Apple Orchard

# Apple Orchard Dive Site

Apple Orchard is a premier dive destination located at Golo Mori in Komodo, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. Situated in the Savu Sea within the Sumba Strait, this site showcases the region’s exceptional marine biodiversity.

Divers explore stunning coral-covered walls and rocky formations that resemble an underwater orchard. The site features vibrant hard and soft corals hosting an abundance of marine life including reef fish, nudibranchs, crustaceans, and occasional pelagic species. Strong currents attract schools of trevally, snappers, and barracuda.

Depths range from 8 to 40+ meters, making it suitable for both intermediate and advanced divers. The challenging drift conditions and variable currents require solid diving experience and excellent buoyancy control. Visibility typically ranges from 15-25 meters.

Apple Orchard is best suited for advanced divers due to its dynamic conditions. The site is particularly rewarding during peak seasons when nutrient-rich waters attract larger marine animals, including sharks. This Komodo classic remains a must-dive destination for experienced divers seeking pristine coral ecosystems and thrilling underwater encounters.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Timor Python Malayopython timoriensis james1203

Miamira flavicostata Miamira flavicostata caleidoskopable

Golden Sweeper Parapriacanthus ransonneti eyrezer

Komodo Dragon Varanus komodoensis djlavor

Hawksbill Sea Turtle Eretmochelys imbricata judebirds

Coi's Goniobranchus Goniobranchus coi caleidoskopable

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)