Udforsk Maumere
Maumere, der ligger midt på øen Flores i det østlige Nusa Tenggara, er en stort set ukendt og ubesøgt dykkerdestination. Da den ligger nabo til de ekstremt populære dykkersteder Bali, Komodo og Gili-øerne, får Maumere ofte ikke den opmærksomhed, den fortjener. Fra fantastiske vægdyk dækket af gorgoniske vifter så store som biler til muckdyk, der huser en række endemiske arter samt frøfisk og blækspruttelignende blæksprutter - er Maumere mere end et besøg værd! Især i betragtning af at grindehvaler, kaskelothvaler og delfiner alle er blevet set ud for kysten.
Flyv direkte til Maumere fra Bali for at overnatte på et af dykkerresorterne, eller tag daglige ture fra de få dykkercentre. Tag til Maumere efter at have gennemført dykkerkurser i Labuan Bajo for at opleve mere af de omkringliggende Flores-farvande. På grund af den afsidesliggende beliggenhed udføres dykning i Maumere ofte af liveaboards, der rejser til de mindre Sundaøer.
Top Maumere Dive Sites
The Channel
The Channel, located near Pulau Besar, Dambilah, and Pangabatang, offers a thrilling dive experience with strong currents. Divers can see eagle rays, marble rays, and whitetip sharks. The adventure level is advanced, suitable for scuba diving. Unique features include a sandy plateau and rare marine species like whiskered pipefish and frogfish.
Pulau Babi - The Crack
At Pulau Babi, The Crack reveals the effects of a 1992 earthquake with a 70 cm-wide fissure. This site is home to flourishing corals, small fish, and sometimes hammerhead sharks and sea turtles. It is an advanced scuba diving site, with a steep wall making it a thrilling dive.
Pulau Babi - Babi Island Wall
Babi Island Wall offers spectacular diving where divers can encounter Napoleon wrasse and eagle rays. This scuba site is considered advanced due to its deep walls and diverse marine life, including the occasional turtle. It's a memorable spot for observing vibrant coral formations.
Bad Mood
Situated off the Flores mainland, Bad Mood offers a drift dive along a sloping reef. This site is perfect for observing sharks and cuttlefish, with an adventure level rated as advanced. It is suitable for scuba diving, with the added thrill of seeing diverse marine life in the currents.
New Ankermi Slope
Known for exceptional muck diving, New Ankermi Slope is a site for scuba enthusiasts looking for marine oddities like frogfish, mimic octopus, and ghost pipefish. The adventure level is easy, making it accessible to most divers. It's a must-visit for macro photography fans.
De bedste måneder at dykke i Maumere
For at undgå regntiden i Flores, kan du dykke i Maumere fra april til oktober. Kaskelothvaler ses dog bedst i regntiden fra november til december, mens hvalhajer ses mellem april og maj.