East Nusa Tenggara

West Manggarai Regency

Indonesia

Cauldron



Half way between Gili Lawa Laut and Castle Rock

Cristal Rock

This site usually has excellent visibility but is prone to strong currents. The current usually flows eastwards and is much stronger at the surface than in the deeper water. However, the top of the rock, which is approximately 3 to 4m deep, also offers shelter from the current; hence the name "Castle Rock". Recommended dive entry point is in blue water approximately 50m up-current from the shallowest point of the reef.

Schooling barracuda, curious batfish as well as
trevally and mackerels swim at 30-40m depth. At approximately 20m depth there is excellent soft coral growth and numerous seafans that host pygmy seahorses. The top of the rock is a good, calm place to explore during safety stops.




Castle Rock

The bay is a great serene spot to spend a few days with lots of interesting dive sites within a short distance away.  The marine biodiversity in the park is phenomenal with all kinds of corals, nudibranchs, turtles, rays, and more....

In order to get to this Northern bay in Komodo is by boat from Labuan Bajo on the island of Flores which has the closest airstrip.  You can do day trips from Labuan Bajo to Komodo or you can book on a liveaboard. 

Boat entry is the only way to go as it is not advisable to go to shore where the dragons may lurk. 

Gililawa Bay

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Lighthouse

Large boulders shelter groups of giant trevally, whitetip reef sharks, coral trout, snappers and emperors.



Sebayor Kecil

A variety of small invertebrates and fish, including sharks and giant trevally, are visible while snorkeling the rocky slopes. Deeper diving to 40m reveals many coral trout, large groupers, schools of giant trevally, and massive dogtooth tuna.

Fantastic diving and snorkeling. Ideal entry is approximately 100m south of the bay's western point. Once you have rounded the point, continue diving westwards. The shallow reef at the end of the dive is an excellent coral garden. Strong currents and sometimes downcurrents can be experienced on the point. Recommended time to dive is during slack-tide.

Tanjung Rusa

This site can be a real adrenalin rush at the right time. Many sharks such as Grey reefs, Whitetip reef sharks, hammerheads and bronze whalers aggregate around this site from July to September. Also a potentially good place to see pelagic fish as well as resident potato cods at the southern point in 30 meters of water.

This submerged pinnacle dive is located southeast
of Langkoi Island. The site is very exposed to current and sometimes to big surge. Usually a swell banks up against the pinnacle but on a calm day the site can be difficult to find. A GPS position is recommended as the pinnacle is not marked on most charts of the area. The rock rapidly plummets into very deep water . Best diving entry is to jump in upcurrent from the pinnacle, dive straight down,hang on the wall and watch the show of fishes. This dive should not be attempted by inexperienced divers.

Langkoi Rock is also known as TNC Rock.

Langkoi Rock

Cannibal Rock is a small seamount in well-protected Loh Dasami Bay, between Rinca and Nusa Kode, which allows for easy diving with little current. Night dives are excellent, especially on the sandy slope of the northern side of the island starting at about 25 m depth.

This site is famous for its varied and colorful invertebrate life. Rich soft corals abound as well as sea apples and other sea cucumber species. Amongst many surprises are flamboyantly colored nudibranchs, and fire urchins with Coleman shrimp. The fish life can also be quite good at times with an array of scorpion fishes, schools of red snappers and surgeon fishes. Unusual fishes such as pygmy seahorses and frogfishes may also be seen.



Cannibal Rock is also known as Batu Buas.

Cannibal Rock

Many robust sea cucumbers, mantas...

SE corner of Loh Dasami Bay

Yellow wall is also known as Texas.

Yellow wall

This site is located in a small bay just outside the southern entrance of Loh Dasami, southern side of Nusa Kode island, almost directly opposite Yellow Wall. Diving entry point is at the southern basin and continues along the wall in a counter-clockwise direction. Best to start the dive at 25 meters depth and swimming back and forth up along the wall to the surface. This is a easy dive with little current. Best time  to dive is the early morning with the morning sun.
Multiple varieties of small invertebrate life, nudibranch, urchins, all manner of tiny shrimp and crab can be found here on very colorful walls covered with featherstars.



Cauldron

Snorkeling and Scuba Diving at Cauldron