have never seen before. The Banda Sea is in the heart of Indonesia, while still maintaining that off the beaten path feel, best explored by liveaboard. The diving here is very diverse and spectacular. As these volcanic islands rise up to the surface surrounded by deep-sea water, the chances for sightings of large pelagics are good. That’s what makes this area so thrilling; you never know what’s around the corner. Pindito never has a set itinerary. We plan our trips and water activities based on weather, tides and currents. From our expertise and experience, we know the ideal sea conditions for all the best and famous sites and when to dive them. And of course we have the not so famous, and even secret, equally spectacular sites that only a few of us know about.

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Oct 30, 2026

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TO MARINE TREASURES Roam the vast expanse of the Banda Sea, where the Dutch once took over the Portuguese colony in a bloody fight. Many remains of the colonies are still left to be discovered. Uncover the mysteries of the intriguing world of marine life and get ready for views like you have never seen before. The Banda Sea is in the heart of Indonesia, while still maintaining that off the beaten path feel, best explored by liveaboard. The diving here is very diverse and spectacular. As these volcanic islands rise up to the surface surrounded by deep-sea water, the chances for sightings of large pelagics are good. That’s what makes this area so thrilling; you never know what’s around the corner. Pindito never has a set itinerary. We plan our trips and water activities based on weather, tides and currents. From our expertise and experience, we know the ideal sea conditions for all the best and famous sites and when to dive them. And of course we have the not so famous, and even secret, equally spectacular sites that only a few of us know about.

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