The edge of Bomba Atoll seen from above

Bomba

Bomba Atoll

The largest atoll reef in the Togeans, off Bomba village: walls and drop-offs for divers, shallow sections for snorkelling.

Overview

About Bomba Atoll

Bomba Atoll lies off Bomba village, on the south-western tip of Batudaka, and is the largest atoll reef in the Togean Islands. Its walls and drop-offs have healthy hard corals, dense schools of fish and sharks in the deeper sections.

The shallow parts suit snorkelling, with hard corals and turtles; the walls and drop-offs are for divers. Bomba is about 40 minutes by boat from Ampana.

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Dived from
Bomba
Type
Atoll
Visibility
Usually good
Access
Boat from Bomba village or its resorts
Snorkelling
Good from the surface too

Underwater

What you can see

  • Healthy hard corals
  • Dense schools of fish
  • Sharks in the deeper sections
  • Turtles in the shallows

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Frequently asked questions

Can I snorkel at Bomba Atoll?

Yes, in the shallow sections. The walls and drop-offs are for divers.

Diving

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Stay

Where to stay on Bomba

Dive resorts and other places to stay close to the reefs.

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