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Shotgun / Couldron
An incredible drift dive worth the name Shotgun. Get carried away by the currents through beautiful reefs while observing all the favourite underwater marine life.
Book in advance! Starting from USD 210 /pers
ⓘ Komodo National Park fees not included.
Reserve now & pay later: Save your spot free of charge with flexible booking.
Most popular diving spot in Komodo.
Flexible cancellation.
Trip Snapshot
Duration: 6 hours
Hotel transfer offered
Access: speed boat
Highlight: Drift, Manta Rays
Suitable for advanced divers only
A drift dive like no other! Fly underwater through amazing coral reefs, Manta Rays, Sharks, and schools of pelagics.
Know before you go
Reservation is required.
Shotgun is a drift dive often with strong currents.
Cancellation Policy
Available languages
English, Chinese, Indonesian, Romanian
Itinerary
The beginning of Shotgun dive site marks a beautiful coral garden densely populated by sweetlips, snapper, nudibranchs and more. Half way through the dive we will reach the Cauldron, a circular area surrounded by walls covered with corals and diverse marine life.
The drift dive will take us to the famous “Shot Gun”, which will shoot us in to a channel where we will dive with mantas, giant trevallies, and sharks.
Shotgun is specifically suitable for expert divers, due to the strong currents.
The day starts with morning briefing, equipment check and a timely departure from Labuan Bajo. Upon arrival at Shotgun dive site, Divemasters will first check for current conditions to ensure maximum safety.
Bottom time is set for approximatley 45 – 60 minutes.
Surface intervals are set for approximately 45 – 60 minutes.
Important Information
What’s included
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Professional PADI Divemaster
- Boat rental
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected areas)
- Scuba Diving Insurance
- Full set scuba diving equipment
- Towels
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Bottled water
Exclusions
- Komodo National Park fees
- Additional equipment such as but not limited to: dive computers, 15L tanks, NITROX, extra wetsuits, hoodies
Duration
6 hours.
Estimated hotel transfer at 7AM. Estimated return 4-5PM
Departure details
Traveler pickup is offered.
Free hotel transfers are available in Labuan Bajo. We also provide transfers from and to vacation rentals, Airbnbs, points of interest.
Meeting point: Komodo Resort, Sebayur Island, Komodo, Flores, Indonesia
Diving Packages
3 days fun dives
Our most famous package of 3 days fun dives for a complete experience of diving in Komodo. Suitable for beginner and advanced divers.
> Starting from: 560 USD
5 days fun dives
This diving package can be customised and adapted to fit diving interests. Additional land tours and other customisations can be organised.
> Inquire for price
Private Diving Package
Ideal for underwater photographers, and advanced scuba divers, the private diving package allows the organisation of special logistics and dive locations otherwise not available through the standard trips.