Travel, experience, conserve with
Dive Worldwide
Phone:
01962­ 302 087
Jump to main menu

Dive Locations

18 recommended locations. Please contact us for further suggestions.

Komodo National Park

A World Heritage Site since 1991, Komodo National Park is home to the legendary Komodo dragon and some of the best diving in the world. The waters offer an incredible variety of marine life including critters, sharks, manta rays, dolphin, whales and turtles. Find Out More about Komodo National Park

  • Ideal for viewing: grey reef shark, reef manta ray, bronze whaler shark, pygmy seahorse, dugong
  • Excellent for: Liveaboard diving, Shark diving, Manta ray, Reef diving

Lembeh Strait

For divers interested in the weird and wonderful, Lembeh Strait offers the best muck diving on earth! Attracting marine experts from around the world, it is home to a huge array of rare and unusual marine life, with new species regularly being discovered. Find Out More about Lembeh Strait

  • Ideal for viewing: pygmy seahorse, giant frogfish, mimic octopus, flamboyant cuttlefish, coconut octopus
  • Excellent for: Resort based diving, Learn to dive, Muck diving, Underwater photography

Manado & Bunaken

North Sulawesi is home to the beautiful steep coral reef walls of Bunaken National Marine Park, attracting divers of all levels to its warm waters, clear visibility and pristine walls covered in soft corals and sponges, surrounded by barracuda, moray eels and turtles. Find Out More about Manado & Bunaken

  • Ideal for viewing: green turtle, spotted eagle ray, white-tip reef shark, dugong, common cuttlefish
  • Excellent for: Resort based diving, Group diving, Learn to dive, Muck diving, Underwater photography

Nusa Lembongan & Penida

Away from the main island of Bali are the more secluded gems of Nusa Lembongan, Penida & Ceningan, where you can find some truly exhilarating drift dives. Highlights include manta rays, reefs packed with marine life and seasonal migrations of the rare mola mola. Find Out More about Nusa Lembongan & Penida

  • Ideal for viewing: giant frogfish, ornate ghost pipefish, hawksbill turtle, reef manta ray, mola mola
  • Excellent for: Resort based diving, Manta ray

Raja Ampat

Known as ‘The Four Kings’, Raja Ampat is an archipelago of majestic islands at the epicentre of the Coral Triangle. Relatively unexplored until recently, it is the most biodiverse marine region on earth and is now at the top of many divers’ wish lists. Find Out More about Raja Ampat

  • Ideal for viewing: manta ray, bumphead parrotfish, pygmy seahorse, Napoleon wrasse, tassled wobbegong shark
  • Excellent for: Liveaboard diving, Resort based diving, Luxury diving, Manta ray, Reef diving, Snorkelling

Tulamben

Tulamben, on Bali’s northeast coast is most famous for the wreck of the USS Liberty, home to plenty of bumphead parrotfish and great for underwater photographers. Other highlights include the drop-off at Kubu and plenty of critters on amazing house reefs. Find Out More about Tulamben

  • Ideal for viewing: bumphead parrotfish, hawksbill turtle, mantis shrimp, ornate ghost pipefish, pygmy seahorse
  • Excellent for: Resort based diving, Muck diving, Underwater photography, Wreck diving

Alor Archipelago

Located in the far eastern reaches of Indonesia, the Alor Archipelago consists of 20 islands. Home to the Pantar Strait Marine Park, here you will find a bountiful marine life boosted by strong currents, and some of the best preserved coral reef systems in Indonesia. Find Out More about Alor Archipelago

  • Ideal for viewing: scalloped hammerhead shark, blue whale, eagle ray, rhinopias, pygmy seahorse
  • Excellent for: Resort based diving, Muck diving, Reef diving

Ambon

Ambon’s intriguing shoreline has a habit of throwing up the weird and the wonderful. Muck diving in the region has become legendary, yet the clear water sites on the south coast offer divers a great combination making this a must visit destination. Find Out More about Ambon

  • Ideal for viewing: clown frogfish, pygmy seahorse, wonderpus octopus, Napoleon wrasse, mobula ray
  • Excellent for: Liveaboard diving, Resort based diving, Muck diving, Underwater photography

Bali

Often overlooked as a dive destination, Bali offers exceptional diving, from superb macro life to exciting drift dives and encounters with pelagic species. The wreck of the USS Liberty at Tulamben is the island’s signature dive with colourful reefs and critters a plenty nearby. Find Out More about Bali

  • Ideal for viewing: hawksbill turtle, pygmy seahorse, ornate ghost pipefish, black-tip reef shark, white-tip reef shark
  • Excellent for: Resort based diving, Luxury diving, Family diving, Group diving, Muck diving, Shore diving, Underwater photography

Banda Sea

The remote Banda Sea in eastern Indonesia is a vast expanse of water which includes Ambon, the Banda Islands, Seram, Wetar, Kai and Aru Islands. Best explored by liveaboard, it offers abundant marine life on pristine reefs, steep drop-offs, and pelagics and critters galore. Find Out More about Banda Sea

  • Ideal for viewing: banded sea krait, olive sea snake, dogtooth tuna, manta ray, pilot whale
  • Excellent for: Liveaboard diving, Reef diving, Underwater photography

Bangka Archipelago

The lesser known of North Sulawesi's diving treasures, the Bangka Archipelago lies between Bunaken and the Lembeh Strait. The islands provide a wealth of marine habitats including fringing reef, volcanic sand, pinnacles and mangroves, creating 30 world-class dive sites. Find Out More about Bangka Archipelago

  • Ideal for viewing: green turtle, clown frogfish, white-tip reef shark, dugong, nudibranch
  • Excellent for: Resort based diving, Luxury diving, Muck diving, Reef diving, Underwater photography

Cenderawasih Bay

Cenderawasih, along with Raja Ampat and Triton Bay, makes up the Bird’s Head Seascape, a vast bay with healthy coral gardens and dramatic vertical walls. Reached only by liveaboard, the area has recently shot to fame due to its unique whale shark population. Find Out More about Cenderawasih Bay

  • Ideal for viewing: whale shark, green turtle, pygmy seahorse, tassled wobbegong shark, spotted eagle ray
  • Excellent for: Liveaboard diving, Shark diving, Whale shark

Gili Islands

Off the northwest coast of Lombok, lie the three famous islands of Gili Air, Gili Meno and Gili Trawangan. The islands boast white sandy beaches and clear turquoise waters with extensive reefs, abundant sea life and turtles, which are popular with divers and snorkellers. Find Out More about Gili Islands

  • Ideal for viewing: green turtle, giant frogfish, spotted eagle ray, common octopus
  • Excellent for: Resort based diving, Learn to dive

Halmahera

Located in the northern Moluccas, the remote island of Halmahera sits half way between Lembeh Strait and Raja Ampat and promises exceptional diving opportunities for adventurous divers, right at the heart of the Coral Triangle. Find Out More about Halmahera

  • Ideal for viewing: pygmy seahorse, bumphead parrotfish, flamboyant cuttlefish, barracuda, reef manta ray
  • Excellent for: Liveaboard diving, Muck diving, Reef diving

Kalimantan

This remote area of Indonesia is worth the journey for intrepid divers. Highlights include Big Fish Country, the channel dive at Maratua Atoll, manta ray encounters at Sangalaki and non-stinging jellyfish at Kakaban; all part of the Derawan Archipelago. Find Out More about Kalimantan

  • Ideal for viewing: green turtle, barracuda, leopard shark, manta ray, giant frogfish
  • Excellent for: Resort based diving, Manta ray

Menjangan & Pemuteran

Menjangan Island and Pemuteran are located on Bali’s northwest coast, and feature some of the island’s most recognised and favourite dive sites. Diving is available year round, with Menjangan renowned for its wall diving and Pemuteran for its rich coral slopes. Find Out More about Menjangan & Pemuteran

  • Ideal for viewing: green turtle, pygmy seahorse, common cuttlefish, black-tip reef shark, giant frogfish
  • Excellent for: Resort based diving

Wakatobi

Located in southeast Sulawesi, the Wakatobi islands are in Tukang Besi Archipelago and can be dived from resort and liveaboard. Uniquely, there are fringing and barrier reefs as well as atolls, ensuring incredible variety and fantastic diving, with large numbers of cetaceans. Find Out More about Wakatobi

  • Ideal for viewing: pygmy seahorse, spotted eagle ray, green turtle, giant frogfish, ornate ghost pipefish
  • Excellent for: Liveaboard diving, Resort based diving, Singles diving, Luxury diving, Reef diving, Shore diving

Ubud

Ubud is a remarkable town in the middle of Bali, beautifully located amongst rice paddies and steep ravines. For more than a century, it has been the island’s centre for fine arts, dance and music, and you can still see the daily rituals of the Balinese culture today. Find Out More

  • Excellent for: History & culture

View trips to these locations

Dive trips

The best dive sites in Indonesia are reached by liveaboard, especially the famous Raja Ampat and Komodo national parks. Extend your trip with time in resort to enjoy a memorable holiday experience around this expansive archipelago.
22 recommended trips. Our trip ideas are offered to inspire you and can be tailored to suit your requirements.

BIG in Bali

Suitable for divers of all abilities, this itinerary travels to the mystical island of Nusa Lembongan for a tropical escape and a unique diving experience. The mantas are mesmerising and the reefs are vibrant. Find Out More about BIG in Bali

  • When to go: Jan-Dec
  • Duration inc. flights: 11 days
  • Price inc. flights: From £1,745 pp
  • Trip type: Tailor-made trip idea

Komodo Liveaboard

One of Indonesia's most iconic and exciting diving areas, the vast Komodo National Park is best dived by liveaboard to fully appreciate the area's riches, which include critters, sharks, manta rays, napoleon wrasse and turtles. Find Out More about Komodo Liveaboard

  • When to go: Apr-Nov
  • Duration inc. flights: 11 days
  • Price inc. flights: From £3,495 pp
  • Trip type: Liveaboard trip

Alor Liveaboard Adventure

Join these special liveaboard departures to visit the seldom visited Alor Archipelago in eastern Indonesia, promising pristine reefs, thriving pinnacles, incredible macro life and the opportunity of big fish encounters. Find Out More about Alor Liveaboard Adventure

  • When to go: Sep
  • Duration inc. flights: 14 days
  • Price inc. flights: From £7,095 pp
  • Trip type: Liveaboard Group trip

West Komodo Explorer

Enjoy quality accommodation, exquisite diving and plenty of opportunity to relax and recharge on this twin-centre itinerary, exploring the east Sumbawa region along with the delights of Bali. Find Out More about West Komodo Explorer

  • When to go: Mar-Nov
  • Duration inc. flights: 14 days
  • Price inc. flights: From £3,145 pp
  • Trip type: Tailor-made trip idea

Critters & Kings

Diving in Indonesia is a rewarding experience, especially when combining two locations famed for their incredible biodiversity. Discover abundant critters in Ambon and gaze at majestic manta rays in Raja Ampat. Find Out More about Critters & Kings

  • When to go: Sep-Jun
  • Duration inc. flights: 16 days
  • Price inc. flights: From £6,195 pp
  • Trip type: Tailor-made trip idea

A Visit to Bali

Experience Bali’s excellent diving and culture either as an add-on to your Indonesian liveaboard safari or as a complete and inexpensive dive holiday. The ‘Island of the Gods’ offers exceptional diving for all levels. Find Out More about A Visit to Bali

  • When to go: Jan-Dec
  • Duration inc. flights: 10 days
  • Price inc. flights: From £1,575 pp
  • Trip type: Tailor-made trip idea

Raja Ampat Liveaboard

Join a liveaboard adventure in Raja Ampat, the most biodiverse marine region on earth! Choose from a variety of vessels and itineraries to discover majestic islands with sharks, manta rays, turtles and enormous schools of fish. Find Out More about Raja Ampat Liveaboard

  • When to go: Nov-Apr
  • Duration inc. flights: 12 to 18 days
  • Price inc. flights: From £5,395 pp
  • Trip type: Liveaboard trip

Diving Adventure in Alor

The allure of Alor is its eclectic mix of marine life and diving experiences, where you can encounter blue whales, explore reefs and discover critters. This remote location is undeniably enchanting - it will not disappoint. Find Out More about Diving Adventure in Alor

  • When to go: Mar-Dec
  • Duration inc. flights: 15 days
  • Price inc. flights: From £4,285 pp
  • Trip type: Tailor-made trip idea

Dive & Culture in Bali

This twin-centre adventure includes diving, nature and culture as you discover the north and east coasts of Bali on an authentic journey with like-minded people. Expect colourful reefs, panoramic vistas and friendly locals. Find Out More about Dive & Culture in Bali

  • When to go: Jan-Dec
  • Duration inc. flights: 17 days
  • Trip type: Group trip

Discover Bali

Whether you are interested in diving, beachcombing, observing local culture or exploring a tropical paradise, this three-stop itinerary in Bali offers world-class dive sites, lush scenery and relaxed hospitality. Find Out More about Discover Bali

  • When to go: Jan-Dec
  • Duration inc. flights: 16 days
  • Price inc. flights: From £2,345 pp
  • Trip type: Tailor-made trip idea

Walls, Schools & Critters

Bunaken Marine Park and Lembeh Strait together offer a fantastic variety of enchanting dive sites right in the heart of the best marine biodiversity in the world – a fabulous combination! Find Out More about Walls, Schools & Critters

  • When to go: Jan-Dec
  • Duration inc. flights: 17 days
  • Price inc. flights: From £3,845 pp
  • Trip type: Tailor-made trip idea

Dive Borneo

Immense diving experiences are to be had in the Maratua Atoll, Kalimantan. The underwater world boasts colourful reefs, critters, huge schools of barracuda, sharks, turtles, manta rays and a lake of non-stinging jellyfish. Find Out More about Dive Borneo

  • When to go: Jan-Dec
  • Duration inc. flights: 15 days
  • Price inc. flights: From £3,245 pp
  • Trip type: Tailor-made trip idea

Bali Diving in Style

Combine two of Bali’s best diving areas - Tulamben Bay and Pemuteran - and stay at two of the island’s most sought after and stylish dive resorts, before a relaxing couple of days in Ubud, Bali’s cultural heart. Find Out More about Bali Diving in Style

  • When to go: Jan-Dec
  • Duration inc. flights: 17 days
  • Price inc. flights: From £2,295 pp
  • Trip type: Tailor-made trip idea

Dive Raja Ampat

Diving the spectacular reefs of Raja Ampat from a resort offers visitors a world-class experience. The remote location at the heart of the Coral Triangle presents an incredible diversity of wildlife. Find Out More about Dive Raja Ampat

  • When to go: Jan-Dec
  • Duration inc. flights: 14 days
  • Price inc. flights: From £4,735 pp
  • Trip type: Tailor-made trip idea

Learn to Dive Indonesia

Learn to dive in the warm, clear waters of Indonesia and you'll be amazed by the biodiversity of marine life and relaxed, friendly way of life. Sulawesi, in particular, offers a spectacular underwater world for new divers. Find Out More about Learn to Dive Indonesia

  • When to go: May-Nov
  • Duration inc. flights: 10 days
  • Price inc. flights: From £2,095 pp
  • Trip type: Tailor-made trip idea

Bunaken Bonanza

Aimed at those who might normally enjoy a liveaboard and those who wish to travel as a small, socially distanced group, these unique group departures offer divers the best of both worlds. Find Out More about Bunaken Bonanza

  • When to go: Apr-Oct
  • Duration exc. flights: 8 days
  • Trip type: Group trip

Dive into Lembeh

Join photographer and marine biologist Dr Richard Smith on a dive adventure into the micro-world of the Lembeh Strait. Glimpse into the world of the pygmy seahorse, colourful nudibranch and spectacular wunderpus. Find Out More about Dive into Lembeh

  • When to go: Apr
  • Duration inc. flights: 10 days
  • Price inc. flights: From £2,495 pp
  • Trip type: Group trip

When to go

Indonesia’s climate is complex, with different weather conditions for each region.

Seasons

  • Dry season

    Apr to Oct: The majority of Indonesia is dry, although the Moluccas are wet. The best months to dive Bali, Komodo, Kalimantan and Manado.
  • Wet season

    Nov to Mar: This season tends to bring more rainfall, although many localised weather patterns exist. The best months to dive Raja Ampat.

Wildlife events

  • Nov to Mar: Best months to visit Raja Ampat
  • Jul to Sep: Mola Mola encounters around Nusa Lembongan are common
  • Jun to Oct: Best months to visit Komodo

Dive Resorts

Liveaboards

Availability

Search for your ideal departure below, and then enquire to confirm availability and book.