Top Halmahera Dive Sites

Airport Reef

Located in Weda Bay, Airport Reef offers a vibrant shallow coral reef teeming with life. Divers can spot the endemic Halmahera walking shark here. It is suitable for both scuba and freediving, with an easy adventure level. This site is ideal for observing corals and various reef fish.

Pasir Putih

Known for the presence of the Halmahera walking shark, Pasir Putih offers a unique diving experience. The site is suitable for both scuba and freediving enthusiasts at an easy-to-moderate level. The area features pristine coral gardens and diverse marine life, with no significant underwater formations.

Shark Mountain

For advanced divers, Shark Mountain offers thrilling encounters with schooling jackfish, barracuda, and sharks. This scuba diving site features deep waters with the shallowest point at 31 meters/102 feet. It is known for its larger marine life and requires a higher skill level.

Elmoos Reef

Elmoos Reef, an atoll-shaped site, features steep walls and numerous caverns. Suitable for advanced scuba divers, it offers depths of 35 meters/115 feet to 45 meters/148 feet. Divers can explore the well-preserved coral formations and caves, rich in diverse marine species.

Foya Wreck

A dive site for the experienced, Foya Wreck is a World War II Japanese shipwreck. The 35-meter-long/115-foot-long wreck is adorned with soft corals and attracts schooling fish. This technical scuba diving site offers a glimpse into history with intriguing marine life.