

Best for beginner divers, 20-28m, boat entry.
Batu Sandar, located off Siladen Island, offers a diverse underwater environment combining reef, pinnacle, and muck diving. This site is accessed by boat and is suitable for beginners, with depths ranging from 20 to 28 metres. Visibility is approximately 5 metres, making a dive torch useful for spotting small marine life. Divers can encounter species such as the ornate ghostpipefish, various nudibranchs including Chromodoris and Nembrotha, wrasses, flatworms, shrimp, sea stars, cardinalfish, crabs, and snails. Guided tours are available to assist with locating these species in the nutrient-rich waters. Equipment rental and air fills are provided locally.
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Position yourself down-current from cleaning stations between 12-15 metres to observe resident reef species at their closest.
Boat access is required to reach this site located at the northern edge of the Lembeh Strait.
Recorded at this site
Depth
20-28m
Visibility
5m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
28-30°C
Current
None
Best Time
Nov
Divers can encounter ornate ghostpipefish, Chromodoris and Nembrotha nudibranchs, wrasses, flatworms, shrimp, sea stars, cardinalfish, crabs, and snails.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners as there is no current to contend with.
The site reaches depths between 20 and 28 metres, with an average depth of 24 metres.
Batu Sandar is a boat-only site; a boat is required to reach the location.
Yes, the site is suitable for both diving and snorkelling activities.
Diving at Batu sandar in Bitung requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Batu sandar in Bitung. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Batu sandar in Bitung. Water temperatures range from 28°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Batu sandar in Bitung are November. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Visibility at Batu sandar in Bitung typically ranges from 5 metres to 5 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.