Raja Ampat Islands, Papua

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.

astonishing array of marine life, top place to dive

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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
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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

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A guide to diving and snorkeling in Indonesia