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| Indonesia has many of the world's best diving sites , one of the
finest of which is Pulau Bunaken off Sulawesi , where the vast diversity
of tropical fish and coral is complemented by visibility that can reach
over 30m. Bali has many good sites including the famous Liberty wreck,
and reputable tour operators at all major beach resorts; Lombok 's
operators are limited to Senggigi and the Gili Islands; and in
Kalimantan there's fine diving off Pulau Derawan. The best time for
diving is between April and October. Most major beach resorts have dive
centres, but once you get further afield you'll probably have to rely on
live-aboard cruises or even on having your own gear. A day's diving with
two tanks, lunch and basic equipment costs anything from $30 to $100. Be
sure to enquire about the reputation of the dive operators before
signing up, check their PADI or equivalent accreditation and, if
possible, get first-hand recommendations from other divers. Be aware
that it is down to you to check your equipment , and that the purity of
an air tank can be suspect, and could cause serious injury. Also check
your guide's credentials carefully, and bear in mind that you may be a
long way from a decompression chamber. |
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