Lonely PlanetJul 8, 2026
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.
23 things in this story
- Komodo National ParkSightbest explored on liveaboard boat diving trips
- Komodo dragonsSightsee them on the islands of Komodo National Park
- Karang MakassarSighttop site for manta rays in Komodo National Park
- Castle RockSightsite for grey, whitetip and blacktip reef sharks
- Batu BolongSight
- Sabolan KecilSight
- Elsewhere
- Nusa PenidaNeighborhoodBali, Indonesiasnorkel with manta rays
- Lembeh StraitSightSulawesi, Indonesiadive for bizarre macro critters
- Gili TrawanganSightLombok, Indonesiaget PADI certified
- Bunaken National Marine ParkSightBunaken, Indonesiaspectacular surroundings for diving and snorkeling
- Raja Ampat IslandsSightPapua, Indonesiaastonishing array of marine life, top place to dive
- Pulau BunakenSightBunaken, Indonesiadive or snorkel in spectacular surroundings
- Pulau WehSightSumatra, Indonesiathronged by mantas and devil rays even in wet months
- 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
- PinditoPlacePapua, Indonesia
- Dewi NusantaraPlacePapua, Indonesia
- AmedSightBali, Indonesia
- PemuteranSightBali, Indonesia