Diving and Snorkeling
Home to over a quarter of the world's marine life, the Indonesian Archipelago is famous for its world class diving and exciting underwater beauty.
Take a plunge and discover an ocean teeming with all types of marine life, from Weh Island in Sumatra to Raja Ampat in Papua. Where else in the world can you get up close to a whole school of giant manta rays and turtles, dive spectacular drop-offs and explore old shipwrecks?
Whether you're an experienced diver looking for a new challenge or simply want to try your hand at snorkeling for the first time, the tropical waters of Indonesia will not disappoint. Plunge into Indonesia's ultimate underwater experience.
Bungus Island
Bungus is sheltered by a bay. There are two good beaches: Carolina and Karang Tinta.image taken from: this link Go this link if you want to know more information about Diving Activities in Padang.
Location: Sumatra » West Sumatra » Kota Padang
Um Island, Raja Ampat
Um Island sits right across the the Malaumkarta village in Makbon, a short distance away from Sorong in West Papua. Makbon is an inland lagoon, located north of the Bird Head Peninsula. Um Island is known as the habitat for bats and seagulls. Bats on this island look for food during daylight, while seagulls fly out at night. Quite the opposite of what we are familiar with.Um Island is a unique getaway if you are staying for a couple of days in...
Location: Papua » West Papua » Kab. Raja Ampat
Pantar Strait, Alor Archipelago
Indonesia has many famous diving sites. For professional divers, Pantar Strait Marine Park is one of the most beautiful in the country and comparable only with that of the Caribbean Sea near Central America. This Marine Park has its own unique characteristics and beauty. This strait is located between Alor and Pantar islands in the Alor Archipelago, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT). This narrow strait has a number of small and beautiful islands...
Location: The Nusa Tenggara Islands » East Nusa Tenggara » Kab. Kupang
Natuna Archipelago
The Natuna Archipelago is Indonesia’s most northerly islands in the South China Sea. If you are adventurous by nature and are looking for beaches that are free from other tourists, then the Natuna Archipelago could be the right place for you. It comprises some 270 islands and has amazing green-blue seas. Bunguran, Jemaja and Serasan are the three largest islands in this archipelago located in the South China Sea. Natuna is a district...
Location: Sumatra » Riau Archipelago » Kota Batam
The Bay of Triton
Bay of Triton is located in Kaimana district, West Papua. This area is known for its underwater beauty and cultural heritages. In this Bay, there are 959 types of coral fish and 471 types of coral where 16 of them are new species. The beauty of soft corals is a natural underwater attraction in the Bay of Triton. Here, you can easily find Bryde's whales looking for food near Lobo village. Ancient drawings from pre-history era on mountain sides...
Location: Papua » West Papua » Kota Sorong
Pongkar Island
Pongkar Island is located in Pongkar village, Tebing sub-district, Tanjung Balai Karimun. This 100 hectare (approx. 247 acres) beach has beautiful scenery, with white sand and blue seawater.
Location: Sumatra » Riau Archipelago » Kab. Karimun
Manggar Segara Sari Beach
Manggar Beach is a favorite beach for local community and tourists in Balikpapan, East Kalimantan. This beach is clean and has many facilities for visitors convenience to rest in this 13,000 square meter beach.
Location: Kalimantan » East Kalimantan » Kota Balikpapan
Matras and Parai Tenggiri Beaches
Matras and Parai Tenggiri in the northeast of Bangka, 48 km. from Pangkal Pinang and 12 km from Sungai Liat. The beach is about 3 kilometers long and its width is almost 30 metres. Parai, a beach set between rocky capes is an ideal location for relaxing and swimming. Local fishermen moor their vessels here aftBeaches er a day of fishing, giving the beach the picturesque feel of a fishing village.
Location: Sumatra » Bangka Belitung » Kab. Bangka