As an archipelagic country, Indonesia is blessed with an ecological wealth that is unique to its island nation. This means there are plenty of liveaboard destinations for divers and explorers like you to choose from, many of which are guaranteed to impress you with the sheer amount of marine diversity that can be found there.
Here are our picks to choose from.
Raja Ampat
Located deep in the heart of the Coral Triangle, Raja Ampat is a liveaboard and diving location that needs no introduction. The waters in Raja Ampat are home to some of the healthiest and most diverse marine life you’ll ever find. In fact, it’s commonly referred to as the epicenter of the richest marine ecosystem on the planet.
Cenderawasih Bay
Located on the Northwestern side of Papua, Cenderawasih Bay is an underwater haven for divers. This site is characterized by dramatic wall dives, some of the finest corals and is one of only few places in the world where you can get large sightings of Whale Sharks.
Triton Bay
One of the more remote locations in Papua, Triton Bay is home to an underwater paradise that needs to be seen and experienced to believe. Triton Bay is one of three locations, together with Raja Ampat and Cenderawasih Bay, to make up the Bird’s Head Seascape in West Papua.
Triton Bay has numerous world class dive sites such as Little Komodo, Aiduma and many more. Being a protected area since 2008, this area is home to an abundance of underwater marine life. The remoteness of this location allows sea life to flourish and prosper.
Banda Sea
Located in one of the more remote locations in Indonesia, Banda Sea is a treasure trove for explorers and divers. Its isolated location means not many have truly explored it, which makes for a thrilling adventure. Imagine the unique, endemic marine life that you’ve never seen before, just waiting to be discovered. Important to note is that for safety reasons, and due to the remoteness of Banda Sea, this route can only be accessed during calm inter-monsoon periods.
To conclude, you could never go wrong with any of the liveaboard destinations we’ve shared in this article. They host some of the most pristine marine ecosystems on the planet, you’ll be guaranteed an adventure through this underwater paradise!
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