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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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Shark Diving in Indonesia: Where & When to See Hammerheads, Wobbegongs, and Walking Sharks (2026)
An operator's complete 2026 guide to shark diving in Indonesia. The country has the broadest shark diversity of any single dive destination in Asia: schooling scalloped hammerheads in the Banda Sea, the unique walking sharks of Raja Ampat, wobbegongs along Misool's reefs, current-fed grey reef sharks at Komodo's Castle Rock, plus a quiet macro-shark roster in the Lembeh Strait. This guide maps the species, the sites, the seasons, the certification you need, and how to plan a trip that actually delivers.
Diving With Mola Mola in Indonesia: Where & When to See the Oceanic Sunfish (2026)
An operator's complete guide to diving with mola mola (the oceanic sunfish) in Indonesia. Crystal Bay at Nusa Penida is the world's most reliable mola encounter site, with daily sightings from July to October during the cold-water upwelling. This guide covers the species, the sites, the season, the dive conditions, the cert and gear requirements, and how to plan a Bali trip around the mola.
Diving With Manta Rays in Indonesia: The Complete 2026 Guide
An operator's complete guide to diving with manta rays in Indonesia. The country is the world's largest manta sanctuary, with year-round cleaning stations and current-fed feeding aggregations across Raja Ampat, Komodo, and Bali. This guide maps the sites, the seasons, and how to combine them on a single trip.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.