

Best for advanced divers, 20-40m, boat entry, strong current.
Bonsai is a demanding reef and cave dive in Komodo National Park, Indonesia, suited for advanced divers. The site features reef terrain combined with cave sections that create an overhead environment. Divers operate at depths between 20 and 40 metres. Conditions are characterised by strong, unpredictable currents, including potential down currents that require active depth monitoring. Visibility typically ranges from 10 to 30 metres. Access is by boat only, and a reef hook is recommended. Species recorded around this area include Emperor Angelfish, Napoleon Wrasse, Green Sea Turtle, Peacock Mantis Shrimp, Indian Lionfish, Whitetip Reef Shark, Bluespotted Fantail Ray, Clown Triggerfish, Nembrotha Nudibranch, Broadclub Cuttlefish, Giant Moray, Bluegirdled Angelfish, Regal Angelfish, and Titan Triggerfish.
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Confirm current direction and strength with your dive operator before descending, as conditions at Bonsai can shift quickly and the difference between a manageable drift and a hazardous dive is often timing within the tidal cycle. A reef hook is worth having clipped to your BCD.
Access is via boat as part of the diving sites in the Komodo National Park.
Recorded at this site
Depth
20-40m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
26-29°C
Current
Strong
Species recorded around this area include Emperor Angelfish, Napoleon Wrasse, Green Sea Turtle, Peacock Mantis Shrimp, Indian Lionfish, Whitetip Reef Shark, Bluespotted Fantail Ray, Clown Triggerfish, Nembrotha Nudibranch, Broadclub Cuttlefish, Giant Moray, Bluegirdled Angelfish, Regal Angelfish, and Titan Triggerfish.
No, Bonsai is an advanced dive site due to strong, unpredictable currents, down currents, and the presence of overhead cave environments.
The working depths at this site range from 20 to 40 metres.
Bonsai requires boat access.
No, this is a deep reef and cave dive site with strong currents and overhead environments, making it unsuitable for snorkelling.
Diving at Bonsai dive site in Labuan Bajo requires the following certifications: Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Bonsai dive site in Labuan Bajo. Water temperatures range from 26°C to 29°C.
Bonsai dive site in Labuan Bajo can have strong currents. Advanced experience with drift diving and current navigation is recommended.
Visibility at Bonsai dive site in Labuan Bajo typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.