ORCA Dive Club - Indonesia

Indonesia is the largest archipelago in the world. If you wanted to get to know every island and visit every single one for just one day, you would still not be done after 48 years! It is natural, that such a huge network of islands is also a paradise for divers.

DIVING IN THE CORAL TRIANGLE

The legendary Coral Triangle stretches from the Pacific Solomon Islands in the East to Bali in the West and from the Lesser Sunda Islands to the Philippines. It has been said that you can find no greater biodiversity anywhere in the world. There are marine biologists who claim that divers can find new species around any islands on any given day. The Coral Triangle is comparable to the Amazon rainforest with regards to biodiversity.

TOP SPOTS PRETTY MUCH EVERYWHERE

It is difficult to name one outstanding destination in the waters of Indonesia, because they are almost all great. Some swear by Raja Ampat and its phenomenal macro world, others favour Bunaken with its steep walls and big fish. The coast off Borneo is known for its giant turtles. In Bali, moonfish, sharks, manta rays and huge schools of fish swarms.

VISA AND CURRENCY

A passport, which must be valid for at least six months, is sufficient to enter Indonesia. A visa can either be applied for online in advance or purchased at the airport upon arrival. The price for the visa is approx. 30 EUR depending on the exchange rate, the stay is limited to 30 days. Important note – make sure you have an operational smartphone ready, before leaving the airport you must fill out a declaration online via a QR code regarding the items of luggage you are carrying. The Indonesian currency is called Rupiah. The rupiah is abbreviated to IDR.