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The waters of Indonesia are at the epicenter of marine biodiversity with more than 2,000 species such as this pigmy seahorse

An Island Nation in a Sea of Life

The waters of Indonesia are at the epicenter of marine biodiversity, and the numbers are impressive: a 2,500-mile swath of islands and coral reefs home to more than 2,000 species of fish, 500-plus varieties of hard and soft coral and thousands of enigmatic invertebrates. From the weird and wonderful critters in Lembeh Strait to the graceful mantas and coral spires of Komodo and the dramatic walls of Wakatobi, the diving in Indonesia is some of the best in the world. Few places on the planet are as varied, and as packed with interesting and unusual marine life such as wunderpus, mimic octopus, flamboyant cuttlefish, pygmy seahorses, harlequin shrimp and ornate ghost pipefish.

Highlights

  • Best for: All divers, with some areas also offering world-class snorkeling for non-diving companions
  • Best season to visit: Year round
  • Weather: Indonesia has a tropical climate with two seasons, wet and dry. Most regions, the dry season spans from May - Sep, with rain from Oct - Apr. Indonesia straddles the Equator. Areas near the coast remain in the 80s during the day

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About Diving in Indonesia

With more than 17,500 islands spread across 3,200 miles of ocean, Indonesia is not a destination that can be summed up in a few sentences. Underwater landscapes vary from region to region, ranging from prolific coral reefs and steep-sided pinnacles to sediment-covered bays best suited to macro/muck diving. Within the expanse are areas nurturing the highest number of fish and coral species on the planet, as well as some of the sport's most celebrated diving destinations, including Raja Ampat, Wakatobi, the Lembeh Straits and Komodo. Water temperatures across most of the archipelago range from the high 70s to mid 80s, with areas to the south being a few degrees cooler.

Diving in Indonesia Tips

In locations like Lembeh, where muck diving is the big feature, good buoyancy skills are important, and you must keep your fins away from the bottom as this will quickly stir up the sediment dropping your visibility. A reef or muck stick will help you stabilize when moving in for a closer look. Currents in most of the region are generated by tidal changes and can range from mild to strong. They seldom last for more than few hours, and may reverse at some sites. Diving at slack tide is easier, but reef colors and fish activity are best when water is moving.

Best Places to Dive in Indonesia

Northern Sulawesi is Indonesia’s muck diving capital, with Lembeh the reigning king for weird and wonderful critters. Southern Sulawesi is about reefs, with Wakatobi offering some of the most pristine and dramatic coral walls and reefs in Indonesia. Komodo offers fish-covered pinnacles, mantas and Komodo dragons, while Raja Ampat and Cenderawasih Bay have the greatest number of coral and fish species on earth. At sites like Batu Bolong and GPS Point pinnacles are swarmed by schools of dogtooth tuna and barracuda. Roma at Wakatobi combines fish life with enigmatic turbinaria coral formations, while the nearby House Reef is one of the best places in the world to find crocodile fish, leaf scorpionfish, ghost and Halimeda pipefish. Mandarinfish performs intricate mating rituals in the shallow bays of Buton Island. Hiding in unremarkable mud bottoms at sites like Hairball are special finds such as frogfish, snake eels, devilfish and flamboyant cuttlefish. At the other end of the spectrum, Manta Ridge provides encounters with rays, and whale sharks gather at Cenderawasih Bay.

What to Pack for Diving in Indonesia

A skin suit to 3mm wetsuit is generally adequate, but divers who get chilly might want to pack an extra layer for sites around Komodo, or for muck dives where long bottom times and inactivity can bring down core temperatures.  Indonesian remains a somewhat conservative culture, so women should choose skirts that go below the knees when on land tours or visiting villages.

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Solitude Lembeh Resort

LEMBEH STRAIT NORTH SULAWESI INDONESIA 18 BOAT DIVE PACKAGE - SAVE NOW! 7 night’s accommodations, up to 18 boat dives, breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily, WiFi internet access, airport transfers, hotel tax and service charges.

Travel through 4/1/25. Book by 4/7/24.

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Kusu Island Resort

NORTH MALUKU 7-NIGHT INDONESIA DIVE PACKAGE includes 7 nights Ocean Villa accommodations including, 5 days of 3-tank boat dives, 1 night dive, 3 meals daily, free WiFi, airport transfers (available Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays)

Experienced divers can enjoy adrenaline-filled drift dives, with relaxing dives on coral gardens teeming with reef fish. A paradise for underwater photographers, videographers, and free divers. At least 40 known dive and snorkeling sites can be reached in less than 15 minutes, many of them located directly along the fringing reef of Pulau Kusu.

A wide range of attractive activities are available – snorkeling, kayaking, land excursions, massage, and wellness treatments. (additional charges apply on some).

Valid for travel until 6/30/25.
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Lembeh Resort

LEMBEH STRAIT-NORTH SULAWESI SCOTT GUTSY TUASON PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP AT LEMBEH RESORT: APRIL 15-22, 2024! OPEN TO ALL LEVELS OF PHOTOGRAPHY.

Package includes 7 nights Premium Luxury Cottage accommodations, 15 guided boat dives + 2 blackwater dives, unlimited self-guided house reef dives, plus daily pro presentations. Diver to dive guide ratio: 3:1. (Nitrox supplement of US $119 for all dives/per diver-can be added on in the shopping cart)

Welcome drink, breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, plus a water dispenser with hot and cold water, coffee, and tea station in your room. Round-trip transfers (airport-resort-airport). Free WiFi throughout the property. Complimentary 1 hour spa treatment, All taxes, and fees.

Valid 4/15/24-4/22/24

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From $3,218 per person double diver

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Wakatobi Dive Resort

SOUTHEAST SULAWESI CUSTOMIZE YOUR OWN INDONESIA DIVE PACKAGE with choice of Accommodations, Dive options, Snorkeling, Watersports and Topside Activities!
Available in the shopping cart after dates, and room category is selected.

Packages include resort accommodations, VIP greeting & assistance upon arrival in Bali, 3 gourmet meals daily, coffee, tea, hot chocolate, snacks, free in room WiFi access, aromatherapy bath products, daily turndown service, optional village tour on last day.

Wakatobi Flight (optional) includes round trip from Bali to Wakatobi’s airstrip, international luggage allowance, with resort credits available when traveling light, pre-flight VIP lounge access, in-flight snack and hot/cold non-alcoholic beverages, transfer from airport to resort by boat, assistance with all check-in luggage.

Valid rates through 2025. (holiday season pricing is higher)
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Murex Resort Bangka

NORTH SULAWESI–PASSPORT TO PARADISE 12 Night INDONESIA SCUBA DIVE PACKAGE including 4 night’s Murex Manado Dive Resort, 4 night’s Murex Bangka Dive Resort, 4 night’s Lembeh Dive Resort, 22 total boat dives including Nitrox, unlimited, unguided house reef diving/snorkeling (see dolphin pods, turtles and some of the world's best muck diving), full breakfast, lunch, dinner daily, roundtrip airport transfers and boat transfers between resorts, hotel taxes, and service charges.

Valid through 3/31/25. Packages can be customized with number of nights and dives at each location.

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Murex Resort Manado

NORTH SULAWESI–PASSPORT TO PARADISE 12 Night INDONESIA SCUBA DIVE PACKAGE including 4 night’s Murex Manado Dive Resort, 4 night’s Murex Bangka Dive Resort, 4 night’s Lembeh Dive Resort, 22 total boat dives including Nitrox, unlimited, unguided house reef diving/snorkeling (see dolphin pods, turtles and some of the world's best muck diving), full breakfast, lunch, dinner daily, roundtrip airport transfers and boat transfers between resorts, hotel taxes, and service charges.

Valid through 3/31/25. Packages can be customized with number of nights and dives at each location.

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Solitude Lembeh Resort

LEMBEH STRAIT, NORTH SULAWESI INDONESIA 27 BOAT DIVE PACKAGE includes 10 nights’ accommodations, 3 full meals daily, airport transfers, free WiFi access, afternoon tea and snacks, tax, and service charges.

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Solitude Lembeh Resort

LEMBEH STRAIT, NORTH SULAWESI INDONESIA 12 BOAT DIVE PACKAGE includes 5 nights’ accommodations, 3 full meals daily, airport transfers, free WiFi access, afternoon tea and snacks, tax, and service charges.

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Solitude Lembeh Resort

LEMBEH STRAIT, NORTH SULAWESI INDONESIA 18 BOAT DIVE PACKAGE includes 7 nights’ accommodations, 3 full meals daily, airport transfers, free WiFi access, afternoon tea and snacks, tax, and service charges.

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Kusu Island Resort

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Kusu Island Resort

NORTH MALUKU 7-NIGHT INDONESIA DIVE PACKAGE includes Ocean Villa accommodations including, 5 days of 3-tank boat dives, 1 night dive, 3 meals daily, free WiFi, airport transfers (available Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays)

Experienced divers can enjoy adrenaline-filled drift dives, with relaxing dives on coral gardens teeming with reef fish. A paradise for underwater photographers, videographers, and free divers. At least 40 known dive and snorkeling sites can be reached in less than 15 minutes, many of them located directly along the fringing reef of Pulau Kusu.

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Dive into Lembeh Resort

LEMBEH STRAIT, NORTH SULAWESI - 7-NIGHT DIVE PACKAGE includes 10 nights’ accommodations, 9 days of 2-tank boat dives, unlimited house reef diving during shop hours, breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, coffee, tea and water, hotel tax and service charges.
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Dive into Lembeh Resort

LEMBEH STRAIT, NORTH SULAWESI - 7-NIGHT DIVE PACKAGE includes 7 nights’ accommodations, 6 days of 2-tank boat dives, unlimited house reef diving during shop hours, breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, coffee, tea and water, hotel tax and service charges.
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Meridian Adventure Dive Hotel

RAJA AMPAT DIVE PACKAGE including 10 night’s accommodations, breakfast daily, 18 guided boat dives, complimentary Aqualung dive equipment free rental (mask, ins, snorkel, wetsuit, BCD, regulator, weights, tanks), GoPro Footage from all dives free, WiFi free in all rooms, common areas and government taxes.

Room Amenities - TV, safe, hair dryer, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, towels & bath robes. Fresh drinking water in your room & at various locations onsite.
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Meridian Adventure Dive Hotel

RAJA AMPAT DIVE PACKAGE including 7 night’s accommodations, breakfast daily, 12 guided boat dives, complimentary Aqualung dive equipment free rental (mask, ins, snorkel, wetsuit, BCD, regulator, weights, tanks), GoPro Footage from all dives free, WiFi free in all rooms, common areas and government taxes.

Room Amenities - TV, safe, hair dryer, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, towels & bath robes. Fresh drinking water in your room & at various locations onsite.
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Alam Batu Dive Resort

BALI 10-NIGHT INDONESIA DIVE PACKAGE includes Villa accommodation, 9 days 2 tank boat dives, Nitrox, breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily.
This incredible ALL IN Bali Package allows up to 2 hours spa treatment/massages and/or land excursions daily (after diving), roundtrip airport transfers, hotel tax and service charges.
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Alam Batu Dive Resort

BALI 7-NIGHT INDONESIA DIVE PACKAGE includes Villa accommodation, 6 days 2 tank boat dives, Nitrox, breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily.
This incredible ALL IN Bali Package allows up to 2 hours spa treatment/massages and/or land excursions daily (after diving), roundtrip airport transfers, hotel tax and service charges.
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Murex Resort Bangka

BANGKA ISLAND, NORTH SULAWESI - INDONESIA SCUBA PACKAGE includes 6 nights’ accommodations, 5 days 2-tank boat dives with Murex Bangka Diving, welcome drink and fruit platter, breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily, morning and afternoon snacks, mineral water, coffee and tea, free WiFi, roundtrip airport transfers, and taxes. Deluxe Cottage upgrades available in the shopping cart on the next screen.

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Murex Resort Bangka

BANGKA ISLAND, NORTH SULAWESI - INDONESIA SCUBA PACKAGE includes 7 nights’ accommodations, 6 days 2-tank boat dives with Murex Bangka Diving, welcome drink and fruit platter, breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily, morning and afternoon snacks, mineral water, coffee and tea, free WiFi, roundtrip airport transfers, and taxes. Deluxe Cottage upgrades available in the shopping cart on the next screen.

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Murex Resort Bangka

BANGKA ISLAND, NORTH SULAWESI - INDONESIA SCUBA PACKAGE includes 5 nights’ accommodations, 4 days 2-tank boat dives with Murex Bangka Diving, welcome drink and fruit platter, breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily, morning and afternoon snacks, mineral water, coffee and tea, free WiFi, roundtrip airport transfers, and taxes. Deluxe Cottage upgrades available in the shopping cart on the next screen.

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Murex Resort Manado

MANADO ISLAND, NORTH SULAWESI - INDONESIA SCUBA PACKAGE includes 5 nights’ accommodations, 4 days 2-tank boat dives with Murex Manado Diving, welcome drink and fruit platter, breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily, morning and afternoon snacks, mineral water, coffee and tea, free WiFi, roundtrip airport transfers, and taxes. Deluxe Cottage upgrades available in the shopping cart on the next screen.

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Murex Resort Manado

MANADO ISLAND, NORTH SULAWESI - INDONESIA SCUBA PACKAGE includes 6 nights’ accommodations, 5 days 2-tank boat dives with Murex Manado Diving, welcome drink and fruit platter, breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily, morning and afternoon snacks, mineral water, coffee and tea, free WiFi, roundtrip airport transfers, and taxes. Deluxe Cottage upgrades available in the shopping cart on the next screen.

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Murex Resort Manado

MANADO ISLAND, NORTH SULAWESI - INDONESIA SCUBA PACKAGE includes 7 nights’ accommodations, 6 days 2-tank boat dives with Murex Manado Diving, welcome drink and fruit platter, breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily, morning and afternoon snacks, mineral water, coffee and tea, free WiFi, roundtrip airport transfers, and taxes. Deluxe Cottage upgrades available in the shopping cart on the next screen.

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Lembeh Resort

LEMBEH STRAIT, NORTH SULAWESI - DIVE PACKAGE includes 4 nights, 8 boat dives, 3 meals daily and airport transfers. Additional packages also available.

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Lembeh Resort

LEMBEH STRAIT, NORTH SULAWESI - DIVE PACKAGE includes 5 nights, 11 boat dives, 3 meals daily and airport transfers. Additional packages also available.

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Lembeh Resort

LEMBEH STRAIT, NORTH SULAWESI - DIVE PACKAGE includes 6 nights, 14 boat dives, 3 meals daily and airport transfers. Additional packages also available.

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Lembeh Resort

LEMBEH STRAIT, NORTH SULAWESI - DIVE PACKAGE includes 7 nights, 17 boat dives, 3 meals daily and airport transfers. Additional packages also available.

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Solitude Lembeh Resort

LEMBEH STRAIT, NORTH SULAWESI Set in vibrant tropical gardens perched right above the water’s edge, directly overlooking the water, and facing the island Pulau Lembeh, which lies across the Straits. The resort is designed for guests to enjoy the exclusivity and privacy of the natural landscape. The resort welcomes guests with 24 spacious and well-appointed villas and rooms, all designed with a traditional Minahasan accent/decor. Elegantly furnished with handmade furniture including en-suite facilities with complimentary amenities. Choose between three categories such as Deluxe Room, Garden Villa, and Sea Front Villas. Ranging from 376 to 753 sqm the villas cater to the needs of different travelers.
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Dive into Lembeh Resort

Nestled in Kasawari Bay, overlooking the Lembeh Strait and its famous muck-diving sites. Guests have immediate access to the resort's house reef, which includes two of the region's most famous sites: “Hairball” and “Aw Shucks.” The property includes 10 sea-view bungalows with Japanese soak tubs set on private balconies, and three longhouse rooms. All accommodations offer air conditioning, televisions, minibars, and private baths. Onsite are a swimming pool, sea-view massage room, open -air restaurant and bar/lounge area equipped for multi-media presentations. The well-equipped dive center includes a spacious camera room, dedicated camera rinse tanks and private storage facilities. In addition to supporting shore diving, the center provides three boat dives per day and night dives on request, giving guests access to more than 60 dive spots in the Lembeh Strait. Experienced dive guides are available on all dives to assist in locating cryptic and rare marine life.
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Meridian Adventure Dive Hotel

RAJA AMPAT Modern, simple, clean, and air conditioned, so much more than you could imagine. From the modern uncluttered comfort of extremely well-designed boutique hotel rooms to the beautiful, custom made Lintea Mare linens, you will experience your dive vacation in a way you will remember forever. The entire operation is set up to focus on the three important components of dive holidays. High-tech, ultra-reliable equipment and transport to and from scuba dive sites. The perfect dive site every time in consideration to tidal streams and environmental conditions. Modern, simple, clean accommodation with an exceptional on-site food and beverage program.
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Coral Eye Marine Outpost

BANGKA ISLAND, NORTH SULAWESI - Coral Eye Marine Outpost is a boutique resort Indonesia. Originally founded as an outpost for marine studies, today this resort is a melting pot for passionate travelers, dive enthusiasts, underwater photographers and marine biologists. Seven beach view villa’s offer privacy and near a white sand beach, while the double bedroom garden villas are the perfect escape for families or couples. The superior rooms are in the main building and all unique but share a large first floor balcony.
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Kusu Island Resort

NORTH MALUKU Kusu Island Resort consists of 8 luxurious villas, a restaurant, dive center, 2 jetty’s. An exclusive Dive and Holiday Resort in the heart of the Coral Triangle, recognized as a global center of marine biodiversity, and the reefs surrounding Kusu Island are virtually untouched and bristling with marine life. A tropical paradise for water sports enthusiasts and nature lovers. With furniture built using sustainable materials such as driftwood and our love for detail, each villa is unique. The open living space has a king-sized bed alternative twin bed, mosquito net, a desk, a sitting corner with coffee table and a wardrobe. All villas are equipped with air-conditioning, 2round pin European 220V power sockets, mini fridge, and room safe. Bathrooms are equipped with a hot water Balinese style shower, biodegradable body wash, shampoo, conditioner, bath-and sunlounge towels. Sim cards provided for personal Internet access at our reception (2GB per week/per room)
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Wakatobi Dive Resort

BANDA SEA, SOUTH SULAWESI - Reached via private air charter from Bali, this award-winning resort provides access to incredible dive sites including unlimited shore diving on a spectacular house reef. Indulge in massages, relax on the beach, and savor fantastic, fresh meals. Air-conditioned bungalows are either set in tropical gardens or beachside with fans, minibar, and internet access. Suites with private chef/butler are also available.
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Murex Resort Bangka

BANGKA ISLAND, NORTH SULAWESI - Murex Bangka is a 60 minute car journey and 20 minute boat ride from Manado International Airport. Murex Bangka offers airport pickups in private air-conditioned vehicles. With Bangka Island’s world famous dive sites just minutes from the resort, Murex Bangka is ideally positioned for exploring this phenomenal area.
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Murex Resort Manado

MANADO, NORTH SULAWESI - Murex Manado is located one hour from Manado International Airport. Murex Manado offers airport pickups in private air-conditioned vehicles. With the world famous dive sites of the Bunaken Marine Park just a short boat ride away and Manado Bay muck diving sites even closer Murex is perfectly located for exploring these two diverse areas.
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Lembeh Resort

LEMBEH STRAIT, NORTH SULAWESI - Lembeh Strait is the mecca of critter diving, with more than 40 dive sites showcasing the biodiversity that Indonesia is famous for. The resort offers 14 spacious ocean view cottages with perfect views and spectacular sunsets over North Sulawesi’s highest volcano or 6 garden view rooms nestled in beautifully manicured indigenous gardens. In addition to modern room amenities, spa treatments and WiFi are available.
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Siladen Resort & Spa

BUNAKEN NATIONAL MARINE PARK, NORTH SULAWESI - Located in the heart of the world-renowned Bunaken National Marine Park, on a lush tropical island, this boutique resort offers 16 elegantly furnished villas, a full service PADI diving center, special camera area for photographers, gourmet restaurant, traditional spa, gift shop, lounge bar, large salt water swimming pool and a long stretch of white coral beach.
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Alam Batu Dive Resort

BALI Alam Batu Beach Bungalow Resort, located in north-eastern Bali, has everything to get divers' hearts beating a little faster – a dream destination for novice divers and professional photographers alike. Countless thrilling coral and muck dive sites in the vicinity offer unique diversity. Reach all the dive sites in no more than 20 minutes on one of the fast boats. The house reef, a full 800 meters long, also features exceptional beauty and variety with impressive biodiversity. "Small is beautiful": that's the motto at this resort, which accommodates no more than 30 guests. You can choose from various villas and bungalows where tasteful luxury is the keynote. A modern dive base with a camera room caters to all requirements, and PADI courses from Open Water to Divemaster are available.

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Solitude Adventurer

INDONESIA SOLITUDE ADVENTURER – KOMODO NORTH & SOUTH ITINERARY. $2511 Per Double Diver!

Includes 6 nights’ accommodations, 3-4 dives daily including 1 night dive, 3 meals daily, snacks and non-alcoholic beverages.
Valid departures: 5/11/24 | 6/11/24 | 6/19/24 | 6/28/24 | 7/6/24 | 7/31/24 | 8/17/24. Book by 4/7/24.

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Tiare Liveaboard

LIVEABOARD Tiare offers a spectacular experience for divers as well as non-divers, with bright airy cabins, spacious bathrooms and a large front deck where you can socialize, eat under the stars or just relax in the Indonesian sunshine.

All indoor and outdoor living areas, decks, and cabins are made with antique teak salvaged from old Joglos, which not only gives the feel of "real Indonesia", but has helped to reduce the use of Indonesia's disappearing rainforests.
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Scubaspa Zen Indonesia

LIVEABOARD Floating Resort by Scubaspa is a new and unique concept combining exceptional spa experiences with unforgettable scuba diving. Designed for divers who travel with non-diving partners and guests with a keen interest in spas, Scubaspa’s purpose-built yachts explore the picture-perfect islands and reefs.

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All Star Velocean Liveaboard

LIVEABOARD The Velocean is a new 163-foot Indonesia dive liveaboard. Built in 2020 this liveaboard has all the comforts you can imagine. 10 spacious suites each with private bath. Two custom built dive tenders. 6 to 2-night Dive Itineraries include Komodo National Park, Wakatobi Marine National Park, and Raja Ampat.

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MSY Seahorse Liveaboard

LIVEABOARD MSY Seahorse is a luxury spacious traditional Indonesian sailing Phinisi offering scuba diving trips and adventure charters to the best destinations of Indonesia. She accommodates 16 guests in 5 twin and 3 Double bed cabins attended a crew of 12 and 4 Dive Masters. All cabins have individually controlled air-conditioning and en-suite bathrooms with hot water. Our two very spacious 22 feet custom-built aluminum tender boats will make your experience of going in /out of the sea very easy and comfortable. The classic beauty of The Seahorse Liveaboard combines traditional craftsmanship with modern conveniences and safety features providing charming comfort in the remotest waters of Indonesia. Towels and toiletries, soap, shampoo, and toothpaste are provided onboard.

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MV Ambai Liveaboard

LIVEABOARD MV Ambai Indonesian offers 8 cabins with individually controlled air conditioning and ensuite bathrooms with hot water. Towels and toiletries, soap, shampoo, and toothpaste are complimentary. 32-meter-long wooden boat hosts 16 divers and 18 crew in absolute comfort. Traditionally built from Ironwood and other tropical hardwood, the boat is however specially designed to offer the best liveaboard scuba diving cruise experience. At the rear of the main deck, a large dive deck offers an easy and direct access to the dive platform that can receive all 3 dive tenders at the same time. Photographers will enjoy a dedicated room for the maintenance and preparation of their camera. An inside lounge, large shadow deck areas, a sundeck, restaurant complete the common parts.

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All Star Aurora Liveaboard

LIVEABOARD The Aurora is a 132-foot Pinisi-style dive liveaboard. 9 spacious cabins with private baths. Two (2) custom dive tenders. Includes all meals, diving, and shore excursions. 1 to1 guest to crew ratio. Great shore excursions. 3 to 4 dives per day. 11-to-12-night Dive Itineraries.

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Dewi Nusantara

LIVEABOARD The Dewi Nusantara was purposely designed to be totally independent for long periods at sea while offering unparalleled comfort. The Dewi offers eight spacious air-conditioned ensuite staterooms that can be adapted to either twin or double use plus an expansive master suite.

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Emperor Harmoni

LIVEABOARD The beautiful Emperor Harmoni liveaboard takes liveaboard diving to a new level. This elegant ironwood phinisi vessel offers itineraries to Indonesia’s finest diving regions, including Raja Ampat, Komodo and the Banda Sea. Built specifically for cruising Indonesia’s waters, this vessel comfortably accommodates 20 guests, and is one of only a select few liveaboards operating in this region to benefit from two engines. Up to 3 dives are offered each day from 2 large RIBs, with 4 dive guides on board, and free Nitrox available for qualified divers. Groups incentives offered.

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Blue Manta Explorer

LIVEABOARD Your Liveaboard diving adventure aboard the Blue Manta Explorer in Indonesia will take you through the Coral Triangle, which boasts the world's highest marine biodiversity and offers extraordinary diving. This region is a mecca, from the rich plankton waters of the Komodo Islands to the stunning and remote mushroom shaped islands of Raja Ampat, the diving opportunities are limitless. With over 3,000 fish species and 600 species of coral, steep walls, deep water trenches, underwater volcanic mountains, World War II wrecks and an infinite variety of macro life, scuba diving Indonesia is outstanding. The Banda Sea, Sulawesi (Celebes) Sea, Bali Sea and Flores Sea has some of the best diving opportunities in this extensive underwater paradise.

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MV Mermaid II Liveaboard

LIVEABOARD M/V Mermaid II is a 33 meter, twin engine steel motor yacht. One of the most comfortable dive boats in Asia, she easily accommodates 18 guests in 8 deluxe cabins and 2 guests in a lower deck budget cabin. Deluxe cabins located on main deck and choice of double or twin bed configuration. Deluxe cabin offers panoramic sea view windows, individually controlled ac, and ensuite bathrooms. Below deck budget cabins have twin bunks, vanity sink, air conditioning and share a bathroom with one other cabin via adjoining doors. Buffet style meals (Asian & Western). Saloon is spacious with comfortable lounges, big windows, bar fridge, and fresh roast coffee, tea, soft drinks and juices. Multimedia entertainment center. 2-outside decks–NITROX is available on every cruise.

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Indo Aggressor

LIVEABOARD The beautiful Indo Aggressor crafted 124-foot sailing schooner offering unique 7-night itineraries including the epic diving in Komodo National Park, named one of the Seven New Wonders of the World and home to more than 1,000 species of fish, 20 species of reef-building coral and 70 species of sponges. Also included is a trek to view the world’s largest land reptile, the Komodo dragon. Contact us for additional information on 10-night itineraries which venture west to the pristine waters of the Alor archipelago, or east to Sumbawa and the magical island of Bali.

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Raja Ampat Aggressor II

LIVEABOARD The Derawan Islands (Kepulauan Derawan) are located off the eastern coast of Borneo (East Kalimantan Province) in Indonesia, in the famous Celebes Sea. Derawan is an archipelago with the main islands being Derawan, Maratua, Kakaban and Sangalaki, forming small and remote atolls with sandy banks. Part of the Coral Triangle featuring reef fish, coral, and invertebrates, including giant clam species, sea turtles, coconut crab, etc. Abundant marine life with a variety of coral reef dives, caves, walls and lagoons, including a jellyfish lake visit. See sharks, schooling barracudas, mantas, whale sharks and macro life. Derawan also contains the largest green turtle nesting site in Indonesia, making dives with turtles quite common.

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Raja Ampat Aggressor II

LIVEABOARD Raja Ampat, the Raja Ampat Aggressor. Raja Ampat or ‘Four Kings’, is the name given to these islands and comes from a local myth. Located in the heart of The Coral Triangle, Raja Ampat is known to have the richest coral reef ecosystem in the world. The four main areas offering itineraries are: Raja Ampat, Cenderawasih Bay, Banda Sea and Triton Bay.

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MV Mermaid I Liveaboard

LIVEABOARD Diving Komodo, Raja Ampat, Alor, Ambon with Mermaid Liveaboards offers the opportunity to dive Indonesia’s best dive sites. Whatever trip you choose, be prepared for some of the best scuba diving Indonesia has to offer. The luxurious MV Mermaid I offers all amenities you can dream of. All 8 cabins are fully air-conditioned and equipped with TV & DVD player, single, twin or double bed, a large wardrobe, plenty of storage room and an en-suite bath room with hot water shower, toilet and sink.

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Pelagian Dive Yacht

LIVEABOARD This renowned 115’ luxury yacht offers unsurpassed service, comforts, and amenities while cruising the world’s most pristine reefs and exotic muck diving sites. Enjoy your dive in secluded peace and relaxation.

Amenities include camera facilities, comfortable lounge areas, and spacious cabins. Exceptional service is provided by an experienced and highly skilled crew. (excluding airfare from Denpasar).

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White Manta Explorer

LIVEABOARD 14 spacious ensuite cabins situated over three decks. There is an enormous dive deck with designated rinse tanks for cameras, tables and charging stations, a full length & very spacious sundeck and an outdoor dining area. There is a dedicated camera room and 24 hour satellite WiFi connection. The large indoor salon has a digital media center, sound system and widescreen Plasma TV for your entertainment. Diving itineraries in Indonesia include Raja Ampat in Irian Jaya (West Papua), the Banda Islands and Sulawesi, all excellent destinations for a scuba adventure holiday. Our liveaboard cruises take you further afield to such magical places as Komodo and the Banda Sea.

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Solitude Adventurer

LIVEABOARD Solitude Adventurer is a 36-metre aluminum catamaran vessel that focuses on dive trips around the Indonesian region. Solitude Adventurer can accommodate up to 18 guests, and has plenty of features to make sure everyone onboard feels safe and comfortable, whether they’re getting ready for a dive or lounging around during surface intervals.

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Samambaia Liveaboard

LIVEABOARD Fitted with all the features of a modern diving boat, as its powerful marine engine that can reach 10 knot cruise speed, making sure a swift travel. During the design process the focus was put on details. Functionality was paired with aesthetics and quality materials. The layout of the ship was built around the needs of the guests. Comfort and service are of highest priority on board. The atmosphere is relaxed and cozy. Social and yet private.

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Arenui

LIVEABOARD The Arenui dive liveaboard is a magnificent Phinisi, a classic Indonesian wooden sailing vessel, set to explore the majestic underwater world of the Indonesian archipelago. This popular liveaboard offers a wide variety of itineraries including Raja Ampat and Komodo, but has very limited availability, so cannot be booked online. Please contact us for available dates and rates.

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Dive Damai I

LIVEABOARD Dive Damai’s two liveaboards, the Damai I and Damai II, have set a new standard in liveaboard diving. The vessels were purpose-designed for divers with elegant lines, luxurious interiors and spectacular outdoor lounging areas. Itineraries throughout Raja Ampat, Komodo, and the Banda Sea. These trips sell out quickly contact us to confirm current availability on select departures or any additional itineraries, dates and rates.

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Diving in Indonesia

Straddling the Equator and stretching more than 3,200 miles from east to west, Indonesia is a country of more than 17,500 islands. From this vast array of coastlines, a select number of areas have emerged as favorites among divers. This area, east of Malaysia and west of Papua New Guinea, is at the epicenter of our planet's marine biodiversity. From the weird and wonderful critters in Lembeh Strait to the graceful mantas and incredible coral gardens of Komodo, the diving in Indonesia is some of the best in the world. Few places on the planet are as varied and give you the opportunity to see more diverse underwater flora and fauna including more than 2,000 species of fish, from car-sized whale sharks to pygmy seahorses smaller than a grain of rice. There are reef slopes, drop offs, plateaus, caves, wrecks and muck diving sites. Northern Sulawesi is Indonesia’s muck diving capital, with Lembeh the reigning king for weird and wonderful critters. If you are looking for subjects like the endemic Banggai cardinalfish to the amazing mimic octopus and wunderpus this is the place to find them. And the cast of critters does not end there, Lembeh also features lacy scorpionfish, flamboyant cuttlefish, harlequin shrimp, as well as some of the wildest species of nudibranchs known to man. In Southern Sulawesi, the focus shifts to reefs, with the Wakatobi region offering some of the finest coral formations in the Indonesia. Here, vertical escarpments that begin their drop mere feet from the surface straight down hundreds of feet into the depths. To the east, off the tip of West Papua, the tip of the islands of Raja Ampat offer stunning topside profiles and near-pristine reefs that harbor the world's greatest number of fish species in one location. Divers often tally more than 200 species on a single dive. Some liveaboard itineraries also venture into Triton Bay, which is known for extensive soft coral coverage, vast forests of black coral, big schools of fish, epaulette sharks, pilot whales and more. Recently, divers have also discovered Cenderawasih Bay, where whale sharks congregate. Indonesia's other prime liveaboard destination is the Komodo region, where divers can choose between calm reefs and coral-covered pinnacles that attract large schools of fish, with a good chance of mantas and sharks, plus land visits to see Komodo dragons. Other liveaboard itineraries may take in remote sites in the Banda Islands, known for dense fish populations and pelagic sightings, and Alor for macro life and benthic diversity. Because most Indonesian dive trips begin and end at Bali, many travelers add a few days to their itinerary to explore the reefs and walls around the island. A favorite dive is the USS Liberty Wreck, which has the distinction of being the only ship in the world sunk by a lava flow.

Passport and/or Visa Requirements

U.S. citizens require a valid passport to enter Indonesia. The passport must be valid for 6 months beyond the date of entry into the country. Two blank pages are required for the endorsement page stamp upon entry, which is a full-page stamp. This stamp acts as your visa which is valid for a 30-day stay for tourists. There is no charge for the stamp. There is a departure tax of 200,000 IDR approximately $16 U.S. which is paid at the airport upon departure.

Immunizations

There are no immunizations required by the Indonesian government. Please, check with your doctor or visit the website of the Center for Disease Control at www.cdc.gov for a listing of immunizations recommended for travel to Indonesia.

Culture and Customs

Indonesia is a nation of islands, and of blended cultures. Centuries of maritime trade have spread influences of Indian and the Far East, but individual island groups have also developed their own traditions and languages. The region is home to more that 300 distinct native ethnic groups, and 742 different languages and dialects. One trait that is common to all of these disparate communities is a tradition of hospitality and acceptance for travelers. The attentive service lavished on guests of resorts and liveaboards is not an affectation, but an integral element of a national psyche that take pride in playing the welcoming host. Equally apparent is a sense of tolerance, which allows the traditions of Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Islam and Christianity to co-exist. Indonesia is also a land of contrasts. Jakarta's steel and glass towers soar to heights of more than 1,000 feet in one of the most modern commercial centers in the region. A thousand miles away, islanders living in traditional villages still observe local traditions of ancestor worship and animism such as Kebatinan. And then there is the food. Indonesian cuisines are among the most vibrant and flavorful in the world, mixing intense spices and subtle overtones that draw from the culinary traditions of India, Holland, the Middle East, China, southeast Asia, Polynesia and Melanesia. Equally savory is the lively street food scene, where the rich aromas of bakso or gila fill the air.

Electricity, Phone and Internet Access

Electrical current is 230 volts, 50 Hz. The standard outlet is a two pin round socket. If your appliance is not labeled 100-240 Volt, 50-60 Hz input, you may need a step down transformer as well.

Check with your cell phone provider for international plans which may include text, data and voice. WiFi is available at most hotels, restaurants and cafes. The internet speed is slower, so in some cases, streaming and large file transfers might not be an option.

Water Quality

Tap water in Indonesia is largely not safe for drinking. Sealed bottled water is advisable and available for purchase.

Language & Currency

The official language is Indonesian Bahasa. English is widely understood and tourist resorts. There are over 300 languages spoken in Indonesia, with most Indonesians being bilingual in their local dialect as well as Bahasa Indonesia. Many Indonesians are multi lingual, also speaking English, Chinese and Japanese.

The currency is the Indonesian Rupiah (IDR) or recognized locally as Rp. Money may be exchanged at money changer offices which usually offer the best rate, with banks offering the next best rate and exchanging at hotels is often not the best rate. Money changers prefer newer undamaged bills and may refuse damaged currency. ATMs are available and credit cards are accepted at most resorts. Traveler's checks are not recommended.

Time

Indonesia spans three time zones. Western Indonesia Time called Waktu Indonesia Time (WIB) including Java, Jakarta and Sumatra are 7 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (+7 GMT). Central Indonesian Time or Waktu Indonesia Tengah (WITA) including Bali, Sulawesi and Lombok are 8 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (+8 GMT). Eastern Indonesian Time or Waktu Indonesia Timur (WIT) including Irian Jaya is 9 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (+ GMT). Indonesia does not observe daylight savings time.

Location, Size and Population

The Republic of Indonesia is a nation of islands in southeast Asia that lies between the Indian and Pacific Ocean. The name Indonesia is derived from the Greek words “indus” (India) and “nesos” (islands) and is the world's largest archipelagic nation with over 18,000 islands. It is bordered by the nations of Papua New Guinea, East Timor, and Malaysia and encompasses over 735,000 sq miles.

Approx. 260 Million people (2016).

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