Scuba diving in Komodo National Park
The Komodo Park is one of the healthiest marine environments hosting more than 1000 fish species. Komodo National Park was established in 1980 in an effort to conserve the world's largest lizard - the unique Komodo dragon. Later conservation goals were expanded to protecting both terrestrial and marine environments. The National Park covers a vast area with three larger islands, including Komodo Island, and many small islands with numerous bays and coves. The surrounding waters are home to diverse marine life. Divers have a chance to swim with hundreds of thousands of reef fish. Big pelagic fish can also be seen in large numbers. The channels between the islands of the Komodo Park are famous for their strong currents as this is the area where Pacific and Indian oceans meet. This makes the diving at Komodo Park challenging and will only suit experienced divers.
When to go
Diving in Komodo National Park is possible all year round. The annual water temperature varies from 23C/73F to 28C/82F.
What to see
The surrounding waters of Komodo National Park are incredibly rich in marine life. Divers will be amazed with the variety and quantity of fish, starting from the tiniest reef fish species to impressively big pelagics. Pelagic fish species spotted in waters of Komodo Park include giant trevallies, barracudas, manta rays, dogtooth tuna and sharks, such as blacktip, whitetip sharks and hammerheads. Between the dives it is worth to see the Komodo dragon- the world largest lizard that made Komodo National Park so famous.
Reachable from
KomodoLiveaboards with trips to Komodo National Park
- Raja Ampat Aggressor
- Empress
- Indo Aggressor
- Cheng Ho
- Mermaid II
- Sea Safari 6
- Lalunia
- La Galigo
- Ratu Laut
- Mermaid I
- Blue Manta
- Kira Kira
- Samambaia
- Sea Safari 7
- Moana
- Raja Manta
- Emperor Raja Laut
- Adelaar
- Duyungbaru
- ILike
- Amira
- Ondina
- Tidak Apa'Pa
- Teman
- Oceanic
- Situju7
- Aurora
- DAMAI I
- DAMAI II
- Tiger Blue
- Pindito
- Seven Seas
- Hatiku
- Pratiwi
- Salila
- Ambai
Liveaboard Special Offers
Dive center`s Special Offers
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Komodo Manta Rhei Dive Center
Special Day Trips Jurassic Day (2 Dives + Komodo Dragons)
We start our trip by making 2 dives in the park with one at Manta Point. In the afternoon we head out to the land of the dragon where we pay a visit to the Komodo dragons. The local guides tell you everything about these legendary creatures. On the tour we visit the dragons nest and hike up a nearby hill to have a beautiful lookout over the national park.