Indonesia's Coral Triangle Giants: Raja Ampat & Komodo
Indonesia · 3 stops · Advanced
Start in the biodiversity capital of the world, Raja Ampat, where more than 1,500 fish species patrol coral-draped walls and manta cleaning stations. Continue by liveaboard to Komodo National Park for adrenaline-fuelled drift dives and seasonal manta rays at Manta Point, then finish off Bali at Nusa Penida's manta and sunfish sites. A 12-day voyage through Indonesia's most iconic reef systems.
Route at a glance
This is a 12-day Advanced route through Indonesia, best travelled Oct-Apr. It strings together 3 destinations — typically a liveaboard, a regional circuit, or a mix of islands and reefs — so you can plan around a single trip rather than booking each site separately.
This is an advanced itinerary: expect strong currents, deeper profiles or technical considerations, so it is aimed at experienced divers happy with challenging conditions.
Why this route
- Drift dive the powerful currents of Komodo at Manta Point
- Wobbegong sharks and pygmy seahorses in Raja Ampat
- The highest fish biodiversity of any reef on Earth
- Mobs of mantas and the seasonal ocean sunfish off Nusa Penida
Stops
Route details
Raja Ampat
Wall-and-reef diving with visibility up to 25 m, 4 standout species, liveaboard access — a great fit for most divers.. Raja Ampat in the Pacific Ocean off Indonesia is a dedicated macro and muck-diving site, where photographers search for small and unusual subjects. Dives run to 40 m with around 25 m visibility, moderate currents and sea temperatures of 27–30°C. Marine highlights include mantas, wobbegong sharks, pygmy seahorses and 1,500+ fish species. Best season is Oct–Apr, typically reached by liveaboard and boat. A good choice for divers with some experience. An Advanced Open Water certification is recommended. With dives to 40 m, comfort at depth is recommended.
Komodo National Park
Wall-and-reef diving with visibility up to 25 m, 4 standout species, liveaboard access, challenging currents — a strong choice for experienced divers.. Komodo National Park sits in the Flores Sea off Indonesia, a wall and reef system where dives drop from shallow tops into deeper water. Dives run to 40 m with around 25 m visibility, strong currents and sea temperatures of 25–29°C. Marine highlights include manta rays, eagle rays, reef sharks and turtles. Best season is Apr–Nov, typically reached by liveaboard and boat. Built for experienced divers. An Advanced Open Water certification is recommended. Strong currents and dives to 40 m call for solid buoyancy and comfort at depth.
Nusa Penida
Wall-and-reef diving with challenging currents — a strong choice for experienced divers.. Nusa Penida sits in the Bali Strait off Indonesia, a wall and reef system where dives drop from shallow tops into deeper water. Dives run to 40 m with around 20 m visibility, strong currents and sea temperatures of 24–28°C. Marine highlights include manta rays, mola mola and eagle rays. Best season is Jul–Oct, typically reached by boat. Built for experienced divers. An Advanced Open Water certification is recommended. Strong currents and dives to 40 m call for solid buoyancy and comfort at depth.