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.
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- Raja Ampat IslandsSightastonishing array of marine life, top place to dive
- Raja Ampat AdventuresPlacebudget liveaboard boat packages in Raja Ampat
- Calico JackPlaceoffers snorkeling experiences aboard a wooden pinisi boat
- PinditoPlace
- Dewi NusantaraPlace
- 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
- Komodo National ParkSightFlores, Indonesiabest explored on liveaboard boat diving trips
- Pulau BunakenSightBunaken, Indonesiadive or snorkel in spectacular surroundings
- 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
- 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
- AmedSightBali, Indonesia
- PemuteranSightBali, Indonesia