Scuba Diving in Komodo for Beginners | Try Scuba | No Certification Needed | PAPITON DIVE

We offer SSI dive training, including:

Divemaster

Open Water Diver

Advanced Adventurer

Specialties (e.g., Perfect Buoyancy, Night, Deep)

Diver Stress & Rescue

Yes! With SSI Digital Learning, you can complete the theory online—so you can spend more time diving once you’re here.

Yes—our SSI Scuba Skills Update is perfect if you haven’t dived in a while. It’s a short, fun, and confidence-building session.

Komodo is incredible year-round:

Dry Season (Apr–Nov): Calm seas, great visibility

Rainy Season (Dec–Mar): Fewer boats, manta season!

Yes! Try our SSI Try Scuba program, no experience needed. One of our instructors will guide you safely and slowly through your first underwater breath. For Fun Dives, certification is needed

Expect encounters with:

Colorful coral reefs and massive schools of fish

Manta rays

Turtles

Reef sharks

Macro life (nudibranchs, frogfish)

They can be strong in certain areas, but don’t worry. At Papiton Dive, we carefully select dive sites based on your experience and comfort level. Safety first, always. Our dive masters are mostly local guides, so they understand the area better!

Most dive sites are 10–30 meters deep. Your maximum depth depends on your certification level and comfort.

We will gather at Labuan Bajo Marina Harbor / Pelabuhan KP3 to depart. Our boat will be nearby.

We depart around 07:00 everyday, divers should arrive at least 06:45 at the boat. 
We return around 15:30 – 16:30 back to Labuan Bajo harbor.

Yes! Let us know what you’re bringing so we can prepare accordingly. We’ll provide any gear you’re missing.