The area is now protected above and below the water with national park status. Dynamite fishing, once a problem in the northern parts of Komodo, is now a thing of the past and damaged reefs are recovering. Southern dive sites were less bombed and are in excellent condition. In 1996 the Komodo National Park was declared a World Heritage site.
Although more liveaboards visit Komodo each year it is still relatively remote with far fewer divers than dive destinations and you will almost certainly be the only divers at a dive site.
Liveaboards run all year round. Dive sites will vary depending on the time of year that you visit. Seas can be rough to the north of Komodo from January to March and to the south and Rinca from July to August. November to January provides the best visibility for Komodo diving which is often around 30m. The southern dive sites tend to have cooler water than the sites in north Komodo.
Overall Komodo will suit experienced divers who want a variety of large and small marine life away from the diving crowds. |
