EAST INDONESIAN CULTURE NEWLY DISCOVERED!

The archipelago of Alor includes 6 islands with Pantar and Alor being the biggest ones. Explore more than 60 impressive and mostly untouched dive sites around Alor on your liveaboard trip.

Alor is the largest island of an archipelago of over 90 islands. It is located at the eastern Lesser Sunda Islands that runs through southeastern Indonesia, which from the west include such islands as Bali, Lombok, Sumbawa, Komodo, and Flores. You can expect to see incredible underwater biodiversity. Nutrient-rich upwelling waters bring in pelagics: Sunfish (mola mola), thresher sharks, hammerhead sharks, humpback whales, and even marlin and sailfish. Further, the many protected pristine reefs provide a perfect home for smaller colorful creatures and up to 1,000 species of coral reef fishes and 500 species of corals. Walls, bommies, caves and patch reef formations make for dramatic 3D underwater topography while black sand areas provide a perfect habitat for muck diving and cryptic critters.

BEST TIME TO VISIT ALOR

The best conditions are from March to December as this is dry season. In October and November, the currents start to pick up and bring more life underwater.

POPULAR DIVE SITES

Kal´s Dream is the most famous dive site in Alor. This large pinnacle is home to big moray eels, barracudas and blacktip sharks. Moreover, the coral reefs are lush, the marine life is vibrant and you will not see many divers here.

The Cathedral is located in the south of Alor and one of the rare spots in Indonesia with high thermoclines. Sometimes the water temperature on the surface is 27°C and on 30m it is 13°C. But this attracts all the marine life. Even macro lovers will be happy. Look out for pygmy seahorses or blue-ringed octopus.

More dive sites are Current Alley, the playground of hammerhead sharks. Clown Valley, the dive site with the highest concentration of anemone in the world. And the Great Wall of Pantar, the best drop-off in the area.

LIVEABOARDS IN ALOR

Liveaboard Cruises in Alor often combine this area with Flores, Raja Ampat or Triton Bay. That means divers can enjoy the best of the best of Indonesia. Many of the boats are traditional sailing boats with a luxury interior. Discover a hidden paradise and dive in the last frontier of East Indonesia.

MYSTIC SPICE ISLANDS AND LEGENDARY DIVE SPOTS

Cruise with your liveaboard around volcanic islands or uninhabited islands. Dive with hammerhead sharks or find unique critters. Ambon and the Banda Sea will truly surprise you every day.

The Banda Sea, with its spice islands, played an important role in history in the 15th to the 17th Century. For centuries the indigenous people traded with nutmeg and thus came into the focus of the Europeans because this special seasoning was found only on these islands. In the east of Indonesia, they stretch from Timor in the southwest to West Papua in the northeast. Volcanic islands rise out of the deep blue waters and vast seamounts are home to schooling hammerhead sharks. Uninhabited islands are fringed by untouched reefs. Underwater pinnacles are so isolated that the reefs are immaculate. All dive sites are packed full of fish life. And some are visited by large pelagics.

Ambon Island is part of the Maluku Islands of Indonesia. The island has an area of 775 km2 (299 sq mi) and is mountainous, well-watered, and fertile. It has been known that Ambon is one of the best critter diving locations in the world. Ambon Bay has a vast array of weird and wonderful creatures. The dive sites here are very uncrowded.

BEST TIME TO VISIT AMBON & BANDA SEA

July and August is the monsoon season. The conditions are best between September and May.

DIVE SITES IN AMBON & BANDA SEA

Laha is one of the best places for macro life in Ambon. The reef starts with a slope from 2 meters, overgrown with a few corals and rubble substrate before continuing down into Ambon Bay’s murky depths. It´s home to feather stars, fire urchins and sea squirts, black-saddled tobies and cardinals fish. At dusk, you can see the famous colorful mandarin fish at around 10 meters.

More dive sites in Ambon are Rhino City, the extension of Laha. It is named after the Rhinopias – a rare type of cryptic weedy scorpionfish that you can find here. Or Silale. The area has 2 dive sites – one being a dark sandy rubble slope, the other being a steeper slope of predominantly elephant ear sponges.

In the Banda Sea you can explore Pulau Komba, an active volcano, well-known for its consistent eruptions and interesting dive spots around. Giant coral formations, swarms of small fish, hunting dogtooth tuna and a plethora of other sea life patrol these waters.

The reefs of Alor and the waters of Pantar Strait are some of the most pristine marine ecosystems throughout Indonesia. Frogfish, leaf scorpionfish, pygmy sea horses, eels, sea snakes and an impressive assortment of nudibranchs are just a few of the species you may encounter here.

In Pulau Dusborgh is a newly a hot spot for schooling hammerheads at a particular time of year.

LIVEABOARDS IN AMBON & BANDA SEA

The variety of liveaboards cruising around Ambon and the Banda Sea is very high. The trips often include Komodo or Raja Ampat. High-class boats and experienced crews are state of the art for all trips. 

DIVE THE ISLAND OF GODS

Balis underwater world is a paradise for all senses. Bright colors, vibrant reefs, strong currents and the deep blue. Send your senses on a liveaboard trip in Bali.

Bali is a province of Indonesia and the westernmost of the Lesser Sunda Islands. It is located east of Java and west of Lombok. Bali is part of the Coral Triangle, the area with the highest biodiversity of marine species. You can find over 500 different reef-building corals here. Bali has some of the best-known dive spots in the world, including wrecks, pelagic animals, muck diving and coral reefs.

BEST TIME TO VISIT BALI

The best time to dive in Bali is between May and November. Manta rays can be seen all year round but in July they have a mating season. The elusive mola can be seen between June and October.

TOP DIVE SITES IN BALI

The USAT Liberty Wreck is probably one of the most famous wrecks in the world and the one with the easiest access. The wreck lays only 25m offshore and can be reached by walking in from the beach. The minimum depth is 5 meters and the deepest point is 30 meters. The American ship was torpedoed by a Japanese submarine in 1942 during WWII. The wreck was then towed to the beach of Tulamben In 1963, Agung mount, still an active volcano, erupted, devastating mainly the east coast of Bali. The lava flow pushed the wreck underwater just offshore. Today it is home to a school of bumphead parrotfish, countless nudibranchs, sweetlips and other critters.

On Nusa Penida, you find the Manta Point. Here you can dive with the gentle manta rays year-round. The best chance to observe them for the time of a dive is to go to a cleaning station where they come to get their skin cleaned by tiny lipp fish.

Around the corner of Manta Point lays Crystal Bay. Between June and October, you have a good chance to meet the elusive Mola, also known as sunfish, here. But be aware, the currents can be extremely crazy here and the thermocline can flush up some cold water. But isn´t it worth for an encounter with the holy Mola?

Other dive spots in Bali are Amed, the best place for macro-lovers. Nusa Lembongan for great drift dives in Mangroves.

LIVEABOARDS IN BALI

Most liveaboards start or end in Bali and combine the tours with Komodo National Park. That means you will see amazing dive sites in Bali plus the stunning dive spots of Komodo.

THE WHALE SHARK HOTSPOT OF THE WORLD

Dive with the biggest whale shark population of the world. This place is still a hidden gem for liveaboard trips and off the beaten track.

Cenderawasih Bay is a large bay to the northwest of the Indonesian province of Papua and east of the province of West Papua. The bay is more than 300 km wide and home to a huge population of whale sharks. Their behavior here is unlike anything you may have seen elsewhere. Where whale sharks are normally seen on their own, mouths agape to filter feed on plankton, Cenderawasih Bay whale shark encounters are completely different. Here they gather together below fishing platforms, dining on the small fry that slips out of the fishing nets or is otherwise discarded by the fishermen.

If this is not enough there are also 4 species of turtles, green, hawksbill, Pacific ridley and leatherback, dolphins, dugongs and excellent macro life.

BEST TIME TO VISIT CENDERAWASIH BAY

The whale sharks can be spotted here year-round and the water temperature ranges between 27° and 30°C all the time. July/August and November/December is rainy season in this area. However, the liveaboard operators still offer trips in this time, as the rain is only for short periods and the bay is sheltered.

DIVE SITES IN CENDERAWASIH BAY

Kwatisore Bay is by far the most popular because this is where the whale shark gatherings happen. Nowhere else in the world you can see so many whale sharks in clear water with scuba equipment.

Shinwa Maru is a spot with several World War II wrecks lying in various depths. Some of the wrecks can easily be dived within normal recreational limits, others are much deeper or in locations where conditions can make it tough for all but the most experienced wreck divers. 

Sungei Omiand is the place for macro-lovers. It is a muck site where you dive close to the sea bed of black volcanic sand, looking for the weird and wonderful critters.

LIVEABOARDS IN CENDERAWASI BAY 

A liveaboard is the only way to explore the bay. Liveaboard operators of Raja Ampat expand their routes further east to include the amazing Cenderawasih Bay in their itineraries. You can expect to explore the top dive sites of the Coral Triangle plus encounter whale sharks on luxurious boats with all amenities you can wish.

DIVING WITH MANTAS AND HANGOUT WITH DRAGONS

Flores is the gate to the Komodo Nationalpark. The start for your liveaboard trip with manta encounters and visits of the famous Komodo dragons. A true adventure.

Flores is one of the Lesser Sunda Islands, a group of islands in the eastern half of Indonesia. It is located east of Sumbawa and Komodo islands and west of Lembata island and the Alor Archipelago. The dive sites of Flores offer excellent visibility, steep walls, beautiful corals, huge gorgonian fans, and extraordinarily diverse marine life. The hub for many liveaboards is the little Indonesian town Labuan Bajo. From here all divers can take trips to all the famous routes in the Komodo Nationalpark or to Alor in the East. 

Not many people know, that dive trips also start from the lesser-known town Maumere. This area is great for muck diving lovers.

WHEN TO VISIT FLORES

Flores is a year-round diving destination. Only during the rainy season between June and August the liveaboard cruises head to other destinations in Indonesia like Raja Ampat. 

BEST DIVE SPOTS IN FLORES

The Komodo Nationalpark is the last place on earth where dragons live. And the place where you can dive with manta rays and drift in underwater currents. Since 1991 the Komodo National Park is recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Liveaboard trips here offer an incredible variety of dives, which makes this place so special. One day you may have a relaxed dive exploring the macro life, and the next day, drift with manta rays and large schools of fish. You can find over 1,000 species of fish in these waters, 260 species of reef corals, 70 different sponges, 17 species of whales and dolphins and two species of sea turtles. Even whales swim by from time to time. So don´t miss out to watch on the horizon.

Off the coast of Maumere, you have great spots for macro life and colorful reefs with all the reef life you can imagine, including ribbon eels, moray eels, squat lobsters and crabs. Muck lovers will look for Ambon scorpionfish, wasp fish, flamboyant cuttlefish, colorful nudibranch, octopus and other strange critters.

LIVEABOARDS IN FLORES

A liveaboard trip is the best way to explore all the beauty of the Komodo Nationalpark or the Alor Archipelago in the East. It will take you to all the famous spots and even land excursions to see the famous Komodo dragons are included in the trip. Don´t wait to book your trip.

A REMOTE DIVING LOCATION FOR REAL ADVENTURER

Scuba diving off the beaten path. That is the dream of many adventurous scuba divers. With a liveaboard trip to the very remote Forgotten Islands, this dream will come true.

Officially known as the Southeast Moluccas the Forgotten Islands form a 1,000 km long chain starting in Timor and extending all the way through the amazing Banda Sea to Papua in Indonesia. As this area is so remote and large, the only way to explore the dive sites is by a liveaboard trip. The Forgotten Islands are still a hidden gem for divers, that´s why these trips are very interesting for people who want to have the real explorer feeling.

Many of the Forgotten Islands are volcanic and therefore have a very rich underwater life, interesting underwater landscapes and clear waters. And because they are so less visited, the marine life is very flourishing with hundreds of species of coral and fish. Sometimes whale sharks can be spotted and even saltwater crocodiles have been seen in this area. 

WHEN TO EXPLORE THE FORGOTTEN ISLANDS

The best time to go on your liveaboard adventure is between June and November as this is the dry season. The sea is calmer and there is less rain. The water temperature generally ranges from 27 to 30°C.

BEST DIVE SITES IN THE FORGOTTEN ISLANDS

There are still many dive sites unexplored or not very well mapped. However, there are some popular dive sites. 

Wetar is a dive site, where big fish can be spotted and the area is covered with coral-encrusted walls.

Manuk Island is covered in volcanic black sand. You can explore beautiful drop-offs and coral reefs. Sea snakes are everywhere in this spot.

In Manawoka you will have the chance for the big fish like manta rays, big groupers and hammerhead sharks. The currents can be stronger here, which makes it so attractive to the pelagics. 

Other interesting dive sites are Nusa Laut, Damar Island and Nila Island.

LIVEABOARDS IN THE FORGOTTEN ISLANDS

Liveaboard trips usually start from Flores or Timor. There are some interesting combinations with Raja Ampat or Alor as well for people who want to explore more of the Banda Sea. The boats are very spacious and often built in the traditional Indonesian style. But you won´t miss any comfort. Don´t miss out to book your liveaboard trip and explore some remote areas.

PRISTINE UNDERWATER LANDSCAPES

With swim-throughs, caverns, overhangs, cracks and canyons Halmahera is an uncrowded yet beautiful underwater playground for divers. And you have it all to yourself on your liveaboard trip.

Halmahera is the largest island of the Maluku Islands and with 17,780 km2 it is the biggest island if Indonesia outside of the five main islands. It is a volcanic island and that is why its underwater formations are so interesting and different. There are caverns and cracks, swim-throughs and overhangs to explore.

Due to its remote location, not many divers can be found out there. So there are still many dive sites untouched. And marine life is lush and vibrant. Coral reefs are healthy. All in all, this is a perfect spot to enjoy a relaxed liveaboard trip with a real adventurer feeling.

By the way, Halmahera lays on the same island arc like Raja Ampat. This means it is also part of the coral triangle and the abundance of marine life is as rich as in Raja Ampat. Recent surveys found about 680 species of fish and 450 species of coral out there.

Macro lovers, as well as fans of the big pelagics, will be happy here. Hammerhead sharks, oceanic whitetip and blacktip reef sharks, and even manta rays swim around Halmahera. Colorful nudibranchs, pygmy seahorses and harlequin shrimp live in the reefs.

As the currents and the wind can be stronger here, this place is more for advanced divers.

WHEN TO VISIT HALMAHERA

The best time to go on a liveaboard trip in Halmahera is between March and November. This is the dry season. However, expect some stronger winds in June, July and August. In this time diving is a bit more uncomfortable for new divers. The water temperature is about 29°C year-round.

BEST DIVE SITES IN HALMAHERA

There is a wide variety of dive sites for different preferences. 

For the big stuff, the best place is Halmahera Strait. Hammerheads and manta rays like the strong currents in this dive site. There are some cleaning stations, where divers have good chances to see them.

The Tidore reef is a very nice off shore reef where you will see much diversity and big schools of fish. 

Patient Strait: The channel between Halmahera and Bacan Island offers beautiful reefs with blooming oranges soft corals. Due to its location in the canal, strong currents can occur that attract different species of shark. White and blacktip sharks, gray sharks and other pelagic fish can be found here. The rare walking shark is rare but can be spotted at night.

LIVEABOARDS IN HALMAHERA

Liveaboards going to Halmahera usually combining trips to Raja Ampat or even the north of Sulawesi with the famous Lembeh Strait. The boats are often traditional Indonesian sailing schooner, made for long trips on the Sea. 

A Diving Pearl in Indonesia

Known only by a few divers, this hidden gem is perfect for diving with manta rays and sharks. Plus the stunning landscape makes your liveaboard trip to perfect holidays.

Kalimantan is the Indonesian part of the island Borneo in South East Asia. It is the third-largest island in the world and the biggest island in Asia. For divers, the eastern part of Kalimantan with Nabucco, Maratua, the islands of Sangalakki and Kakaban are the places to go. The diving conditions are suitable for all diving levels and due to its remote location, the marine life is still in very good condition. The coral reefs are thrilling and you can expect to see sharks, many manta rays, turtles, tunas and schools of barracuda. There are even some wrecks for lovers of sunken ships.

BEST TIME TO DIVE IN KALIMANTAN

The diving conditions are good the whole year as there is not much change in the weather. There is a rainy season from December to March but it is not a big difference to the dry season as this is the tropics. The air temperature has an average of 28-30 degrees all year. The water temperature ranges from 19 degrees to 30 degrees but the cold water brings always the big animals.

BEST DIVE SPOTS IN KALIMANTAN

Sangalaki is home for many many manta rays. There are several cleaning stations with a manta guarantee and on top green sea turtles come to nest on the island.

Kakaban has one of the famous jellyfish lakes in the world. Theses individuals adapted to live in the brackish water and can not sting.

The Maratua Atoll is known for its pelagic encounters including barracuda, patrolling sharks, bumphead parrotfish, eagle rays and hammerheads.

LIVEABOARDS IN KALIMANTAN

A liveaboard is fairly the best way to explore all the gems of Kalimantan. There are several dive safari operators in this area. All boats have a high standard of comfort and safety. You can explore dive spots that can´t be visited by daily boats. Sometimes the liveaboards combine Kalimantan with other locations like Sulawesi.

WATCH MANTAS AND DRAGONS ON YOUR LIVEABOARD TRIP

The last place on earth where dragons live. And the place where you can dive with manta rays and drift in underwater currents.

Since 1991 the Komodo National Park is recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. It is located 400 km east of Bali in the region of the Lesser Sunda Islands (Nusa Tenggara). The Park includes the three larger islands Komodo, Rinca and Padar. The park was established as a sanctuary for the Komodo dragons and as a protection for the flora and fauna, above and below the sea.

Liveaboard trips here offer an incredible variety of dives, which makes this place so special. One day you may have a relaxed dive exploring the macro life, and the next day, drift with manta rays and large schools of fish. You can find over 1,000 species of fish in these waters, 260 species of reef corals, 70 different sponges, 17 species of whales and dolphins and two species of sea turtles. Even whales swim by from time to time. So don´t miss out to watch on the horizon.

BEST TIME FOR KOMODO

The best time to dive in Komodo is between April and December during the dry season. 26°C is the average temperature at this time. During the rainy season from January to March it is warmer with 28°C.

DIVE SITES OF KOMODO

There are countless dive sites, all with a different specialty. Obviously, Manta Alley and Manta Point are famous for their encounters with the magnificent Oceanic Manta Ray. 

Batu Balong is a small rock that looks pretty boring from above. But under the surface, it features large schools of fish plus a reef in great condition.

Castle Rock and Crystal Rock are small rock formations that are famous for their strong currents. But these currents attract all the marine life like large cuttlefish, butterflyfish, hawksbill turtles and octopus.

LIVEABOARDS IN KOMODO

Komodo Liveaboards starts from Bali, Bima, Labuan Bajo or Maumere. The itineraries often include diving around Flores, Sumbawa and Bali. However, with all of them, you will have the chance to see the famous Komodo dragons on a land excursion.

The Kingdom of Fish Species

Raja Ampat is possibly one of the most famous diving spots in the world. Hundreds of tiny islands breaching the turquoise waters and in between, there are some of the best reefs on the planet with everything from huge manta rays to tiny critters.

Raja Ampat is an archipelago comprising over 1,500 small islands in the region of West Papua in Indonesia. The name means “Four Kings” and these kings are the 4 biggest islands Misool, Salawati, Batanta and Waigeo. But the archipelago consists of hundreds of islands, many of them uninhabited. Raja Ampat lies right in the middle of the Coral Triangle. This and the remoteness makes the conditions for marine life exceptional. The variety of marine life is one of the highest in the world. It is sometimes also called “species factory” as people discover so many new creatures here. There are 1,400 species of reef fish here as well as 600 species of hard corals, making up 75% of the world’s total species population. Raja Ampat also contains five of the world’s seven sea turtle species, 700 types of mollusks, and 13 marine mammal species. You can find everything from pygmy seahorses, mantis shrimp, little walking sharks to the big oceanic manta rays, that come here every year.

Currents can sometimes be quite strong here but there are also places with calm water. That makes Raja Ampat suitable for divers with all levels of experience.

BEST TIME TO DIVE IN RAJA AMPAT

The best time to dive in Raja Ampat is from September to April when large numbers of manta rays are present at the cleaning stations. From October to April it is also the dry season, so the conditions are perfect. Mid-June to September the winds are stronger and can make diving a bit more unpleasant. The average air temperature is 31 degrees and the water temperature is 29 degrees average.

BEST DIVE SPOTS IN RAJA AMPAT

Cape Kri is a record-breaker. In only one dive people counted 374 species of fish. You can´t find such a variety in any other place in the world. Vibrant soft and hard corals created a beautiful reef here. You can swim with schools of sweetlips or swarms of glassfish.

Melissas Garden is close to Batanta Island and can be combined with a day trip to the famous viewpoint of Piaynemo. It is a large coral garden reef, especially for macro lovers. Nudibranchs, soft corals but also wobbegong sharks and black tip sharks can be spotted here.

Magic Mountain is located close to Misool Island and is a great spot to encounter manta rays as this is a cleaning station. You can also see sharks, napoleons, jacks, trevallies, Spanish mackerel, barracuda and snappers here.

Raja Ampat has not only a huge variety of marine life, also the number of dive sites is just countless. Other famous dive sites are Mike´s Point, Blue Magic, Lau Lau Reef or Fiabacat. One thing is clear, you will not be bored on your liveaboard trip.

LIVEABOARDS IN RAJA AMPAT

It is possible to visit Raja Ampat in a Resort with daily diving trips. However, to see the real variety of this archipelago a diving liveaboard is by far the best option. There are a huge number of liveaboards operating in this area. All of them visiting the hotspots of Raja Ampat, plus combining some trips with great dive spots around like the Banda Sea, Triton Bay or Cenderawasih Bay. Choose your liveaboard now.

From Weird Critters in the North to Sharks in the South

You want to dive with sharks, see whale sharks and look out for small weird critters? Then you should head to Sulawesi. This island in Indonesia has everything.

Sulawesi, also known as Celebes, is an island in Indonesia. It is situated east of Borneo and west of the Maluku Islands. The island can be separated into three parts: North, Central and South. All the parts await with different specialties for scuba divers. Sulawesi offers some great muck diving, amazing walls and drift dives and live volcanoes. Underwater you can encounter whale sharks, strange critters, beautifully soft and hard corals, loads of turtles and much more.

BEST TIME TO DIVE IN SULAWESI

The best travel time is up to the destination in Sulawesi. For the North, the best time to go is between July to October during the dry season. To dive in the Togians go between March and December. For the Banggai archipelago, the best time is September to February. Diving in South Sulawesi is possible the whole year but October is the warmest month and July and August the coolest times in the year.

No matter where and when you go, the water temperature is always pleasant between 29-33 degrees.

DIVE REGIONS OF SULAWESI

North Sulawesi

The most famous places here is probably the Lembeh Strait with its strange critters. This is the place for muck diving. There is not so many coral but weird and wonderful critters on the seafloor. You can see the famous blue-ringed octopus, different frogfishes, or pygmy seahorses.

Another famous place in the North is the Bunaken Nationalpark. This is wall diving at its best with beautiful corals, turtles and sometimes sharks.

Central Sulawesi

Lovers of very remote places will visit the Togian Islands. The islands are located in the Gulf of Tomini. The water here is crystal clear and calm. Explore many species of fish and coral and even some wrecks.

Banggai Archipelago is the most eastern dive spot of Sulawesi. This area is only accessible by liveaboard. This area is more exposed, which makes it more possible for pelagic encounters.

South Sulawesi

The Wakatobi Nationalpark is the main dive hotspot in this region. It is home to 900 species of fish and 25 coral reefs. No wonder it is known as one of the best diving locations in the world. 

In the very South, you can find the small village Bira. The diving here offers some stronger currents with encounters of blacktip and whitetip sharks.

LIVEABOARDS IN SULAWESI

Some places in Sulawesi can be reached by land. There are many resorts that offer daily diving trips, for example in Bunaken. However, to reach destinations can be quite challenging. That’s why a liveaboard trip is by far the most comfortable way to explore Sulawesi. You can explore more than one of these beautiful dive destinations. A liveaboard can show you the very remote and hidden spots of Sulawesi and often they combine the trips with the Banda Sea or the Maluku Islands.

Rich Waters off the Beaten Diving Track

With an impressive level of coral species, sharks, schooling fish, turtles, whale sharks, black coral forests and healthy reef a liveaboard trip in Triton Bay should be on the bucket list of every diver. 

Triton Bay is a bay in the region of West Papua close to Kaimana. Like Raja Ampat, this region overs beautiful diving conditions in rich waters. But Triton Bay not only offers a fascinating underwater life, but it is also a more remote and unknown location than its famous neighbor Raja Ampat. 

The impressive black coral gardens are famous in Triton Bay. Also it is home to the wonderful Walking Shark. Giant groupers lurk in sheltered spots, while schools of jacks and fusiliers swim in the blue. There is even a pod of pilot whales residing in this bay and whale sharks can be spotted from time to time. This place has something for everybody. 

But as rich as the waters are, as strong are the currents. That´s why Triton Bay is more suitable for advanced and experienced divers.

BEST TIME TO DIVE IN TRITON BAY

The main season to dive here is similar to the high season in Raja Ampat. From October to April the conditions are the best. Outside of this season, it can be rainy and stormy. However, the temperatures remain pleasant with 27 to 30 degrees year-round. 

BEST DIVE SPOTS IN TRITON BAY

Disney Land is a famous sloping reef with a huge amount of black corals.

GT Rock is named by the huge amount of giant trevallies that can be spotted in this dive site. Besides, tunas and fusiliers swimming around the reef and the blue.

Walker Reef is the place to look for the famous little walking shark. This reef lies in the middle of Triton Bay.

LIVEABOARDS IN TRITON BAY

A liveaboard trip is the only possible way to see all the beauties of Triton Bay. Most dive operators combining this area with Raja Ampat, the Banda Sea or Cenderawashi Bay. Whatever combination you choose, you will see the best of the Coral Triangle.