Colorful coral reef scene with marine life in West Papua, Indonesia's underwater world.
Indonesia · South Komodo

Galley Rock

Best time to dive

January to December; May to September

What you might see

  • Grey reef sharkLikely
  • Manta rayLikely

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Certification & difficulty

Advanced Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.

Snorkelling

Not a snorkel site - Not typical; current strength makes this primarily a scuba site

Safety notes

Strong and strengthening currents, precise entry/exit timing required, exposed rock in open water

Permits & fees

Site lies just outside Komodo National Park boundaries per one source, so standard KNP diving permit may not apply here; confirm with operator since it is commonly sold on Komodo-area liveaboard itineraries

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Labuan Bajo

This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.

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