Batu Bolong
Coral pinnacle between the islands of Komodo and Tatawa, with strong current.
Marine life & flora: Reef sharks, dogtooth tuna, giant trevallies, Napoleon wrasse, turtles.
Destination guide
Indonesia: Komodo
Pinnacles with strong currents and big marine life
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Indonesia: Komodo — Pinnacles with strong currents and big marine life. This destination suits advanced-level divers and is aimed mainly at those looking for thrills.
Dive centres are open from March to November. During this period the water is between 25 and 29 °C; over the year it ranges from 25 to 29 °C.
Must-dive sites include: Batu Bolong, Manta Point (Karang Makassar), Castle Rock.
At a glance
- Recommended level
- advanced
- Focus
- Thrills
- Water
- 25–29 °C
- Dive centres open
- March – November
- Indicative budget
- 2 690€
Indicative trip budget, paid directly to providers (flight, hotel, dive centre)
Dive sites
Manta Point (Karang Makassar)
Long drift site between Rinca and Komodo, sandy bottom dotted with coral heads.
Marine life & flora: Manta rays all year round, turtles, eagle rays.
Castle Rock
Pinnacle in the north of Komodo, with strong current, reserved for experienced divers.
Marine life & flora: Grey reef sharks and whitetip reef sharks, giant trevallies, dogtooth tuna.
Cannibal Rock
Macro site in the south of Komodo, mostly accessible by liveaboard.
Marine life & flora: Nudibranchs, harlequin shrimp, frogfish.
Water temperature month by month
| Month | Temperature |
|---|---|
| January | 29 °C |
| February | 29 °C |
| March | 29 °C |
| April | 29 °C |
| May | 28 °C |
| June | 27 °C |
| July | 26 °C |
| August | 25 °C |
| September | 26 °C |
| October | 27 °C |
| November | 28 °C |
| December | 29 °C |
With Polipia you join a group of 8 divers matched by affinity. The matchmaking fee is only due once your group is confirmed.
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