Snorkeling and Diving

 in Sumatra - Indonesia

Snorkeling and scuba diving in Sumatra is fantastic!

Cuttlefish

Sumatra after all, is the 6th largest Island in the world, so it has plenty of coastline. Surrounded by tropical waters, Sumatra has some great coral reefs and wildlife living. Getting to some of the fantastic reefs takes time and effort but well worth it.

Moray Eel with Yellow Margin Gymnothorax

Snorkeling and diving can be done in a heap of locations off the coast of Sumatra as well as the various island that are close to Sumatra. Great wildlife and coral reefs can be located on Pulau Weh, Pulau Nias, Pulau Banyak and around Padang to mention a few.

                 Peacock Grouper

Great places to snorkel or dive in Sumatra

Off the coast of Padang.

Pulau Weh

Pulau Banyak

Telo Islands                              

Dive holidays are available from various companies within Sumatra. For bookings before you leave check out:

http://www.sportdiver.com/destination.jsp?destinationID=10078

PADI diver courses can be completed on Pulau Weh. Prices for the courses will be much cheaper than in your home country. http://www.lumbalumba.com/

Rubiah Tirta Divers can also arrange dive trips and PADI dive courses on Pulau Weh. http://www.rubiahdivers.com/

Last updated 11th March 2009

Other great places in Indonesia for Snorkeling and Scuba Diving:

Pulau Menjangan, Bali

Nusa Lembongan, Bali

Lovina, North Bali

Sulawesi

Lombok