Aqura Dive Center - Komodo
Aqura Dive Center in Komodo is a solid choice for those looking to explore this incredible region. As a PADI 5 Star Dive Resort, they run a professional operation, perfect for divers wanting to complete courses or just enjoy guided dives. We appreciate their focus on safety and local knowledge, ensuring you hit the best spots around Komodo National Park, like Batu Bolong or Manta Point, often before the crowds descend. They’re a good fit for divers who value reliable service and a straightforward, no-fuss approach to diving Indonesia's rich currents.
- Location
- Komodo, Indonesia, Southeast Asia
- Coordinates
- -8.412556, 119.867850
- Website
- https://travel.padi.com/dive-center/indonesia/aqura-dive-center/
- Certification Agencies
- ["PADI"]
- Courses
- PADI 5 Star Dive Resort [padi:26231]
- Address
- Komodo, Indonesia
Dive Sites Near Aqura Dive Center
Aqura Dive Center provides access to 15 dive sites in Komodo.
- 3 Sisters
- Amelia (reef)
- ARDADELDALI - 0m (wreck)
- Bahuluang Wall (reef)
- Batu Bolong
- Batu Bolong Dive Site
- Batu Bolong Komodo (reef)
- Batu Bolong Komodo (reef)
- Batu Tiga (drift)
- Batu Tiga (reef)
- Batu Tiga Dive Site
- Bhayangkara (reef)
- Bhayangkara
- Bidadari (reef)
- Bidadari (reef)
Other Dive Centres in Komodo
Best Time to Dive in Komodo
The warmest water temperatures in Komodo occur in November, averaging 30.3°C. The coolest conditions are in August at 27.9°C.
Monthly Water Temperatures
- January: 29.2°C
- February: 28.9°C
- March: 29.4°C
- April: 29.7°C
- May: 29.4°C
- June: 28.9°C
- July: 28.1°C
- August: 27.9°C
- September: 28.2°C
- October: 29.2°C
- November: 30.3°C
- December: 30.2°C
Marine Life in Komodo
Home to 220 recorded species including 95 reef fish, 92 hard corals, 13 seagrass & algae, 5 sharks & rays, 4 sea cucumbers, 3 clams & mussels.
Notable Marine Life
- Boring Clam (Tridacna crocea) - Clams & Mussels
- Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas)
- Small giant clam (Tridacna maxima) - Clams & Mussels
- Staghorn coral (Acropora hyacinthus) - Hard Corals
- Staghorn coral (Acropora solitaryensis) - Hard Corals
- thalassia (Thalassia hemprichii) - Seagrass & Algae
- seagrass (Halophila ovalis) - Seagrass & Algae
- Black sea cucumber (Holothuria atra) - Sea Cucumbers
- Species code: Ea (Enhalus acoroides) - Seagrass & Algae
- Narrow-barred Spanish mackerel (Scomberomorus commerson) - Reef Fish
Recommended Packing List for Komodo
Based on average water temperature of 29.1°C, currents 5 cm/s.
- Shorty or Rashguard - warm 29°C water needs minimal exposure protection
- Mask - essential for every dive
- Fins
- BCD - buoyancy compensator
- Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
- Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
- Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
- Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
- Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories