GPS Point
Gili Banta Island, 10km north east of Komodo
Located off the north east point of Gili Banta, the famous GPS Point is a must on any Komodo liveaboards cruise and is often considered the best dive site in north Komodo.
The top of this small sea mount rises to just five metres of the surface and it attracts lots and lots of fish. GPS point is often swarming with Dogtooth Tuna, and big schools of barracuda and surgeonfish.
The soft coral growth at GPS Point in particular is excellent, and the entire surface of the sea mound is richly overgrown with invertebrates.
The deep waters provide the opportunity for encounters with Hammerhead Sharks and Napolean Wrasse as well as the more common White-tips and Nurse Sharks.
Strong currents often to three knots sweep the top of the mount. Things settle down around 25 metres or so, but this is not really a beginners dive. Visibility here is variable, and can drop below ten metres due to plankton, but it is usually clearer at depth.
GPS Point Reef Basics: Very healthy sea mount with excellent pelagic action
Depth: 5 - >40m
Visibility: 5 - 25m
Currents: Can be strong
Surface Conditions: Can be rough
Water Temperature: 24 - 28°C
Experience Level: Intermediate - advanced
Diving Season: March to December
PADI Course Compatibility: Great for Underwater Videography
Distance: ~450 km east of Bali (23 hours)
Access: Bali liveaboards to Komodo
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