Komodo Dive Sites
Golden Passage
A drift dive through a narrow channel between Komodo Island and Gili Lawa Darat, known for golden-hued reefs, strong currents, and pelagic action
๐ North | ๐งญ -8.4845, 119.6106
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A drift dive through a narrow channel between Komodo Island and Gili Lawa Darat, known for golden-hued reefs, strong currents, and pelagic action
๐ North | ๐งญ -8.4845, 119.6106
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Crystal Rock
A submerged pinnacle just below the surface, offering crystal-clear visibility, swirling schools of fish, soft corals, and exciting pelagic encounters
๐ North | ๐งญ -8.4602, 119.6095
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A submerged pinnacle just below the surface, offering crystal-clear visibility, swirling schools of fish, soft corals, and exciting pelagic encounters
๐ North | ๐งญ -8.4602, 119.6095
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Castle Rock
One of Komodoโs signature sites โ a submerged pinnacle rising to just 4 meters, with strong currents, schooling predators, and vibrant soft coral growth
๐ North | ๐งญ -8.4642, 119.5493
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One of Komodoโs signature sites โ a submerged pinnacle rising to just 4 meters, with strong currents, schooling predators, and vibrant soft coral growth
๐ North | ๐งญ -8.4642, 119.5493
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Karang Makassar (Makassar Reef)
A long, shallow drift site famous for manta ray encounters โ with sandy channels, coral patches, and consistent pelagic traffic in the current
๐ Central | ๐งญ -8.5730, 119.5290
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A long, shallow drift site famous for manta ray encounters โ with sandy channels, coral patches, and consistent pelagic traffic in the current
๐ Central | ๐งญ -8.5730, 119.5290
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Tatawa Kecil
A dynamic drift dive with stunning coral gardens, swim-throughs, and strong currents that attract reef sharks, trevallies, and large schools of fish
๐ Central | ๐งญ -8.5623, 119.6301
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A dynamic drift dive with stunning coral gardens, swim-throughs, and strong currents that attract reef sharks, trevallies, and large schools of fish
๐ Central | ๐งญ -8.5623, 119.6301
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Tatawa Besar
A classic Komodo drift dive along vibrant coral slopes teeming with anthias, turtles, and reef sharks โ best enjoyed on a gentle current
๐ Central | ๐งญ -8.5578, 119.6412
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A classic Komodo drift dive along vibrant coral slopes teeming with anthias, turtles, and reef sharks โ best enjoyed on a gentle current
๐ Central | ๐งญ -8.5578, 119.6412
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Sebayur Kecil
Check dive site, coral garden, sloping reef, calm conditions
๐ Central | ๐งญ -8.4920, 119.7361
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Check dive site, coral garden, sloping reef, calm conditions
๐ Central | ๐งญ -8.4920, 119.7361
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Wainilu
Muck dive site with sandy slopes and scattered bommies โ home to ghost pipefish, seahorses, and flamboyant cuttlefish
๐ Central | ๐งญ -8.6446, 119.7041
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Muck dive site with sandy slopes and scattered bommies โ home to ghost pipefish, seahorses, and flamboyant cuttlefish
๐ Central | ๐งญ -8.6446, 119.7041
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Secret Garden (Yellow Wall)
Vertical wall dive rich with yellow soft corals and macro life โ pygmy seahorses, nudibranchs, and turtles
๐ South | ๐งญ -8.7105, 119.6457
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Vertical wall dive rich with yellow soft corals and macro life โ pygmy seahorses, nudibranchs, and turtles
๐ South | ๐งญ -8.7105, 119.6457
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Padar Bay
Sheltered site with gentle conditions and scenic surroundings โ ideal for relaxed dives, training, and nearby land excursions
๐ Central | ๐งญ -8.6489, 119.5672
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Sheltered site with gentle conditions and scenic surroundings โ ideal for relaxed dives, training, and nearby land excursions
๐ Central | ๐งญ -8.6489, 119.5672
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Tiga Dara (Three Sisters)
Three submerged pinnacles off Padarโs coast, rich with soft corals, schooling fish, and occasional pelagics โ an advanced dive with strong currents
๐ South | ๐งญ -8.6883, 119.5769
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Three submerged pinnacles off Padarโs coast, rich with soft corals, schooling fish, and occasional pelagics โ an advanced dive with strong currents
๐ South | ๐งญ -8.6883, 119.5769
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Pillarsteen
A dramatic southern site with caves, swim-throughs, and overhangs carved into towering rock formations โ best dived on calm days
๐ South | ๐งญ -8.7725, 119.6135
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A dramatic southern site with caves, swim-throughs, and overhangs carved into towering rock formations โ best dived on calm days
๐ South | ๐งญ -8.7725, 119.6135
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Crinoid Wall
Colorful vertical wall dive known for dense coral coverage, abundant crinoids, and small reef fish โ great for relaxed wall exploration and macro spotting
๐ South | ๐งญ -8.7551, 119.6364
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Colorful vertical wall dive known for dense coral coverage, abundant crinoids, and small reef fish โ great for relaxed wall exploration and macro spotting
๐ South | ๐งญ -8.7551, 119.6364
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Yellow Wall
Vibrant southern wall draped in yellow soft corals โ a favorite for spotting pygmy seahorses, nudibranchs, and cruising turtles
๐ South | ๐งญ -8.7105, 119.6457
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Vibrant southern wall draped in yellow soft corals โ a favorite for spotting pygmy seahorses, nudibranchs, and cruising turtles
๐ South | ๐งญ -8.7105, 119.6457
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Cannibal Rock
Seamount, macro life, cold water species, soft corals
๐ South | ๐งญ -9.0162, 119.4283
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Seamount, macro life, cold water species, soft corals
๐ South | ๐งญ -9.0162, 119.4283
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Cannibal Rock
One of Komodoโs most legendary sites โ a submerged seamount packed with rare critters, soft corals, and macro treasures in nutrient-rich southern waters
๐ South | ๐งญ -9.0162, 119.4283
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One of Komodoโs most legendary sites โ a submerged seamount packed with rare critters, soft corals, and macro treasures in nutrient-rich southern waters
๐ South | ๐งญ -9.0162, 119.4283
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Torpedo Alley
A famous muck dive in Horseshoe Bay, known for its volcanic sand, cryptic critters, and nighttime encounters with torpedo rays and stargazers
๐ South | ๐งญ -9.0195, 119.4280
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A famous muck dive in Horseshoe Bay, known for its volcanic sand, cryptic critters, and nighttime encounters with torpedo rays and stargazers
๐ South | ๐งญ -9.0195, 119.4280
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Manta Alley
A southern Komodo hotspot for manta rays, especially during season โ dramatic topography, cleaning stations, and consistent sightings make it a must-dive
๐ South | ๐งญ -9.0136, 119.3414
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A southern Komodo hotspot for manta rays, especially during season โ dramatic topography, cleaning stations, and consistent sightings make it a must-dive
๐ South | ๐งญ -9.0136, 119.3414
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Loh Sera
A remote and rarely visited site at the southern tip of Komodo Island โ featuring steep slopes, soft coral gardens, and the chance to spot pelagics in cooler waters
๐ South | ๐งญ -9.0302, 119.3531
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A remote and rarely visited site at the southern tip of Komodo Island โ featuring steep slopes, soft coral gardens, and the chance to spot pelagics in cooler waters
๐ South | ๐งญ -9.0302, 119.3531
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Pink Beach
A vibrant, shallow reef just off Komodoโs famous pink-sand shore โ ideal for relaxed dives, macro photography, and snorkeling
๐ Central | ๐งญ -8.6416, 119.5163
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A vibrant, shallow reef just off Komodoโs famous pink-sand shore โ ideal for relaxed dives, macro photography, and snorkeling
๐ Central | ๐งญ -8.6416, 119.5163
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Mawan
A gently sloping reef in Central Komodo known for frequent manta ray sightings, soft coral gardens, and calm, scenic conditions
๐ Central | ๐งญ -8.6157, 119.5661
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A gently sloping reef in Central Komodo known for frequent manta ray sightings, soft coral gardens, and calm, scenic conditions
๐ Central | ๐งญ -8.6157, 119.5661
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Manta Point
A signature Komodo site where mantas gather to feed and glide over sandy bottoms โ reliable sightings and strong current make for an unforgettable drift
๐ Central | ๐งญ -8.5747, 119.5235
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A signature Komodo site where mantas gather to feed and glide over sandy bottoms โ reliable sightings and strong current make for an unforgettable drift
๐ Central | ๐งญ -8.5747, 119.5235
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Cauldron (Shotgun)
A thrilling drift dive through a narrow channel between Gili Lawa Laut and Gili Lawa Darat โ home to schooling fish, sharks, and manta fly-bys
๐ North | ๐งญ -8.4667, 119.6142
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A thrilling drift dive through a narrow channel between Gili Lawa Laut and Gili Lawa Darat โ home to schooling fish, sharks, and manta fly-bys
๐ North | ๐งญ -8.4667, 119.6142
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Pengah Kecil
A small rocky island in Central Komodo featuring a stunning coral slope, schooling fish, and photogenic topography โ often visited for scenic, easy dives
๐ Central | ๐งญ -8.5110, 119.6127
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A small rocky island in Central Komodo featuring a stunning coral slope, schooling fish, and photogenic topography โ often visited for scenic, easy dives
๐ Central | ๐งญ -8.5110, 119.6127
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Lotus Liveaboards Headquarters
The Boulders
KEY REGIONS OF KOMODO NATIONAL PARK
The central region of Komodo National Park is famous for its warm waters, stunning coral gardens, and a blend of both macro and pelagic marine life. Central Komodoโs dive sites are often characterized by moderate currents and are accessible to a wide range of diver experience levels.ย
The dive sites in Komodo National Park’s northern region are known for strong currents, vibrant coral reefs, and abundant marine life, especially large pelagics.
The southern region of Komodo National Park offers a different underwater experience compared to the north. Known for cooler waters, nutrient-rich currents, and less visibility, Komodo South has vibrant soft corals and a higher diversity of smaller marine species, along with unique encounters.ย