Scuba Diving Destinations in Indonesia
Indonesia is an epicenter of biodiversity, hosting a greater variety of marine life than anywhere else on earth. With over 17,508 islands and situated in the heart of the coral triangle, Indonesia is a diver’s paradise.
From tiny pygmy seahorses and macro critters to magnificent manta rays and the mighty Mola, there’s plenty to see. Enjoy exhilarating drift and reef diving, fantastic night diving, unique muck diving and breathtaking steep walls.
Tec divers probe the deep trenches and wreck divers love the many World War II relics. Indonesia caters for all budgets and holiday tastes with possibilities as diverse and abundant as the marine life.
Consisting of thousands of islands, Indonesia is rich with tropical oceans, delicious fruits, and impressive volcanoes. Even with the nation’s large population, there are many opportunities to escape the crowds by visiting the country’s outer islands, rainforests, and beaches.
Indonesia also has a unique blend of island culture, making it a unique experience for any world traveler. If you enjoy meeting new people, you will undoubtedly find the friendly locals to be as beautiful as the oceans.
Getting to Indonesia
With over 256 airports, 17 of which are international, flying to and around Indonesia can be done with relative ease. While Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (CGK) is the primary airport in the capital city of Jakarta, Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) in Bali and Juanda International Airport (SUB) in East Java are the second and third most trafficked international airports.
Once in the country, AirAsia, Batik Air, Citilink, Super Air Jet, Sriwijaya Air, TransNusa, Pelita Air, NAM Air, Wings Air, Lion Air, and Garuda Indonesia provide routes throughout the many Indonesia islands. When planning your trip from any Western nation, remember to get your passport and visa ahead of time.
