Dive Sites of Sulawesi
 The sprawling fingers of Sulawesi give the island over 6,000 km of coastline against which laps pristine warm waters rich in life. Sulawesi's dramatic topography continues offshore, with abyssal trenches and sheer drop-offs near the coast. In many areas strong currents bring nutrient-rich water from the ocean depths close to shore, creating one of the most beautiful coral environments in the world.
The world-famous Bunaken National Marine Park in the north is often quoted among the world's top ten dive destinations and is a mecca for divers of all levels. Very few places in the world offer such biodiversity which means there is something for everyone and it is the stuff of photographers' dreams.
Add to this the pristine and amazing diving to be found off the south of the island in the sparkling waters of Wakatobi National Marine Park and in the Lembeh Strait, and you can see why this reputation is fully deserved. When you have dived here once, you will understand the enthusiasm of frequent visitors, many of who claim that there is nowhere on earth which offers such diverse and rewarding underwater experiences as Sulawesi.
Diving Season
You can dive in Sulawesi all year round. Overall diving conditions are best during between August and June. The best conditions for visibility in the Bunaken area are recorded from November until the end of January.
In Wakatobi, from March to December the diving is consistently very good. In the European summer months the surface tends to be a little choppier due to coral spawning which is evidence that there are things going on beneath the waves.
The season in Gorontalo is not typical of most other places in Sulawesi; it is November to April.
Sulawesi Diving Reef Basics
Depth: 5 - >40m
Visibility: 15 - 80m
Currents: Usually gentle in the north, occasionally strong in the south and around outlying islands
Surface Conditions: Often calm but can be choppy
Water Temperature: 26 - 30°C
Experience Level: Beginner - intermediate
PADI Course Compatibility: Great for Underwater photography and Underwater Naturalist
Access: Manado liveaboards and diving resorts
Sulawesi Scuba Diving Sites
More detailed information on the diving sites of Sulawesi:
Dive The World Recommendations: Wakatobi, Lembeh Strait and Togian Islands.
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