The Diving Paradise In Indonesia

As the biggest archipelago in the world, Indonesia is blessed with extravagant diving spots, countless marine lives and colorful coral reefs. There are 17,508 islands spanning 5000 km and more than 54,700 km of coastline and 5 million square kilometers of land and sea encompassing Indonesia.
Many of Indonesia’s diving paradise are still waiting to be discovered. Thanks to decentralization in Indonesia, some hard to reach places are becoming more accessible. Here is the best diving paradise in Indonesia for you to ponder about and one day, visit on your own.

Raja Ampat, West Papua

Located off the northwest tip of Bird’s Head Peninsula on the island of New Guinea, Raja Ampat is considered to be one of the best diving spots in the world. Meaning “The Four King”, Raja Ampat has the highest recorded marine life diversity recorded earth. It is an archipelago compromising of 1,500 small islands surrounding the four main islands: Misool, Salawati, Batanta and Waigeo.

Raja Ampat is not considered a destination for absolute beginners due to its strong currents. Some areas boast enormous schools of fish and regular sightings of sharks, manta rays and turtles. The easiest way to get to Raja Ampat is to fly to Sorong via Jakarta or Singapore. Domestic travelers can also fly via Makassar or Manado.