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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.

Dolphin in Komodo National Park (Flores, Indonesia)

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About This Spot

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.

Best Months to Visit

Up to 80% sighting chance in Komodo National Park (Flores, Indonesia). Best months: August, July, September.

  • August: 80%
  • July: 78%
  • September: 76%
  • June: 75%
  • October: 70%
  • May: 68%
  • April: 60%
  • November: 60%

Practical Information

  • Location: Komodo National Park (Flores, Indonesia)
  • Coordinates: -8.5500, 119.5500
  • Effort: day trip
  • Accessibility: Medium
  • Observation mode: Watching, Snorkeling

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to see dolphins in Komodo?

April to November, the dry season; June to September is best, with the calmest crossings and clearest water.

Can you swim with them?

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.

How do you visit?

On boat trips and liveaboards from Labuan Bajo on Flores, usually combined with diving, mantas and the Komodo dragons.

What else can you see?

Reef and oceanic manta rays, reef sharks, turtles, and the Komodo dragons on Komodo and Rinca islands.

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