INDONESIA is not only beautiful on the surface, but also has a charming underwater world. A marine tourism paradise with coral reefs, sea grass and various colorful fish spread widely in the waters of the archipelago. This is a tourist attraction.
Indonesia is rich in diving spots which are a paradise for diving lovers. In fact, many foreign tourists deliberately come to Indonesia to look for the best diving locations and enjoy the underwater world. One of the best diving spots in Asia is Pulau Weh Dive Sites with complete diving. You can take a dive and have Sumatra overland tour from north to west.
The prestigious British diving magazine, Dive Magazine, named Indonesia as the best diving spot in the world.
Portal summarizes it from various sources, here are the five best diving spots in Indonesia.
Wakatobi
One of the best diving spots is in Wakatobi, Southeast Sulawesi. There are more than 750 species of coral, and 942 types of fish. Wakatobi has the highest number of coral reef and fish species ever recorded.
French Navy officer, oceanographer and researcher and member of the Académie Française, Jacques Cousteau stated that Wakatobi is the best diving site in the world.
Not only is the underwater view beautiful. Wakatobi waters also have clear, clean water, good air, and are surrounded by high cliffs which make the atmosphere even more beautiful.
Alor Islands
There are at least more than 20 diving spots in the Alor Islands, including Half Moon Bay, Baruna’s Point, Trip Top, and various other best diving spots.
If you dive in the Alor Islands area, Toppers can find amazing marine biota such as reef sharks, turtles and various species of beautiful coral reefs that live in Alor waters.
Located at the eastern tip of the Nusa Tenggara Islands. The area is 2,119 km², and the highest point is 1,839 m. This island is bounded by the Flores Sea and the Banda Sea to the north, the Ombai Strait to the south (separating it from Timor Island), and the Pantar Strait to the west (separating it from Pantar Island.
Alor Island is one of the 92 outermost islands of Indonesia because it directly borders Timor Leste to the south.
Komodo island
Komodo Island, known as Padar Island, is the Komodo National Park or the habitat of ancient giant lizards that still live in the world today.
Not only that, you can also see the underwater beauty by diving, snorkeling or diving.
There are several dive points on Komodo Island. Such as Red Beach, Batu Bolong, Batu Tiga, Manta’s Point, and also Tatawa Besar which are some of the favorite diving spot choices for tourists who visit this place.
Derawan Islands
Located in East Kalimantan, there are 31 beautiful islands. Also, Derawan is home to a variety of beautiful and interesting marine life. This is what makes the Derawan Islands the best spot for diving.
There are several recommendations for favorite diving spots in the Derawan area, including Maratua Island, Sangalaki Island, and also Kakaban Island which is known for its stingless jellyfish.
Raja Ampat
The beauty of Raja Ampat is no longer in doubt. The scenery is more than beautiful, there are many interesting spots & spots that can be explored. For example, for lovers of water sports, can explore the waters in this area.
It has unspoiled beaches combined with a beautiful atmosphere, and is decorated with clear water that offers beautiful views to see the various colors of coral reefs as well as sightings of stingrays, sharks, turtles and jellyfish.
In the northern part of Raja Ampat, you can visit Misool Island which is directly adjacent to the Seram Sea. Located quite far from the center of Raja Ampat, Misool has a million charms that you might not find anywhere else.
There are many dive points or dive spots that you can explore. One of them is Boo Window, whose coral reef forms a round window.