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.
Bunaken
Ever fancy yourself being a mermaid? Being able to swim along with other creatures of the sea , moving to the rhythm of the waves? In the Bunaken Marine Park, you will encounter a real “mermaid”, and you can also get a glimpse of sea life here.Bunaken is an 8.08 km² island in the Bay of Manado, situated in the north of the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia. Bunaken forms part of the administrative city of Manado , capital of North...
Location: Sulawesi » North Sulawesi » Manado City
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
Carita Beach: for great Family Holidays
A vast stretch of white sandy beach decorated with rows of sheltering trees and the magnificent view of the Krakatau volcano on the horizon, that is what awaits at Carita Beach. Situated pleasantly on the shoreline facing the Sunda Straits at the western end of Java Island, in the Pandeglang regency, in the province of Banten, this indulging beach is only a three hours’ drive away from the bustling capital city of Jakarta. Here nature...
Location: Java » Banten » Kab. Pandeglang
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Cendrawasih Bay National Park: Playground of the spotted Whaleshark
The large Cendrawasih Bay National Park in the north of the island of Papua, otherwise known as Teluk Cenderawasih, includes Indonesia’s largest marine national park, and is one of the best dive-sites in the archipelago. Here are magnificent vertical drops, picturesque hard coral gardens, sponge life and myriads of fish This is the playground of one of the world’s largest animals: the spotted whaleshark or rhincodon typus. If...
Location: Papua » Papua, West Papua » Kab. Teluk Wondama
Dive the biodiverse Gilis at Sekotong Bay, Southwest Lombok
On the southwestern coast of Lombok lies Sekotong Bay, a very large bay that offers a degree of protection from the strong currents of the Lombok Strait, and for this reason became the playground of many unique sea dwellers. Located within the West Lombok regency about 2 hours drive from Mataram, capital of West Nusa Tenggara, the Sekotong Bay Area is a vast stretch of rough coastline decorated with beautiful white sandy beaches overlooking the...
Location: The Nusa Tenggara Islands » West Nusa Tenggara » Kab. Lombok Barat
Dive The Islands Off Makassar
Fronting the city of Makassar are a cluster of islands basking in the sun, numbering 55 in all, some large, while others are merely sand bars that disappear at high tide. This cluster of islands is known as the Spermonde Archipelago, but locals know them only by their individual names.The islands nearest to Makassar, such as Lae-lae and Kayangan, can be reached within 15 minutes by speedboat and are popular weekend getaway resorts, others have...
Location: Sulawesi » South Sulawesi » Kota Makassar
Dive with the Big Fish in secluded Belongas Bay, South Lombok
On the south western coast of Lombok Island, beyond Sekotong Bay and about 2 hours drive west from Lombok’s Kuta area lies Belongas Bay facing the Indian Ocean. This is another exciting pristine diving destination that offers the opportunity to meet some of the big fish in the Indonesian seas. The star in these waters is the fascinating Hamerhead Shark. The bay itself is fairly large and is sheltered and scenic with long sweeping white...
Location: The Nusa Tenggara Islands » West Nusa Tenggara » Kab. Lombok Barat
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Diving Around Komodo Island
The sea around Komodo Island offers vibrant colors and exotic marine life which will enchant divers and snorkelers alike as endless schools of fish ride the waterways rushing up from deep sea vents, below them the seabed is covered with a thick carpet of florescent corals and marine invertebrates, an underwater photographers paradise. The waters that surround the island are turbulent and teeming with unparalled marine life. A marine reserve has...
Location: The Nusa Tenggara Islands » East Nusa Tenggara » Kab. Manggarai Barat