1483 Logged Dives
Manta Point / Makassar Reef
Makassar Reef, aka Manta Point, is located in the central area of Komodo National Park. It has a rubble bottom and is a beginner friendly dive site. Max depth is 18 m. This site is considered a drift dive.
Reef manta, Marble ray, Eagle Ray, Unicornfish, Hawksbill turtle, Reef shark, Octopus, Stingray, Humphead parrotfish, Nudibranch, Blue ringed octopus, Mantis shrimp, Crab.
DIVE TYPES
- Drift Diving
- Cleaning Station
Level
- Beginner
- Advanced
- Expert
Programs
- Extended Range (XR)
- Freediving
- Scuba
Entry
- Boat
Body of Water
- Salt
currents
- no
- moderate
- medium
Maximum Depth
- 14m
Visibility
- 15m
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