The Indonesian archipelago, with thousands of kilometres of coral reefs, pristine remote islands in addition to also an enormous biodiversity, is usually one of the entire world’s best destinations for scuba diving.

Listing the 30 best dive sites of Indonesia is usually challenging because some areas are still very poorly explored, however here is usually a list of dive sites that will I recommend you visit.

SUMATRA

Sumatra is usually normally not a diver’s dream destination, since often its coastal waters are quiet via the flow of mud in addition to also sand coming via the rivers. yet the little paradise of Pulau Weh, north of Banda Aceh, is usually an extraordinary exception.

1.Batee Tokong (Pulau Weh—Sumatra)
A huge coral pinnacle about 20 min via Pulah Weh. Currents, sometimes strong, bring nutrients to the reef in addition to also the coral life is usually astonishing where sea fans, hard in addition to also soft coral, can flourish. One area of Batee Tokong is usually called Shark Plateau – you can imagine why.

2. The Canyon (Pulau Weh—Sumatra)
Another coral pinnacle with an interesting geological feature; the top of the rock is usually split in two parts, creating a deep canyon where divers can enjoy a thrilling experience especially during drift dives.

JAVA

Java doesn’t offer much in terms of diving. Densely populated, This kind of’s also almost impossible to find a dive centre with the exception of ones based in Jakarta in addition to also Pulau Seribu. Even if these islands are not the best for diving, they are worth a mention since they are easily reachable via the Capital.

3. Papa Theo Wreck (Pulau Seribu—Java)
Papa Theo was a ship that will sunk in 1982. The vessel, about 20 metres long, became an easy wreck dive in addition to also the coral reefs offer interesting encounters. An easy in addition to also relaxing dive in addition to also the island itself is usually beautiful.

BALI

The most touristic destination in Indonesia offers some astonishing dive sites, mainly located inside North in addition to also around the Island of Nusa Penida, one hour by speed boat via Sanur.

4. Manta Point (Nusa Penida—Bali)
The Island of Nusa Penida, especially on the southern side, is usually the place to go to see the majestic Manta Rays. Swimming with these peaceful in addition to also elegant fish is usually an amazing experience. This kind of’s an easy in addition to also shallow dive.

5. Crystal Bay (Nusa Penida—Bali)
Crystal Bay is usually a wonderful little bay famous for great visibility in addition to also the presence, via May to September, of the majestic Mola mola or Oceanic Sunfish. This kind of possibility brings thousands of divers every day. A difficult dive – consider your level of experience before planning a dive there, in addition to also be safe.

6. Blue Corner (Nusa Lembongan—Bali)
Probably the fastest drift dive inside entire world. Ready for the thrill? Great chances to spot sharks, Mola mola in addition to also additional big stuff. For experienced divers only!

7. Liberty Wreck (Tulamben—Bali)
Probably the most famous wreck in Indonesia. Easy shore dive, a little too crowded during the peak season, yet This kind of’s worth a visit.

8. The Biorock (Pemuteran—Bali)
A very interesting coral restoration project, directly off the shore of the Pemuteran village. Easy dive full of sea life.

LOMBOK

Except for the Gili Islands, Lombok is usually still underdeveloped. Maybe with This kind of reason, there are some interesting brand-new destinations, especially inside southeast of the Island.

9. The Magnet (Belongas Bay—Lombok)
Pinnacle located inside open ocean. Very challenging dive due to the surge in addition to also strong currents, yet in some months of the year you can spot the famous Hammerhead shark.

KOMODO in addition to also RINCA

Very tiny islands, famous worldwide for their dragons, Komodo in addition to also Rinca offer some of the most amazing dive sites of the country. The area around Komodo is usually a World Heritage Site.

10. Crystal Rock (Gili Lawa Laut—Komodo)
Probably the most famous dive spot of Komodo. Amazing reef, teeming with life, schools of fusiliers, tunas in addition to also mackerels. Absolutely a mustdive spot.

11. Castle Rock (Gili Lawa Laut—Komodo)
Thrilling drift dive, not far via Crystal Rock. Another submerged mountain covered with hard in addition to also soft corals.

12. Cannibal Rock (Horseshoe Bay—Rinca)
One of the top ten dive sites inside entire world. Water is usually cold in addition to also full of nutrients, nourishing an amazing amount of hard in addition to also soft corals, in addition to also an impressive amount of fish in addition to also additional invertebrates.

ALOR

Alor is usually still a remote island, where scuba diving is usually becoming favorite. With muck diving in addition to also wonderful coral reefs, Alor is usually one of the next big dive destinations in Indonesia.

13. Anemone City (Pura Island—Alor)
As the name says, This kind of site is usually actually covered with sea anemones in addition to also anemone fish of different species (think Nemo).

AMBON ISLAND

Ambon is usually probably the entire world’s capital of muck diving. Don’t expect wonderful walls in addition to also colourful reefs, yet instead an amazing variety of critters – very strange animals inhabiting sandy or muddy bottoms.

14. Rhino City (Laha—Ambon)
the entire world’s highest concentration of the strange colourful fish, Rhinopias. A Holy Grail for many underwater photographers.

15. The Twilight Zone (Laha—Ambon)
This kind of is usually where the so-called “rarest fish of the entire world”, the Psychedelic Frogfish, have been spotted (only nine times in total).

BANDA ISLANDS

A group of ten tiny volcanic islands inside Banda Sea, quite remote in addition to also difficult to reach, yet with This kind of reason This kind of is usually still unexploited.

16. Gunung Api (Kepulauan Banda)
If you have a fear of snakes, This kind of is usually not the place for you. Around This kind of island, thousands of black-banded sea snakes populate the reefs. They have been observed hunting in collaboration with big jackfish; a unique phenomenon never observed in any additional place of the entire world.

KALIMANTAN

The eastern part of Kalimantan, Indonesian Borneo, offers several reefs ideal for scuba diving.

17. Manta Run (Sangalaki—Kalimantan)
Another wonderful Manta Ray dive. Hundreds of these majestic animals populate the waters around the little island of Sangalaki. Great snorkelling too, since Manta Rays are very curious in addition to also can get very close if not harassed.

18. Jellyfish Lake (Kakaban—Kalimantan)
Shallow lake with thousands of non-stinging jellyfish. A wonderful example of natural evolution, since these jellyfish lost their defence system without the presence of predators inside closed lagoon.

19. Big Fish Country (Maratua—Kalimantan)
Located at the entrance of the channel that will connects the lagoon of Maratua with the outer sea. Currents can be very strong, yet the possibility of observing large sharks in addition to also big predators is usually quite high.

SULAWESI

via magnificent coral walls to exciting muck dives, there are plenty of opportunities for everyone.

20. Likuan 1-2-3 (Bunaken—North Sulawesi)
An amazing vertical wall, starting via just a few metres in addition to also going down straight into the deep blue. An incredible variety of fish in addition to also lots of sea turtles complete the scene. This kind of wall is usually so long that will This kind of has been divided into three different dive spots.

21. Hairball (Lembeh Strait—North Sulawesi)
A desert of black sand, This kind of offers exciting glimpses of hairy frogfish, many different strange scorpionfish, mimic octopus in addition to also many more incredible animals.

22. Apollo (Togian Island, Central Sulawesi)
Located inside volcanic island of Una-Una, Apollo is usually a coral slope with lots of currents in addition to also amazing visibility. Big groups of barracuda in addition to also jackfish are almost always present.

23. The Drowned Village (Sangihe Islands, North Sulawesi)
A volcanic eruption in 1963 drowned a little fishermen village. Many buildings are still intact in addition to also covered by hard in addition to also soft corals. A wonderful experience, yet very difficult to reach since no diving operators are present inside area.

WEST PAPUA

The dreamland of every diver. Still largely unexplored, the Indonesian Papua offers the best diving sites of the entire world, in particular the area called Raja Ampat (Four Kings). Until right now, very few resorts in addition to also liveaboards are available inside area, yet the offer of accommodations is usually likely to raise inside next few years.

24. Sardine Reef (Sorido Bay—Raja Ampat)
In not many additional dive sites can the incredible number of fish obscure the sunlight – an explosion of marine life.

25. Misool (Misool Island—Raja Ampat)
Misool is usually famous for soft coral gardens in addition to also wonderful mangrove areas where you can even see the saltwater crocodile. Can be quite dangerous, so take care.

26. Manta Sandy (Misool—Raja Ampat)
Another extraordinary dive site, known as the aggregation point of thousands of Manta Rays.

27. The Passage (Waigeo Island—Raja Ampat)
Soft coral in addition to also magnificent sea fans meet a mangrove forest at the surface. A unique passage between two worlds.

28. Happy Ending (Batanta—Raja Ampat)
Probably one of the best muck dives of Raja Ampat. Lots of incredible sightings, including the Bobbit Worm.

29. Eddy Cave (Wagmab Area—Raja Ampat)
An extraordinary dive in a cave, surfacing in a large hall, where stalactites can be seen.

30. Whale Sharks Bay (Cendrawasih Bay—Raja Ampat)
In This kind of remote bay, magnificent whale sharks are fed by local fishermen, believing they will bring Great luck. You can dive or snorkel inside middle of dozens of these spectacular gentle giants.