Diving in Komodo: an underwater adventure from Manta Valley to Dragon Island

Diving in Komodo: An Unforgettable Underwater Adventure from Manta Valley to the Island of Dragons

Yalın Tolga YILMAZ
Yalın Tolga YILMAZ Founder · DiveRAID Turkey Representative
Dive Guide

Komodo National Park, located among Indonesia's Lesser Sunda Islands, is one of the world's leading diving destinations, not only for its land dragons but also for its extraordinarily rich underwater ecosystem formed at the point where the Indian and Pacific oceans meet.This region, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage list, offers dozens of diving spots with different characters for both beginners and experienced divers.

Why Komodo?

The most important feature that distinguishes Komodo from other diving destinations is that it offers an incredible variety of diving experiences in very short distances.Sometimes it only takes a few boat hours to get from one spot where you can swim with turtles in calm, clear waters to another spot where you can encounter reef sharks and schools of giant trevally in strong currents.

    Batu Bolong: An iconic spot with its colorful hard and soft corals;Reef sharks, trevally fish and occasionally manta rays can be seen. Manta Point: One of the most preferred points in the region, where manta tracks can be observed at cleaning stations. Castle Rock: At this point, known for its strong currents, there is a high probability of encountering reef sharks, barracudas, schools of giant trevally and eagle rays. Crystal Rock: It hosts a dense fish population with its clear waters and healthy coral structures. Tatawa Besar: With its soft coral reefs and rich macro life, it is suitable for both wide-angle and macro photography. Siaba Besar: A spot with healthy coral gardens, known for its calm conditions and sea turtles. Sebayur Kecil: Offers different depth options as well as colorful tropical fish and reef sharks.

Water Conditions

Water temperature in the region varies between 26-29°C depending on the season, and visibility is typically between 15-30 meters.

Who Can Participate?

Due to the strong currents in some parts of Komodo, you must have at least an Advanced Open Water Diver certificate or equivalent experience to dive in this area.

Going to Komodo with SCUBA-BAY

As SCUBA-BAY, with our more than 22 years of international diving organization experience, we organize Komodo tours with Turkish guides and in small groups (maximum 15 participants) under the assurance of our TÜRSAB licensed agency.Our tours include flight tickets, 5-star hotel accommodation, national park entrance fees and compulsory travel insurance.You can contact us for detailed date and price information.