Indonesia
With 17,000 islands within its borders and the world’s richest marine biodiversity, Indonesia is one of the dream destinations of the diving world. One way to explore this area is by live-aboard with itineraries covering Bali, Komodo, the Banda Sea and Raja Ampat. Alternatively some of the premiere dive resorts of the world exist in the Sulawesi area of Indonesia. Rich in culture, history and nature, the Indonesia experience is as diverse as its diving.
For the diver, Indonesia offers a range of marine environments. Fringing reefs, sea mounts, walls, canyons, sea grass beds, white and black sand site beaches, and extraordinary critters in muck. Popular dives include thrilling current swept channels to protected lees, harboring thousands of fish. Komodo National Park, home to the famous Komodo dragon, was declared a World Heritage Site and a Man and Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 1986. Sulawesi, north of Bali is also an area renowned for its diving. From Wakatobi in the south to the Lembeh Strait in the north, Sulawesi has earned a reputation for its epic diving while Raja Ampat is on the cutting edge of pristine dive regions being explored.
Kungkungan Bay Resort
The Lembeh Strait is renowned as being the planet’s epicenter of marine biodiversity. Home to rare species such as the pygmy seahorse, mimic octopus, ornate ghost pipefish, hairy frogfish and more, the exceptional year-round conditions provide a variety of diving experiences from muck dives on black volcanic sand to colorful reefs and historic wrecks.
Lembeh Resort
Lembeh Strait is the mecca of critter diving, with more than 40 dive sites showcasing the biodiversity that Indonesia is famous for. Lembeh Resort, a truly spectacular boutique-style dive resort, is beautifully situated on Lembeh Island and surrounded by lush tropical gardens. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have spacious verandas—perfect for viewing glorious North Sulawesi sunsets. Boasting nearly 40,000 combined Lembeh Strait dives, the professional and knowledgeable dive guides delight in uncovering the secrets of these waters and exceeding your highest dive holiday expectations.
Lembeh Resort & Minahasa Lagoon
Lembeh Strait - mecca of macro diving - a critter hunter's & u/w photographer's heaven. LEMBEH RESORT'S tropical setting offers a boutique resort experience and easy access to 40+ dive sites. Our dive team will uncover all the hidden treasures these amazing waters offer.
Minahasa Lagoon - Dive & Tours Club
Minahasa Lagoon’s ocean-view cottages sit between virgin rainforest and Bunaken Park’s pristine waters. The house reef is a photographer’s dream. Enjoy international cuisine and cultural and adventure tours. Laze at the beach-front infinity pool or be pampered at our Lagoon Spa.
Tasik Ria Resort
Offering easy access to the renowned coral reefs of Bunaken National Park, the dramatic wall dives are packed with hard and soft corals, providing a perfect habitat for a wide range of species from sharks and huge turtles to tiny gobies and shrimp. as well as rare creatures such as the nudibranch, leaf fish, pipefish and seahorse.
Wakatobi Dive Resort
Reached via private air charter from Bali, Wakatobi offers access to the most pristine reefs in the world. Enjoy topside comforts including gourmet cuisine. Daily boat diving as well as unlimited shore diving. Air-conditioned bungalows are either set in tropical gardens or beachside.
Parigata Resort & Spa
This oasis is located in the Balinese coastal village of Sanur, offering spacious, well-appointed rooms amid tropical gardens surrounding a waterfall pool. A private beach club is nearby. Breakfast is included and the restaurant serves continental and Indonesian specialties.
