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Coral Triangle bucket lists, from Bali shore dives to Raja Ampat reef density

Updated Mar 4, 2026 • 13 sources

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Photo of Bunaken and Manado (North Sulawesi)
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Bunaken and Manado (North Sulawesi)

  • Signature wall diving
  • Easy base in Manado
View guide70 Dive spots linked
Photo of Gili Islands
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Gili Islands

  • National marine conservation area
  • Short-ride diving
View guide41 Dive spots linked
Photo of Komodo
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Komodo

  • Signature Wildlife
  • Adventure Drifts
View guide37 Dive spots linked
Photo of Nusa Penida
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Nusa Penida

  • Marine Protected Area
  • Big-animal encounters
View guide36 Dive spots linked
Photo of Padangbai and Candidasa
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Padangbai and Candidasa

  • Two hubs, one itinerary
  • Beginner to advanced progression
View guide15 Dive spots linked
Photo of Raja Ampat
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Raja Ampat

  • Both manta species
  • Year-round warmth
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Photo of Togean Islands and Tomini Coast
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Togean Islands and Tomini Coast

  • Calm gulf conditions
  • Volcanic highlight
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Photo of Tulamben and Amed
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Tulamben and Amed

  • Iconic shore wreck
  • Macro meets reef
View guide40 Dive spots linked
Photo of Derawan Islands
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Derawan Islands

  • Coral Triangle biodiversity
  • Manta and turtle focus
View guide42 Dive spots linked

Signature Sites

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B‑24 Bomber Wreck from dive spot

B‑24 Bomber Wreck from

Wreck

Historic wreck dive with soft coral and schooling fish.

Visibility30 m
AccessSimple entry
CoralMixed health
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CrowdFew visitors
CurrentLight current
SurgeFlat calm
Batu Lumbung (Manta Point) dive spot

Batu Lumbung (Manta Point)

DeepReef

Boat-only manta cleaning-station reef off south Nusa Penida.

Visibility15 m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralSome damage
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
CrowdQuite busy
CurrentModerate current
SurgeModerate surge
Friwen Wall, Raja Ampat dive spot

Friwen Wall, Raja Ampat

CaveWall

Vertical Friwen wall with caves and drift options

Visibility20 m
AccessEasy entry
CoralPristine, vibrant coral
Marine LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CrowdModerate
CurrentModerate current
SurgeLight surge
Mangrove dive spot

Mangrove

Reef

Boat-access reef drift with coral slopes and rich fish life.

Visibility20 m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CrowdModerate
CurrentModerate current
SurgeFlat calm
Manta Point Lama dive spot

Manta Point Lama

Reef

Shallow manta cleaning station on southwest Penida.

Visibility12 m
AccessChallenging entry effort
CoralSome damage
Marine LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
CrowdQuite busy
CurrentLight current
SurgeModerate surge
Sampalan dive spot

Sampalan

Reef

Harbor-side Penida reef dive with coral slopes and variable current.

Visibility15 m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CrowdModerate
CurrentModerate current
SurgeLight surge