Diving

Diving in the Togean Islands

Walls, an atoll, coral gardens and a Second World War wreck, with dive centres on several islands.

Diving

Dive sites

Each page gives the area, the base to dive it from and what you can see there.

Una Una: Apollo, Pinnacle and Menara

Una Una
Bomba Atoll

Bomba
B-24 Liberator wreck

Off Togean Island
Kadidiri coral gardens

Kadidiri
Walea Kodi reefs

Walea Kodi, eastern Togeans
Pulau Puah reef

Pulau Puah, eastern Togeans

Conditions

Diving in the Togeans

Diving and snorkelling are possible all year. March to October usually brings calmer seas and the best visibility. Reef flats lie at 1 to 8 m, outer reef slopes at 15 to 30 m.

Dive centres operate from resorts on several islands, including Kadidiri, Una Una and Malenge. They are small, and instructors and equipment are limited, so book in advance, especially in July and August.

Season: All year; best visibility March to October
Water: Around 28 to 30 °C all year
Level: Beginner to advanced
Bring: Certification card, logbook, dive insurance

Safety

Diving safety

The islands are far from hospitals. There is no recompression chamber in the Togeans.

Have insurance that covers diving and medical evacuation.
Bring your certification card and logbook.
Allow at least 24 hours between your last dive and a flight.
Tell the dive centre about any medical conditions.
Do not touch or stand on coral, and do not chase or feed animals: the reefs are part of a national park.

Good to know

Frequently asked questions

Can beginners dive in the Togeans?

Yes. There are calm, shallow sites for beginners, and some dive centres offer introductory dives and courses. Walls and some sites at Una Una are better suited to experienced divers.

Do I need a wetsuit?

Not for snorkelling: the water is warm all year. Divers often wear a thin wetsuit or a rash guard for protection.

Can I snorkel instead?

Yes. Most reef life is in shallow water, and on Kadidiri and Walea Kodi the reef starts a short swim from the beach.

Snorkelling

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