Why Komodo Belongs on Every Diver’s Bucket List

Welcome to One of the Best Dive Destinations on Earth

If you’re looking for world-class diving in Indonesia, one destination always rises to the top—Komodo National Park. With its dramatic underwater topography, rare marine life, and exhilarating currents, Komodo diving is more than just a trip—it’s a full-on adventure.

Either you’re a beginner, an advanced diver, or dreaming of your first manta encounter, here’s why scuba diving in Labuan Bajo and the surrounding park should be your next underwater mission.

Dive Komodo National Park: A Living Ocean Museum

Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Komodo National Park is famous for much more than its dragons. Beneath the surface, you’ll find some of the most pristine reefs in the world. This protected area is a hotspot for marine biodiversity in Indonesia, with everything from pygmy seahorses to reef sharks and giant manta rays.

It’s not just about beauty—Komodo offers thrill, variety, and challenge for all levels of divers. No wonder it’s considered one of the best dive sites in Indonesia.

A Diving Playground for All Experience Levels

For Beginners:

Thinking about taking the plunge? Komodo is perfect for beginner diving with calm sites ideal for entry-level exploration. Amare Divers Komodo offers SSI dive courses in Komodo, guiding you safely through your first bubbles in tropical waters.

For Advanced Divers:

Ready for exhilarating drifts and big pelagics? Dive Batu Bolong, Castle Rock, or Shotgun—legendary sites known for their strong currents, dramatic walls, and frequent manta ray encounters. Try Nitrox diving in Komodo for longer bottom times and more time with the action.

Want to Learn More?

Our dive courses in Labuan Bajo include everything from Open Water to Advanced, and even specialty courses like Deep, Drift, and Perfect Buoyancy. You’ll gain skills while diving some of the best dive sites in Komodo.

📍 Where We Dive: Signature Sites with Amare Divers

Amare Divers Labuan Bajo tailors your dive days based on conditions and experience. Sites we frequent include:

Manta Point – For unforgettable diving with manta rays in Komodo
Tatawa Besar – Known for colorful soft corals and friendly turtles
Crystal Rock & Castle Rock – Adrenaline-packed sites full of schooling fish and predatory action
Siaba Besar – A macro haven and perfect for beginner divers

And yes, we include free underwater videos so you can relive those moments again and again.

Eco-Friendly, Always

As part of our commitment to eco-friendly diving in Indonesia, Amare Divers prioritizes reef-friendly practices, no-touch policies, and ongoing conservation education. Our briefings include marine life identification and how to contribute to reef protection.

Diving with us means more than seeing Komodo—it means helping protect it, too.

Capture the Beauty of Coral Reef Diving Komodo

Either you’re into underwater photography in Komodo or just snapping GoPro memories, you’ll find endless inspiration here. From surreal coral gardens to manta rays gliding through the current, Komodo is a visual feast beneath the waves.

Planning Your Komodo Dive Trip

When to Visit: The Komodo diving season runs all year, with April to October being the most popular due to calmer seas and better visibility. Mantas are present year-round!

How to Get Started:

Book one of our Amare diving packages
Join an intro dive or certified diver trip
Take a course through Amare scuba courses Komodo
Contact us directly for a personalized recommendation

Dive with Amare Divers Komodo

We’re more than just a Komodo dive center—we’re your dive family in Labuan Bajo. Let us show you the magic of Komodo, safely and responsibly, with top-tier guides and unforgettable ocean moments.

Dive into adventure today: www.amaredivers.com
WhatsApp us: +62 811-3980-0086
Follow @amarediverskomodo for daily reef updates

Specialty Course Combo (3, 4 or 8 dives)

SSI Specialty Diver is your first step toward becoming an SSI Master Diver, and can begin as soon as you complete your Open Water Diver training. By completing any two SSI Specialty programs that interest you, and logging 12 open water dives, you will automatically receive the SSI Specialty Diver recognition rating along with your SSI Specialty program certifications.

SSI Advanced Open Water Diver is the next recognition rating on the path to becoming an SSI Master Diver, and includes four SSI Specialty program Digital Kits. After completing the four SSI Specialty programs that interest you, as well as 24 logged dives, you will automatically receive the SSI Advanced Open Water Diver recognition rating, along with your SSI Specialty program certifications.

Combine specialty Courses that you will complete over 4 to 8 open water dives, you get a discounted rate and a free Reeflex T-Shirt !

Dive Master

What are the prerequisites?

Be a “Rescue” diver and be at least 18 years old. Have completed training in emergency first aid (primary and secondary care) in the past 24 months. Have a medical certificate clearing you for scuba diving. Have logged at least 40 dives to start the course and 60 dives to obtain certification. Please note that our price DOES NOT INCLUDE teaching materials and certification costs (2,5M IDR).

Note that although standards requires a minimum of 40 dives at the start of the course, we strongly recommend that you begin with more. The Dive Master course teaches you how to lead dives and how to organise diving activities through knowledge development sessions, exercises and practical workshops. Theory and practical workshops will cover:

The role, characteristics and duties of a Dive Master. The supervision of diving activities and student divers. Safety and risk management for divers. Conducting the activities specific to a Dive Master. The business of diving. Environmental awareness and protection of the oceans. Planning and managing dive trips. Mapping a dive site. Dive briefings. Review of rescue techniques at sea. Conducting deep dives (40m). Maintenance and use of equipment related to diving.

Why should you choose Reeflex?:

Your training lasts from 6 to 8 weeks (long course). You benefit from unlimited dives for the duration of the course! You learn how to do the full service of regulators and how to use a compressor. You go beyond the minimum level required thanks to our experienced instructors (several thousand dives and proven experience in training other Dive Masters before you!). We give you sound advice and offer you preferential rates on the equipment (which you will need to find a job)! We help you write your very first professional diving CV and advise you on how to apply for offers.

Specialty Courses

Prices are as follow:

Dry Specialty course (no diving): from 1 550 000 IDR.
Two dives Specialty courses: from 2 350 000 IDR.
Three dives Specialty courses: from 3 250 000 IDR.

Each speciality training spreads over one or two days & includes:

Quite often a one to one with your instructor.
Self study of the corresponding manual.
Academic session & final exam.
2 to 3 open water dives, when not a dry course like Science of Diving.
Digital certification “card” (less plastic = more fun!).
Our awesome T-shirt!

Choose from the following Adventure Dives:

Peak Performance Buoyancy, Deep dive (up to 30 meters), Digital Underwater, Photography, Drift dive (tides & currents), Multilevel and Computer, Fish Identification, Night dive (extra 150.000 IDR).

The dives include:

Academic sessions in the form of extended briefings with “Q&A”.
Confined water training sessions in our custom built natural pool (when required).
Full SCUBA gear, water, tea, coffee & lunch when boat diving.
Additional equipment specific to the dive, such as camera, underwater torch etc

You will get a digital recognition card for each Adventure Dive and this will be credited towards your next level up (Advanced).

Note that we offer the certification costs & throw in our awesome T-shirt if you complete the five Adventure Dives of the Advanced diver course.

We truly believe that a total of 6 open water dives, fine tuning advice and in depth introduction to marine life, will help you become a safer, better … happier diver. That’s why we have designed an original PREMIUM OPEN WATER COURSE for you to have time to go beyond the minimum requirements.

We recommend SSI for the flexibility and the advantages it provides our students. Note that the shorter two and half day course, with just 4 open water dives (& none of the other cool benefits of the PREMIUM) is available on request. The participant’s minimum age is 10 year old & the Open Water course includes:

All equipment, water, tea, coffee & lunch when boat diving.
Academic session with latest teaching materials.
Confined water training sessions in our custom built natural pool.
Up to six dives in the open sea.
Digital certification (less plastic, more fun!)
You learn in small groups (4 max)
Extended training, fine tuning advice from a pro over dives 5 & 6. (PREMIUM)
In depth introduction to local marine life. (PREMIUM)
No extra petrol fee when going on further away dive sites (PREMIUM)
Lifetime access to the online open water manual. (PREMIUM)
Our awesome t-shirt ! (PREMIUM)

This program is for students who don’t have time to complete the Open Water Diver program, and provides you with the training and experience required to dive in open water environments under the supervision of a dive professional. You will earn the SSI Scuba Diver certification, which can be upgraded to the SSI Open Water Diver certification with additional training.

Refresher

Participant minimum age is 10 year old, duration 1 day, ideal when:

You do not have enough time to complete an Open Water Course.
You just want to see manta rays without going through much theory.
You want to know diving is for you, before committing to a course.

Program includes:

All equipment, water, tea, coffee & lunch when boat diving.
Small groups (4 pax per instructor max).
A thorough safety briefing and confined water practice.
One open water dive from the shore or two boat dives (choose the option that suits you best)

Refresher

This program is ideal for:

Any certified diver who has not been diving for a while, or as a pre-assessment for a continuing education course.
Non-certified divers who are referred to complete training or Scuba Divers who are going on to Open Water Diver certification.

The Scuba Skills Update program includes:

A theory essentials refresher.
A skills update in confined water (soon to be in our custom built natural pool).

You can then get back to the open sea confidently & multiply your chances to see Mola Molas, Mantas, Turtles & more!

Shore Dives

We offer diving from the shore in Crystal bay during Day time for only 400k IDR and Early Morning or Night dives for 550k IDR:

Unlimited access to Crystal Bay
Dive at any time of day or night
Enjoy the site without other divers
More chances to spot a Mola Mola

Boat Dives – 2 Dives per Day (mornings)

Boat Dives – 2 Dives per Day (mornings)
You can book daily boat trips here. Prices include two dives per trip/day, brand new or freshly serviced SCUBA gear, compressed air fills to E.U standards, a certified dive professional with a ratio of 1 pro / 4 divers, water, tea coffee and lunch on board.

The more you dive, the cheaper the price 😉

You can get 5% off the above prices if you bring your full set of SCUBA gear (mask, fins, wetsuit, BCD, regulator). Just enter the voucher code “GEAR” when booking.

If you are an active status dive professional you can get 10% off the above prices with the voucher code “PRO10” (dive pro check required) & 15% if you bring all your gear with the voucher code “PRO15”.

NB: Please make sure to personally check in one day before your first day trip (unless your booking starts with a shore dive in which case you can come in at 13h on the same day).

We’ll need to size & gear you up, confirm logistics and provide you with a precise schedule for the following day(s).

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Why Komodo Belongs on Every Diver’s Bucket List

Welcome to One of the Best Dive Destinations on Earth

Dive Komodo National Park: A Living Ocean Museum

A Diving Playground for All Experience Levels

For Beginners:

For Advanced Divers:

Want to Learn More?

📍 Where We Dive: Signature Sites with Amare Divers

Eco-Friendly, Always

Capture the Beauty of Coral Reef Diving Komodo

Planning Your Komodo Dive Trip

Dive with Amare Divers Komodo

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