Indonesia

Indonesia is a true divers paradise offering so much, its a gift that keeps on giving. Located right in the middle of the world famous coral triangle you can find diving to suit almost any preference and any budget. From the chilled out vibes of Bali and the Gilli Islands to the infamous current at Komodo to the unspoilt beauty of Raja Ampat there really is something for everyone.

indonesia overview

Indoniesa is the world’s largest island nation with over 17,000 islands making up the archipelago it stretches over 1.9m square kilometres. Already a popular tourist destination for hotspots such as Bali, Java and Sumatra, Indonesia has so much to offer. A rich vibrant culture that varies from island to island is one reason to keep on coming back, time and time again as no trip is ever the same. Diving in Indonesia is accessible and affordable for the most part, beginners can try diving in Bali where the water is calm, clear and warm whilst still offering sightings of turtles, reef sharks and more. Bali is also home to one of the best shore dives in the world - the USAT Liberty that is accessed just off Tulamben and lies in less than 30m of water. For the more adventurous there is Komodo, home to the world famous dragons, where the current demands respect at all times but will reward you with sightings of sharks, turtles, manta rays, dolphins and healthy coral reefs and is best accessed by a liveaboard diving boat. For those who are more adventurous still there is the jewel in the crown of Indonesian diving - Raja Ampat, the Four Kings. Located just off West Papua, Raja has attained near mythical status amongst the diving community for the untouched coral reefs and bio diversity. It is said that it has the highest biodiversity in the world and you can certainly see why. The water is calm and clear which lends itself to fantastic visibility and is home to the weird and wonderful. Chances are that you’ll get to see turtles, reef sharks as well as pygmy seahorses and other rarities such as the wobbegong shark laying in wait for its next victim.

In addition to the wonderful diving found in Indonesia you can combine it with the holiday of a lifetime with visits to ancient temples, islands overtaken by dragons and wonderful food, friendly people and lifelong memories. Indonesia is certainly one of my favourite places to dive and I feel like I have only just scratched the surface, other diving hotspots include Sulawesi, the Banda Sea, Lembeh Strait, Indonesian Borneo and so much more. Follow the picture links below to find out more about the places that we at Southeast Asia diving have visited.

indonesia diving

Indonesia might possibly be the best country to visit for scuba diving in the world, it offers so much in terms of variety and being located in the coral triangle the bio diversity is truly breathtaking indeed. Being a archipelago of over 17,000 islands it is difficult to break the country up into regions, but to give you an overview of the possibilities we’ll list a few of the main areas that you might want try out to enjoy what Indonesia has to offer beneath the waves.