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Karang Makassar / Manta Point
Komodo’s most famous and frequently visited dive site for spotting the majestic Manta Rays, this is a dive site suitable for both beginner and advanced divers.
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: Manta Rays
Suitable for advanced divers only
With an average depth of approximately 15 meters / 50 feet, Karang Makassar is a generally an easy dive. Without many features, the highlight is by far the Manta Rays.
Know before you go
Reservation is required.
Manta Rays is the only highlight to be seen.
Cancellation Policy
Available languages
English, Chinese, Indonesian, Romanian
Itinerary
Stretching over 1.5 km, this is the ideal place to see Manta Rays in Komodo. With an average depth of 15 meters, the bottom is mostly rubble. There are some small critters to find here, but the mantas are the highlight of this Komodo dive. Lucky divers can spot Eagle Rays, Reef and Leopard Sharks.
The day starts with morning briefing, equipment check and a timely departure from Labuan Bajo. Upon arrival at Castle Rock, 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.