The 10 Best Diving Destinations in the World, Surprisingly 5 are in Indonesia

Indonesia is a paradise for underwater tourism lovers. The diversity of species and coral reefs attract tourists to Indonesia.

Recently, the international site published the 10 best diving destinations in the world. Five of them come from Indonesia, namely Pulau Weh diving, Derawan in East Kalimantan, Raja Ampat in West Papua, Komodo Island in East Nusa Tenggara and Tulamben in Bali.

Below are several reviews made by Dive Tour regarding the beauty of these four destinations from various sources.

1. Derawan in East Kalimantan

Derawan has become a sought after destination not only for foreign tourists, but also for domestic tourists, especially for lovers of the underwater world. The diversity of marine life, white sand and the clarity of the water make this place a favorite.

Derawan itself is home to several types of sharks. Here tourists can find at least 460 types of coral, and more than 870 types of fish. Starting from dwarf seahorses to giant mantas.

If you are lucky, tourists can see a group of mantas passing by while you are diving. Apart from diving, tourists can also witness the sight of turtles laying their eggs on the beach, because this place is also home to rare green turtles and hawksbill turtles.

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2. Raja Ampat in West Papua

This island is the best destination for diving in Indonesia, with amazing underwater views, a diversity of fish and a variety of coral reefs. Several scientific surveys reveal that Raja Ampat has 603 coral species representing more than 75 percent of the world's species. With a rich ecosystem and abundance of species, Raja Ampat is Indonesia's coral triangle. Several dive sites in Raja Ampat can provide interesting experiences. Divers will find various types of fish and cool marine life here. Napabale Lagoon, no less beautiful than Venice Lagoon. There are several islands in Raja Ampat that are worth visiting for divers. These include: Misool Island, nicknamed the 'kaleidoscope', has the distinction of having various colored coral reefs, pygmy seahorses, ghostpipe fish and several others to make it an ideal subject for photography. Then Cenderawasih Bay, home to whale sharks. There is a special relationship between these gentle giants and local fishermen. They traditionally feed whale sharks to bring good luck.

3. Komodo Island

This place is not only famous as a place for endemic animals native to Indonesia, the Komodo dragon. This island is also one of the best diving spots besides Raja Ampat in eastern Indonesia. There are several best destinations that can be included on your holiday list. Batu Bolong or 'Hollow Rock' is one of the typical dive sites on the Komodo Islands because the fish life here is diverse. From deeper water areas, tourists can see napoleon fish and whitetip reef sharks and hawksbill turtles. Canibal Rock is located south of Rinca Island, east of Komodo, and one kilometer off the north coast of Nusa Tenggara. Tourists can see a phenomenal diversity of marine life as soon as you enter the water. This is a world class dive site and one of the best in the area. GPS Point, located in the northeast of Gili Banta Island, 10 kilometers northeast of Komodo, the famous GPS Point is considered to be the best diving spot in the north of Komodo. Lots of fish and often schooled with dogtooth tuna, and large seahorses and surgeonfish. Also read: The charm of Mincau Island on the West Coast of Indonesia

4.Tulamben in Bali.

Excellent diving spots in Tulamben, Bali are in the shipwreck area (USAT Liberty Cargo), Paradise Reef and Drop Off (a really rough wall). This area is the best scuba diving location in all of Bali.

5. Sabang, Aceh

Sabang, Aceh Sabang is one of the administrative regions in Indonesia and is one of the cities at the westernmost tip of Indonesia. Sabang at the tip of Indonesia has several small islands around it that are interesting to visit.

One of the popular marine tourism attractions there is Pulau Weh Sabang. Apart from that, there are also several islands around Pulau Weh such as Rubiah Island, Seulakom Rondo, and Klah.

Pulau Weh Dive Resort is located in Sabang which is one of the areas that directly borders the Indian Ocean and the Strait of Malacca. There are approximately 20 diving spots spread out with different levels of difficulty that you can visit.