Sumbawa
Sumbawa is one of Indonesia’s best-kept diving secrets. It combines the thrills of deepwater pelagic dives with unusual crittersightings along black sand slopes. From whale sharks to ghost pipefish, divers can enjoy diverse encounters with few crowds. A mixof reef, wall, and muck diving makes it truly versatile.
DIVING HIGHLIGHTS:
- Whale Shark Encounters (Teluk Saleh): Seasonal aggregations where snorkelers and divers can witness these gentle giants.
- Moyo Island: Coral-covered walls and pinnacles teeming with pelagic species.
- Bima Bay: Fantastic muck diving for rare critters like hairy frogfish and blue-ringed octopus.
- Uncrowded Sites: Off-the-beaten-path diving with a true explorer’s spirit.
- Wide Skill Range: From beginner-friendly reefs to advanced current dives.
Accommodations
HOW TO GET THERE:
- Nearest airport: Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III Airport (SWQ), Sumbawa Besar
- Direct flights: From Bali (DPS) and Lombok (LOP)
- Travel by air to Sumbawa Besar (SWQ), then 50 min by boat from Badas Harbour to Moyo Island
- A private charter plane can be arranged and provided. Departing from Bali (DPS) to Sumbawa Besar (SWQ)
- A private helicopter departing from Bali directly to Amanwana ground on Moyo Island can also be arranged.