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Best Scuba Diving in Indonesia

Indonesia is the heart of the Coral Triangle and one of the world’s most diverse diving destinations. With more than 17,000 islands, the country offers everything from calm coral gardens and dramatic walls to world-famous muck sites and remote reefs filled with rare marine life. Whether you’re after easy warm-water reefs, challenging drifts, or bucket-list encounters, Indonesia delivers unforgettable diving for every level.

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Diving in Indonesia

Indonesia sits at the centre of the Coral Triangle and offers some of the richest marine biodiversity on the planet. With more than 17,000 islands, the country delivers every type of diving imaginable — colourful coral gardens, dramatic walls, iconic muck sites, drift dives, remote reefs and pelagic encounters. Warm water, diverse dive styles and excellent marine life make Indonesia a favourite for both new and experienced divers.

Why Dive Indonesia?

  • Unmatched biodiversity with extraordinary coral and marine species variety.
  • Huge range of dive environments including reefs, walls, muck sites, lagoons and open-ocean drifts.
  • Something for every skill level from gentle beginner sites to advanced current diving.
  • Resorts and liveaboards suited to all budgets and travel styles.

Top Diving Regions

Raja Ampat

Often called the most biodiverse marine region on Earth. Expect pristine reefs, manta cleaning stations, calm lagoons and spectacular coral gardens. Great for photographers and reef lovers.

Komodo

Known for exhilarating drift dives, pelagics, vibrant reefs and manta encounters. A fantastic destination for experienced divers who enjoy bigger currents and dramatic underwater scenery.

Lembeh Strait

The world’s leading muck diving destination. A treasure trove of unusual macro life including frogfish, octopus, mimic species, flamboyant cuttlefish and rare nudibranchs.

Bunaken & North Sulawesi Reefs

Famous for steep walls, turtles, healthy corals and relaxed diving conditions. Ideal for reef divers of all levels.

What to Expect Underwater

Indonesia offers year-round warm water, generally good visibility and an incredible range of marine life. Conditions vary between regions — some are calm and beginner-friendly, while others feature currents and fast drifts. Divers can enjoy a mix of macro critters, colourful reefs, turtles, sharks, mantas and seasonal pelagics depending on location.

Who Will Enjoy Indonesia?

  • Divers looking for world-class reefs and vibrant marine life.
  • Underwater photographers, especially macro and wide-angle specialists.
  • Beginner and intermediate divers seeking warm, easy diving.
  • Advanced divers wanting current diving and big animal encounters.

Planning Your Trip

  • Choose a region based on your preferred dive style — macro, reef, drift or remote exploration.
  • Liveaboards are ideal for Raja Ampat, Komodo and remote eastern islands.
  • Check regional seasons to match the best conditions for visibility and marine life.
  • Combine diving with land adventures such as volcano hikes, beaches or cultural excursions.

Start Planning

Our experts can help design the perfect Indonesian dive trip, whether you’re looking for a relaxing resort stay or an adventurous liveaboard itinerary.

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