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Opening HoursWhere to Go Diving in Indonesia
There is so much to explore on a diving holiday to Indonesia. From the highest marine biodiversity on earth in Raja Ampat to the critters of North Sulawesi to dragons of Komodo. Here are our top picks:
Where to go in Indonesia
Banda Islands
Wedged between Raja Ampat and Komodo, the Banda Islands remain somewhat of an enigma; herein lies the charm.
Forgotten Islands
The Forgotten Islands: a 600-mile-long archipelago separating the Banda and Arafura seas with marine life aplenty.
Raja Ampat
Raja Ampat just happens to sit right on the bullseye of the Coral Triangle, which is the area of highest marine biodiversity on earth. With more...
Northern Sulawesi
North Sulawesi is home to some of the best macro life on earth as well as some of the most pristine walls in Asia!
Moyo Island
Moyo Island is perfect for those that love wildlife and are looking for some off-the-beaten-track luxury.
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Si Datu Bua
Si Datu Bua, Silolona’s sister boat, allows guests to experience some of the best diving spots on the planet, while experiencing fabulous hospitality...
Tiger Blue
A beautifully crafted traditional Phinisi yacht, Tiger Blue is one of the fastest boats under power, and with luxurious teak fittings and billowing...
Arenui Liveaboard
The Arenui liveaboard is a traditional Indonesian wooden vessel sailing the waters of Komodo, Maluku, Raja Ampat, Banda and beyond to provide...
Amanikan Liveaboard
Combine a stay at Amanwana, with a Komodo Expedition. The Aman group are now offering this amazing adventure - from the incomparable and original...
The Seven Seas Liveaboard
The Seven Seas is a 45-metre, traditionally built Indonesian sailing schooner built from the finest ironwood. Custom-designed, she is perfectly...
Lembeh Resort
Lembeh Resort provides the perfect place from which to explore the incredibly diverse marine life found in the Lembeh Strait of North-Eastern...
Alila Purnama
Explore the lesser known areas of the Indonesian Archipelago aboard a luxury liveaboard Phinisi ship, literal translation – super cool handcrafted...
True North
Based off the coast of Australia, True North offers some of the best opportunities for remote and unspoilt diving in Australia, Papua New Guinea...
Komodo Dive Resort
Komodo Dive Resort sits on the shores of Sebayur Island and is the brain child of two avid divers, Antonello and Stefano. After visiting Komodo...
Damai II
Dive Damai’s newest vessel, the My Damai II, was built in 2011 by Pak Hadji Baso a highly respected traditional Indonesian boat builder. With...
Kalimaya Dive Resort
In the heart of Indonesia, in one of the most exciting new diving spots on the planet, Kalimaya Dive Resort is offering guests a rare combination...
Mermaid II
Cruising the waters of Raja Ampat and Komodo, Mermaid II is a comfortable 108ft yacht with an experienced, professional dive crew.
Bunaken Oasis
Combining island luxury with some seriously impressive eco-credentials, Bunaken Oasis is paradise for anyone looking for a serene Indonesian...
Papua Paradise Eco Resort
Papua Paradise Eco Resort, based along the pristine shoreline of the uninhabited island of Birie, is the ideal retreat away from civilisation;...
Alami Alor
Alami Alor Dive Resort is an intimate hotel set in a beautiful marine environment.
Alila Manggis
A secluded, charming boutique hotel located on the east coast of Bali, Alila Manggis is nestled in a coconut grove between the sea and the towering...
The Oberoi Lombok
All rooms feature a private shaded terrace with garden or ocean views, sunken marble garden baths and butler service, while some also have private...
The Menjangan
Escaping the tourist track, The Menjangan is a peaceful luxury retreat located on the boundary of Bali Barat National Park – set just away...
Sorido Bay
A two hour boat journey from the town of Sorong takes you to the remote Sorido Bay Resort, one of the pioneering resorts in this part of the...
SY Asia
SY Asia is a magnificent, 100ft luxury charter yacht launched in January 2009. She is now available for charter throughout Southeast Asia.
Misool Eco Resort
Misool Eco Resort is in one of the most beautifully remote places we have ever been. The diving, and the place, are very special.
Dewi Nusantara
Dewi Nusantara is one of a handful of great quality boats operating in the top diving locations in Indonesia. It doesn't get much better.
Amandira Liveaboard
Amandira fuses the Sanskrit words for ‘peace’ and ‘intrepid’, and this is exactly what she offers guests – the chance to become an...
Siladen
Occupying a 24 hectare island the Siladen Dive Resort sits on a very good white sand beach, a real rarity in this part of Indonesia where the...
Wakatobi Dive Resort
The Wakatobi Dive Resort is something of an enigma, straddling the divide between luxury dive resort and boutique hotel. The atmosphere is incredibly...
Pelagian Liveaboard
The boutique-style Pelagian liveaboard offers an extremely comfortable way to explore Wakatobi and the surrounding waters and with a maximum...
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Language: Indonesian
Currency: Rupiah
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Religion: Muslim, Islam
Food & Drink: The highly addictive Indonesian Satay (meat skewers cooked over coal)
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Flight from London:
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Off the Grid in the Banda Sea
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Top Five Liveaboard Diving Destinations
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When you set sail on your liveaboard to destinations unknown, and with a salty ocean breeze ruffling your hair, it's hard to argue with the old proverb about the journey being as important as the destination. As your skipper plots his course between the most coveted diving destinations, a…
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Five of the Best House Reefs
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Coral reefs are some of the world's most colourful and diverse ecosystems, and a hidden treasure to feast the eyes upon for any scuba diver and snorkeller. But why should you wait for a boat trip from your hotel when you can access these underwater Edens straight from the shores of your…
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Top Five Dive Sites for Blackwater Diving
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Ever been night diving? Blackwater diving is night diving on steroids. But rather than exploring reefs, divers are suspended in the pitch black of the open ocean. Why? Because that's when the diurnal migration (aka the world's largest migration) occurs, with countless platonic animals of the…
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