Learn to dive in Indonesia Indonesia’s Highlights Located in the Coral Triangle and home to at least 25% of the world’s fish population, Indonesia is on every diver’s wishlist. With over 500 species of corals and 2,000 types of fish. When diving in Indonesia, there are so many spots to pick from making divers are spoilt for choice. With large pelagic fish and small critters to spot, Indonesia has it all. Muck diving, drift dives, and wall dives are popular. To get the most out of Indonesia, consider booking a liveaboard. Raja Ampat is considered to be the best place to scuba dive in the world. When is the best time to go diving in Indonesia? April to December is known as the dry season and offers the best diving conditions. In addition, January to March is considered the wet season and due to rain, some dive sites become inaccessible. Water Temperature: Usually between 26°C and 30°C year-round. Also, areas like Komodo can see temperatures as low as 16°C. Currents: Mild to strong currents. Visibility: Visibility is between 10 and 50 meters. Indonesia’s best dive sites Seraya Secrets, Bali Seraya was too good to keep a secret. Located in Bali, Seraya Secrets is one of the best muck dives in the region. The silty black floor from volcanic sand is nutrient-rich and full of interesting marine life. Your local guide should be able to show you some interesting critters. Go slow and take your time. Do not forget your camera for this dive! Bunaken National Park, Sulawesi Island With over 70% of Indonesia’s fish species all located in one spot. This will be sure to be a dive you never forget. There’s so much to look at in terms of marine life and coral biodiversity. There are over 70 types of coral, white and black tip reefs sharks, and even a dugong. The coral is healthy leading to an abundance of marine life. Boo Windows, Raja Ampat Raja Ampat is talked about by divers from all over the world. It is voted as the number one place to dive. From soft and hard coral to sloping reefs and pinnacles Boo Windows is an incredible dive site. The pinnacles attract some large pelagic life. There are several species of seahorse to discover on the dive. Explore the huge Gorgonian Fans in search of pygmy seahorses. About the country Indonesia is the fourth most populated country in the world with over 270,000,000 inhabitants. It’s the world’s largest archipelago with over 17,504 islands. In addition, the population is relatively young with roughly 175,000,000 under 30 years old. The Komodo Dragon is endemic to Indonesia and can be spotted there in its natural habitat. Also, over 35% of Indonesia’s birds and mammals are native to Indonesia. Its landscapes are extremely diverse. Further, It ranks as the third country in the world in terms of the number of volcanoes with over 147 active volcanoes. Usually, at least once a year, a volcano erupts. Getting to Indonesia Most tourists enter Indonesia from either Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Jakarta or Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali. Travelling to Indonesia from America will take 20 hours or more, from Europe under 20, and from Australia between 4-7. Neighboring countries can easily be accessed by ferry including Singapore, Malaysia, and the Philippines. The traffic in Indonesia is notoriously bad so plan accordingly. As a result, there are many public transport and private car services making getting around without driving doable.