Snorkeling & Diving
Explore coral gardens, walls, and wrecks across Kadidiri, Una Una, and Walea Kodi, with warm waters and high biodiversity.
Overview
Coral reefs slope from shallow gardens to deep walls. Sea turtles, napoleon wrasse, reef sharks, occasional dugongs. The water is warm and clear. You see things here that have disappeared elsewhere.
What you'll do
Snorkeling happens whenever — off the boat, from shore, multiple times a day. Diving requires planning: tanks, sites, conditions. Different paces for the same world. Sites are mostly empty.
Best time
Year-round diving and snorkeling. March-October typically brings calmer seas and better visibility. But the reefs are vibrant even in rainy months.
At a glance
- Snorkel gear
- Masks, snorkels and fins for every guest on board, included in every cruise price
- Diving
- Not included in cruise prices: dives are booked with dive centres in the islands, and your plans are agreed with our team on day 1 in Luwuk
- Dive cruise
- Crystal Waters Dive Escape, 8 days: 10 to 14 dives, €1,248 per person plus dives
- Depths
- Reef flats at 1-8 m for snorkelling, outer reef slopes at 15-30 m, a B-24 Liberator wreck at 15 m
- Best season
- March to October for calmer seas and the best visibility; diving runs all year
- Group size
- 7 guests at most per departure
On our cruises
- Crystal Waters Escape, 8 days: Pulau Puah and Malenge on day 2, Malenge and Walea Kodi on day 3, Bomba on days 4 and 5, Kadidiri on day 6.
- Islands Hopper Adventure, 10 days: two days on Kadidiri (days 4 and 5), with 2 or 3 dives on day 5 for certified divers, then Bomba on day 6.
- The Grand Tour, 12 days: everything above plus two days on Una Una (days 6 and 7), where certified divers explore the deeper coral gardens.
- Crystal Waters Dive Escape, 8 days: 2 dives on day 2, then 2 to 3 dives a day on days 3 to 6, including Malenge's Fifth Reef, Una Una and an optional night dive.
Good to know
Snorkel gear handled. Captain is a certified diver. Open to all experience levels. Diving can be spontaneous or planned ahead for daily schedules.
Questions
Do I need to be a certified diver?
No. Snorkelling needs no experience, and the 8-day Crystal Waters Escape offers casual diving for first-timers. Fun dives on deeper sites are for certified divers; bring your certification card.
Is diving included in the price?
No. Cruise prices include snorkelling gear and paddleboards; dives are paid separately to the dive centre. Tell us what you want when you book and we coordinate the dives before you arrive.
How many dives can I do on a cruise?
On the Crystal Waters Dive Escape, 10 to 14 dives in 8 days: 2 on day 2 and 2 to 3 a day on days 3 to 6. On the other cruises, dives are added to the days you choose.
When is the water clearest?
From March to October the sea is usually calmer and visibility best. The reefs can be dived all year.
Ready to see it for yourself?
Our cruises run from Luwuk through the Togean archipelago. Check the departure schedule, or message us and we'll help you pick the trip that fits.