Komodo National Park✓ data verified

Indonesia · Asia · Flores Sea

4.1
/ 5
★★★★☆
Wall-and-reef diving with visibility up to 25 m, 4 standout species, liveaboard access, challenging currents — a strong choice for experienced divers.
🏆 Best liveaboard trip
Level Advanced
Marine life
4.5
Visibility
4.0
Accessibility
3.9
Facilities
3.2

Pros

  • Excellent visibility up to 25 m
  • 4 standout marine species
  • Best conditions in Apr–Nov

Cons

  • Strong currents — skilled divers only
  • Deep dives to 40 m

Best for

Big-marine-life fansLiveaboard tripsClean-water photography

Not for

Absolute beginners

Plan your trip

$$$$
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Suggested stay
5–7 days
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Cost level
Relative cost $$$$ · ≈ $64/day
Liveaboard safari diving is premium (accommodation + charter).
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Where to stay
Liveaboard cruises are the signature here — many divers sleep on board. Some operators also run land-based trips. A manageable dive base with a handful of operators.
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Real daily cost in Indonesia
Around $64/day per person · food $23 · hotel $58
Country costs →Best dive sites in Indonesia
Good to know
  • Expect strong current — run drift dives with an experienced local guide.
  • Conditions can be demanding; dive with an operator who knows the site.
  • Built for experienced divers — an Advanced Open Water cert is a good idea.
  • Prime season is Apr–Nov.
Komodo National Park
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Depth
5–40 m (16–131 ft)
Visibility
25 m (82 ft)
Water temp
25–29°C (77–84°F)
Current
Strong
Best season
Apr–Nov
Certification
Advanced
Dive shops
5
Live sea temperature · … (Open-Meteo)

Why go

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.

Site type
DriftWallReef
Access
LiveaboardBoat

Marine life

manta rayseagle raysreef sharksturtles
Coordinates
-8.55, 119.50
Country
Indonesia

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Notes from divers

Traveler

Clear water and the chance of manta rays — what more do you want?

Instructor

Reliable conditions and plenty of variety — I rate it highly for guiding.

Anonymous

Worth the journey — the Apr–Nov window is the time to go.