Indonesia has amazing underwater beauty. In fact, Indonesia's underwater beauty is world famous, making it one of the attractions for foreign tourists. There are many diving spots in Indonesian waters. Not surprisingly, the waters in Indonesia are said to be one of the diving paradises in the world. Start from Pulau Weh diving sites in the western part to Raja Ampat in the eastern part of Indonesia.
Underwater tourism in Indonesia is the mainstay for bringing in foreign tourists who like to do snorkeling, free diving and scuba diving. The following are recommendations for the best diving spots under the Indonesian sea:
1. Wakatobi, Southeast Sulawesi
Wakatobi is one of the best diving spots in Indonesia. One of the factors is because Wakatobi is known as the largest Barrier Reef area in Indonesia and is ranked second in the world after the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. Underwater Wakatobi has about 942 species of fish and 750 species of coral reefs. Wakatobi is also a habitat for dolphins, turtles and whales.
2. Derawan Islands, East Kalimantan
Derawan has beautiful beaches and underwater. The Derawan Islands have 31 islands with extraordinary sea beauty. Stretches of white sand, clear blue sea water, and beautiful underwater charm are presented in the Derawan Islands. The most interesting diving and snorkeling spot is Kakaban Island. One of the interesting attractions here is swimming with jellyfish without fear of being stung.
3. Weh Island, Aceh
Aceh offers a diving spot on Pulau Weh, which is ready to pamper the eyes of tourists, because it has a large population of marine animals that are relatively rare to find.
The best diving spot on Pulau Weh is at Batee Tokong, which is known as a habitat for various types of sharks. There is also the Pantee Peunateung diving spot which holds thousands of beautiful underwater creatures and is home to coral reefs. This location is very easy to access from Iboih Beach which is one of the best beaches on Pulau Weh.
4. Bunaken Marine Park, North Sulawesi
Bunaken Marine Park has been known for a long time to have an amazing underwater beauty. The location of the Bunaken marine park is in the "golden triangle" waters, or in the waters that connect the Philippine Sea, the Papua Sea and Indonesia.
Bunaken Marine Park has the most diverse underwater ecosystems in the world, one of which is home to 390 species of coral reefs, 90 species of fish, and various other marine animals.
5. Raja Ampat, Papua
Raja Ampat is arguably the dream underwater destination for many tourists, including from abroad. SWI once named Raja Ampat as the best diving spot in 2015. Raja Ampat is home to 75% of the coral species in the world. There are more than 1,318 types of fish, 699 types of molluscs, and up to 537 types of coral reefs, so the diving experience in Raja Ampat is guaranteed to satisfy tourists.
6. Morotai, Maluku
Diving with sharks in Morotai, Maluku. Under the Morotai sea in Maluku there are remnants of the history of World War II, where when diving, tourists can see up close sunken warships and sunken warplanes. Tourists can also have the opportunity to swim with black tip sharks, although they have to make extra efforts by diving to a depth of 21 meters.
7. Komodo Island, East Nusa Tenggara
The underwater scenery of Komodo Island is famous for its beauty, because it is located in the heart of the Asia Pacific coral reef triangle. Komodo National Park is one of the richest underwater paradises in the world.
When diving, tourists will see the beauty of coral reefs and various beautiful fish species. When diving, tourists can also interact with manta rays, sharks and dugongs, because the waters of Komodo Island are their habitat.
Apart from offering the best diving spots in Indonesia. It is also offers stunning natural beauty where you can see Sumatra wildlife and try diving in Sumatra.