Banda Api North Dive Site — Banda Sea
About Banda Api North
The northern slope of the active Banda Api volcano features a gentle coral reef that has fully recovered from past eruptions. Dense coral gardens slope into deeper water with occasional cleaning stations attracting reef sharks and rays. An accessible and beautiful dive that showcases the remarkable resilience of tropical reefs, with the smoking volcano cone visible above the surface.
Site Information
- Depth: 5–30 m
- Difficulty: intermediate
- Site type: reef
- Best time: Year-round (best September–November)
- Region: Banda Sea
Highlights
- Volcanic Reef
- Coral Gardens
- Reef Fish
- Easy Access