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cash.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>",[332,333,334,335,336,337,338,339,340,341],"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FIndonesia\u002FSulawesi\u002FBangka\u002FBangka-Gangga-Islands-Sulawesi-Indonesia.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FIndonesia\u002FSulawesi\u002FBangka\u002FBangka-Gangga-Islands-Sulawesi-Indonesia-2.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FIndonesia\u002FSulawesi\u002FBangka\u002FBangka-Gangga-Islands-Sulawesi-Indonesia-3.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FIndonesia\u002FSulawesi\u002FBangka\u002FBangka-Gangga-Islands-Sulawesi-Indonesia-4.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FIndonesia\u002FSulawesi\u002FBangka\u002FBangka-Gangga-Islands-Sulawesi-Indonesia-5.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FIndonesia\u002FSulawesi\u002FBangka\u002FBangka-Gangga-Islands-Sulawesi-Indonesia-6.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FIndonesia\u002FSulawesi\u002FBangka\u002FBangka-Gangga-Islands-Sulawesi-Indonesia-7.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FIndonesia\u002FSulawesi\u002FBangka\u002FBangka-Gangga-Islands-Sulawesi-Indonesia-8.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FIndonesia\u002FSulawesi\u002FBangka\u002FBangka-Gangga-Islands-Sulawesi-Indonesia-9.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FIndonesia\u002FSulawesi\u002FBangka\u002FBangka-Gangga-Islands-Sulawesi-Indonesia-10.jpg",[343],{"type":344,"tabTitle":345,"tabContent":346,"icon":68,"diveType":347,"diveLevel":348,"divingSeason":349,"depth":350,"visibility":351,"temperature":352,"speciesCalendar":214},"tab","Diving Bangka and Gangga Islands","\u003Cp>Bangka Island’s diving is very different from that at Bunaken or Lembeh and is known for its reefs and rocky pinnacles, strong currents, colourful soft corals and plentiful fish life. Like the rest of North Sulawesi, guests can expect a fantastic diversity of species and divers stand a chance of encountering everything from big Napoleon wrasse and huge schools of snapper, to minute pygmy seahorses and colourful leaf scorpionfish. There are plenty of interesting reef critters, and sites where you can spot blue-ringed octopus and mimic octopus. The seagrass beds around the islands are home to resident dugong and while encounters are never guaranteed, underwater encounters with these vanishingly rare animals happen every year.\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Diving at Sahaung\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Bangka’s signature site is at Sahaung where ridges of rock separated by a jumble of large boulders descend from the shore to a sand bottom. The dive starts by dropping down one side of the ridgeline to where the current hits the rock. This area is a fish magnet and the entire slope of boulders is covered in a huge school of blue-line snapper and anthias. On the other side of the ridge, the boulders and ridges are covered in spectacular red, orange and yellow soft corals and there are big sea fans and more schools of snapper and anthias. The whole site has plenty of reef fish with lots of small groupers, butterflyfish, surgeons, redtooth triggers, bannerfish and batfish. Sahaung’s other sites have large, isolated pinnacles on a sand and rubble floor, covered in fans, soft corals and large schools of baitfish and glassfish. Be aware – the best sites here can have strong currents and can be tricky, even for experienced divers, so always carry a surface marker buoy.\u003C\u002Fp>","Reef diving, drift diving","Beginner upwards","Year round, best from March to June","5 - 35m","10 - 25m","25 - 28C",[354,358,361,364],{"type":355,"tabTitle":356,"tabContent":357},"richtext","About Bangka and Gangga Islands","\u003Cp>Located in Indonesia at the northern tip of Sulawesi, where the Celebes and Molucca Seas meet, this beautiful and isolated area is home to six tranquil islands – Bangka, Gangga and Talisei, and three smaller islands. The few people that live here rely on fishing and farming to make a living, giving Bangka and nearby Gangga Island a more authentic atmosphere compared to other popular diving destinations in Sulawesi.\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bangka and the surrounding islands are home to more than 30 world-class dive sites with fringing reefs and pinnacles to explore, strong currents, colourful soft corals and teeming fish life. For many years, divers could only explore these exciting reefs as part of a day trip from Bunaken or Manado. However, the main islands now have several beautiful resorts, making Bangka and Gangga peaceful alternatives for divers looking for exhilarating diving and glorious beaches.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"type":355,"tabTitle":359,"tabContent":360},"Getting to the islands","\u003Cp>The closest airport for both international and domestic flights is Manado with frequent flights from Singapore as well as regular domestic flights from Jakarta and Bali. From Manado, the transfer to the north takes just over an hour by road, then a 20 minute boat ride to Bangka or Gangga Island.\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003Cbr \u002F>Click here for more detailed information on \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Farticles\u002Fzublu-insights\u002Fgetting-to-remote-destinations-in-indonesia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">how to get to Bangka and Gangga\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"type":355,"tabTitle":362,"tabContent":363},"Where to stay","\u003Cp>Bangka and Gangga Islands are now home to several boutique resorts and dive centres, many with their own house reefs and white sand beaches to explore. Companies such as Murex also offer diving at Bangka as part of multi-destination packages including Bunaken National Park and the Lembeh Strait. Guests can explore all three destinations in one extended dive trip, making the most of their time in Sulawesi.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"type":355,"tabTitle":365,"tabContent":366},"Seasons and weather","\u003Cp>The best times of year for Bangka Island diving holidays are from March to June, or September to October, when the weather and diving conditions are at their best. The dive seasons around the islands are similar to those of North Sulawesi as a whole. March to June is generally dry with good visibility, while the wet months of November through to March can mean lower visibility and rougher sea conditions. 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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",[386,400,414,428],{"type":160,"id":387,"url":388,"slug":389,"title":390,"code":391,"subtitle":392,"tagline":68,"overviewHighlight":27,"overviewText":27,"shortHighlight":393,"introduction":394,"banner":395,"cardPortrait":396,"status":171,"parent":397},"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",[398,399],{"type":174,"id":175,"url":176,"slug":177,"title":178,"code":179,"subtitle":180,"tagline":181,"overviewHighlight":182,"overviewText":183,"shortHighlight":184,"introduction":185,"banner":186,"cardPortrait":187,"status":171},{"type":189,"id":190,"url":31,"slug":191,"title":30,"code":192,"subtitle":193,"tagline":194,"overviewHighlight":195,"overviewText":196,"shortHighlight":197,"introduction":198,"banner":199,"cardPortrait":200,"status":171},{"type":160,"id":401,"url":402,"slug":403,"title":404,"code":405,"subtitle":406,"tagline":68,"overviewHighlight":27,"overviewText":27,"shortHighlight":407,"introduction":408,"banner":409,"cardPortrait":410,"status":171,"parent":411},"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",[412,413],{"type":174,"id":175,"url":176,"slug":177,"title":178,"code":179,"subtitle":180,"tagline":181,"overviewHighlight":182,"overviewText":183,"shortHighlight":184,"introduction":185,"banner":186,"cardPortrait":187,"status":171},{"type":189,"id":190,"url":31,"slug":191,"title":30,"code":192,"subtitle":193,"tagline":194,"overviewHighlight":195,"overviewText":196,"shortHighlight":197,"introduction":198,"banner":199,"cardPortrait":200,"status":171},{"type":160,"id":415,"url":416,"slug":417,"title":418,"code":419,"subtitle":420,"tagline":68,"overviewHighlight":27,"overviewText":27,"shortHighlight":421,"introduction":422,"banner":423,"cardPortrait":424,"status":171,"parent":425},"25368","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fdestination\u002Findonesia\u002Fsulawesi\u002Fwakatobi","wakatobi","Wakatobi","IND_WAK","Visit the islands of Wakatobi to scuba dive the pristine coral reefs of a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, and enjoy the archipelago’s secluded atmosphere and traditional charm.","\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Secluded archipelago of islands and reefs, far from tourist crowds\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Designated national park and UNESCO Biosphere Reserve\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Explore the largest barrier reef system in Indonesia\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Seasonal chances to spot passing pilot whales\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Healthy coral reefs, seagrass meadows and mangroves\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>","While word is slowly spreading about this idyllic corner of Indonesia, for now, Wakatobi still remains below-the-radar of even the most avid travellers. 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And despite the islands’ location in the heart of the Coral Triangle and at the gateway to the Indonesian Throughflow, these islands remain largely overlooked by even the most seasoned divers. But today, with scuba diving and other tourism beginning to emerge, Halmahera and its neighbouring islands represent Indonesia’s newest thrilling frontier for adventurous divers – complete with exciting pelagic action and world-class macro and WWII wrecks.","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FIndonesia\u002FHalmahera\u002FHalmahera-Indonesia-scuba-diving-banner.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FIndonesia\u002FHalmahera\u002FHalmahera-Indonesia-scuba-diving-portrait.jpg",[440,447],{"type":174,"id":441,"url":442,"slug":443,"title":444,"code":445,"subtitle":27,"tagline":27,"overviewHighlight":27,"overviewText":27,"shortHighlight":27,"introduction":27,"banner":68,"cardPortrait":68,"status":446},"2063","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fdestination\u002Findonesia\u002Fmaluku","maluku","Maluku","IND_MAL","disabled",{"type":189,"id":190,"url":31,"slug":191,"title":30,"code":192,"subtitle":193,"tagline":194,"overviewHighlight":195,"overviewText":196,"shortHighlight":197,"introduction":198,"banner":199,"cardPortrait":200,"status":171},[449,466,480,492],{"id":450,"title":451,"slug":452,"url":453,"entryType":454,"introduction":455,"supplier_thumbnail":456,"destination":457,"packageStartingPrice":458,"rating":459,"reviewImage":460,"reviewLink":461,"reviewName":451,"totalReview":462,"odysseyReview":463},"5019","Murex Bangka Resort","murex-bangka","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fresort\u002Findonesia\u002Fmurex-bangka","newResort","Situated on a palm-fringed, white sand beach, Murex Bangka Resort is the perfect respite from the hustle and bustle of day-to-day life. Visit Bangka and Gangga’s unique dive sites, swim or snorkel in the crystal clear waters, and explore the very best North Sulawesi has to offer with additional trips to Manado, Bunaken, and Lembeh.","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FIndonesia\u002FSulawesi\u002FMurex-Bangka\u002FMurex-Bangka-Sulawesi-Indonesia-Thumb.jpg",{"title":164,"slug":163},111,"4.5","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.tripadvisor.com\u002Fimg\u002Fcdsi\u002Fimg2\u002Fratings\u002Ftraveler\u002F4.5-68783-5.svg","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.tripadvisor.com\u002FHotel_Review-g3203856-d1898993-Reviews-Murex_Bangka_Resort-Bangka_Island_North_Sulawesi_Sulawesi.html?m=68783","257",{"rating":464,"count":465},5,1,{"id":467,"title":468,"slug":469,"url":470,"entryType":454,"introduction":471,"supplier_thumbnail":472,"destination":473,"packageStartingPrice":474,"rating":475,"reviewImage":476,"reviewLink":477,"reviewName":478,"totalReview":479,"odysseyReview":-1},"8629","Coral Eye Resort","coral-eye","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fresort\u002Findonesia\u002Fcoral-eye","Coral Eye Resort is a genuine barefoot escape build around a former outpost for marine biologists turned state-of-the-art resort. With a family-like atmosphere and a focus on sharing knowledge and experiences, this eco-friendly dive resort is an ideal place to discover Bangka’s treasures, both above and below the surface.","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FIndonesia\u002FSulawesi\u002FCoral-Eye\u002FCoral-Eye-Sulawesi-Indonesia-Thumb.jpg",{"title":164,"slug":163},180,"5.0","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.tripadvisor.com\u002Fimg\u002Fcdsi\u002Fimg2\u002Fratings\u002Ftraveler\u002F5.0-68783-5.svg","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.tripadvisor.com\u002FHotel_Review-g3203856-d3170913-Reviews-Coral_Eye-Bangka_Island_North_Sulawesi_Sulawesi.html?m=68783","Coral Eye","248",{"id":481,"title":482,"slug":483,"url":484,"entryType":454,"introduction":485,"supplier_thumbnail":486,"destination":487,"packageStartingPrice":488,"rating":459,"reviewImage":460,"reviewLink":489,"reviewName":490,"totalReview":491,"odysseyReview":-1},"6806","Gangga Island Resort","gangga-island-resort","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fresort\u002Findonesia\u002Fgangga-island-resort","Lose yourself to luxury at this serene island getaway, hidden amongst tropical forest and overlooking a pristine white sandy beach. Boasting outstanding facilities including an in-house spa, gorgeous saltwater infinity pool, and easy access to some of the best diving in Asia, this resort is a true piece of paradise. 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