Top Underwater Destinations for 2018
The world’s richest marine biodiversity. A multitude of multi-coloured fish? Designer sculptures for snorkellers and wrecks for divers? Seaside resorts and traditional wooden fishing vessels from budget to super-lux…
ALL this and more is in Indonesia’s underwater world. And it’s just next door.
Trade and travellers are invited to put these destinations on the radar for 2018.
WEST BALI NATIONAL PARK, BALI: Enjoy 360° panoramas of islands and calm, clean water for snorkelling near this protected conservation habitat. Find the natural hot springs at Mimpi Resort, roof top water views from The Menjangan or pool side panoramas from Oktagon Restaurant or the bar at Menjangan Dynasty.
GILI MENO, LOMBOK: A short ferry from Bali and snorkelers can meet giant turtles in the balmy waters of Secret Garden, Gili Meno – one of the three islands off North West Lombok mainland.
KOMODO NATIONAL PARK, FLORES: Cruise, snorkel, swim or dive the refreshing waters of Komodo National Park. Snorkel off Pink Beach or cruise the bays with a phinisi schooner, a hand crafted, wooden fishing boat. Anchor at Komodo or Rinca Islands and see Komodo Dragons in their natural habitat.
Stay in Labuan Bajo, Flores, on one of the islands or onboard a phinisi for a once in a lifetime experience.
RAJA AMPAT, WEST PAPUA: Fast becoming known as the aquatic galaxy of the East, Raja Ampat is a diver and snorkeler’s paradise. See manta rays and walls of coloured fish. With two resorts, many homestays, dive live aboard boats and yachts there is accommodation to suit every budget.
Wonderful Indonesia, it’s just next door.