Diving into Paradise: Indonesia’s Top Scuba Diving and Snorkeling Spots

account_circle Divita Fauzia
event 19 June 2024
category Travel, Destination
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Wakatobi National Park, Southeast Sulawesi. Source:

Indonesia, an archipelago nation located across the equator line, is a dream destination for scuba divers and snorkelers. With over 17,000 islands surrounded by crystal-clear waters, colorful coral reefs, and exotic marine life, Indonesia truly deserves the title of "Diving Paradise".

This blog highlights just a few of the countless incredible diving sites Indonesia has to offer: Raja Ampat, Bunaken, Wakatobi, and the awe-inspiring Coral Triangle.

 

Raja Ampat: The Crown Jewel of Coral Reefs

Raja Ampat Regency, West Papua. Source:

Raja Ampat, a remote archipelago in West Papua, is often referred to as the "crown jewel of Indonesian diving" for good reason. It boasts the highest concentration of marine biodiversity on Earth. Here, over 75% of the world's coral species thrive in pristine waters teeming with colorful reefs, diverse fish, majestic manta rays, and playful dolphins.

This vast archipelago stretches across 4.6 million hectares and encompasses four major islands (Waigeo, Batanta, Salawati, Misool) along with a stunning collect