Indonésie offers an ideal setting for all diving and snorkeling enthusiasts. The Indonesian archipelago is the largest in the world and comprises thousands of islands. Some locations are more conducive to maritime discovery than others and hold greater aquatic treasures.

The country today possesses 10% of the world's coral reefs. Once, several sites in the archipelago offered truly outstanding diving spots. Unfortunately, these have been progressively damaged by dynamite fishing, with disastrous environmental consequences. The damage caused to local biodiversity is now driving many

The most emblematic Indonesian zones for diving remain Lombok, the Gili Islands (Trawangan, Air, and Meno), northern Sulawesi (including the sites of Manado and Wakatobi), Nusa Tenggara (Komodo and Flores), as well as Raja Ampat in Papua. Bali is less renowned for its diving spots, though a few sites such as Menjangan, Nusa Penida, Pemuteran, or Tulamben stand out more easily. It's actually worth heading to the neighboring island of Lombok instead.

Visibility in these zones remains excellent, with underwater visibility ranging from 15 to 50 meters. The vast majority of diving spots cater to experienced divers. However, do inquire with local diving clubs. You'll find numerous sites for beginners, particularly in Bali, Lombok, or the Gili Islands. These are ideal places to take courses and learn to dive.

The waters surrounding the Indonesian archipelago are warm, typically hovering around 23°C. Depending on depth, it's possible to spot jellyfish, sea turtles, sharks, rays, and numerous species of coral and fish. The biodiversity is incredible and offers travelers the opportunity to admire an impressive array of creatures and marine life.

It's also possible to find shipwrecks, remnants of World War II, particularly in Sulawesi or for example in Bali with the wreck of the USS Liberty.

For more information about these dream destinations, we invite you to read our article on the best diving spots in Indonésie.