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.
Adventure on Moyo Island
For lovers of nature and the underwater world, three kilometers off the North coast of Sumbawa lies Moyo Island, a pristine environment with rugged coastlines and a grassy savannah home to all sorts of wildlife. Moyo island has become more famous with the visit or Princess Diana of England who sought refuge on this island from the paparazzi.The main attraction of this island lies beneath the surface of the ocean. Moyo is surrounded by beautiful...
Location: The Nusa Tenggara Islands » West Nusa Tenggara » Kab. Sumbawa, Kab. Sumbawa Barat
Makassar
Formerly called Ujung Pandang, the city of Makassar is the largest city in east Indonesia. Capital of South Sulawesi, Makassar enjoys a central location in the Indonesian archipelago and today Makassar is Indonesia’s busy air hub, connecting Sumatra, Java, Bali and Kalimantan in the west with Sulawesi, the Moluccas and Papua in the east. In fact, ever since the 14th. century Makassar was already known as a thriving sea...
Location: Sulawesi » South Sulawesi » Kota Makassar
PULAU TIDUNG, weekend get-away in Jakarta’s Thousand Islands
Living in the city of Jakarta, or any large metropolis for that matter, it’s easy to spend your weekends or holidays by just defaulting to what you always do, simply because you always do it. Go to the mall, go shopping, hang out in the café, or maybe catch a movie in the cinema. All of this has become so common place that it just gets boring. So why not try something different this time? Pulau Tidung is located...
Location: Java » DKI Jakarta » Kepulauan Seribu
Wonderful Waigeo Island of Raja Ampat
Among the wonderful Raja Ampat Islands, Waigeo is the largest of the archipelago’s four main islands. Waigeo is also known as Amberi, or Waigiu, located in the West Papua province near the town of Sorong. The three other largest islands in this cluster are Salawati, Batanta and Misool. On Waigeo is the town of Wasai, capital of the Raja Ampat regency, located in the west of the island. Waigeo is home to a wide range of attractions....
Location: Papua » West Papua » Kab. Raja Ampat
KARIMUNJAWA: Marine Adventure in the Java Sea
Travelers to Central Java do not need to go far to enjoy marine life, above and below the sea. The Karimunjawa archipelago, located in the Java Sea, north of the capital city of Semarang, has everything to offer divers and backpackers who enjoy trekking and snorkeling along a pristine beach. The Karimunjawa National Park (not to be confused with the Karimun Islands in Bintan, Riau) is one amongst seven marine national parks in Indonesia. Taking...
Location: Java » Central Java » Kota Semarang, Kab. Jepara
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Diving Experience in Celebes
Bunaken is one of the most spectacular spots for diving and admiring marine life. Other places nearby are also ranked among the favorites by locals and international tourists Located near Sulawesi or Celebes, Indonesia, Bunaken, Manado Tua, Siladen Island, Lembeh Strait are perfect destinations for amateur and professional divers.
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
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