Dive Sites of the Togean Islands
Tomini Bay, central Sulawesi
Perhaps the greatest feature of diving in the Togian Islands is the incredible diversity of reefs to explore here. It is the only dive destination in Indonesia, and one of the very few places in the world, to boast coral atolls, fringing reefs, barrier reefs, as well as artificial reefs - wreck diving.
The wealth of riches the Togians possess is enough to make any other travel destination jealous. As well as the reef systems, there are 30 or so coral gardens, reef slopes, deep walls, sandy slopes, deep water features such as The Crack - an awesome swim through at 50 m, mangroves, sea grasses, muck diving, and easy house reefs - all easily accessible from the local resorts. The quite isolated Togian Islands receive very few visitors and there are only a small numbers of locals, so the reefs are in exceptional condition, and have terrific diversity.
If you are looking for an idyllic tropical setting, with great diving right on your doorstep and little else to distract you, you've come to the right place. An excellent, and in no way inferior, alternative to other more popular Sulawesi dive destinations, no matter what your diving interest.
Almost completely surrounded by the protective arms of central and north Sulawesi, Tomini Bay is reputedly the calmest deep water bay in the world. This is home to the undeveloped and remote Togian Islands.
Diving Season
The Togian Islands scuba diving season runs all year round. Conditions are pretty consistent all year however, the very best times to dive here are in dry season from March to December.
Togian Islands Diving Reef Basics
Depth: 5 - >40m
Visibility: 20 - 40m
Currents: Gentle
Surface Conditions: Calm
Water Temperature: 27 - 30°C
Experience Level: Beginner - advanced
PADI Course Compatibility: Great for deep diving and underwater naturalist
Access: Togian Islands dive resort
Dive Sites
More detailed information on some of the diving sites of Togean Islands:
Dive The World Recommendations: Una Una, Pasir Tengah and Batu Gila.
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