Halmahera: Indonesia's Last Great Diving Frontier

28 dives. Volcanic reefs. Zero crowds.

‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  No images? View the online version   Halmahera & Morotai: Indonesia's Remote Frontier   You've logged Raja Ampat. Maybe Komodo, too. So, what's next? East of North Sulawesi, beyond the routes most divers know, lies a stretch of Indonesian ocean that remains largely unexplored. Halmahera and Morotai are home to volcanic islands, remote reef systems, and thriving marine ecosystems shaped by very limited tourism and remarkable isolation.   Read the Full Destination Guide → Exploration isn’t just part of history here — it's part of every trip.      Reef sharks. Mantas. Drift dives through channels. Volcanic walls. Up to 28 dives across 10 days aboard the White Manta Explorer. With a spacious dive deck, efficient setup, and experienced crew familiar with remote routes, the vessel is designed for these itineraries.     Step Aboard   Visibility ranges from 20-30 meters (65–100 feet), and water temperatures between 25-29°C (77–84°F). Ideal for divers comfortable with moderate to strong currents. With new routes and dive sites continuing to emerge, Halmahera offers something increasingly rare in modern dive travel: the chance to experience a destination that is still revealing its secrets.   Start Planning   Whether you've already checked off Indonesia's marquee destinations or you're planning your first liveaboard adventure and just want to go somewhere few divers ever reach, this is the trip for you.   Contact Explorer Ventures Underwater images credited to Didier Brandelet   nop1002.987654@blogger.com is subscribed to receive newsletters from Scuba Diving. Unsubscribe   |  Manage My Preferences   |   Privacy Policy Add partners@mail.padidiver.com to your address book to ensure delivery. Copyright © PADI, 30151 Tomas, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688      Disclaimer: The opinions expressed here are those of the sponsors and are not an endorsement nor do they reflect the opinions of PADI or any of its publications.