SCUBA DIVING IN MOROTAI
Scuba diving in Morotai offers an exhilarating experience as you glide through crystal-clear waters, encountering graceful blacktip reef sharks as they swim effortlessly around you, adding a thrilling touch to the island’s pristine underwater world.
DIVE MAPS
1. Wawama wreck
2. Tanjung liku point
3. Oke point
4. Niomi shark point
5. Mitita (shark point)
6. Pasir timbul point
7. Tosininga point
8. Ohayo point
9. Serayu Point
10. Kokoya point
11. Susi wreck
12. Dodola point
13. Galo galo point
HIGHLIGHT OF THE TRIP
Traveling to Morotai, an island in Indonesia’s North Maluku province, offers several highlights:
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Historical Sites: Morotai played a significant role during World War II, and you can visit various historical sites such as the Trikora Monument, General MacArthur’s Memorial, and Japanese bunkers.
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Diving and Snorkeling: The island is surrounded by clear waters and vibrant coral reefs, making it a paradise for divers and snorkelers. Sites like Dodola Island and Mitita Island are particularly popular.
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Beautiful Beaches: Morotai boasts pristine beaches with white sand and turquoise waters. Dodola Island, with its connected twin islands, is a favorite among visitors for its stunning natural beauty.
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Marine Life: Morotai Island is home to blacktip reef sharks. The island’s surrounding waters, known for their rich marine biodiversity, provide an ideal habitat for these sharks. Blacktip reef sharks are commonly found in shallow, coastal waters and coral reefs, which are abundant around Morotai. Divers and snorkelers visiting the island often encounter these sharks, along with a variety of other marine life, making it a popular destination for underwater enthusiasts.