Indonesia is one of the best countries in the world for scuba diving.If you feel that a trip is incomplete without at least one dive, Indonesia is probably pretty high on your list (if you haven’t been there already).We bet that you’ve seen your fair share of beautiful corals, colorful fish and maybe even a shark or two.But if you ever find yourself longing for something different, you should know that Indonesia isn’t just full of everything colourful and nice.There are so many offbeat dives here – from sunken fighter planes to active volcanoes and oddball species, we’ve collected 11 most unique and unusual Indonesian dive sites for you to explore!


1. Into an Angry Active Volcano : Banua Wuhu


In Indonesia’s typically wild fashion, the country is home to one of the diveable active volcanoes in the world.Yes, this volcano, called Mahengetang, is constantly releasing sulphur from the earth although it hasn’t officially erupted since more than 50 years ago. Mahengetang begins 400 metres below sea level and rises to just 8 metres below the surface.


2. Dive to the dark core of the earth : Kupang Freshwater Caves


This site is for fearless explorers in search of a thrilling adventure. In West Timor, Kupang City plays host to a series of caverns that are still being discovered. So far, two have been partially mapped: Crystal Cave and Oehani Cave.The caves constitute a labyrinth of freshwater diving. They stretch for an unknown number of miles beneath West Timor.Stalactites and walls of fossilised shells adorn the caves. Occasionally, ancient skeletons can be found on the floor of the site. Crystal clear visibility means divers can see everything their light touches. Without a light, pure darkness descends


3. On a Shark Safari : The Magnet,Belongas Bay


Did you know that Belongas Bay in southwest Lombok is one of the only places in the world you can dive with both scalloped and great hammerhead sharks?This adrenaline-filled dive will have even the most advanced scuba divers mouthing “wow” to their dive buddies.In order to attract such a large school of hammerheads as well as other pelagic species, the elements at this dive site give visitors a wild ride. The currents are some of the strongest in the area and surface conditions are no joke either.


4. Swim with a Sea Monster : Crystal Bay


From August to October, Crystal Bay in Nusa Penida is Indonesia’s premier destination for seeking out the Bali Sunfish or Mola Mola, which is one of the 5 creatures you won’t believe exist in Bali.In Crystal Bay, the gigantic fish can be seen around 30 metres below the sea level. Scientists believe that the Mola Mola appears in the shallower depths in order to be cleaned by other fish. This is good news for divers as it puts the rare creature within recreational depths. The fish can often be seen slowly waving its vertical fins and eyeing divers as it makes its way around the bay.


5. Uncover an Underwater Temple : Pemuteran Biorock Project


Tucked away in a hidden corner in Bali, there exists an off-the-grid masterpiece that’s doing its part to protect the environment.You may have heard of the underwater temple in Pemuteran, but what you may not know is that it isn’t a ruin at all. In fact, it’s a Biorock reef that was deliberately placed just offshore in order to promote coral growth.

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