Diving in Indonesia can be the fulfilment of a dream or fantasy when a diver imagines tropical diving. Synonymous with diving in Indonesia are – warm waters, stunning corals, colourful reef fish in swarms along dramatic walls, crystal clear visibility and endless Pelagics. Even at the worst of times, diving in Indonesia is an infinitely preferable choice elsewhere. Indonesia’s spectacular underwater world includes some of the best diving on Earth. The diversity of Indonesia is startling, in its geography, in its culture, its biodiversity and the bounty of its seas.
The spectacular variety of Indonesia’s marine life is what keeps divers coming back. From the smaller ones to the bigger ones like Napoleon Wrasses, Giant Groupers, with sharks and rays, tunas, barracudas, and mackerels. Exotic species such as the Leafy Scorpionfish, the mythical Mola Mola, Whales, Dolphins and even the endangered Dugongs. Even the primeval Komodo Dragons can be seen in the waters of Komodo National Park.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
| Currency | Indonesian rupiah |
| Language |
Indonesian
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| Capital | Jakarta |
| Electricity | Sockets type C and F |
| Government | Executive branch, Legislative branch and Judicial branch. |
| Timezone | UTC +7 |
| Calling Code | +62 |
| Network Providers | Telkomsel., IM3 Ooredoo (a.k.a. Indosat), 3 (= Tri), XL Axiata. |
| National Airline | Garuda Indonesia |
“Located just 45 kilometres south-east of Singapore and twice its size, northern Bintan is easily accessible via a 45-minute ride on a high speed catamaran from Singapore’s Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal. To go scuba diving in Bintan, ferries depart from the World Trade Centre and take 90 minutes each way.”
Manado is the capital of the North Sulawesi province which is known for its rich marine biodiversity. Just East of Borneo and South of Philippines, North Sulawasi is one of the 32 provinces of Indonesia, of which the capital is Manado City. Diving areas for Manado Island includes Bunaken National Park.
Located on the other side of Manado from Bunaken National Park, the Lembeh Straits houses an underwater dream for photographers and divers alike. With plenty of dive sites just off the coast, theres always something new to see in the waters and divers just keep coming back.