© iStock/tawatchaiprakobkit Diving in Indonesia This South-East Asian country is one of the biggest archipelagos in the world and comes in as the fourth most populous country on Earth. Of its more than 17,500 islands, there are five main islands, including; Sumatra, Kalimantan, Sulawesi, Irian Jaya, and Java. Here, you will find a kaleidoscope of cultures and peoples, spectacular landscapes that range from volcanoes to beaches bountiful flora and fauna. Indonesia is the second richest country in the world in terms of biodiversity, after Brazil. Indonesia is considered one of the best diving destinations in the world. It is a beautiful nation with more than 17,500 islands distributed over about 5,000 kilometers and it has a lot of surprises for divers of different levels of experience. If you dream of swimming among colorful coral, Indonesia is set within the exceptional Coral Triangle. Covering around six million square kilometers, this marine area in the western Pacific Ocean is home to an estimated 76 percent of the world’s coral species. The other marine life inhabiting this space is also pretty special and diverse, with more than 2,000 species of reef fish. Featured Training Centers Instructor Training CenterMANTA DIVEInstructor Training CenterPT. Ocean SunInstructor Training CenterKurabesi Dive SchoolInstructor Training CenterFrench Kiss DiversExtra Divers Spice IslandIndo scubaDream Divers Gili AirBali Dive TrekAnak Negeri Dive CenterIndo Aggressor @ Aggressor Fleet This data is provided from the logbook information in the MySSI app Featured places to go in Indonesia © Shutterstock/chanchai duangdoosanBaliLocated just eight degrees from the equator, in the Java Sea, Bali is set between Islands of Lombok and Java in Indonesia.Learn more © Shutterstock/rnkadsgnCentral SulawesiA veritable underwater Eden waiting to be explored, Central Sulawesi is perfect for both beginner and advanced divers with warm, gin-clear waters.Learn more © Shutterstock/Mark WoltersNorth SulawesiNorth Sulawesi offers more than 100 dive sites from muck dives to the Lembeh Strait.Learn more © Shutterstock/Michal KnitlSouthwest SulawesiSouthwest Sulawesi is a place of lush mountains and rice paddies, as well as otherworldly dive sites, featuring dazzling reefs as well as rocks and walls.Learn more © Shutterstock/krisbiantoandySoutheast SulawesiThe southeast region of Sulawesi, Indonesia is home to some of the most spectacular diving in the entire world.Learn more © iStock/Riza AzhariAcehThe northernmost point on the island of Sumatra is the region of Aceh, blanketed by rainforest and fringed with clear, warm waters and beautiful reefs.Learn more © Shutterstock/Fabio LamannaMoluccas/MalukuThe Moluccas, also known as the Spice Islands, are located in the center of Indonesia and it is set splendid isolation with a rich and important history.Learn more © Shutterstock/Pambudi Yoga PerdanaNorth Moluccas/MalukuNorth Moluccas offers a variety of cultures and attractions to explore in this tropical hideaway.Learn more © iStock/pigproxJakartaDiscover Jakarta and explore the heaving and vibrant metropolis.Learn more © AqualungTulamben and AmedSet on the east coast of Bali, Tulamben and Amed, these two beach towns are great for divers.Learn more © AqualungNusa PenidaIn Bali’s south-east, there is a cluster of three islands, Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Ceningan,Learn more © MaresMenjanganMany of the dive sites located around Menjangan have shallow reef flats filled with corals, small fish and turtles.Learn more © MaresPemuteranRelaxed, bohemian and bathed in glorious nature, the island of Lombok and the three Gili Islands are all bleached white beaches and aquamarine waters.Learn more © iStock/Jamoo_BasscampLombok and Gili IslandsRelaxed, bohemian and bathed in glorious nature, the island of Lombok and the three Gili Islands are all bleached white beaches and aquamarine waters.Learn more © MaresGili IslandsThe Gili Islands are suitable for all divers irrespective of expertise and reveal a whole, colorful underwater world.Learn more © iStock/tanutkij wangsittidejFloresThe island of Flores offers superb diving, spectacular scenery and a unique blend of cultures.Learn more © MaresKomodoIts name may be synonymous with the dinosaur-like Komodo dragon, but Komodo National Park also promises spectacular marine diversity.Learn more © iStock/MariusLtuRaja AmpatRaja Ampat is known as one of the best places for diving in Indonesia with pristine coral reefs and some of the most biodiverse waters in the world.Learn more © MaresManadoManado is the provincial capital and a great jumping-off point for dives both in Manado itself and in nearby Bunaken National Marine Park and Bangka Island.Learn more © ScubaproBangkaPromising some of the best diving in Indonesia, Bangka Island is famed for its wild scenery and fantastically-preserved dive sites.Learn more © ScubaproLembehConsidered one of the best muck diving site in the world, Lembeh offers a whole host of macro delights among the fine black sand that blankets the seabed.Learn more © iStock/zodebalaBorneoIf you’re looking for incredible landscapes, Borneo promises breathtaking sites, from the jungle-clad interior to the reefs, caves, walls and muck dives.Learn more © MaresTogeanTogean consists of white sands and lush rainforests is remote enough that you either need to go and stay there or do a liveaboard to explore them properly.Learn more Dive Sites in Indonesia Travel Information for Indonesia Power Plug Type C, FAirports DPS, CGK, SUBCurrency IDRLanguage inElectricity 230 V / 50 HzTimezone UTC+07:00 - UTC+09:00Network Provider Telkomsel Discover the wonders of the deep with SSI's blog Join us on an exciting journey of discovery and learn more about exhilarating diving adventures, dedicated conservation initiatives, and innovative educational opportunities that will help you illuminate the extraordinary beauty of the underwater world. 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