VOLCANIC SAND: These areas present a black sandy bottom with rocks completely covered by coral and colonized by a large number of different invertebrates and fish. It is very similar to the environment found in the Lembeh Straits

FRINGING REEF: Dominated by hard coral, they grow on an originally sandy bottom and demonstrate extremely high biodiversity.

PINNACLES: Volcanic walls and pinnacles, completely covered by corals (in particular soft corals) make beautiful dive sites. These can be subject to strong currents but we use our local knowledge and expertise to ensure a safe dive.

MANGROVES: Tidal currents, wave action, river flow and salinity gradients affect sedimentation in various complex ways. Sponges, flatworms, snails, and small fish that live around the mangrove roots can be found here. The seagrass in front of each mangrove forest provides food for the dugongs.

The waters surrounding Coral Eye feature colorful sloping reefs dominated by hard corals and dramatic volcanic pinnacles draped in soft corals, home to an extraordinary variety of marine life.

In contrast, several dive sites around the island are defined by sandy bottoms rich in macro life. Some of these areas have black volcanic sand, reminiscent of the muck diving conditions in the Lembeh Strait, and offer excellent opportunities to spot rare and cryptic species.

Mangrove areas provide a very different habitat, where juvenile fish and small invertebrates thrive among the roots. Just offshore, seagrass beds create feeding grounds for species such as dugongs and add to the island’s overall ecological diversity.

Diving is possible all year around, but the best time is from April to November. The water is normally around 80°F with some cold upwellings (~77 F), especially during summer. The visibility is mostly very good (100 ft ) in summer, decreasing in winter due to the action of waves and rain.