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.
dive or snorkel in spectacular surroundings
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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