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Torpedo Alley

Torpedo Alley is one of those Komodo sites where you really need to slow down. Our pick for a relaxed afternoon dive, it's a completely different vibe from the ripping drifts further north. Here, it’s all about the small stuff, the critters that hide in plain sight. We’re talking bobbit worms, often with just their terrifying mouths visible from the sand, waiting. You’ll spot a parade of different pipefish – bluestripe, brown-banded – tucked into the coral rubble. Look closer, and you might catch a hairy octopus trying its best to blend in, or a rhinopias swaying gently, perfectly camouflaged. The reef itself is a patchy affair of coral and rock, sloping gently to 20 metres. Visibility averages a comfortable 18 metres, usually calm, which is ideal for macro photography. We love spending an hour just hovering, letting our eyes adjust to the intricate details. You'll see green turtles cruising by, a smattering of schooling fusiliers, and plenty of those torpedo rays that give the site its name, often half-buried in the sand. This is a site for the patient observer, the diver who appreciates the subtle beauty of Komodo's smaller residents.