Manta Dive Komodo - Komodo
Manta Dive Komodo runs a pretty solid operation out of Labuan Bajo, a good base for exploring the park. We’ve found their day trips well-organised, focusing on the classic Komodo sites like Manta Point and Batu Bolong, where the fusiliers really do stack up. They cater well to those looking to get their certifications done while still ticking off some serious bucket-list dives. If you’re keen on ticking off the highlights with a reliable crew and don’t need anything too fancy, they’re a sound choice.
- Location
- Komodo, Indonesia, Southeast Asia
- Coordinates
- -8.493773, 119.878230
- Phone
- +62 (0) 811 382 3490
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.mantadivekomodo.com
- Certification Agencies
- PADI
- Courses
- yes
- Equipment Rental
- yes
- Air Fills
- yes
- Address
- Jl soekarno, labuan bajo, 86754
- Languages
- English, French, German, Spanish, Chinese, Indonesian
- Price Range
- mid-range
Dive Sites Near Manta Dive Komodo
Manta Dive Komodo 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