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Explore Jakarta

Jakarta offers an unexpected underwater paradise just a short boat ride from its bustling urban landscape. The Thousand Islands, or Kepulauan Seribu, present an idyllic diving escape with over 110 islands featuring white sandy beaches and tranquil, clear waters. These islands provide a rich tapestry of marine life, where divers can encounter a diverse range of tropical fish, vibrant coral reefs, and even the occasional visit from turtles and reef sharks. The shallow slopes and excellent visibility make it an ideal spot for beginners and snorkelers alike.

For those seeking more adventure, the volcanic landscapes near Krakatoa and Ujung Kulon National Park offer thrilling dive environments with caverns and swim-throughs sculpted by ancient lava flows. Here, more experienced divers can explore these unique underwater formations and witness the power of nature up close. Dive trips can be arranged through local dive centers, offering convenient weekend getaways or longer liveaboard journeys for those looking to explore the further islands near the Sunda Strait. Whether you seek calm, romantic escapes or exhilarating underwater adventures, Jakarta's nearby islands provide a compelling dive experience that surprises and delights.

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Diving in Jakarta

In the Thousand Islands, idyllic beaches descend down to uncover calm dive sites carpeted with pristine coral reefs providing the perfect location to complete dive courses. Thrill-seekers have access to stronger currents, at sites like The Noodle, and well-preserved deep wreck dives are available for experienced divers at Tabularasa Wreck. Those who are feeling bold can venture into tunnels that lead into giant underwater caves at Karang Copong or brave fast drift dives at Karang Serang in the waters near Krakatoa. Several large wrecks also lie in the Java sea close to Krakatoa and Ujung Kulon.

Dive Centers

MAZU DIVERS

MAZU DIVERS

Gedung TPI Pulau Pramuka RT 001 RW 04 Kios No. 1, 14530 Jakarta, JK - Indonesia
KURABESI DIVE SCHOOL, Friends of Kurabesi Diving Community

KURABESI DIVE SCHOOL, Friends of Kurabesi Diving Community

Jalan Ros Merah Blok J No. 17, 13420 Jakarta, JK - Indonesia
Sea Pearl

Sea Pearl

Jl. Susilo III No.3, 11450 JAKARTA, Indonesia
Jakarta Ocean Explorer

Jakarta Ocean Explorer

Graha Cempaka Mas Tower E2 lt7 No.7 Jl. Letjen Suprapto No. 1, 10640 Jakarta Pusat, JK - Indonesia

Pelangi Scuba

Jl. H. Muhi III No. 43, 12310 Jakarta Selatan, JK - Indonesia

Putri Duyung Indonesia

Infiniti Office Permata Regency D/37, 11470 Jakarta Barat, JK - Indonesia

NDT DIVE

Jl. KRI Ajak No. 40 C Komplek AL radio Dalam - DKI, 12140 Jakarta, JK - Indonesia

BMJ DIVE SCHOOL

Jl. Prajurit KKO Usman dan Harun No.18 1, RT.1/RW.1, Senen, Kec. Senen, Kota Jakarta Pusat, 10410 Jakarta Pusat, JK - Indonesia

Amazing Scuba Indonesia

Jl. Alexandri 1 No. 31, 12210 Jakarta Selatan, JK - Indonesia

OSEANO SCUBA INDONESIA

Jl. Jenderal Sudirman Kav 36, 10210 Jakarta Pusat, JK - Indonesia

MILLENNIUM DIVE CENTER

Jalan Sinabung II 7 RT7/8 Grogol, 12220 Jakarta Selatan, JK - Indonesia

Anak Negeri Dive center

Jl. CIlandak KKO Marinir No. 21, 12450 Cilandak-Jakarta Selatan, JK - Indonesia

FUNDIVERSB ACADEMY

Jl. Bintaro Mulia II Veteran Pesangrahan, 12330 Jakarta Selatan, JK - Indonesia

Dive Sites

INSTRUMENT DIVE ADVENTURE, 17111 Bekasi Timur
Pulau Air Bagian Barat (★4.5)

Pulau Air Bagian Barat (★4.5)

This is a beautiful dive site with Light to middle currents. You can Drift Diving at this site, and have an artificial reef in underwater, this divesite is easy for begginer and you can entry dive on surface if doesnt want backroll.
INSTRUMENT DIVE ADVENTURE, 17111 Bekasi Timur
Tabularasa Wreck (★4.3)

Tabularasa Wreck (★4.3)

Located on the eastern part of Pramuka Island, this site has one of the best shipwrecks in the area. The Tabularasa shipwreck beautifully sits at a depth of 20 to 33 meters. The visibility can some times be tricky. The reef slope at the shallower water is also nice to visit.
INSTRUMENT DIVE ADVENTURE, 17111 Bekasi Timur
MONAS SOFTCORAL (★4.3)

MONAS SOFTCORAL (★4.3)

10 minutes to go here divesite, this site is one of best is in Pramuka Island. Have an MONAS REPLICA on Underwater, and have an GOOD CORAL REEF like a flower. Easy to Beginner Diver Depth maximum 18 meter and sand bottom.
INSTRUMENT DIVE ADVENTURE, 17111 Bekasi Timur
Langka - Langka (★5.0)

Langka - Langka (★5.0)

5 Minutes to go here, and Current is Light and Easy for beginner. The Coral Was GOOD and BIG Stone, Best Spot Photo and Video. The Visibility depend On Season.
INSTRUMENT DIVE ADVENTURE, 17111 Bekasi Timur
Area Perlindungan Laut (APL) (★4.4)

Area Perlindungan Laut (APL) (★4.4)

Dive sites that have character, strong currents and we can Drift Diving on this site, we can see the wreck of the praja at a depth of 20 m, you can go with line or when you start diving after getting off the boat
INSTRUMENT DIVE ADVENTURE, 17111 Bekasi Timur
Sekati Island (Sisi Timur) (★4.7)

Sekati Island (Sisi Timur) (★4.7)

10 Minutes from Pramuka Island to go here Divesite, The Current is Light to Middle, Drift Dive, Control and ensure your bouyancy when drift, and enjoy Best Spot For Wide Angle Photo and Video
INSTRUMENT DIVE ADVENTURE, 17111 Bekasi Timur
Pulau Air (★4.1)

Pulau Air (★4.1)

Pulau Air is a huge artificial island that is suitable for diving training. It has some shallow water areas on the inside, and deep water (to 40m) on the outside.
INSTRUMENT DIVE ADVENTURE, 17111 Bekasi Timur
POOL Wreck (★4.5)

POOL Wreck (★4.5)

The Site is have pool wreck and sandy bottom, so many nudibranch and currecnt is light to middle. Good for learning drift dive and bouyancy for beginner.
INSTRUMENT DIVE ADVENTURE, 17111 Bekasi Timur
Poso Wreck (★4.6)

Poso Wreck (★4.6)

The reef is quite nice and easy to navigate. The lighthouse is commonly used as the entry point. To get to the wreck, the diver should take a short course off from the reef, following the sandy bottom area, perpendicular to the reef. The wreck is located at around 30 m deep.
INSTRUMENT DIVE ADVENTURE, 17111 Bekasi Timur
Tanjung Penyu (★4.4)

Tanjung Penyu (★4.4)

10 Minutes From Pramuka Island, the coral reef was good, on surface sometimes choopy (moving) between the wind of season. Easy to Find Macro here and Turtle
INSTRUMENT DIVE ADVENTURE, 17111 Bekasi Timur
Timur Pramuka (★4.6)

Timur Pramuka (★4.6)

this dive site is beautiful coral and very near from Pramuka Island. Its easier for beginner (open water) and you can find turtle around this site
INSTRUMENT DIVE ADVENTURE, 17111 Bekasi Timur
Pulau Macan (★3.9)

Pulau Macan (★3.9)

2 Hours to go this divesite, and we can dive is West part Of Tiger Island. The Site is have a beautiful coral reef and many seafan and turtles. For Begginer is easier for diving, also if you want for snorkling too.
Amazing Scuba, 12210 Jakarta Selatan
Papa Theo Wreck (★4.0)

Papa Theo Wreck (★4.0)

Papa Theo wreck is located 15 minutes from Sepa Island and lies on the perimeter of the Seribu archipelago. The wreck is no longer intact, but divers can still see the overall structure.
Scubapro
Tribuana Indoor Pool (★4.6)

Tribuana Indoor Pool (★4.6)

Tribuana Pool is considered an Indoor Diving Facility. The pool has more than 100m2 surface area, with layered depths from 1.2, 5, 10, and 16 meters. The pool is suitable for training.
Scubapro
Soft Coral (★4.2)

Soft Coral (★4.2)

15 minutes from Pramuka Island, this reef is a popular site for its coral. There is one sandy bottom area at 6 meters for conducting diving courses on the northern part of this reef. On the southern part, there is a “Monas“ miniature that is very interesting to be visited.

The best Months to dive in Jakarta

Jakarta offers diving opportunities year-round, with the best conditions typically experienced during the dry season from April to October. During these months, divers can enjoy higher visibility, often reaching up to 20 meters/66 feet, due to reduced rainfall and calmer surface conditions. Water temperatures range from 28°C–30°C/82°F–86°F, making it comfortable for diving.

From November to March, the wet season brings increased rainfall and stronger currents, which can reduce visibility and affect dive safety. While diving is still possible, these conditions may not be ideal for less experienced divers. Winds are generally mild throughout the year, but it's always advisable to check local weather reports before planning a dive.

Top Wildlife Sightings in Jakarta

Delve into the thriving coral reefs at Thousand Islands to discover moray eels, hypnotising cuttlefish and blue-spotted stingrays flourishing in their stunning underwater environment. Many of the Thousand Islands and Ujung Kulon have marine park status and hence boast thriving multi-coloured reefs with a great number of sea turtles. At the underwater landscapes of Krakatoa, the corals are less prosperous. Yet, volcanic rocks that appear like submerged ancient ruins host barracuda, bumphead parrotfish and sharks.

Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content

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Green Turtle

Green Turtle
2.6k Sightings
J
171
F
143
M
152
A
196
M
288
J
365
J
269
A
199
S
220
O
209
N
220
D
199
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Hawksbill Turtle

Hawksbill Turtle
1.1k Sightings
J
81
F
68
M
23
A
89
M
141
J
175
J
139
A
80
S
91
O
74
N
93
D
65

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 200

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Moray Eel

Moray Eel
725 Sightings
J
76
F
40
M
7
A
64
M
105
J
122
J
65
A
52
S
63
O
53
N
28
D
50

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 27

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Barracuda

Barracuda
348 Sightings
J
27
F
0
M
15
A
31
M
38
J
55
J
29
A
30
S
51
O
27
N
20
D
25
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Leatherback Turtle

Leatherback Turtle
66 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
0
A
1
M
13
J
14
J
4
A
2
S
11
O
0
N
6
D
15

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 28

Udo Kefrig
Clownfish

Clownfish
2.6k Sightings
J
192
F
133
M
112
A
137
M
301
J
325
J
311
A
222
S
219
O
222
N
211
D
197

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 90

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Angelfish

Angelfish
1.7k Sightings
J
138
F
105
M
64
A
91
M
198
J
216
J
197
A
159
S
157
O
151
N
113
D
115

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 350

Alamy-Andre Seal
Damselfish

Damselfish
1.5k Sightings
J
173
F
77
M
50
A
108
M
161
J
174
J
181
A
135
S
131
O
134
N
117
D
75

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 130

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Butterfly Fish

Butterfly Fish
1.5k Sightings
J
108
F
86
M
56
A
88
M
173
J
194
J
169
A
133
S
122
O
123
N
111
D
104

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 12

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Lionfish

Lionfish
1.3k Sightings
J
104
F
69
M
51
A
98
M
129
J
165
J
156
A
113
S
117
O
126
N
98
D
94

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 100

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Parrotfish

Parrotfish
1.2k Sightings
J
95
F
46
M
34
A
85
M
140
J
131
J
128
A
110
S
141
O
99
N
102
D
71

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 85

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Surgeonfish

Surgeonfish
784 Sightings
J
46
F
37
M
17
A
43
M
109
J
99
J
114
A
48
S
72
O
71
N
65
D
63

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 130

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Pufferfish

Pufferfish
698 Sightings
J
71
F
31
M
13
A
49
M
95
J
82
J
72
A
68
S
71
O
70
N
19
D
57

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 3000

SSI-Peter-Schinck
Nudibranch

Nudibranch
637 Sightings
J
60
F
64
M
5
A
64
M
61
J
61
J
50
A
34
S
79
O
59
N
48
D
52

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 150

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Sweetlips and Grunts

Sweetlips and Grunts
516 Sightings
J
59
F
31
M
9
A
31
M
56
J
75
J
57
A
43
S
53
O
52
N
32
D
18

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 8

Alamy-Reinhard Dirscherl
Bannerfish

Bannerfish
498 Sightings
J
41
F
10
M
16
A
39
M
66
J
85
J
54
A
45
S
45
O
43
N
34
D
20

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 40

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Triggerfish

Triggerfish
395 Sightings
J
6
F
20
M
13
A
38
M
48
J
56
J
33
A
29
S
60
O
47
N
18
D
27

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 60

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Soldierfish

Soldierfish
361 Sightings
J
16
F
9
M
4
A
26
M
67
J
46
J
35
A
25
S
40
O
46
N
16
D
31

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 7000

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Crab

Crab
235 Sightings
J
22
F
14
M
7
A
10
M
30
J
31
J
22
A
21
S
20
O
30
N
13
D
15

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 90

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Goatfish

Goatfish
223 Sightings
J
5
F
5
M
16
A
15
M
50
J
35
J
35
A
23
S
9
O
14
N
7
D
9

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 60

iStock-Global_Pics
Squirrelfish

Squirrelfish
203 Sightings
J
6
F
5
M
3
A
25
M
33
J
33
J
4
A
25
S
2
O
38
N
12
D
17

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 1500

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Hard Corals

Hard Corals
175 Sightings
J
0
F
1
M
1
A
2
M
0
J
32
J
34
A
25
S
80
O
0
N
0
D
0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 3500

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Soft Corals

Soft Corals
165 Sightings
J
0
F
1
M
1
A
2
M
0
J
29
J
39
A
24
S
69
O
0
N
0
D
0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 3

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Trumpetfish

Trumpetfish
164 Sightings
J
1
F
4
M
4
A
26
M
38
J
19
J
0
A
14
S
4
O
30
N
22
D
2

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 120

SSI-Peter-Schinck
Cuttlefish

Cuttlefish
164 Sightings
J
2
F
16
M
1
A
30
M
27
J
23
J
23
A
3
S
1
O
27
N
11
D
0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 250

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Grouper/Basslets

Grouper/Basslets
148 Sightings
J
15
F
2
M
5
A
9
M
15
J
29
J
23
A
11
S
18
O
1
N
5
D
15

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 3400

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Shrimp

Shrimp
130 Sightings
J
24
F
3
M
2
A
9
M
21
J
14
J
17
A
15
S
1
O
23
N
1
D
0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 80

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Stingrays

Stingrays
103 Sightings
J
13
F
5
M
1
A
8
M
6
J
12
J
2
A
6
S
26
O
7
N
12
D
5

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 80

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Emperor

Emperor
87 Sightings
J
3
F
1
M
1
A
11
M
10
J
26
J
17
A
2
S
1
O
10
N
5
D
0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 130

iStock-Christian von Mach
Pipefish

Pipefish
87 Sightings
J
1
F
0
M
12
A
9
M
18
J
27
J
0
A
3
S
2
O
13
N
2
D
0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 25

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Boxfish

Boxfish
73 Sightings
J
4
F
3
M
1
A
2
M
13
J
12
J
1
A
3
S
11
O
16
N
6
D
1

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 30

SSI-Peter-Schinck
Stonefish

Stonefish
73 Sightings
J
2
F
1
M
4
A
2
M
0
J
14
J
4
A
3
S
15
O
18
N
0
D
10