Banda Sea Seamounts Dive Site — Indonesia

About Banda Sea Seamounts

Remote volcanic seamounts in the heart of the Banda Sea, accessible only by liveaboard expedition. These pristine underwater mountains rise from deep water and attract hammerhead sharks, whale sharks, and massive schools of pelagics.

Site Information

• Depth: 10–45 m
• Difficulty: advanced
• Site type: Pinnacle
• Current: Moderate to strong currents; this is a remote location
• Best time: September to November
• Region: Indonesia

Highlights

• Hammerhead sharks
• Whale sharks (seasonal)
• Pristine hard coral gardens
• Remote expedition diving
• Schooling pelagics

Marine Life at Banda Sea Seamounts

• Reef Manta Ray
• Whale Shark
• Oceanic Manta Ray
• Grey Reef Shark
• Mola Mola
• Napoleon Wrasse
• Pygmy Seahorse
• Mimic Octopus

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