Amazing Indonesia Diving Locations

More than 5 million square meters of the waters surrounding the island nation of Indonesia. No doubt, Indonesia became a shelter for hundreds or even thousands of species of underwater creatures and the cluster of beautiful coral and colorful. Surely this country offers many dive sites which is the dream of most divers.

Due to the often turbulent political situation and a warning to travelers who are usually too much, you will rarely find a country in the list of most tourists travel. Fortunately for tourists who are brave and adventurous, this means fewer tourists and more peace, so you better be able to enjoy the beauty as you like. Here is a list of eight stunning dive sites in Indonesia.

Pulau Bintan, Riau

Maybe this is the island's most easily accomplished from outside Indonesia, where the diving is only an hour away from the noise of Singapore. The island has white sandy beaches stretch along the 18 km with a rich marine life, and a variety of dive sites for you to enjoy.

Not far from the coastline north, there are a small canyon as deep as 8 meters with a flat base, ideal for your first time to learn scuba diving. Another unique place is the location of the wreck, you can explore the remains of an old tanker that sank many years ago in the depths of the sea.

Thousand Islands, Jakarta

This unique area made ​​up of hundreds of small islands (hence exaggerated so 'Thousand Islands'), is a must for divers from Jakarta. Of the various islands, some of the famous Island Big Books, smile is books island, Karang
Hunchback, Sepa Island and Island Pantara.
Thousand Island is very convenient, you just need to hire a speedboat from Marina or a fishing boat from one of the ports. Only about one or two hours from Jakarta, you will be able to dive as much. Some of the larger islands
provide better accommodation class resorts and villas, but you need to rent a boat to reach the small islands - where the rocks are beautiful!

Karimun Java, Central Java

Another part of the Java Sea which is also a paradise for divers is an island across the sea from Semarang, Central Java. This place, called Karimun Java, is a series of 27 small island surrounded by a rich sea blue coral Acropora group. Divers can explore the remains of Indonour, an ancient merchant ship that sank in 1955. Additional treat here is the variety of sea turtles are hatched in the park of nature protection.

Derawan Island, South Kalimantan

About 50 miles from Cape Redeb, the capital of Berau Province, an area that includes the small islands. This place is filled with a cluster of spectacular coral and underwater caves for adventurous explorers. Derawan has more than 17 dive sites, each site has its own unique attractions for you to enjoy. Some places are famous is the island Sangalaki, Kakaban and Maratua Island.

On the island you can find Sangalaki eagle rays, stingrays, leopard sharks and cuttlefish. Every night you can see giant green sea turtles hatch on the island. The main attraction is Kakaban saltwater lake inhabited by a jellyfish did not sting and gobies. While on the island of Maratua, you'll find lots of large fish like barracuda, tuna and mackerel. Tourists even had time to see hammerhead sharks and eight species of whales here.

Komodo Island, Flores

The island is usually known for being a playground for the dragons, giant lizard species. For scuba diving, Komodo also has a number of the best dive sites in the country. From Sebayour Small, Small and Middle Island Red Beach offers a variety of underwater attractions as diverse mackerel, cod and grouper.

At Red Beach, not far from the beach, you'll find 5-meter full derivative of colorful fish. There are more dive sites on the west coast of Flores as, Tatawa Island, Small Tatawa Island, Rinca Island and the island of Nusa Node.

Nusa Penida, Bali

Nusa Penida Island, located in eastern Bali, is popular locations for local and international divers. About an hour from Bali, the island has some very healthy coral cluster, which is clearly visible at depths of 15 to 30 meters.

For beginners, trdapat various dive sites in the east coast of the island is suitable to be explored. On the south coast there is Blue Corner, Nusa Lembongan and Gamat, more appropriate for experienced divers who are looking for a challenge. Fish are often seen in the sun while manta birostris Crystal Bay is a familiar sight at Manta Point.

Bunaken, North Sulawesi

This place is a famous dive site that has a better international reputation than any other, consisting of small islands such as Pulau Sialdoen, Ganges, Mantehage, Nine and an old mountain in the middle of the sea, Manado Tua. snorkeling and
Diving is very popular here with more than sixteen points scattered throughout the area diving islands. Bunaken has grooves as deep as 30 meters, housing various species of fish and other marine life. Shark sightings are common, so beware!

Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi

Still in North Sulawesi, there are other icons of the world diving, Lembeh Strait. This location is renowned internationally as the diversity of marine life that exists only in the place. Here you will be able to find the mimic octopus, pygmy seahorses, cuttlefish, and Frogfish haired. This place is a paradise for underwater photography and is often called the "Qibla of Macro Photography". After all remain vigilant, the beauty of the Strait of Glue.