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.

Explore the incredible waters of Indonesia on a liveaboard for the ultimate scuba diving experience. Discover vibrant coral reefs, thrilling drift dives, and diverse marine life, from manta rays to rare macro critters. A liveaboard in Indonesia means nonstop diving, stunning landscapes, and unforgettable underwater adventures.

Looking for the best diving in Indonesia? We've dived around the country and picked our favorites. Here is our list of top 10 dive areas in Indonesia!

Raja Ampat is a must-visit for divers, boasting incredible biodiversity. I enjoyed a fantastic liveaboard trip with Indo Siren, followed by macro diving in Lembeh -by Amr A. Abdul-Majeed

When divers talk about bucket list liveaboard routes, the same three regions keep coming up: Indonesia, the Maldives, and the Solomon Islands. They’re very different experiences, but they all have two things in common – serious diving and long memories. We’re shining a spotlight on Emperor Liveaboards across the Indo-Pacific: Emperor Harmoni in Indonesia, Emperor Serenity in the Maldives, and Emperor Bilikiki in the Solomon Islands. Together they offer three very different ways to spend a week (or more) at sea – from classic Maldivian shark and manta channels, to Indonesian big fish and reefs, to remote tropical seascapes in the Solomons.

Indonesia is renowned for its incredible diving in the heart of the Coral Triangle and holds a high spot on most divers bucket lists. The sprawling archipelago boasts expansive coastline and prolific and varied marine life. While major islands such as Bali and Java are easy destinations to reach via air, some of the more remote areas can present travel challenges particularly with domestic flight bookings.

We embarked on an unforgettable journey aboard the Waow in Indonesia, recounting our smooth travel experience from LAX to Denpasar, Bali. Our flights with China Eastern were comfortable, despite a minor glitch during online check-in. Upon arrival, we were awestruck by the Waow, a handcrafted ship steeped in Indonesia's pirate history. The liveaboard exceeded our expectations with spacious accommodations and exceptional diving opportunities, showcasing diverse marine life across Alor and Lembata. We relished encounters with rare species and enjoyed luxurious amenities, making it a trip of a lifetime for diving enthusiasts.