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.
Kofiau Island in Raja Ampat – rarely visited corner of a diver’s Paradise
" ... when you finally see what goes on underwater, you realize that you've been missing the whole point of the ocean. Staying on the surface all the time is like going to the circus and staring at the outside of the tent. " -Dave Barry Off the northwest tip of Bird's Head Peninsula on the island of New Guinea in Indonesia's West Papua province lies a unique little island among the Raja Ampat Archipelago or Four...
Location: Papua » West Papua » Kab. Raja Ampat
The Old Town of Muntok
Besides offering an enchanting coastal landscape decorated with fascinating granite boulders and the age-old Tin Mining legacies, the twin islands province of Bangka–Belitung still holds other charms in the shape of an old heritage town. Located in the western region of Bangka Island, the town of Muntok is not only the capital of the West Bangka Regency, but is also a historical town rich in the legacies of European,...
Location: Sumatra » Bangka Belitung » Kab. Bangka Barat
Bengkulu’s Tranquil Danau Dendam Tak Sudah Nature Reserve
Lake of “Endless Vengeance” that is what Danau Dendam Tak Sudah means literally. Beyond its sinister name, the lake, situated by the town of Curup, 6Km from Bengkulu City, capital of Bengkulu Province, presents its own distinct beauty and tranquility. The 37.5 hectares lake and its stretching surrounding green hills are one elaborate nature reserve that holds significant biodiversities and an important ecological...
Location: Sumatra » Bengkulu » Kab. Bengkulu Utara
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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
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
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