Diving in Central Komodo offers an unforgettable underwater experience, and the Pinta Liveaboard is your gateway to exploring some of the world’s most stunning dive sites. Batu Bolong, often ranked among the top 10 dive sites globally, is a must-see. This underwater seamount is teeming with life healthy coral reefs, reef fish, sharks, and Napoleon wrasse create a vibrant, aquarium-like environment. Advanced divers will appreciate its depth and varying currents.
Diving in Central Komodo with the Pinta Liveaboard ensures access to these incredible sites, each offering unique marine encounters and unforgettable memories.
Batu Bolong, often called “The Rock with a Hole,” is a world-class dive site and a crown jewel of Central Komodo. This underwater seamount drops to uncounted depths, revealing its true scale as you descend. From the surface, it may seem small, but underwater, it transforms into a massive, thriving ecosystem. Dive into what feels like a living aquarium, surrounded by healthy coral reefs, schools of reef fish, sharks, and Napoleon wrasse. The site can be explored from the north or south side, depending on the current. With depths reaching 30 meters and currents ranging from mild to strong, Batu Bolong is an unforgettable adventure for advanced divers.
Dive into the heart of Komodo National Park with Pinta Liveaboard and experience Makassar Reef, one of the region’s most iconic sites. Stretching 3km long and 1.5km wide, this expansive dive spot is perfect for drift diving during rising or falling tides. The reef’s rubble terrain offers excellent macro opportunities when currents are calm, but the real magic lies in its cleaning stations, where graceful manta rays gather. Keep an eye out for reef manta rays, eagle rays, marble rays, and even blacktip or whitetip reef sharks. With depths ranging from 8 to 16 meters and mild to medium currents, Makassar Reef is a must-dive for anyone exploring Central Komodo.
Mawan, located in front of a small island, is a versatile dive site that combines beauty and biodiversity. Its stunning coral reefs and sandy slopes are home to a variety of marine life, including anemonefish, octopus, moray eels, and mantis shrimp. When conditions allow, you can explore deeper rubble areas where whitetip reef sharks often rest. Mawan is also a favorite spot for reef manta rays, which visit for cleaning or feeding. Depending on the current, this site can be a relaxing drift dive or a calm exploration in its protected areas. With depths ranging from 7 to 22 meters and currents from none to medium, Mawan offers something for every diver.
Siaba Besar, also known as Turtle City, lives up to its name with countless green turtles gliding through its waters. This dive site is a haven for marine life, featuring vibrant coral gardens and sandy slopes. Alongside the turtles, you’ll spot cuttlefish, oriental sweetlips, moray eels, and even blacktip or whitetip reef sharks. Macro enthusiasts will love exploring the sandy areas, where nudibranchs, seahorses, and flamboyant cuttlefish hide. With depths ranging from 5 to 25 meters and currents from none to mild, Siaba Besar is perfect for divers of all levels, from beginners to seasoned pros. It’s a must-visit for anyone diving in Central Komodo.
Tatawa Besar, affectionately called “The Big Smile,” is a coral lover’s paradise in Central Komodo. This site is renowned for its vibrant and healthy coral reefs, featuring everything from massive sponges and table corals to colorful soft corals. The thriving ecosystem attracts an abundance of marine life, including schools of fusiliers, surgeonfish, and hawksbill turtles. Whether you’re exploring the sloping reef or enjoying a relaxing drift dive, Tatawa Besar offers a visually stunning experience. With depths ranging from 6 to 30 meters and currents from none to medium, it’s a dive site that combines beauty and adventure for divers of various skill levels.
Waenilu is Komodo’s hidden gem for muck diving enthusiasts. Nestled near a small island surrounded by mangroves, this site starts with a shallow slope adorned with soft corals before transitioning into a silty, critter-rich bottom. It’s a treasure trove for macro lovers, offering encounters with frogfish, ghost pipefish, nudibranchs, and unique octopus species like the blue-ringed octopus and wonderpus. With depths ranging from 15 to 25 meters and no current, Waenilu provides a calm and focused environment for underwater photographers and divers eager to explore Komodo’s lesser-seen wonders. Don’t forget your camera—this dive is full of surprises.
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