Indonesia Attractions

Diving at its best

Advantages: Diving at its very best
Disadvantages: Long haul flights and not the best place to learn to dive

...have been diving in Manado, Indonesia and I would have to say it is one of the best diving centres ever. It is a long flight from the UK and as such it is expensive, when you get to Manado, usually by a stop over on route, you would immediately be aware of the cultural differences (in a good way). People there are very friendly, and hotel staff and all the locals in general can not do enough to help you. I went in October for the diving, the water ...
...hired from them. In Indonesia you will mostly do wall dives, although there are one or two wreeks and reefs to go and see. Typically you will be looking at the small stuff on the wall, but you can expect to see lots of big stuff like shark and turtles. The coral is fantastic. However in my opinion this would not be the best place for people to come and learn to dive, the currents can be very strong, and you never know which way they will go. The ...

Royston1 24.08.2001 · Read full review
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