Blue Marlin Dive - Komodo
Komodo’s diving can be wild, and we’ve found that having a solid, experienced team makes all the difference. Blue Marlin Dive in Komodo are exactly that. They’re a well-oiled machine, navigating those strong currents with a calm competence that genuinely puts you at ease. We love their commitment to technical diving and conservation, which means their instructors tend to be deeply knowledgeable, not just ticking boxes. We’ve had some fantastic dives with them, particularly around Batu Bolong, where the fusiliers really do form walls so thick the sunlight struggles to break through. You feel that current pull, but their guides position you perfectly to just hang and watch the show. For anyone looking to seriously advance their PADI qualifications, from Rescue Diver right through to their IDC, this is a brilliant choice. They’ve got the local knowledge, the robust safety procedures, and the kind of seasoned instructors who’ve seen it all, making them our top pick for anyone wanting to tackle Komodo’s more challenging, and ultimately more rewarding, sites.
- Location
- Komodo, Indonesia, Southeast Asia
- Coordinates
- -8.495746, 119.878710
- Phone
- +62 385 41789
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.bluemarlindive.com
- Certification Agencies
- PADI
- Courses
- Discover Diving, Scuba Diver, Open Water Course, Refresher, Continuing Education, Adventure Diver, Advanced Open Water, EFR, Rescue Diver, Divemaster, IDC, Technical Diving, Conservation Diver, Scuba for Schools
Dive Sites Near Blue Marlin Dive
Blue Marlin Dive 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