

Best for intermediate divers, 18-30m, boat entry, moderate current.
Crinoid Canyon in Komodo National Park features a complex topography of reef, wall, and canyon structures. Designed for intermediate divers, this boat-access site ranges from 18 to 30 metres in depth. Divers should expect moderate currents and variable visibility between 5 and 30 metres. Surge and swell can occur, requiring careful buoyancy control to maintain distance from the reef. Water temperatures remain between 26C and 29C. Species recorded around this area include various nudibranchs, moray eels, wrasses, and flatworms. Divers should follow their guide's lead regarding entry points and current direction to navigate the canyon effectively during a typical 60-minute dive.
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Best lighting is during midday; focus on macro photography among the crinoids.
Located on the southern side of Nusa Kode Island, near the entrance of Loh Dasami Bay.
Recorded at this site
Depth
18-30m
Visibility
5-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
26-29°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
60 min
Best Time
Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Species recorded around this area include Nembrotha and Chromodoris nudibranchs, yellow-edged and giant morays, wrasses, flatworms, and fire urchins.
No, this site is rated for intermediate divers due to the presence of moderate currents and potential surge.
The site features depths ranging from 18 to 30 metres.
This is a boat-access site; a boat is required to reach the location.
The site is primarily a dive location with depths starting at 18 metres, making it unsuitable for snorkelling.
Diving at Crinoid Canyon in Tao requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Crinoid Canyon in Tao. Water temperatures range from 26°C to 29°C.
The best months to visit Crinoid Canyon in Tao are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, and November. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Expect moderate currents at Crinoid Canyon in Tao. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Crinoid Canyon in Tao typically ranges from 5 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.