Dive Into the Heart of Komodo Your Gateway to Komodo's Underwater Paradise

Komodo offers excellent diving year-round, but conditions vary by season. The dry season from April to November provides the best visibility (20-30 meters) and calm seas, ideal for north and central Komodo dive sites. The wet season from December to March is peak manta ray season, when massive aggregations gather at southern sites like Manta Point. For first-time visitors, April to June or September to November offers an excellent balance of good conditions and fewer crowds.

Yes, beginners are welcome in Komodo. While some sites feature challenging currents best suited for experienced divers, Komodo National Park has numerous beginner-friendly locations including Siaba Besar, Mawan, and Pink Beach. Our Discover Scuba Diving program allows non-certified guests to experience diving with direct instructor supervision, descending up to 12 meters at protected sites. For those seeking certification, our PADI Open Water course provides comprehensive training in Komodo's sheltered waters.

The best time to see manta rays in Labuan Bajo is during the wet season from December to March, particularly January and February. During these months, plankton-rich waters attract large aggregations of manta rays to cleaning stations and feeding areas in southern Komodo, with divers regularly encountering 20-40 mantas per dive at Manta Point. However, manta sightings are possible year-round, with occasional encounters at central Komodo sites during the dry season.

Diving costs in Labuan Bajo vary by service type. Daily fun dives typically range from $100-150 USD per person for 2-3 dives including equipment, lunch, and park fees. Discover Scuba Diving experiences for beginners cost approximately $150-200 USD. PADI Open Water certification courses range from $400-500 USD over 3-4 days. Liveaboard expeditions start around $350-500 USD per night. Labuan Bajo Diving provides transparent pricing with no hidden costs—contact us for current rates and packages tailored to your needs.

Diving in Komodo is safe when conducted with a reputable, experienced dive operator. At Labuan Bajo Diving, safety is our highest priority. We maintain a 100% safety record through thorough pre-dive briefings, properly maintained equipment, adherence to dive tables and depth limits, and experienced guides who understand local conditions. Emergency oxygen and first aid equipment are standard on all our boats, and Labuan Bajo now has a hyperbaric chamber at SILOAM Hospital.

Labuan Bajo is accessible by daily flights from Bali (Denpasar), Jakarta, and Surabaya via Komodo Airport (LBJ). Flight time from Bali is approximately 1.5 hours. International connections are available through Kuala Lumpur and Singapore. The town is compact, with most dive centers and hotels within 10-15 minutes of the airport. We offer complimentary airport transfers and can assist with arrival logistics.

Komodo National Park ranks among the world's most biodiverse marine environments. Common sightings include manta rays, reef sharks (white-tip, black-tip, and grey reef), sea turtles (green and hawksbill), napoleon wrasse, giant trevally, barracuda, bumphead parrotfish, moray eels, and countless reef fish species. Macro life includes pygmy seahorses, nudibranchs, and frogfish. Seasonal visitors include mola mola (ocean sunfish) from July to September.

No, full equipment rental is included with all our dive trips. We provide well-maintained Scubapro and Mares BCDs, regulators, wetsuits (3mm and 5mm available), fins, masks, and dive computers. However, many divers prefer bringing their own mask, wetsuit, or dive computer for fit and familiarity. If you bring your own equipment, we offer discounted rates. Nitrox is available for certified divers.

While Komodo dragons live on land, not underwater, many diving itineraries include visits to Komodo or Rinca Island where you can observe these prehistoric creatures in their natural habitat. Our liveaboard trips and some day trips incorporate guided treks with park rangers to view Komodo dragons safely. We can help coordinate combined diving and dragon-trekking experiences for a complete Komodo adventure.

As a PADI-certified dive center, Labuan Bajo Diving offers the complete range of PADI certifications. Beginner courses include Discover Scuba Diving (try dive) and Open Water Diver certification. Continuing education options include Advanced Open Water, Rescue Diver, and specialty courses such as Nitrox, Deep Diver, Drift Diver, and Underwater Photography. Professional-level training includes Divemaster and Assistant Instructor programs. Our multilingual instructors teach in English, Bahasa Indonesia, and additional languages upon request.