

Best for beginner divers, shore entry, mild current.
Pulau Papan Bridge offers a unique snorkelling experience beneath a 1.8km wooden bridge that connects Malenge and Papan islands. The bridge pillars function as an artificial reef, becoming encrusted with corals that attract various small fish. This shore-entry site is suitable for beginners, featuring mild currents and warm water temperatures ranging between 30C and 31C throughout the year. The surrounding habitat supports a variety of reef fish and invertebrates typical of the region. Snorkellers can explore the structure of the bridge and the adjacent reef, providing a calm environment for observing the marine life that congregates around the wooden supports.
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Pulau Papan is a Bajau community connected to Malenge Island by a long wooden bridge where nomadic sea gypsies live and practice compressor diving and spearfishing.
The Togian Islands can only be reached by boat from Gorontalo in the north or Ampana in the south. Pulau Papan is accessed via local boats.
No known hazards
Expected in this region. No sightings logged here yet.
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
30-31°C
Current
Mild
Best Time
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
Yes, this site is suitable for beginners, offering a shore entry and mild currents.
Yes, the site is designed for snorkelling, with a rating of 3/5.
The site supports a variety of reef fish and invertebrates within the local habitat.
Access to the site is via a shore entry from the bridge structure.
The water temperature is consistently warm, between 30C and 31C, with mild currents.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Pulau Papan Bridge in Togian Islands. Water temperatures range from 30°C to 31°C.
The best months to visit Pulau Papan Bridge in Togian Islands are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.