Dive Komodo, Indonesia

Do you want an unforgettable experience? For us it is being surrounded by manta rays that are relaxed yet curious and come in close for a better look of US!

Learn all of our inside tips on getting a close manta ray encounter and at the same time help their cause by taking our PADI Manta Conservation Diver Course.

Our very own team member who has spent over 300 underwater hours with manta rays and has reported over 300 manta ray encounters to MantaMatcher and MantaWatch developed this course for PADI. By taking this course you will learn all about manta ray biology, their unique habits, and why manta rays are currently under threat. You will also be involved in helping their cause by applying this knowledge to collect much need data on our local manta ray population and thus becoming a “citizen scientist”.

The course includes a theory section in the form of presentations and discussions and 2 open water dives. During the open water dives you will learn how to successfully follow the Manta Ray Code of Conduct and maximize your manta ray encounters. You will also learn how to use a standard dive computer to collect information during your manta ray surveys and how to successfully photograph the gill areas of manta rays or getting an “ID Shot”. Afterward you will upload your manta ray surveys onto the MantaMatcher worldwide database to help manta researchers worldwide gain further insights into Komodo’a manta populations. You will receive a PADI Manta Conservation Diver Distinctive Specialty rating which can be accredited towards your PADI Master SCUBA Diver certification.

We recommend that you take this course from one of our live aboard trips get more in water experience.

Prerequisite: Open Water Diver; 12 (Jr.)/ 15 years old and up

Maximum depth: 12m (Jr.)/ 18m

Instructor to student ratio: 1:4

In the Komodo National Park we are blessed with an abundance of fish and coral species found almost nowhere else in the world. Get the most out of your time in the park and see the very best we have to offer as you accomplish your Advanced certification!

This is a great way to learn more about diving, marine life and increase your confidence, and knowledge of the different styles of diving. The course is all about diving and great value as it includes five dives over 2-3 days. It as a sampling of different types of dives designed to give you more experience under the supervision of an instructor.

There are two dives required for AOW certification: Deep Diver and Underwater Navigator. The other 3 dives are up to you!

We highly recommend an exciting Drift Dive with Mantas in right season, or a photography course with our dedicated photography instructors.

The following is a list of the dives that we offer and recommend for diving in Komodo National Park:

AWARE Fish ID: Learn to identify the major fish families in one richest marine regions in the world. Learn about marine survey methodology allowing you to give back a little on every dive.

Deep Diver: Discover the underwater wonders lying deeper than 18m (max 30m) for the first time under the supervision of an instructor.

Digital Underwater Photography/ Videography: Capture your memories to share with friends and family and make some beautiful UW art while you are at it!

Drift Diver: Safely hitch a ride on to one of our world famous currents and see the reefs and fish come alive with action.

Underwater Naturalist: It isn’t just fish down there! Learn about all the other integral parts that make Komodo’s marine ecosystem so rich and unique.

Underwater Navigator: Get the skills to get out on your own! Gain confidence in your underwater navigation abilities by fine-tuning compass and natural navigation skills.

Night Diver: See the reef under a whole new light (your torch light)! Observe the marine creatures that dominate the reefs at night, but hide during the day.

Prerequisite: Open Water Diver; 12 (Jr.)/ 15 years old and up

Tired of snorkeling? Become a SCUBA diver and explore further!Come see the turtles, rays, and a plethora of reef fish and corals up close and personal! You’ll be spoilt rotten right from the start by learning to dive in Komodo National Park.
In this comprehensive course (3-4 days) you will learn all that you need to know to become a internationally recognized certified diver capable of safely diving independent of a dive professional.

The course has 3 parts:

• Knowledge development (5 sections in the PADI Open Water Diver manual, each with a corresponding video section, and quiz and a final comprehensive exam)
• Confined water training (5 skill practice sections in shallow and protected waters)
• Open water training (4 open water training dives focusing on skills and general dive experience)
Prerequisites: 10 (Jr.)/ 15 years old and up
Maximum depth: 12 m (Jr.)/ 18m
Instructor to student ratio: 1:4

Have you always wanted to try diving, but never had the time to do so? Now is your opportunity!

Come and see some of the best reefs in the world and immerse yourself into a world bursting with color and life. In this short introduction to diving (1 day) you will learn equipment use and basic underwater skills. The short skills session in the beginning of the dive is designed to give you more comfort and confidence in the water. The rest of the time is spent DIVING with an instructor dedicated to keeping you safe and having fun! Subsequent dives are for fish and fun!