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The region incorporates hundreds of individual islands where all kinds of underwater environments can be explored, from dizzying drop-offs and isolated pinnacles to emerald-coloured atolls and rainbow-hued reefs. And, the marine life here is incredibly diverse, even by Indonesian standards, with at least 450 species of coral and over 800 species of fish recorded in southwest Halmahera alone. With so much incredible scuba diving on offer, it’s hard to believe that large areas of this region’s underwater world remain almost entirely unexplored!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch4>\u003Cstrong>Ternate, Tidore and the Goraici Islands\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh4>\n\u003Cp>The volcanic islands of Ternate and Tidore sit side-by-side just a few kilometres off the west coast of Halmahera. Soft corals smother the slopes here, along with splendid sea fan specimens, providing hiding places for macro subjects such as nudibranchs and ghost pipefish. Tuna, trevally, barracuda, and large schools of black and midnight snapper hurry back-and-forth above the reef, while whitetips, blacktips, and the occasional grey reef shark, can be seen skulking in the shadows. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Around 50-kilometres southwest lies the small archipelago of Goraici. The locals here have a reputation as environmentalists, and the healthy coral reefs abound with macro marine life, offering fantastic opportunities for photography and night diving. In contrast, there are also a few coral-covered walls to explore, where pelagic fish and blacktip reef sharks can be seen cruising in the water column. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch4>\u003Cstrong>Bacan and the Patinti Strait\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh4>\n\u003Cp>Between the island of Bacan and Halmahera itself, lies the Patinti Strait – one of the region’s most popular dive spots. The islands of Sali, Kusu, Proco, and Gala stretch across the strait at its closest point, forcing the water through several channels and creating the ideal conditions for coral growth in the currents. Reef sharks are regularly spotted here, alongside yet more tuna and barracuda, while sheltered parts of the reef play host to a variety of shrimps, crabs, nudibranchs, pipefish, and seahorses. Walking sharks can also be seen during night dives.  \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch4>\u003Cstrong>Morotai\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh4>\n\u003Cp>For something a little different, divers can head to the island of Morotai, off the northern tip of Halmahera. With around 40 named dive sites, this is one of the region’s fastest emerging destinations, offering opportunities to spot bucket-list marine life and macro galore. As one of Indonesia’s northernmost islands and facing the Pacific Ocean, Morotai played a significant strategic role in World War II and a wealth of war-time remnants can now be discovered underwater, including the wrecks of aircraft, trucks, and tanks, now overrun by marine life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Morotai is also renowned for its reef shark encounters, with sightings possible on almost every dive. That said, the sites of Cape Gurango and Rifky’s Point in the east and Blacktip Point and Grey Shark Point in the south offer the best chances of encounters and the highest numbers of sharks. It is also possible to find manta rays around the island of Galo Galo, on the southwest side of Morotai.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch4>\u003Cstrong>Pulau Tifore and Pulau Pisang\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh4>\n\u003Cp>Liveaboards normally pass through Halmahera during transitional trips between Raja Ampat and North Sulawesi, visiting a few of the outlying islands along the way. Pulau Tifore lies in the middle of the Molucca Sea, halfway between Halmahera and North Sulawesi, making it a convenient stop for liveaboards. This remote island is surrounded by an exceptional coral reef where mandarinfish deliver dazzling displays at dusk. But, the real highlight here are the swirling schools of barracuda and big-eye trevally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Over on the other side of Halmahera, Pulau Pisang is located around 70-kilometres southwest of Damar Island, where the Halmahera and Ceram seas meet, making it a common stop for liveaboards as they cross to and from Raja Ampat. The diving here focuses on a series of underwater ridges that connect Pulau Pisang to several smaller surrounding islands and feature large pinnacles covered with branching corals. \u003C\u002Fp>","Reef, wreck, macro","Intermediate to Advanced","Year round, best June to October","5 - 40m","10 - 30m","27 - 30°C",[352,356,359,362],{"type":353,"tabTitle":354,"tabContent":355},"richtext","About Halmahera, Ternate and Morotai","\u003Cp>Halmahera is part of North Maluku province between North Sulawesi to the west and Raja Ampat to the east, and surrounded by the satellite islands of Morotai, Bacan, Ternate and Obi. While once at the centre of the spice trade, Halmahera and its neighbouring islands now represent one of the most remote and sparsely populated corners of the Indonesian Archipelago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These islands are volcanic in origin, having formed as the Australian continental plate moved north, forcing the Pacific oceanic plate below. The result is some stunning scenery, with rugged mountain landscapes draped in dense forests, blue lakes, and sandy beaches that glitter with metallic grains. Today the islands are home to five active volcanoes, including Gunung Dukono on Halmahera, which is one of the most active volcanoes in the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The clear, biodiverse waters of Halmahera are by far its biggest attraction, and as well as scuba diving, the area offers some spectacular surf breaks – particularly on the north tip of Halmahera around Dorume Beach, and on the north coast of Morotai. Aside from watersports, visitors are drawn to this destination for a taste of true seclusion and fascinating, long-forgotten history.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"type":353,"tabTitle":357,"tabContent":358},"Getting to Halmahera, Ternate and Morotai","\u003Cp>Sultan Babullah Airport is located on Ternate – a common point of departure or arrival for liveaboards – and daily flights arrive from Jakarta, Makassar, and Manado. From Ternate, it is just a short boat ride to Halmahera. Daily flights operate between Ternate and Bacan, while connections to Morotai are only scheduled on Wednesdays.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"type":353,"tabTitle":360,"tabContent":361},"Where to stay","\u003Cp>Liveaboard dive safaris are by far the most popular way to explore Halmahera, with itineraries often passing through the region while crossing between North Sulawesi and Raja Ampat. On land, Pulau Ternate undoubtedly offers the highest density of accommodation, but the majority of dive resorts are situated around the islands of Morotai and Bacan, particularly Kusu and Sali in the Patinti Strait. Accommodation options on the island of Halmahera itself are few and far between.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"type":353,"tabTitle":363,"tabContent":364},"Halmahera, Ternate and Morotai’s diving seasons","\u003Cp>Halmahera and the surrounding islands more or less follow Indonesia’s typical weather pattern with a wet season from December until March, then less rain from May to October. Average air temperatures are in the high 20s throughout the year and humidity is often high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"c-mrkdwn__br\">\u003C\u002Fspan>Halmahera is a year-round diving destination with temperatures only fluctuating by a degree or two and only a marginal increase in rain during the wet season. The ideal time to dive is June through to October, when water conditions are the most reliable, although non-intuitively, visibility is often better in the wet season. Liveaboards visit the islands year round, although more venture northwest from Raja Ampat during the months of April to September.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"c-mrkdwn__br\">\u003C\u002Fspan>Between July and August strong trade winds blow from the southwest and conditions can become less favourable in exposed areas on the east and south coasts. Choppy seas are to be expected but liveaboards can always find shelter, and the resorts in the Patinti Strait remain protected year round.\u003C\u002Fp>","\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Explore one of the most secluded corners of Indonesia\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Discover numerous WWII wrecks around Morotai Island\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Beautiful and biodiverse scuba diving, well off the beaten track\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>",[367,370],{"type":368,"linkUrl":369},"specialOffersLink","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fspecial-offers",{"type":371,"bannerId":372,"banner":373},"downloadGuide","indonesia-guide",{"bannerId":372,"bannerTitle":374,"zohoLinkId":375,"bannerBodyText":376,"bannerCTAText":377,"bannerCTALink":378,"bannerBackground":379,"downloadGuideText":380,"downloadGuideUrl":381},"Free Indonesia dive destination guide","4308641000019163001","\u003Cp>Discover the secrets of Indonesia in this FREE 150+ page scuba dive destination guide. Read online or download today and let us inspire your next diving holiday.\u003C\u002Fp>","Read now","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Farticles\u002Findonesia-dive-destination-guide","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FArticles\u002FIndonesia-Destination-Guide\u002FGuide-Cover-Mockup-Indo.png","Free guide to diving in Indonesia","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Farticles\u002Fzublu-insights\u002Findonesia-dive-destination-guide",[383,410,424,438],{"type":160,"id":384,"url":385,"slug":386,"title":387,"code":388,"subtitle":389,"tagline":68,"overviewHighlight":27,"overviewText":27,"shortHighlight":390,"introduction":391,"banner":392,"cardPortrait":393,"status":171,"parent":394},"2101","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fdestination\u002Findonesia\u002Fsulawesi\u002Fbunaken-manado","bunaken-manado","Bunaken and Manado","IND_BUN","Dive Bunaken’s stunning coral reefs and walls in one of Indonesia’s richest national marine parks","\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Enticing visibility, prolific marine life and good diving throughout the year\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Dive dramatic drop offs and coral walls plunging to the ocean depths\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Go muck diving on the reefs and muck sites of the mainland\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Spot dolphins and whales when traveling to the islands or between dives\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>","Bunaken’s diving is renowned for its dramatic coral walls, spectacular marine life and of course, those warm, inviting seas. This national park is seen as a classic example of how conservation programmes and tourism can work together, and for over 30 years, divers have traveled to Bunaken intent on exploring its amazing reefs. Bunaken and Manado together offer that rare blend of beautiful scenery, amazing reef diving and interesting muck sites - the perfect dive holiday combination!\r\n","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FIndonesia\u002FSulawesi\u002FManado-Bunaken\u002FBunaken-Sulawesi-Indonesia-Scuba-Diving-Banner.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FIndonesia\u002FSulawesi\u002FManado-Bunaken\u002FBunaken-Sulawesi-Indonesia-Scuba-Diving-Portrait.jpg",[395,409],{"type":174,"id":396,"url":397,"slug":398,"title":399,"code":400,"subtitle":401,"tagline":402,"overviewHighlight":403,"overviewText":404,"shortHighlight":405,"introduction":406,"banner":407,"cardPortrait":408,"status":171},"1248","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fdestination\u002Findonesia\u002Fsulawesi","sulawesi","Sulawesi","IND_SUL","Explore stunning reefs, the world’s finest muck diving and unique cultural highlights","A spectacular island offering unique cultures, dramatic scenery and astonishing marine encounters amid pristine coral reefs, and the world’s finest muck diving","\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Dive the plunging walls and reefs of the world-renowned Bunaken Marine Park\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Explore the stunning reefs and fabulous visibility in the Wakatobi Marine Park\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Witness the prolific colourful soft corals and schooling fish of Bangka and Gangga\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Experience the world’s best muck diving and critter hunting in the Lembeh Strait\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Get off the beaten track and explore up-and-coming dive destinations and unique cultures in South Sulawesi and Tomini Bay\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>","\u003Cp>Located at the heart of central Indonesia, the star-shaped landmass of Sulawesi is a genuine melting pot of life. This incredible region marks the crossroads of different natural worlds – Asia and Australasia – and showcases a breathtaking blend of species, landscapes, and cultures. The island’s mountainous interior is dominated by volcanoes in the north and karst landscapes in the south, creating an enticing mix of scenery that invites exploration. Make sure you trek to the highlands of Tana Toraja, home to remarkable ancient burial grounds, or sample the fiercely hot food of the Minahasa people in the north.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The range of incredible diving experiences in Sulawesi reflects the range of different habitats that can be found around this huge island. From dramatic walls and current-swept pinnacles to sheltered bays, mangroves and atolls, Sulawesi has it all. Head north for plummeting walls and pristine fringing reefs, or travel east for critters-galore at Lembeh Strait. Dive WWII wrecks frozen in time beneath the incredibly calm Tomini Bay, or explore expansive barrier reefs in the south. No matter your preference, Sulawesi rightly deserves its reputation as one of Indonesia’s best diving destinations.\u003C\u002Fp>","\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Dive the walls and reefs of the world-renowned Bunaken Marine Park\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Prolific colourful soft corals and schooling fish of Bangka and Gangga\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>The world’s best muck diving and critter hunting in the Lembeh Strait\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Stunning reefs and fabulous visibility in the Wakatobi Marine Park\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Explore the unique Torojan and Minahasan cultures\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>","Few other places in the world offer such a diversity of diving experiences as Sulawesi. With four official marine parks - Bunaken, Wakatobi, Taka Bone Rate and Kepulauan Togean - and other renowned destinations such as the Lembeh Strait and Bangka, diving travellers can explore crystal clear waters, drift over pristine reefs, explore plunging drop-offs or search for critters on black sand slopes - all in a single day. And with the well-established tourism industry in and around North Sulawesi and in the south, guests are spoilt for choice with a range of beautiful resorts to choose from. It is easy to understand why Sulawesi continues to draw visitors from around the world - all intent on discovering their very own magical Sulawesi experience.","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FIndonesia\u002FSulawesi\u002FSulawesi-Indonesia-Banner.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FIndonesia\u002FSulawesi\u002FSulawesi-Indonesia-Portrait.jpg",{"type":182,"id":183,"url":31,"slug":184,"title":30,"code":185,"subtitle":186,"tagline":187,"overviewHighlight":188,"overviewText":189,"shortHighlight":190,"introduction":191,"banner":192,"cardPortrait":193,"status":171},{"type":160,"id":411,"url":412,"slug":413,"title":414,"code":415,"subtitle":416,"tagline":68,"overviewHighlight":27,"overviewText":27,"shortHighlight":417,"introduction":418,"banner":419,"cardPortrait":420,"status":171,"parent":421},"2102","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fdestination\u002Findonesia\u002Fsulawesi\u002Fbangka-gangga","bangka-gangga","Bangka and Gangga Islands","IND_BAN","Stunning beaches, soft corals and rare species await, diving the tranquil Bangka and Gangga islands","\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Dive current-swept pinnacles, with stunning soft corals and fish\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Search for interesting macro life in the reefs and sandy bays\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Encounter rare dugong feeding amongst the seagrass beds\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Explore tranquil lagoons and stunning white sand beaches\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>","The diving around Indonesia’s Bangka and Gangga Islands has become well-known amongst those looking for an alternative to the busy islands of the Bunaken National Park or Lembeh Strait. With their pristine beaches, tranquil atmosphere and exciting diving - including a chance to encounter shy, resident dugongs - Bangka and Gangga islands offer an escape from the crowds and the opportunity to discover an untouched Sulawesi diving experience.","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FIndonesia\u002FSulawesi\u002FBangka\u002FBangka-Gangga-Islands-Sulawesi-Indonesia-Banner.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FIndonesia\u002FSulawesi\u002FBangka\u002FBangka-Gangga-Islands-Sulawesi-Indonesia-Portrait.jpg",[422,423],{"type":174,"id":396,"url":397,"slug":398,"title":399,"code":400,"subtitle":401,"tagline":402,"overviewHighlight":403,"overviewText":404,"shortHighlight":405,"introduction":406,"banner":407,"cardPortrait":408,"status":171},{"type":182,"id":183,"url":31,"slug":184,"title":30,"code":185,"subtitle":186,"tagline":187,"overviewHighlight":188,"overviewText":189,"shortHighlight":190,"introduction":191,"banner":192,"cardPortrait":193,"status":171},{"type":160,"id":425,"url":426,"slug":427,"title":428,"code":429,"subtitle":430,"tagline":68,"overviewHighlight":27,"overviewText":27,"shortHighlight":431,"introduction":432,"banner":433,"cardPortrait":434,"status":171,"parent":435},"2103","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fdestination\u002Findonesia\u002Fsulawesi\u002Flembeh-strait","lembeh-strait","Lembeh Strait","IND_LEB","Explore the Lembeh Strait’s famous muck diving sites in search of incredible critters","\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Tick off your ‘hit list’ of weird and wonderful critters\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Explore dive sites including reefs and bays, sandy slopes and even wrecks\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Do a night dive and experience a completely different world!\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>","Since its diving discovery in the early 1990s, the Lembeh Strait has found fame for its exhilarating muck diving. Simply put, there is nowhere else in the world where divers can find such a remarkable concentration of weird and wonderful critters. Lembeh’s dive sites are home to hairy frogfish, flamboyant cuttlefish, Ambon scorpionfish, wonderpus and much, much more, all just minutes from your dive resort.","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FIndonesia\u002FSulawesi\u002FLembeh\u002FLembeh-Strait-Indonesia-Banner-2.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FIndonesia\u002FSulawesi\u002FLembeh\u002FLembeh-Strait-Indonesia-Portrait.jpg",[436,437],{"type":174,"id":396,"url":397,"slug":398,"title":399,"code":400,"subtitle":401,"tagline":402,"overviewHighlight":403,"overviewText":404,"shortHighlight":405,"introduction":406,"banner":407,"cardPortrait":408,"status":171},{"type":182,"id":183,"url":31,"slug":184,"title":30,"code":185,"subtitle":186,"tagline":187,"overviewHighlight":188,"overviewText":189,"shortHighlight":190,"introduction":191,"banner":192,"cardPortrait":193,"status":171},{"type":160,"id":439,"url":440,"slug":441,"title":442,"code":443,"subtitle":444,"tagline":68,"overviewHighlight":27,"overviewText":27,"shortHighlight":445,"introduction":446,"banner":447,"cardPortrait":448,"status":171,"parent":449},"8698","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fdestination\u002Findonesia\u002Fmaluku\u002Fbanda-sea-forgotten-islands","banda-sea-forgotten-islands","Banda Sea and Forgotten Islands","IND_BND","Explore the spectacular reefs and islands of this remote paradise, dive with hammerhead sharks, sea snakes and more, and discovering the history of the ‘Spice Islands’.","\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Search for hammerheads on current-swept pinnacles & reefs\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Encounter hundreds of sea snakes at Gunung Api & Manuk\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Dive some of Indonesia’s best preserved reefs\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Explore the rich culture of the original ‘Spice Islands’\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>","One of the last frontiers of dive exploration in Asia, the Banda Sea is a remote haven for marine life that until recent years remained largely unexplored. Offering that perfect combination of spectacular reefs, exhilarating marine life encounters and a fascinating history, adventurous guests can now explore the Banda Sea on a liveaboard in search of a once-in-a lifetime dive experience.","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FIndonesia\u002FBanda-Sea\u002FBanda-Sea-Forgotten-Islands-Indonesia-Banner.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FIndonesia\u002FBanda-Sea\u002FBanda-Sea-Forgotten-Islands-Indonesia-Portrait.jpg",[450,451],{"type":174,"id":175,"url":176,"slug":177,"title":178,"code":179,"subtitle":27,"tagline":27,"overviewHighlight":27,"overviewText":27,"shortHighlight":27,"introduction":27,"banner":68,"cardPortrait":68,"status":180},{"type":182,"id":183,"url":31,"slug":184,"title":30,"code":185,"subtitle":186,"tagline":187,"overviewHighlight":188,"overviewText":189,"shortHighlight":190,"introduction":191,"banner":192,"cardPortrait":193,"status":171},[453,467,480],{"id":454,"title":455,"slug":456,"url":457,"entryType":458,"introduction":459,"supplier_thumbnail":460,"destination":461,"packageStartingPrice":462,"rating":463,"reviewImage":464,"reviewLink":465,"reviewName":27,"totalReview":466,"odysseyReview":-1},"93809","Sali Bay Dive Resort","sali-bay-dive-resort","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fresort\u002Findonesia\u002Fsali-bay-dive-resort","newResort","Sali Bay Dive Resort is one of Halmahera’s pioneering dive resorts, boasting extensive local knowledge and easy access to the superb surrounding reefs. Far from the traditional tourist trail, this rustic retreat is perfect for enthusiastic adventurers and nature lovers of all kinds. 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