Crucero de Buceo Sumbawa

Sumbawa is an island in the West Nusa Tenggara province of Indonesia, located between Lombok and Flores. You can fly to Sumbawa Besar (SWQ) or Bima (BMU) airports from Bali or Jakarta, take a ferry from Lombok to Sumbawa (Poto Tano port, approximately 1.5 hours), or join a liveaboard trip that departs from Labuan Bajo or Bali with Sumbawa as a stop along the route.

Whale sharks in Sumbawa are most commonly encountered in Saleh Bay, particularly near the fishing platforms (bagans) where they aggregate to feed on small fish attracted by the platform lights. The best season for whale shark encounters is between May and October. Our liveaboard itineraries that include Sumbawa are timed to maximize your chances of swimming alongside these gentle giants.

The most common route from Lombok to Sumbawa is by public ferry from Kayangan Harbor in Lombok to Poto Tano Harbor in western Sumbawa, a crossing that takes approximately 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly from Lombok International Airport (LOP) to Sumbawa Besar Airport (SWQ). Our liveaboard trips handle all logistics, eliminating the need to arrange independent transport.

From Bali, you can fly directly to Sumbawa Besar (SWQ) or Bima (BMU) with domestic carriers like Wings Air and NAM Air. Alternatively, you can take the scenic overland-and-ferry route via Lombok: fly to Lombok, then ferry to Sumbawa. The easiest option is boarding a Neptune liveaboard from Bali that includes Sumbawa in its itinerary.

Moyo Island lies just off the northern coast of Sumbawa, approximately 2 hours by boat from Sumbawa Besar or Ai Bari port. The island is a protected nature reserve with limited tourism infrastructure. Our liveaboard trips include Moyo Island as a diving destination, offering the most comfortable and reliable way to access its pristine reefs and waterfalls.

Sumbawa offers dive sites for all levels. Moyo Island and the sheltered bays around Sumbawa have gentle currents and excellent visibility, making them ideal for Open Water certified divers. Some sites in Saleh Bay and around Satonda Island may have moderate currents better suited for intermediate to advanced divers.

Sumbawa is world-renowned for surfing, particularly at Lakey Peak near Hu'u on the southern coast. Other activities include hiking to the rim of Mount Tambora (the volcano behind the famous 1815 eruption), trekking through Moyo Island's nature reserve to see waterfalls, visiting traditional Sumbawan villages, and exploring the local markets of Sumbawa Besar.