As an archipelago country, Indonesia has many
amazing snorkeling and diving spots. Some of them become the best diving spot
in the world. Apart from that, Indonesia is also rich of underwater life. Visitor
who loves water activity will not miss this one because coral reefs and fishes
will accompany you. For diving and snorkeling, you can choose one of them. Here
are 10 diving and snorkeling spots in Indonesia.
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1. Bunaken, North Sulawesi
Bunaken is
one of the best diving spot in the world. Bunaken itself is a group of small
islands, i.e. Nine, Mantehage, Gangga, Manado Tua, and Sialdoen Island. There
are around 16 spots to dive and snorkel around these areas. Besides that,
Bunakan has 30 indentations, which are become a home for species of fishes and
underwater life. The popularity of Bunaken becomes complete underwater park
because it has rich biodiversity.
2. Derawan Island, South Kalimantan
Derawan
Island has nominated to be one of world heritage by UNESCO since 2005. The
depth of diving is spot is around 5 meters. In this island you can dive and
snorkel together with underwater life, such as lobsters, octopuses, seahorses,
squids, pipe fishes, ribbon eels, and many more. When you dive for around 10 meters
depth, you will find Blue Trigger Wall. In this spot, you can see red-toothed
trigger fishes.
3. Komodo Island, East Nusa Tenggara
Komodo
Island also becomes a habitat for komodo. Flores is a gate in East Nusa
Tenggara Province to enter to several diving spots in Komodo Island. These are
one of the best spot for diving and snorkeling in the world. You can join to
Orca Dive Club Forest and go to Bidadari Island. Bidadari Island is a small
island with spectacular view because it has white sand and becomes a house reef
diving spot. You need to cross the sea to reach the island. If you want to
explore different diving and snorkeling spot, you can go to Rinca and Komodo
Island from Labuan Bajo Pier. According to testimony from divers around the
world, Komodo Island has the best of beautiful underwater life in Indonesia.
They call it as ‘Paradise Underwater'.
4. Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi
Lembeh
Strait is one of favorite diving and snorkeling spot in North Sulawesi after
Bunaken. Although it is only a strait, but Lembeh Strait has wonderful
underwater life, coral reefs, and variety of fishes. When you dive here, you
will find frogfishes, harlequin lobsters, squids, octopus, seahorses, pipe
fishes, cardinal fishes, and many more. That is why scientists and underwater
lover like to spend their time longer in Lembeh Strait.
5. Karimunjawa Islands
Karimunjawa
Islands consist of 27 small islands. But, only 5 among them are populated.
There are 30 diving spots with beautiful coral reefs and marine biota. You can
find various species of fishes here. With the depth of 5 – 40 meters
underwater, the vision is around 5 – 25 meters. Karimunjawa Islands has
complete accommodations, such as home stay and luxurious resort. It is not
surprise because Karimunjawa is one of the best of diving and snorkeling spots
in Indonesia.
6. Raja Ampat, West Papua
Raja Ampat
is like a hidden gem in West Papua. It is also become the most complete
biodiversity in the world. Raja Ampat itself consists of 1,500 islands at
Southwest Papua. Most of underwater lover, divers, scuba divers, snorkeler, and
backpacker will never miss Raja Ampat when they visit Indonesia. In this
region, you can find around 1,500 species of fishes, 700 molluscs, and 500 of
corals. Total area of Raja Ampat is around 4.6 million hectares. According to
The Nature Conservancy and Conservation International, 75% of underwater
species live here. Thus, it is not surprise if Raja Ampat becomes one of
popular diving and snorkeling spots in Indonesia.
7. Wakatobi, Southeast Sulawesi
Wakatobi
is one of diving spot in Southeast Sulawesi. Most of divers from around the
world come here to enjoy underwater panorama. Wakatobi itself is a marine park.
There are around 750 species of corals and 850 species of underwater life.
Actually, you can visit four of big islands here, i.e. Binongko, Tomia,
Kaledupa, and Wangi Wangi. You can enjoy your time when you dive or snorkel in
this place. Even, most of divers recommend Wakatobi to become one of the best
diving and snorkeling spots in Indonesia.
