Manta Point , Makassar Reef - Komodo

The Catalina is a stunner, no question. We love how she’s settled upright, almost gracefully, on the reef’s edge, a ghost of her former self. Dropping down, the first thing you notice is the sheer scale – her wingspan is impressive, even without the engines which now rest separately on the sand. Inside the cockpit, we’ve found old munition belts and machine guns, details that really bring home the history. Visibility here averages around 12m, sometimes less, but it adds to the atmosphere, a slightly muted blue that feels just right for a war grave. Our favourite moments are usually spent checking out the fusiliers, which often school so tightly around the wings they almost obscure them, and the resident banded maori wrasse that seems to guard the tail section. It’s an easy dive, down to about 22m, suitable for anyone comfortable with slightly reduced visibility. Just keep an eye out for the lionfish – they’re always lurking.

Location
Komodo, Indonesia, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
-8.509000, 119.609500
Type
wreck

Marine Protected Area: 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

Nearby Dive Sites in Komodo

Nearest Dive Centres to Manta Point , Makassar Reef

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 Species

Recommended Packing List for Manta Point , Makassar Reef

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