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The Underwater Garden of Eden

There are literally hundreds of dive sites in Indonesia, so this is just a taster of what to expect when you book your dive holiday!

“The macro life, coral diversity and schooling fish are the main attractions and best accessed via liveaboard.”

ALOR

This small island north of West Timor offers world-class dives that are far, far away from the madding crowd. The macro life, coral diversity and schooling fish are the main attractions and best accessed via liveaboard.

Kal’s Dream

All the action takes place on a seamount where swarms of Anthias, schools of fusiliers, surgeonfish and snappers go about their day. Grey reef sharks, barracudas and rays also feature prominently here.

Sharks Galore

Just from the name, you’ll know what to expect on a dive like this! Dog-toothed tuna are also commonly sighted here.

Twilight Zone

The name of the site alludes to the strange and wonderful critters seen here. Octopuses, sea moths, snake eels, bobbit worms and flying gurnards can all be spotted at this site.

AMBON

The local residents used up all the fringing coral around the bay of Ambon ghost pipefish making regular appearances here. On the outer coastline of the horseshoe-shaped island, there are walls with overhangs and caves to explore.

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