Sulawesi Diving
and Snorkeling
Sulawesi has an enormous selection of dive sites available and they are not as heavily dived as other areas in Indonesia. The shape of the island provides 4 peninsulas, that add current flow bringing in nutrient rich water. The water temperature is warm all year round and the best time to dive is between March and December. For seahorses and sharks the best time to visit is March to August. There is diving for all abilities and all interests in Sulawesi.
Highlights
Bunaken Marine Park
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Bunaken was the first marine nature reserve in Indonesia and it is well protected providing an amazing amount of marine life and stunning colourful corals. Bunaken is in the top 10 best dive sites in the world! You can see up to 70% of all fish found in the Indo-western pacific. Definitely worth a visit.
Bangka Island
Located in the north, this dive site is great for sharks and rays. It has quite strong currents, so is better suited to more advanced divers.
Togean Islands
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Located in the gulf of Tomini, east of Central Sulawesi there are 56 islands to explore. This is an amazing place to go diving, with pristine waters and a wide variety of colourful marine life and wrecks. It can be a bit difficult to reach but is worth it, this is a hidden gem in Sulawesi. You can also swim in a lake full of jellyfish that don’t sting! You can include a homestay here with families on floating houses.
Wakatobi National Park
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This is a set of islands in the south of Sulawesi and is full of an amazing array of colourful corals and the fish to go with them! The sites are not heavily dived so remain healthy. Wakatobi House Reef is absolutely amazing.
Lembeh
This is an excellent place for much diving and get up close to an amazing selection of macro creatures. Located in North Sulawesi, these dive sites are suitable for any ability.