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Indonesia and its 17'000 islands, the must dive on our planet

The diversity, density and quality of Indonesia's corals and marine fauna has no equivalent in the world. Other destinations are possible to combine your passion for sailing and diving, do not hesitate to contact us.

Voile et plongée en Indonésie

Indonesia ... perfect destination for diving enthusiasts.

Exceptional ... A country made up of 17'000 islands, seas, lagoons and volcanoes, where fauna and flora have evolved exponentially to make it one of the most beautiful biodiversity basins of our region world. A paradise to discover in cabin charter on a sailboat or catamaran perfectly equipped.

Some figures are enough to prove the excess: The country has 17% of the world's reefs, 80% of marine species recorded to date can be observed and scientists are regularly discovering new ... The smallest seahorse-pygmy to the huge whale shark, through creatures as surprising as they are colorful, Indonesian waters will never cease to amaze you! South of the archipelago, the Komodo National Park, Flores, Alor have a topography of volcanic origin which conceals a maze of steep drop offs, channels, drylands and lagoons where innumerable species of hard corals grow and soft. There are regular manta rays, several cetacean species, reef sharks, giant moon fishes and an impressive pelagic fauna. Nudibranchs, rhinopias, moray eels and ghost fish are also legion..

To discover this underwater paradise, enjoy the exceptional comfort of a sailboat or catamaran specially chartered for the diving cruise.

Sometimes strong currents are conducive to drift dives. Temperature differences between the Flores Sea, north (28 °) and the Indian Ocean south (21 °) can be significant from May to October.

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Banda sea

Away from the usual tourist routes, the Banda Sea contains many isolated islands and underwater mountains where dives are as surprising as they are rich: Gunung Api and his thousands of marine snakes, Nil Desperandum and his silky sharks, Banda Neira and its mandarin fish, Lucipara and hammerhead sharks ... You will also find healthy hard corals and beautiful drift dives. In the Forgotten Islands, Wetar, Roma, Damar and Nila, there are many drop-offs and black sand lagoons. Pelagic species abound here, as do rare species such as the Rhinopias, the Pygmy Seahorse or the Bobtail Squid. A region made for divers seeking adventure and exclusivity.

The Maluku Sea

The uncrowded waters of Halmahera, Buru, Obi and Seram contain a disconcerting topography and a concentration of life beyond all expectation where the clouds of "sardine run" cross imposing banks of Mobula. Volcanoes, caves, dry, falling and black sand lagoons are the refuge of one of the most beautiful underwater kaleidoscopes that you will be able to observe: rare and famous macro-fauna in the Ambon region, barrel sponges and alcyonarians in quantity at Pulau Pisang, reef sharks and rays in the Strait of Pantiti, sumptuous corals at Pulau Goraici and Terumbu Gora. In Tifore, coral plateaus and vertiginous drop offs guarantee adrenaline-laden dives in the middle of the Maluku Sea.

Weather

Cabin cruises are available from mid-September to mid-July, each year following the boat itinerary.

Sometimes strong currents are conducive to drift dives. Temperature differences between the Flores Sea, north (28°) and the Indian Ocean south (21°) can be significant from May to October.

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Itineraries

Here is some possibe itineraries (click on the map below for more details):

Voile et plongée en Indonésie

Looking for the most beautiful dives in Indonesia

  • September : Komodo, Alo, Maumere

  • October : Banda Sea, the forgotten islands, Ambon, Kaimana

  • November : Seram, Moluccas and Papua

  • December : Raja Ampat and Triton Bay

  • January to April : Sorong, Manokwari, Kaimana, Ambon

  • Mai to July : Maumere, Labuan Bajo, Bali

 

Note : the proposed routes are based on a sailing time of 2-3 hours daily at an average speed of 5 knots. We will be more than happy to guide you on the organisation of your sailing trip. If you are on the look-out for other itineraries, give us a call and we will gladly answer you.


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