7 Exotic Dive Locations in eastern Indonesia

The country that becomes the most sought after by the diver with underwater natural charm

Wayag Island, Raja Ampat

Indonesia is the country with the islands that line from west to east, there are features that you can look, nature surrounded by ocean waters.


Sea fish of Raja Ampat

Following a recommendation from one of a dive resort manager, Kakaban Trip, Lathiful Amri about the most sought after diving in eastern Indonesia.

1. Raja Ampat, Papua. This area is recognized as one of the 10 best waters for diving sites around the world with the consideration of the completeness of underwater flora and fauna at this time. Discover the diverse underwater fauna, ranging from whales to fish nemo, and even some places seen Dugong or mermaid fish.

2. Alor, East Nusa Tenggara. Beautiful area friendly for beginners with a wealth of coral reefs, as well as a sort of underwater fauna whales, sharks, rays, to a variety of colorful small fish.

3. Wakatobi. The place got a recommendation by divers, as well as the wealth of marine life, including coral reefs one of the most complete in the world.

4. Morotai. Ship wreck at the bottom of the sea into a fascination with the area that was once the trace history of World War II. Enjoy the charm of underwater life that make this ship wreck becomes their home.


The Divers at Komodo Island

5. Komodo Island. The area is convenient for diving - with brightly colored sea and about 1200 species richness under water, sea water temperatures can range from 27 degrees to 30 degrees. At that time, at some point the temperature can dive down to 18 degrees in visibility up to 50 meters.


The Sea of Komodo

6. Biak and the region of Padaido. Rich region with the beautiful underwater life, the experience of diving in underwater caves while looking at the remnants of the former World War II relics that spread to form bodies of Yapen Island shipwrecks, aircraft to tanks.

7. Banda Neira. Feel the thrill of diving in Banda Neira, beaches and clean sea water is very beautiful, the area is not widely known and beautiful virgin in the east. Enjoy the marine life with coral reefs that are still fresh and distance vision in the sea up to 40 meters.

Marine areas in the eastern part of Indonesia is the main target of the fans of diving. Traveled and enjoy the underwater adventure that is guaranteed to be unforgettable.

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(Source Travel Kompas /Images SY Winata, S Darmawan, Asti Sukirno)