Dive Sites in the Coral Triangle
From Raja Ampat's coral gardens to Komodo's famous currents — this is where bucket-list dives come alive. We'll help you find the one you'll never forget.
Diving in the Coral Triangle
Countries
Diving countries in the Coral Triangle region
The Coral Triangle spans several diving countries, each with its own liveaboard routes and signature sites. Click a country to see every dive site we cover there and the boats that visit them.
Dive by type
Dive sites by type
Wrecks, walls, drift dives, caves and pinnacles in the Coral Triangle — filter by the kind of diving you prefer. Each type links to a dedicated theme page with the best sites worldwide.
Marine life
Marine life highlights
The animals that make diving in the Coral Triangle worth it: sharks, rays, turtles, pelagics and macro highlights logged on these sites. Choose a species to find the dive sites and liveaboards where you are most likely to see it.
Explore the sites
Dive sites in the Coral Triangle
Explore 477 dive sites in the Coral Triangle, from legendary wall dives and drift dives to coral gardens, wrecks and shark cleaning stations. Every site shows depth, current, access, marine life and the liveaboard itineraries that visit it, so you can compare and book the trip that matches your experience level.
477 dive sites
Cape Kri
Indonesia
Cape Kri, situated off the northern tip of Kri Island in Raja Ampat's Dampier Strait, is a legendary dive site renowned for its exceptional marine biodiversity.
- Suitable for
- Advanced
- Current
- Ripping
- Access
- Liveaboard only
- Depth
- 5–40 m
- Theme
- Drift / Reef
Gunung Api Lava Flow
Indonesia
Gunung Api Lava Flow is a truly unique dive site found in the Banda Sea, specifically located around the volcanic island of Gunung Api.
- Suitable for
- Beginner
- Current
- Strong
- Access
- Liveaboard only
- Depth
- 3–25 m
- Theme
- Reef
Malibu Point
Indonesia
Malibu Point in Nusa Penida is a premier dive site renowned for its abundant pelagic marine life and impressive underwater topography.
- Suitable for
- Advanced
- Current
- Strong
- Access
- Liveaboard or dayboat
- Depth
- 15–35 m
- Theme
- Drift / Reef
Pantar Strait
Indonesia
The Pantar Strait, situated between Flores, Timor, and the Banda Sea, represents a unique confluence of oceanic currents that foster one of Indonesia's most productive marine environments.
- Suitable for
- Advanced
- Current
- Strong
- Access
- Liveaboard or dayboat
- Depth
- 15–40 m
- Theme
- Cave & cavern / Drift
Conditions & practicalities
Diving in the Coral Triangle: seasons, conditions and logistics
477 dive sites in the Coral Triangle — here is what the season data says about the best months, water temperature, visibility and currents, plus how divers usually get there and which fees to budget for.
- Best months
- Apr–Nov
- Water temperature
- 26–29 °C
- Visibility
- 12–35 m
- Currents
- Moderate — Expect noticeable water movement on channels, pinnacles and outer reefs. Drift technique, an SMB and a guided descent turn these into easy, relaxed dives.
- Getting there
- Most divers fly into the nearest international airport and continue by transfer or domestic flight to the departure port; liveaboards usually leave the evening before day one.
- Permits & fees
- Marine park fees, port taxes and nitrox are rarely included in the trip price — budget a few hundred dollars extra and check the visa rules before booking.
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Diving in the Coral Triangle: your questions
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