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Cauldron (The Shotgun)
Extreme current channel dive — the most thrilling underwater ride in Komodo.
Harbour Dist.
45 km
Max Depth
35m
Current
Drift dive through a narrow strait with healthy corals, sweetlips, and batfish.
48km
From Harbour
15m
Avg Depth
25m
Max Depth
AOW
Min. Certification
Be prepared for moderate — manageable drift currents, more accessible than other northern komodo sites currents at this dive site. Check conditions before diving and follow your dive guide's instructions.
Gili Lawa Darat offers a drift dive through the narrow strait between Gili Lawa Darat island and Komodo island. The reef is covered in healthy hard and soft corals with abundant fish life including sweetlips, batfish, and fusiliers. Moderate currents make this more accessible than neighbouring northern sites while still delivering excellent marine encounters. The shallow reef top is ideal for extended safety stops.
Species commonly found at this dive site. Click to learn more.
Visibility
18m avg
Current
Moderate — manageable drift currents, more accessible than other northern Komodo sites
Max Depth
25m
Best Season
3, 4, 5 +6
Avg Depth
15m
-8.432000, 119.545000
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