

Best for beginner divers, 5-30m, shore entry, mild current.
Benan Island serves as a gateway to the Lingga Regency, featuring a long white sand beach and an accessible fringing reef. Divers and snorkellers can enter directly from the shore to explore the reef, which ranges in depth from 5 to 30 metres with an average of 15 metres. Conditions are generally mild, with visibility typically between 8 and 20 metres. The site is suitable for beginners and is supported by local community-based marine tourism infrastructure. Facilities available on-site include parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, a rinse station, air fills, a dive shop, and guided tours. Be aware of sharp coral when navigating the reef environment.
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The Perigi Berani (Brave Well) is located on the beach and contains fresh water despite being near the sea.
Accessible by boat from Batam or Tanjung Pinang, with a travel time of approximately one hour.
Expected in this region. No sightings logged here yet.
Depth
5-30m
Visibility
8-20m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
28-30°C
Current
Mild
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, offering mild currents and shore access to the fringing reef.
The site ranges from 5 to 30 metres in depth, with an average depth of 15 metres.
Yes, snorkelling is possible at Benan Island, which has a snorkel rating of 3 out of 5.
Yes, the fringing reef is accessible directly from the long white sand beach.
Diving at Benan Island (Lingga) in Riau Islands requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Benan Island (Lingga) in Riau Islands. Water temperatures range from 28°C to 30°C.
Benan Island (Lingga) in Riau Islands typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Benan Island (Lingga) in Riau Islands typically ranges from 8 metres to 20 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.