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Bangka Island and Outlying Islands Bangka Island and Outlying Islands

Also called Tanjung Arus or Cape Current, Snorkeling
this dive site is at the northernmost tip including beginners, children and those
of Talisei Island. A variety of soft and and Freediving who are less confident. Freedivers will
hard corals cover this site with a 30+ Highlights find the sloping reefs offer an abundance
metre drop off and beautiful underwater of marine species and corals to observe
cave. Large and small fish live or visit Whether you are new to snorkeling while underwater.
here – from leaf scorpionfish to Napoleon or an experienced freediver, this
wrasse, bumphead parrotfish, sharks and region of North Sulawesi rarely fails to Snorkeling from the shore is possible in
tuna. disappoint. The clear water combined many areas but care should be taken to
with the kaleidoscopic corals guarantee observe the currents before entering and
Lihaga Island is famous for its population an explosion of color underwater and during time in the water to avoid drifting.
of mandarin fish. The males of this fish the sites are bursting with marine life If snorkeling from a boat, it’s hard to beat
species come out around 5.30pm to and action. From schooling fish to larger cruising along with the current flow and
woo females with their unique courtship predators and tiny critters there is the boat coming to pick you up at the end!
dance. When a pair unites they swim up always plenty to look at. Many of the white sand beaches in this
and off the reef to mate in an explosion of region are absolutely pristine and when
sperm and eggs before diving back down The tranquil aquamarine bays and snorkeling from a boat, there are often
to the safety of the staghorn corals. coves make for idyllic snorkeling and opportunities to swim to shore and
offer perfect conditions for all levels explore.

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