Dive with the endemic Banggai Cardinalfish and explore untouched coral reefs in Southeast Asia's most biodiverse waters.
Visibility
20–30 m year round
Water Temp
26–32°C
Wall Depth
5–40+ m
Best Season
April–October
The Banggai Archipelago sits within the Coral Triangle — Southeast Asia's most biodiverse marine ecosystem. The Banggai Cardinalfish (Pterapogon kauderni) is endemic here and found nowhere else on Earth, breeding in dense schools above sea urchins in shallow reef zones.
Dua Island is the crown jewel of the dive sites — a dramatic vertical drop from 5 m to over 40 m, draped with massive gorgonian sea fans, black coral trees, and clouds of anthias. Macro hunters will find nudibranchs, pygmy seahorses, and ghost pipefish; pelagic spotters routinely see reef sharks, Napoleon wrasse, and green sea turtles.
Non-divers are not left behind — shallow shelves between 1 and 5 meters host the Cardinalfish breeding grounds, accessible to any snorkeler. PADI Discover Scuba intros are available on the boat for first-timers.
Yes — Discover Scuba intros are available on the boat. A 30-minute briefing followed by a supervised shallow dive (max 12 m).
Snorkel sets are included in all packages. Diving gear (BCD, regulator, fins, mask, weights, tank) is included in dive packages and add-ons.
Yes — we offer PADI Open Water (3 days), Advanced (2 days), and specialty courses. Add to any package.
On any reef dive or snorkel — they breed in shallow zones and are visible year round.
Diving is featured in every multi-day package — let our PADI team plan your dive day.