Komodo Guides

Practical guides to planning a Komodo trip, written against the same fleet and park data that powers our directory, and rechecked whenever park rules or conditions move.

Sep 29
Sea Turtles in Komodo: Green vs Hawksbill Identification

A visual and behavioural guide to green and hawksbill sea turtles in Komodo for divers and snorkellers.

Sep 28
Pygmy Seahorses in Komodo: Species and Host Habitats

How Komodo divers find Bargibant's and Denise's pygmy seahorses, with habitat, identification and responsible photography guidance.

Sep 28
Sharks in Komodo: Species, Habitats and Sightings

A practical guide to Komodo's reef sharks, identification, habitat, encounter expectations and safe diving behaviour.

Sep 28
Mantis Shrimp in Komodo: Identification and Behaviour

A Komodo-first guide to mantis shrimp identification, habitat, behaviour, sightings and responsible underwater observation.

Sep 28
Marine Life in Komodo: Habitats, Species and Sightings

A habitat-led guide to the marine life divers and snorkellers may encounter in Komodo, including realistic expectations and responsible viewing.

Sep 28
Solo Travel in Komodo: Shared Cabins, Costs and Practical Choices

A solo Komodo trip works best when you decide how much privacy, certainty and social time you want before choosing a boat. A day trip gives you a group without a cabin; a multi-day shared departure gives you two nights aboard; a private cabin or whole-boat charter changes the price basis. The words “per person” […]

Sep 27
Komodo Diving for Beginners: Skills, Site Selection and Honest Limits

Understand scuba certification requirements, supervised try dives and operator screening before choosing a Komodo dive trip.

Sep 27
Komodo Diving Currents: How Tides Change the Dive Plan

Komodo currents change by channel, site and tidal window. Understand what that means for routes, briefings and diver suitability.

Sep 27
Best Dive Sites in Komodo: Match the Site to Your Level

The best Komodo dive site depends on current, zone and diver experience. Compare the headline sites before choosing a route.

Sep 27
Komodo with Limited Mobility: Access Questions to Ask Before Booking

An accessible Komodo island trip involves a sequence of transfers, not a single badge on a tour listing. A hotel room may be step-free while the dock has a gap, the boat has a narrow gangway, and the island stop requires a tender or stairs. Ask for evidence at each stage of the exact route […]