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Discover insights, tips, and stories about liveaboard diving in Indonesia. From Raja Ampat to Komodo and the Banda Sea.

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The Best Dive Sites in Bali: A Complete 2026 Guide

The Best Dive Sites in Bali: A Complete 2026 Guide

An operator's complete guide to Bali's top dive sites, from the USS Liberty wreck at Tulamben to the seasonal mola mola encounters at Crystal Bay. Where each site sits, what conditions you need, and whether a Bali liveaboard makes sense versus land-based day diving.

Mika Takahashi
Mika Takahashi
The Best Dive Sites in Komodo National Park: A Complete 2026 Guide

The Best Dive Sites in Komodo National Park: A Complete 2026 Guide

An operator's complete guide to Komodo's top dive sites, from the schooling pelagics of Castle Rock to the cold-water manta aggregation at Manta Alley. When to dive each, what current to expect, and how itinerary length determines which regions you actually reach.

Mika Takahashi
Mika Takahashi
The Best Dive Sites in Raja Ampat: A Complete 2026 Guide

The Best Dive Sites in Raja Ampat: A Complete 2026 Guide

An operator's complete guide to Raja Ampat's top dive sites, from Cape Kri's record biodiversity to Manta Sandy and Magic Mountain in Misool. When to dive each, what to expect underwater, and how itinerary length determines which sites you actually reach.

Mika Takahashi
Mika Takahashi
Lembeh Strait Diving: A Complete Guide to the World's Muck Diving Capital

Lembeh Strait Diving: A Complete Guide to the World's Muck Diving Capital

Lembeh Strait in North Sulawesi is the world's muck diving capital. A complete guide to its critters, top dive sites, seasons, and how to plan a trip.

Mika Takahashi
Mika Takahashi
Indonesia vs Maldives Diving: A Neutral 2026 Comparison Guide

Indonesia vs Maldives Diving: A Neutral 2026 Comparison Guide

Indonesia and the Maldives both rank among the world's top dive destinations, but they suit very different divers. This guide compares them side by side.

Mika Takahashi
Mika Takahashi
First Time on a Liveaboard: Everything You Need to Know

First Time on a Liveaboard: Everything You Need to Know

Your complete first-time liveaboard guide: what to pack, daily routines, cabins, food, seasickness tips, tipping, and how to choose the right Indonesia liveaboard.

Mika Takahashi
Mika Takahashi
Indonesia Coral Triangle: Why It's the World's Richest Marine Ecosystem

Indonesia Coral Triangle: Why It's the World's Richest Marine Ecosystem

The Coral Triangle holds 76% of all coral species and over 3,000 fish species. Discover why Indonesia sits at the epicenter and where to dive its best reefs.

Mika Takahashi
Mika Takahashi
Sumbawa Diving & Liveaboard: Whale Sharks & Volcano Dives

Sumbawa Diving & Liveaboard: Whale Sharks & Volcano Dives

Sumbawa sits in the Lesser Sunda Islands between Lombok to the west and Flores and Komodo National Park to the east.

Mika Takahashi
Mika Takahashi
Whale Sharks Indonesia: Where to See & Swim With Them

Whale Sharks Indonesia: Where to See & Swim With Them

If you have been searching for where to see whale sharks in Indonesia, the answer is not one place. It is at least four distinct regions, each with its own rhythm, access requirements, and encounter style.

Mika Takahashi
Mika Takahashi