Scuba Junkie Komodo - Komodo
The team at Scuba Junkie Komodo are a solid choice if you're looking to really immerse yourself in the park. They run daily trips into Komodo National Park, hitting all the classics like Batu Bolong and Castle Rock. Our favourite thing about them is their genuine commitment to conservation; it’s more than just a tagline, you’ll see it in their briefings and how they operate. We’ve found their boats to be well-maintained and comfortable, making those longer transits out to the north feel less like a chore. The dive guides are sharp eyed, pointing out pygmy seahorses on gorgonian fans and even nudging us to look closer for wobbegongs tucked under ledges. We remember one particular drift dive at Siaba Besar, the current just strong enough to glide us past sleeping turtles and a busy school of fusiliers, the water so warm it felt like bathwater. They often manage to hit sites like Manta Point at optimal times, which can make all the difference between a fleeting glimpse and lingering with a feeding train of mantas. If you’re planning a trip, we’d suggest booking one of their dive and stay packages to keep things simple; their setup is perfect for winding down after a day of strong currents and big fish.
- Location
- Komodo, Indonesia, Southeast Asia
- Coordinates
- -8.611251, 119.807655
- Phone
- +62 821-3790-8161
- [email protected]
- Website
- http://www.scubajunkiekomodo.com
- Certification Agencies
- ["PADI"]
- Courses
- PADI 5 Star Dive Resort [padi:24979]
- Address
- Komodo Beach Resort, Warloka, Flores, Komodo, No State, Indonesia
Dive Sites Near Scuba Junkie Komodo
Scuba Junkie 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