Scuba Diving Day Trip in Komodo

The Komodo National Park is known for its marine life and its dragons. If you don’t have the time or the budget for a liveaboard, these day trips cover much of the same ground.

You join a small group of 4 to 5 divers with a guide. The boat picks sites based on your level and the sea conditions, and each crossing takes 45 to 90 minutes. Water temperature runs between 25 and 30°C. Expect drift dives, coral gardens, manta rays, sharks and schooling fish.

Komodo offers a variety of diving spots that can suits every diver’s skills. For beginners, spots like Tatawa Besar offer calm waters and colorful reefs teeming with marine life, making it perfect for relaxed exploration and skill-building underwater.

Advanced divers can take on sites like Batu Bolong and Castle Rock, known for their coral walls, sharks and manta rays, and for strong currents.

Besides diving, there is a stop at Rinca Island to see the Komodo dragons. After the last dive the boat returns to the harbor in Labuan Bajo.

Read our post about the best dive sites in Komodo

Trip Schedule

• Meeting Time: 07:00 AM
• Boat Ride: Scenic trip to Komodo National Park
• Morning Snacks: Enjoy doughnuts, bananas, and chai while getting to know your fellow divers and the team
• Dive site briefing: the topography, what kind of marine life you may find, whether if it will be a drift dive or not, dive time, max depth and estimated temperature.
• Dive and Overland Trip: 2 or 3 dives, depend on the package chosen
• Lunch: Freshly-cooked hot lunch after the second dive by onboard chef
• Return: Approximately 18:00 PM back to Labuan Bajo

Good to know

• To ensure the safest experience possible, we strictly limit our groups to a maximum of 4 guests (2 buddy pairs) who will be allocated per Divemaster/Instructor.
• Dive site selection rotated every 3 to 4 days based on diver certification levels and experience. Adjusted for tidal conditions and focused on safety and suitability for all levels of divers.
• If you skip the 3rd dive, bring a book and stay on the boat while the others finish the last dive of the day.

Pricing

• Single Day Trip, 3 Dives: USD 145 / IDR 2.600.000 / EUR 125
• Diving and Dragons, 2 dives and a visit to Rinca: USD 145 / IDR 2.600.000 / EUR 125 (availability varies; please inquire)
• Lazy Day, 2 dives in one day (not include dragon visits): USD 115 / IDR 2.100.000 / EUR 100
• We also have Multi-Day Trip Options:
  • 2 Days (6 Dives) : USD 275 / IDR 4.940.000 / EUR 240
  • 3 Days (9 Dives) : USD 415 / IDR 7.410.000 / EUR 360
  • 4 Days (12 Dives) : USD 520 / IDR 9.360.000 / EUR 455
  • 6 Days (18 Dives) : USD 740 / IDR 13.260.000 / EUR 645

National Park fee: IDR 300.000 per person per day (Monday-Saturday) and IDR 375.000 on Sundays and Public Holidays. More info about Komodo Park Fees here.

Best Time to Dive at Komodo National Park

The best time to dive Komodo National Park is the dry season, April to November, with calmer seas and visibility over 30 meters. The monsoon runs December to March, when rough seas and poor visibility make diving harder.

Accommodation

We provide a selection of accommodation options tailored to fit the packages. Please fill out the form on this page or contact us to arrange the best accommodation for you based on your budget preferences.