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Komodo Island National Park's diving is world renowned for its variety of dive sites and diving conditions; incorporating the very best of reef and macro diving, as well as the odd passer by such as a hammerhead shark or manta ray. Our dive liveaboard trips probably provide the best access to the island's many underwater secrets. Whether you want us simply to provide some of the world's best boat based diving, or you want us to take care of everything from the point you leave your home country and back again, we can tailor your experience according to your interests, budget and timings. Our Indonesia team has many years of experience working, diving, sailing and studying the reefs, cultures and wildlife in this incredible archipelago; a depth of knowledge which enables us to provide you with unique insights and experiences that go beyond the normal scope of dive travel. Every one of our dive liveaboard trips includes a visit to see Komodo's most famous inhabitant: the gargantuan Komodo Dragon, which is the world's largest lizard reaching up to 3 meters long and weighing 150 kg. The Diving Diving in the Komodo National Park can be divided into two areas. The North provides warm shallow reef dives with over 1,000 species of fish and 260 species of colourful reef building corals. The South is a wilder affair with strong sweeping ocean currents and deep blue drop offs creating perfect conditions for plankton feeders such as whale sharks and manta rays. The islands also attract 14 species of whale as well as the odd dugong, sun fish and pod of dolphins. All in all, Komodo offers the 3 main elements to any excellent dive location all in one area; great reef diving, muck diving and large passing pelagics. The spectacular reefs in particular offer the diver or snorkeler a unique perspective into the lives of the resident reef fish through their daily struggle for territory and survival from predators. Pygmy seahorses are a particular highlight but you will have to look carefully as they are extremely well camouflaged seeming to appear as one with there coral home. This is macro diving at its finest with gorgonian corals, sea anemones and new invertebrates to be found in every nook and cranny making it a great location for the amateur or professional photographer. Enthusiasts will also enjoy the sponges and sea squirts not to mention the patient frog fish waiting for a fish to take its lure. Land Based Diving in Komodo Whether as an alternative to liveaboard diving, or as an extension to a liveaboard trip, we also provide land based diving from mainland Flores to the east of the national park. We can reach many excellent dive sites this way, as well as take you to explore some stunning volcanic landscapes and rich wildlife and birdlife from bases further east. For further information, please Contact Us. Diving Conditions in Komodo Whilst diving conditions in Komodo can be quite relaxed, tides and weather conditions can also make them challenging. Currents can reach 8 knots and twist and turn to make washing machine like conditions which spin you around. The best diving takes place between 5 - 40m with visibility ranging from 5 - 30m. Due to the strong currents we recommend divers be of intermediate to advanced standard. Komodo is not appropriate for beginner divers. Water temperatures range from 20-27°C seasonally and by location due to thermoclines. Komodo Diving Holiday package - Dive Indonesia's Best reefs - What is the diving like in Komodo Island - How do I get to Komodo Island Diving - When is the best time to dive Komodo - Komodo Dragon and Diving - Dive Excursions - Diving Vacations Komodo - Cruising Komodo - Coral Reef Conservation check monitoring - Cyanide Fishing and Reef Bombing - Responsible Travel - Indonesia Archipelago |
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