Often overshadowed by its neighbours’ popularity—Bali, Lombok, and Komodo—Sumbawa is a hidden gem that is often missed by divers. Sometimes seen merely as a brief stop during liveaboard trips. Contrary to this belief, Sumbawa offers a plethora of pristine, breathtaking diving sites. The ocean encircling the island boasts rich and colourful walls teeming with diverse marine life and pristine coral reefs. Moreover, with fewer tourists compared to other diving destinations, you’ll likely have the finest dive sites all to yourself.
For the best diving experience, don’t miss out on exploring the islands of Moyo, Satonda, and Sangeang while in Sumbawa. The island provides top-notch dive sites encompassing everything from spectacular macro dives to breathtaking coral reefs teeming with marine life like mantas, sharks, mobulas, turtles, and tuna. Sumbawa liveaboard trip offers diverse experiences, including diving with whaleshark, kayaking on a caldera, and exploring turquoise waterfalls, among other highlights.