Banda Island ( Kornobol )

Located just to the east of the main island of the Banda Islands, Banda Besar, this site like many in the area offers the chance of diving among tremendous numbers of fish.

As you descend down past the steeply sloping wall dotted with colourful gorgonians, sponges and soft corals, keep your eye out for the passing rock cods or bump-headed parrotfish which frequent the area. On flatter sections, staghorn coral flourishes with its frosted white tips standing proudly aloft.

This colourful scene is added to by the yellow and blue hues of angelfish, butterflyfish and parrotfish which abound all around this site. Another excellent Banda Sea spot which will leave you wondering why there are not flotillas of dive boats here, but thankful that you have this place to yourself.

Karnobol Reef Basics: Wall diving
Depth: 15 - >40m
Visibility: 20 - 45m
Currents: Gentle
Surface Conditions: Calm
Water Temperature: 25 - 28°C
Experience Level: Intermediate - advanced
Number of dive sites: 1
Diving Season: All year round
Distance: ~1,650 km east northeast of Bali (83 hours), 320 south west of Irian Jaya (16 hours)
Access: Indonesia liveaboard

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