Diving in Indonesia

This South-East Asian country is one of the biggest archipelagos in the world and comes in as the fourth most populous country on Earth. Of its more than 17,500 islands, there are five main islands, including; Sumatra, Kalimantan, Sulawesi, Irian Jaya, and Java. Here, you will find a kaleidoscope of cultures and peoples, spectacular landscapes that range from volcanoes to beaches bountiful flora and fauna. Indonesia is the second richest country in the world in terms of biodiversity, after Brazil.

Indonesia is considered one of the best diving destinations in the world. It is a beautiful nation with more than 17,500 islands distributed over about 5,000 kilometers and it has a lot of surprises for divers of different levels of experience. If you dream of swimming among colorful coral, Indonesia is set within the exceptional Coral Triangle. Covering around six million square kilometers, this marine area in the western Pacific Ocean is home to an estimated 76 percent of the world’s coral species. The other marine life inhabiting this space is also pretty special and diverse, with more than 2,000 species of reef fish.

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Featured places to go in Indonesia

Bali

Located just eight degrees from the equator, in the Java Sea, Bali is set between Islands of Lombok and Java in Indonesia.

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Central Sulawesi

A veritable underwater Eden waiting to be explored, Central Sulawesi is perfect for both beginner and advanced divers with warm, gin-clear waters.

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North Sulawesi

North Sulawesi offers more than 100 dive sites from muck dives to the Lembeh Strait.

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Southwest Sulawesi

Southwest Sulawesi is a place of lush mountains and rice paddies, as well as otherworldly dive sites, featuring dazzling reefs as well as rocks and walls.

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Southeast Sulawesi

The southeast region of Sulawesi, Indonesia is home to some of the most spectacular diving in the entire world.

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Aceh

The northernmost point on the island of Sumatra is the region of Aceh, blanketed by rainforest and fringed with clear, warm waters and beautiful reefs.

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Moluccas/Maluku

The Moluccas, also known as the Spice Islands, are located in the center of Indonesia and it is set splendid isolation with a rich and important history.

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North Moluccas/Maluku

North Moluccas offers a variety of cultures and attractions to explore in this tropical hideaway.

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Jakarta

Discover Jakarta and explore the heaving and vibrant metropolis.

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Tulamben and Amed

Set on the east coast of Bali, Tulamben and Amed, these two beach towns are great for divers.

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Nusa Penida

In Bali’s south-east, there is a cluster of three islands, Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Ceningan,

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Menjangan

Many of the dive sites located around Menjangan have shallow reef flats filled with corals, small fish and turtles.

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Pemuteran

Relaxed, bohemian and bathed in glorious nature, the island of Lombok and the three Gili Islands are all bleached white beaches and aquamarine waters.

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Lombok and Gili Islands

Relaxed, bohemian and bathed in glorious nature, the island of Lombok and the three Gili Islands are all bleached white beaches and aquamarine waters.

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Gili Islands

The Gili Islands are suitable for all divers irrespective of expertise and reveal a whole, colorful underwater world.

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Flores

The island of Flores offers superb diving, spectacular scenery and a unique blend of cultures.

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Komodo

Its name may be synonymous with the dinosaur-like Komodo dragon, but Komodo National Park also promises spectacular marine diversity.

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Raja Ampat

Raja Ampat is known as one of the best places for diving in Indonesia with pristine coral reefs and some of the most biodiverse waters in the world.

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Manado

Manado is the provincial capital and a great jumping-off point for dives both in Manado itself and in nearby Bunaken National Marine Park and Bangka Island.

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Bangka

Promising some of the best diving in Indonesia, Bangka Island is famed for its wild scenery and fantastically-preserved dive sites.

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Lembeh

Considered one of the best muck diving site in the world, Lembeh offers a whole host of macro delights among the fine black sand that blankets the seabed.

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Borneo

If you’re looking for incredible landscapes, Borneo promises breathtaking sites, from the jungle-clad interior to the reefs, caves, walls and muck dives.

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Togean

Togean consists of white sands and lush rainforests is remote enough that you either need to go and stay there or do a liveaboard to explore them properly.

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Dive Sites in Indonesia

Travel Information for Indonesia

Power Plug Type

 

C, F

Airports

 

DPS, CGK, SUB

Currency

 

IDR

Language

 

in

Electricity

 

230 V / 50 Hz

Timezone

 

UTC+07:00 - UTC+09:00

Network Provider

 

Telkomsel

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The descriptions provided here are intended as general information and personal experiences related to specific dive sites and locations and should not be construed as definitive advice or recommendations. Before diving, please confirm that diving is permitted at your chosen location, and comply with all relevant local laws, regulations, and posted signage. The responsibility for verifying the legality of the dive and assessing any associated risks rests entirely with you.