Diving FIRST Komodo

Scuba Diving Komodo

Scuba diving in Komodo is an extraordinary adventure. As one of the best dive center in Labuan Bajo, with us you will enjoy amazing memorable experience, from relaxing or excitingĀ daily dive trips, multiple days liveaboard and PADI courses.Ā 

Join us for the best underwater experience. Explore the best dive sites in Komodo. Visit Batu Bolong, Manta Point, and Crystal Rock. Here, you can see majestic manta rays, sharks, sea turtles, and colorful coral reefs.

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Diving in Komodo: A Complete Guide for Scuba Divers

Diving in Komodo is an unforgettable experience, offering some of the best dive sites in the world. Located in Indonesia, Komodo National Park is famous for its rich marine biodiversity, stunning underwater landscapes, and thrilling drift dives. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced diver, Komodo has something special to offer.

In this guide, we’ll explore everything you need to know about diving in Komodo, including the best time to visit, water conditions, marine life, top dive sites, and more.

When to Go: Best Time for Diving in Komodo

Komodo National Park is a year-round diving destination, but the best time to visit depends on what you want to see.

  • April to November (Dry Season) – This is the peak diving season, with excellent visibility, calm waters, and abundant marine life.
  • December to March (Rainy Season) – The park remains open for diving, but occasional storms may affect visibility. However, this is a great time to spot manta rays.

Water temperatures range from 24°C to 29°C (75°F to 84°F), with cooler waters in the south and warmer waters in the north.

What Makes It Special?

Komodo National Park is part of the Coral Triangle, home to some of the highest marine biodiversity on the planet. This makes diving in Komodo a must for underwater enthusiasts.

1. Diverse Marine Life

Komodo’s waters are home to over 1,000 species of fish, 260 species of coral, manta rays, sharks, turtles, and even rare species like the pygmy seahorse. Divers can also encounter dugongs, dolphins, and schools of barracuda.

2. Thrilling Drift Dives

Komodo is known for its strong currents, making it one of the best destinations for drift diving. Sites like Batu Bolong and The Cauldron offer exhilarating dives where you can glide along reefs teeming with life.

3. Spectacular Coral Reefs

The park’s underwater topography includes steep walls, pinnacles, canyons, and coral gardens that provide shelter for a variety of marine species. Healthy coral formations make the underwater scenery breathtaking.

Who Should Dive in Komodo?

Diving in Komodo is suitable for all levels, but some sites require experience due to strong currents.

  • Beginner Divers – There are several calm dive sites like Sebayur and Siaba Besar, perfect for those new to scuba diving.
  • Advanced Divers – Experienced divers can explore current-heavy sites like Castle Rock, Crystal Rock, and The Shotgun for adrenaline-filled dives.
  • Underwater Photographers – With clear waters and diverse marine life, Komodo is a paradise for macro and wide-angle photography.

Plan Your Komodo Diving Adventure Today!

If you’re looking for a memorable underwater experience, diving in Komodo should be at the top of your list. With its diverse marine life, stunning coral reefs, and thrilling currents, Komodo offers some of the best diving in the world

Book your dive trip today and explore the incredible underwater world of Komodo National Park!

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Explore Dive Sites of Komodo

Our daily dive trips take you to breathtaking sites like Manta Point, Batu Bolong, and Crystal Rock. We ensure small dive groups, expert guides, certainly high-quality equipment for a safe and unforgettable experience. Our team will make your trip memorable. It doesn’t matter if you are an experienced diver or beginner.

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Get Your PADI Here

Want to get PADI certified in Komodo? Surely we offer a range of PADI courses, from beginner to professional levels:

Train in clear waters at the best dive sites in Komodo. Our expert instructors will help you become a certified diver. Experience one of the world’s top diving spots with a leading dive center in Labuan Bajo.

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Komodo Liveaboard

Not just a dive center in Labuan Bajo. Explore more of Komodo’s best dive sites with our liveaboard diving trip. Spend multiple days discovering untouched reefs, drift dives, and encounters with manta rays. Our liveaboard trips offer comfortable cabins, expert dive guides, undoubtedly unlimitedĀ adventure in the heart of Komodo National Park.

Explore The Top Dive Sites in Komodo You Should Never Missed

Komodo National Park is a diver’s paradise, offering world-class dive sites with thriving coral reefs, powerful currents, and breathtaking marine life. Diving with manta rays at Manta Point is exciting. Exploring colorful coral gardens at Batu Bolong is also fun.

Every dive is an adventure. Encounter sharks atĀ Castle Rock, marvel at macro life inĀ Wainilu, or Komodo’s famous underwater canyons at Shotgun. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned diver, Komodo promises an unforgettable experience beneath the waves.

Why Choose Diving FIRST For Your Scuba Diving in Komodo?

We believe that great scuba diving experience goes beyond the underwater adventure, it encompasses the entire journey.

As one of the top dive center in Labuan Bajo we pay attention to every detail, from personalized dive plans to world class equipment, as well as friendly and family like environment. Moreover our culinary offerings are crafted to energized and delight, in addition you will get Free Gopro camera documentation during daily dive trips or liveaboard and PADI courses, making your time with us satisfying above the water as it is beneath it.

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WHAT THEY SAY ABOUT US

Jaime De Mora
Jaime De Mora
Divemaster
Best diving experience I've had in 12 years of diving. The boat, the equipment and the instructors are top notch. They are really customer centric and provided an incredible experience throughout the two days I dived with them. Every dive was worth it and different. I really wished there were more dive shops like Dive First
Birgit Dietz
Birgit Dietz
Underwater Photographer
Die Tauchbasis Diving First ist absolut empfehlenswert! Wir hatten einen super netten und tollen Tauchguide, das Schnellboot war in Ordnung, auch wenn sie tatsƤchlich mal den Sprit leergefahren hatten. Alle nahmen es mit Humor !
Da wir in der Nebensaison hier waren hielt es sich auch mit den Tauchern im Rahmen, nicht vorstellbar was hier in der Trockenzeit abgehen mag. Die TauchplƤtze in zentral Komodo waren ein Traum und wir sahen tƤglich Mantas, Schildkrƶten und auch Riffhaie.
Tauchanfänger sollten sich es überlegen hierher zu kommen , es herrscht häufig Strömung . Die Crew entschied auch immer sicher welchen Tauchplatz wir anfahren können.
Unterkünfte gibt es in Labuan Bajo auch für alle Preisklassen. Wir haben das Flamingo Avia gebucht, Preis-Leistung halbwegs ok. Wir kommen auf jeden Fall wieder !
Scarlette Fong
Scarlette Fong
Rescue Diver
The best diving centre in KomodošŸ’™
I had a day trip with them on 30/1/2025. They arranged it with a speedboat which departs at 8am sharp. There are 7 guests, 1 captain, 3 coaches and 1 deckhand.
We went to three locations: Siaba, Manta Point and Tatawa Besar. They are all amazing.
The coach is very helpful too, willing to take videos and guide us to a better spot to wait for the Manta. We’ve seen almost 20 of them in one dive. It’s crazyyyyy!
The crew is also very professional! Nice meals prepared, organised arrangements for beefing and gear up.
Overall, I can’t recommend enough for it. If you’re coming to Komodo, please dive with Dive First!
Grace Mullen
Grace Mullen
Open Water Diver
I had the best time diving here!!! For starters, the dive was very personal, we had two guides with me and one other person which made it a very intimate experience. The person diving with me ran out of air before me so one of the dive masters stayed under with me for a longer period of time instead of making me go up along with the other person. I truly appreciated this. The guides also study and read your ability to dive and take you to the dive sites that will best suit you. They also challenge you if they feel you are capable. I really really enjoyed that aspect. Everyone on board was so amazing and helpful and the chef on board was a cherry on top, food was amazing šŸ«¶šŸ»
Simona Sandri
Simona Sandri
Open Water Diver
It has been a wonderful experience I'll always keep in my heart and mind. I've taken here my PADI open water and thanks to my amazing instructor Kate and the always present Claudius that with their professionality have permitted me to live this new adventure with safe and consciousness. They've introduced me in this spectacular underwater world and make me literally fall in love with gorgeous view of Komodo reef and fishes. Thank you very much for your competence and reliability. Furthermore also the boat experience has been really pleasant, excellent food (I'm Italian,so trust me 😜), very well trained and organised crew (they always help me to get ready for entering in the water, to get outside and also to organise my scuba stuff) and also boat was really comfortable. I definitely suggest Diving First to anyone who would like to visit and enjoy the underwater world of Komodo National Park.
Angie Vilchis
Angie Vilchis
Open Water Diver
I did the 3 dive day trip. I can't recommend this company enough, very well organized and communicative, the service provided was top notch. You can tell the owner really cares and provides an exceptional service. I met him and he's a great person. They provide delicous and prentiful food, towels, bing bangs and snacks for after dive. The diving equipment is newer and very well kept, the crew is awesome as well as the dive master Ricardo. The diving sites we went to were amazing, saw many mantas, turtles and sharks.
Verena Mallinson
Verena Mallinson
Advance Diver
Amazing experience! We only had 1 day to dive and were so glad to have done it with Diving First - it was all in all a beautiful day. It was super easy to book, Klaudius spoke great English and was very helpful, and the boat, facilities and equipment were fantastic. It was a very professional and highly memorable experience. We are both advanced divers and were able to the the Shotgun, Castle Rock and Crystal Rock dives which were amazing experiences with the current, and made very enjoyable by friendly and experienced guides. The boat was also so spacious and great to hang out on, and the lunch was freshly cooked and incredible! We also had free coffee, snacks and breakfast, and all in all were very well looked after. We were sad not to have had more time with them and would 100% come back.
Hajar Souldi
Hajar Souldi
Open Water Diver
The experience with diving first was amazing! I came and asked to do the open water certificate very last minute and they arranged everything for me, they are really on point on everything and make sure to make the dive a great experience on the boat and during the dive and during the training in the pool. The boat is amazing and food is great cooked by a chef on the boat l, breakfast was awesome with fresh juice and some toasts. The staff was very nice and helpful. I recommend this place to get certified or to do fun dives.
Alfernado Arlis
Alfernado Arlis
Open Water Diver
Pengalaman yang sangat menyenangkan diving bersama DivingFirst & liveaboard di Labuan Bajo, Komodo. salah satu diving operator milik asli orang Indonesia. Kami disambut langsung oleh Pak Claudius yang sangat baik dan ramah sekali. Mulai dari kapal "Olympia" yang bisa dipakai untuk daytrip diving ataupun untuk liveaboard (ada kamar untuk 8 orang). kru kapal juga semuanya profesional dan ramah, dan masakannya super enak kayak makan di restoran. diving guidenya dengan Pak Rikard yg selalu siap memandu dan menjelaskan diving spot dengan cukup detail sehingga diving plan pada hari itu bisa berjalan sesuai rencana. semoga di lain waktu bisa bertemu lagi dengan Pak Claudius dan kru DivingFirst & Liveaboard di Labuan Bajo, Komodo.
Lio PM
Lio PM
Open Water Diver
Amazing day! We did a 1 day 3 dives, the crew is welcoming, makes you feel safe and is always paying attention to details to help out on anything. Breakfast, snacks and lunch were really good. We were on the very comfortable Olympia. Thanks for this experience. I highly recommend!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Komodo National Park is renowned for its incredible marine biodiversity, crystal-clear waters, and vibrant coral reefs. It’s home to over 1,000 species of fish, 260+ types of coral, and iconic marine life like manta rays, sharks, and turtles. There are various dive sites with calm water for beginner to strong current for experience divers. The park’s strong currents also create nutrient-rich waters, making it a hotspot for pelagic species and thrilling drift dives.

The best time to dive in Komodo is during the dry season, from April to November, when visibility is at its peak (up to 30 meters or more). However, Komodo offers year-round diving, with each season showcasing unique marine life. Manta rays, for example, are more commonly seen from December to February.

While some dive sites in Komodo are suitable for beginners, many require advanced diving skills due to strong currents and deeper depths. If you’re a beginner, we recommend starting with easier sites guided dive with our highly experienced local Divemaster. Advanced divers will find Komodo’s challenging conditions incredibly rewarding.

Komodo’s waters are teeming with marine life, including:

  • Manta raysĀ (at sites like Manta Point and Karang Makassar)

  • SharksĀ (reef sharks, hammerheads, and occasionally whale sharks)

  • TurtlesĀ (green and hawksbill turtles)

  • Colorful coral reefsĀ (hard and soft corals)

  • Macro lifeĀ (pygmy seahorses, nudibranchs, and more)

  • Pelagic speciesĀ (tuna, trevallies, and barracudas)

Yes, diving in Komodo is safe when done with a reputable operator likeĀ Diving First. Our team ensures all dives are conducted with strict safety protocols, including briefings, well-maintained equipment, and experienced dive guides. Always follow your guide’s instructions, especially at current-prone sites.

Yes! Komodo offers excellent snorkeling opportunities, especially at sites likeĀ Pink Beach,Ā Taka Makassar, andĀ Manta Point. Snorkelers can enjoy vibrant coral gardens, shallow reefs, and encounters with turtles, rays, and tropical fish.

Yes, all divers and visitors to Komodo National Park are required to purchase anĀ entrance permit. This fee goes toward conservation efforts to protect the park’s unique ecosystem. We handle the permits and fees are excluded from our dive packages.

Absolutely! Komodo is famous for itsĀ Komodo dragons, which you can see on guided tours to Rinca or Komodo Island. You can also enjoyĀ hiking,Ā pink sand beaches,Ā kayaking, andĀ sunset cruises, Waerebo heritage village.Ā Non-diving companions will have plenty to explore!

Most divers fly intoĀ Labuan Bajo Komodo airport on Flores Island, the gateway to Komodo National Park. 45 mins from Bali island, or direct flight from Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore. We offer seamless transfers, dive packages, and expert guidance to make your trip hassle-free.

Here’s a quick checklist:

  • Dive certification card (PADI, SSI, etc.)

  • Dive logbook

  • Reef-safe sunscreen

  • Underwater camera or GoPro (we have this free for your dive with us)

  • Motion sickness medication (for boat rides)

  • Comfortable clothing and swimwear

Ready to experience the true tropical paradise?

Dive into the breathtaking waters of Komodo Island for an unforgettable, world-class diving experience. Book your spot today and embark on the dive of a lifetime!