Watch wild dolphins in Komodo National Park, where fast tidal channels between Flores, Rinca and Komodo teem with marine life. Spinner and bottlenose dolphins ride the bow waves of boats crossing these straits, often seen on the way to dive sites and manta cleaning stations. Paired with world-class reefs and the famous dragons ashore, it is a wild encounter within one of Asia's greatest marine parks, best from June to September.
Watch wild dolphins in Komodo National Park, where fast tidal channels between Flores, Rinca and Komodo teem with marine life. Spinner and bottlenose dolphins ride the bow waves of boats crossing these straits, often seen on the way to dive sites and manta cleaning stations. Paired with world-class reefs and the famous dragons ashore, it is a wild encounter within one of Asia's greatest marine parks, best from June to September.
Up to 80% sighting chance in Komodo National Park (Flores, Indonesia). Best months: August, July, September.
April to November, the dry season; June to September is best, with the calmest crossings and clearest water.
Encounters are mostly from the boat as dolphins ride the bow. The park is better known for snorkeling and diving with manta rays and reef life.
On boat trips and liveaboards from Labuan Bajo on Flores, usually combined with diving, mantas and the Komodo dragons.
Reef and oceanic manta rays, reef sharks, turtles, and the Komodo dragons on Komodo and Rinca islands.