Bunaken National Marine Park, Bunaken

Lonely PlanetJul 8

A guide to diving and snorkeling in Indonesia

In Indonesia, the marvels below the waves are as remarkable as life on land. Capitalize on this excellent diving and snorkeling destination with these tips.

spectacular surroundings for diving and snorkeling

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Bunaken National Marine ParkSightspectacular surroundings for diving and snorkeling
Pulau BunakenSightdive or snorkel in spectacular surroundings
Elsewhere
Nusa PenidaNeighborhoodBali, Indonesiasnorkel with manta rays
Lembeh StraitSightSulawesi, Indonesiadive for bizarre macro critters
Gili TrawanganSightLombok, Indonesiaget PADI certified
Raja Ampat IslandsSightPapua, Indonesiaastonishing array of marine life, top place to dive
Komodo National ParkSightFlores, Indonesiabest explored on liveaboard boat diving trips
Pulau WehSightSumatra, Indonesiathronged by mantas and devil rays even in wet months
Komodo dragonsSightFlores, Indonesiasee them on the islands of Komodo National Park
Karang MakassarSightFlores, Indonesiatop site for manta rays in Komodo National Park
Castle RockSightFlores, Indonesiasite for grey, whitetip and blacktip reef sharks
Raja Ampat AdventuresPlacePapua, Indonesiabudget liveaboard boat packages in Raja Ampat
Calico JackPlacePapua, Indonesiaoffers snorkeling experiences aboard a wooden pinisi boat
Pantai JungutbatuSightNusa Lembongan, Indonesiabeach where you can snorkel over a coral reef
TulambenSightBali, Indonesiahas the legendary wreck of the US cargo ship Liberty
Gili Matra Marine Protected AreaSightLombok, Indonesiaarea with 25 dive sites
SanurNeighborhoodBali, Indonesia
Batu BolongSightFlores, Indonesia
Sabolan KecilSightFlores, Indonesia
PinditoPlacePapua, Indonesia
Dewi NusantaraPlacePapua, Indonesia
AmedSightBali, Indonesia
PemuteranSightBali, Indonesia

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A guide to diving and snorkeling in Indonesia