Manta Point
Karang Makassar. A shallow drift over rubble at 5–15 m where reef mantas queue at cleaning stations. All levels.
Dive sites · Komodo National Park
Currents that bring everything with them
Manta Point, Castle Rock and Batu Bolong, dived with crews who read these channels in every season — by day boat or liveaboard.
Plan your divesIn short
Komodo diving is drift diving on nutrient-rich currents inside a national park — mantas, sharks and some of the densest reef fish in Indonesia.
- Reef mantas seen year-round; peak December to February
- Day trips, liveaboards and private charters
- Sites for every level, from Siaba Besar to Castle Rock
- Park entry IDR 650.000 per person, dated
The big three
The dives people come for
Three sites carry Komodo's reputation. All three reward precise timing more than deep experience.
Castle Rock
A northern seamount with sharks, schooling trevally and serious current. Advanced.
Batu Bolong
A fish-dense central pinnacle with a split current that needs exact timing. Advanced or experienced AOW.
Sites by area and level
Castle Rock · North
- Character
- Seamount, sharks, schooling trevally, strong current
- Level
- Advanced
Crystal Rock · North
- Character
- Pinnacle beside Castle Rock, soft coral, sharks
- Level
- Advanced
Shotgun (The Cauldron) · North
- Character
- Channel dive with a current-driven finale
- Level
- Advanced
Batu Bolong · Central
- Character
- Fish-dense pinnacle, split current, precise timing
- Level
- Advanced / AOW
Karang Makassar · Central
- Character
- Shallow manta drift over rubble, 5–15 m
- Level
- All levels
Siaba Besar · Central
- Character
- Sheltered bay, turtles, seagrass, easy profile
- Level
- Beginner up
Tatawa Besar · Central
- Character
- Gentle drift over hard-coral slopes
- Level
- Beginner–intermediate
Mawan · Central
- Character
- Sandy slope, manta cleaning station, relaxed
- Level
- All levels
Komodo is a current destination. Sites are chosen against the tide table on the morning, not fixed a week ahead — which is why the guide matters more here than the gear.
Formats
Five ways to dive it
Day boats reach the central sites. The far north and south need a liveaboard.
Day dive trip
On request
1 day, 2–3 dives. For certified divers short on time.
Private dive day charter
USD 680
/ day
Private speedboat, up to 8 guests. For groups mixing divers and non-divers.
Liveaboard diving
On request
2–4 nights, up to 4 dives a day. Reaches the far north and south.
Private liveaboard charter
USD 5,300
/ night
1–7 nights, whole boat, dive-first itinerary at your pace.
Snorkelling & non-divers
USD 300
/ person
3D2N shared cabins. Mantas and dragons without a certification.
Season, current and safety
Reef mantas are seen at the cleaning stations year-round, but numbers peak from December to February. The dry months of April to October bring the calmest surface and the clearest water, often past twenty metres.
The currents that make Komodo extraordinary are also what make a guide non-negotiable. Sites are selected against the tide table on the morning of the dive — Batu Bolong and the northern seamounts are unforgiving of bad timing and forgiving of nothing else.
Beyond the park, Maumere Bay and the Pantar Strait toward Alor hold reef walls and muck sites that see a fraction of the traffic. Those need five nights or more, and a boat willing to go.
Frequently Asked Questions
Plan your dives
Send your dates, certification level and party size. We will match the format, the sites and the tide table, and quote within 24 hours.