Komodo: Sebayur Island Dive Site – Komodo National Park

Site Overview

Sebayur Island is a small island in western Komodo National Park, offering a sheltered reef system that provides excellent diving for all certification levels. The site features a fringing reef descending from 2 meters to approximately 22 meters, with extensive hard coral gardens in the shallower sections transitioning to a low wall with ledges and crevices at depth. Resident hawksbill turtles are the star attraction, feeding on the reef flat throughout the day and often approaching divers with curiosity. The shallower sections at 2 to 10 meters are rich in hard coral coverage, with staghorn, brain, and plate corals forming extensive gardens that shelter diverse reef fish including schools of batfish, snapper, and sweetlips. The deeper wall at 15 to 22 meters features gorgonian sea fans, barrel sponges, and whitetip reef sharks resting on the ledges. Moray eels, lionfish, and scorpionfish are common in the crevices, while the mild to moderate current keeps conditions manageable for beginners. Sebayur Island is best dived from April through December when the conditions are calmest. The site is accessible from Labuan Bajo by speedboat and is often used as a checkout dive site or first dive on Komodo itineraries. The island's white sand beach makes it an attractive surface interval stop, and the snorkeling in the shallows is outstanding. For divers seeking a relaxed Komodo experience without extreme conditions, Sebayur Island delivers consistently excellent diving with abundant turtle encounters.