13 best dive sites in Indonesia is actually only a small part. Indonesia has a lot of the best diving spots scattered throughout the country. The thirteen dive locations are spread from Sabang to Raja Ampat Islands.
The dive sites, has the beauty and charm of each. So it will be difficult to judge which one is the most beautiful and attractive. But thirteen best diving locations in the country worth a try.
1. Sabang, Aceh
Sabang is the most western administrative region of Indonesia, located in the province of Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam. Has five islands, namely Pulau Weh, Rubiah Island, Island Klah, Seulako Island, and the island of Rondo. Region surrounded by Malacca Strait and the Indian Ocean have had more there are 20 dive sites with varied levels of difficulty.
The best dive sites in Sabang, among others, "The Canyon" (volcanic stone structure underwater to a depth of between 15-70 meters), "Batee Tokong", "Sophie Rickmers" (134-meter long wreck which sank in 1940), Flow Balee (spot with strong ocean currents and often changing), and Ideu Beach.
2. Kepulauan Seribu, Jakarta
Kepulauan Seribu is a cluster of islands (some 101 islands) located in north Jakarta. This region was designated as a National Marine Park by Ministerial Decree No. 162 / Kpts-II / 1995 and No. 6310 / Kpts-II / 2002.
3. Karimunjawa, Central Java
Karimunjawa are islands (some 27 islands) located in the Java Sea, including the district of Jepara, Central Java. Karimun Islands was designated a National Park since March 15, 2001.
Karimunjawa have at least 30 dives sites. Depths between 5-40 meters, with visibility between 5-25 meters and varying currents. Enchantment under the sea, among others, cover tightly coral reefs, various types of marine animals such as fish Napoleon, Hawksbill and Green turtles, and more than 200 species of ornamental fish.
4. Bali
Bali has various tourist destinations. Including having a favorite diving spots. Some of the best diving locations in Bali such as Nusa Penida (Penida Bay, Batu Abah, Manta Point, Batu Meling, Toyapakeh, Stone Barns, Crystal Bay, and Malibu Point); Amed (Amed Sea Cliffs, Gulf Lipah, Gili Hose); Tulamben (Shipwreck Liberty, Coral Garden, Batu Kelebit, Seraya Secrets, Kubu Reef); Sanur (Jeladi Willis, Sanur Bay, Penjor Reef); Menjangan Island (Secret Bay, Pemuteran, PJ), the East Coast of Bali (Amok Bay, Gili Biaha, Tepekong Gili, Gili Mimpang, Blue Lagoon).
5. Komodo Island, NTT
Komodo Island is located in the District of Komodo, West Manggarai regency, East Nusa Tenggara province. Islands of Komodo, Rinca, and Padar (as well as several smaller islands), defined as a National Park since 1980. It became one of the UNESCO world heritage site since 1991.
The best dive sites around the island of Komodo, among others, Red Beach, Batu Bolong, Tatawa Besar, Batu Tiga, Manta Point (location see manta). Besides manta, on the island of Komodo divers can see a variety of other fish species ranging clown fish, reef sharks, turtles, barracudas up. Also has a diversity of underwater topography ranging darireef flat to the wall. Currents strong enough so not recommended for novice divers.
6. Alor, NTT
Alor archipelago is located in the eastern part of Nusa Tenggara. The region has about 20 islands and several straits. Alor has more than 30 dive spots. Some of them are Half Moon Bay, Varuna's Point, Coconut Groove, Peter's Prize, Crocodile Rook, Never - Never Wall, Trip Top, No Man's Land, The Chatedral, etc. Biota which can be witnessed in Alor dive sites include reef sharks, turtles, Moray Eels, Rays, Napoleon, Dog-tooth tuna, and barracuda.
7. Wakatobi, Southeast Sulawesi
Wakatobi is located in the south of the island Sulwesi and consists of Wangi-wangi island, Kaledupa, Tomia, and Binongko. Wakatobi was set to be one of the National Park since 1996. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), set Wakatobi as World Biosphere Reserve.
Wakatobi has up to 750 types of coral with 25 pieces of coral reef. Its depth varies up to the deepest reaches 1,044 meters, visibility is 15-80 meters, and friendly waves. There are about 40 of the best dive sites scattered in the area immediately adjacent to this Banda sea.
8. Derawan, East Kalimantan
Derawan is an archipelago in Berau, East Kalimantan. Consisting of 31 islands, with some pretty famous like Maratua Island, Derawan, Charitable, and Kakaban.
The Kakaban there atolls that make up the salt water lake and 4 types of jellyfish benign because it does not have the ability to sting. In addition there are around other dive spots to number 28 diving points.
9. Bunaken, North Sulawesi
Bunaken is located in the bay of Manado and including the territory of the city of Manado. The area is designated as a National Park Bunaken and Bunaken Marine Park. Bunaken Marine Park is worth mentioning as the most beautiful marine parks in the world because of the diversity of marine life ranging reefs, dugongs, dolphins, ancient fish choelacanth and various other types of ornamental fish. Bunaken marine park has a 20 point dive (dive spot) with varying depths of up to 1344 meters.
10. North Halmahera, North Maluku
North Halmahera is one of the districts in the province of North Maluku, Indonesia. Directly adjacent to the Pacific Ocean that has the beauty beneath the sea. Some experts regard it as the heart of the world's coral triangle. this dive region generally has a calm currents and good visibility making it suitable for novice divers. Some of the best dive spots in North Halmahera Island, among others Tagalaya, Dodola, Tobotobo, Bobale Island and Island Powale.
11. Ambon, Maluku
Ambon is an island in the Maluku Islands. As well as the capital of Maluku. Ambon has about 21 dive spots spread from Sial Cape region in the north to Malilana. Dive sites famous among others Hukurila Cave, Aquila Wreck, Laha, Lehari-Labuang, Muka Batu, and Pombo Island.
12. Banda, Maluku
The Banda Islands in Maluku islands, precisely in the Banda Sea. Consisting of 10 islands with Neira, Banda Besar and Pulau Island Volcano as the largest island. Defined as the National Water Conservation Banda Sea based on the Minister of Marine and Fishery No. Kep.69 / Men / 2009.
Banda Islands have some of the best dive sites such as sonegat, Keraka Island, Island Sjahrir, Lontar Island, Volcano, Stone Netherlands, Pulau Ai and Hatta Island.
13. Raja Ampat, Papua Parat
The archipelago has 610 islands. Four of which the largest is the island of Misool, Salawati, Batanta, and Waigeo. The area is recognized as one of the locations with the highest diversity of marine life. Raja Ampat is one of the most beautiful marine parks in Indonesia, even the world, and is part of Raja Ampat Islands Wildlife Refuge. Here identified 537 coral species (75% of the total species of coral reef in the world), more than a thousand species of reef fish and 700 species of molluscs.
The best dive sites in Raja Ampat, among others Mansuar Island, Chicken Reef (coral reef clusters with strong currents above but quiet inside), Mike's Point, Manta's Point (Island Arborek), Blue Magic, and more.
The dive sites, has the beauty and charm of each. So it will be difficult to judge which one is the most beautiful and attractive. But thirteen best diving locations in the country worth a try.
1. Sabang, Aceh
Sabang is the most western administrative region of Indonesia, located in the province of Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam. Has five islands, namely Pulau Weh, Rubiah Island, Island Klah, Seulako Island, and the island of Rondo. Region surrounded by Malacca Strait and the Indian Ocean have had more there are 20 dive sites with varied levels of difficulty.
The best dive sites in Sabang, among others, "The Canyon" (volcanic stone structure underwater to a depth of between 15-70 meters), "Batee Tokong", "Sophie Rickmers" (134-meter long wreck which sank in 1940), Flow Balee (spot with strong ocean currents and often changing), and Ideu Beach.
2. Kepulauan Seribu, Jakarta
Kepulauan Seribu is a cluster of islands (some 101 islands) located in north Jakarta. This region was designated as a National Marine Park by Ministerial Decree No. 162 / Kpts-II / 1995 and No. 6310 / Kpts-II / 2002.
3. Karimunjawa, Central Java
Karimunjawa are islands (some 27 islands) located in the Java Sea, including the district of Jepara, Central Java. Karimun Islands was designated a National Park since March 15, 2001.
Karimunjawa have at least 30 dives sites. Depths between 5-40 meters, with visibility between 5-25 meters and varying currents. Enchantment under the sea, among others, cover tightly coral reefs, various types of marine animals such as fish Napoleon, Hawksbill and Green turtles, and more than 200 species of ornamental fish.
4. Bali
Bali has various tourist destinations. Including having a favorite diving spots. Some of the best diving locations in Bali such as Nusa Penida (Penida Bay, Batu Abah, Manta Point, Batu Meling, Toyapakeh, Stone Barns, Crystal Bay, and Malibu Point); Amed (Amed Sea Cliffs, Gulf Lipah, Gili Hose); Tulamben (Shipwreck Liberty, Coral Garden, Batu Kelebit, Seraya Secrets, Kubu Reef); Sanur (Jeladi Willis, Sanur Bay, Penjor Reef); Menjangan Island (Secret Bay, Pemuteran, PJ), the East Coast of Bali (Amok Bay, Gili Biaha, Tepekong Gili, Gili Mimpang, Blue Lagoon).
5. Komodo Island, NTT
Komodo Island is located in the District of Komodo, West Manggarai regency, East Nusa Tenggara province. Islands of Komodo, Rinca, and Padar (as well as several smaller islands), defined as a National Park since 1980. It became one of the UNESCO world heritage site since 1991.
The best dive sites around the island of Komodo, among others, Red Beach, Batu Bolong, Tatawa Besar, Batu Tiga, Manta Point (location see manta). Besides manta, on the island of Komodo divers can see a variety of other fish species ranging clown fish, reef sharks, turtles, barracudas up. Also has a diversity of underwater topography ranging darireef flat to the wall. Currents strong enough so not recommended for novice divers.
6. Alor, NTT
Alor archipelago is located in the eastern part of Nusa Tenggara. The region has about 20 islands and several straits. Alor has more than 30 dive spots. Some of them are Half Moon Bay, Varuna's Point, Coconut Groove, Peter's Prize, Crocodile Rook, Never - Never Wall, Trip Top, No Man's Land, The Chatedral, etc. Biota which can be witnessed in Alor dive sites include reef sharks, turtles, Moray Eels, Rays, Napoleon, Dog-tooth tuna, and barracuda.
7. Wakatobi, Southeast Sulawesi
Wakatobi is located in the south of the island Sulwesi and consists of Wangi-wangi island, Kaledupa, Tomia, and Binongko. Wakatobi was set to be one of the National Park since 1996. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), set Wakatobi as World Biosphere Reserve.
Wakatobi has up to 750 types of coral with 25 pieces of coral reef. Its depth varies up to the deepest reaches 1,044 meters, visibility is 15-80 meters, and friendly waves. There are about 40 of the best dive sites scattered in the area immediately adjacent to this Banda sea.
8. Derawan, East Kalimantan
Derawan is an archipelago in Berau, East Kalimantan. Consisting of 31 islands, with some pretty famous like Maratua Island, Derawan, Charitable, and Kakaban.
The Kakaban there atolls that make up the salt water lake and 4 types of jellyfish benign because it does not have the ability to sting. In addition there are around other dive spots to number 28 diving points.
9. Bunaken, North Sulawesi
Bunaken is located in the bay of Manado and including the territory of the city of Manado. The area is designated as a National Park Bunaken and Bunaken Marine Park. Bunaken Marine Park is worth mentioning as the most beautiful marine parks in the world because of the diversity of marine life ranging reefs, dugongs, dolphins, ancient fish choelacanth and various other types of ornamental fish. Bunaken marine park has a 20 point dive (dive spot) with varying depths of up to 1344 meters.
10. North Halmahera, North Maluku
North Halmahera is one of the districts in the province of North Maluku, Indonesia. Directly adjacent to the Pacific Ocean that has the beauty beneath the sea. Some experts regard it as the heart of the world's coral triangle. this dive region generally has a calm currents and good visibility making it suitable for novice divers. Some of the best dive spots in North Halmahera Island, among others Tagalaya, Dodola, Tobotobo, Bobale Island and Island Powale.
11. Ambon, Maluku
Ambon is an island in the Maluku Islands. As well as the capital of Maluku. Ambon has about 21 dive spots spread from Sial Cape region in the north to Malilana. Dive sites famous among others Hukurila Cave, Aquila Wreck, Laha, Lehari-Labuang, Muka Batu, and Pombo Island.
12. Banda, Maluku
The Banda Islands in Maluku islands, precisely in the Banda Sea. Consisting of 10 islands with Neira, Banda Besar and Pulau Island Volcano as the largest island. Defined as the National Water Conservation Banda Sea based on the Minister of Marine and Fishery No. Kep.69 / Men / 2009.
Banda Islands have some of the best dive sites such as sonegat, Keraka Island, Island Sjahrir, Lontar Island, Volcano, Stone Netherlands, Pulau Ai and Hatta Island.
13. Raja Ampat, Papua Parat
The archipelago has 610 islands. Four of which the largest is the island of Misool, Salawati, Batanta, and Waigeo. The area is recognized as one of the locations with the highest diversity of marine life. Raja Ampat is one of the most beautiful marine parks in Indonesia, even the world, and is part of Raja Ampat Islands Wildlife Refuge. Here identified 537 coral species (75% of the total species of coral reef in the world), more than a thousand species of reef fish and 700 species of molluscs.
The best dive sites in Raja Ampat, among others Mansuar Island, Chicken Reef (coral reef clusters with strong currents above but quiet inside), Mike's Point, Manta's Point (Island Arborek), Blue Magic, and more.
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