

Best for beginner divers, 25-38m, boat entry, moderate current.
Red Bonsai is a reef dive site located off Iboih Beach, Indonesia. The site features a deep profile, with depths ranging from 25 to 38 metres. Access is exclusively by boat, and divers should be prepared for moderate currents that can influence the dive. Visibility at the site fluctuates between 10 and 30 metres. Given the depth and current, the site is suited to divers who are comfortable with these conditions. Water temperatures remain warm, typically between 28 and 30 degrees Celsius throughout the year. Divers are advised to check local conditions and plan dives around slack water to manage the current effectively.
5.58335, 95.20065
Only diveable during calmer quarter-moon phases.
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Recorded at this site
Depth
25-38m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
28-30°C
Current
Moderate
Best Time
Apr, May, Jun
The site reaches depths between 25 and 38 metres.
While the site is open to certified divers, the depth and moderate currents require divers to be comfortable with deep water and current management.
Red Bonsai is accessible only by boat.
No, this is a deep reef dive site with depths starting at 25 metres, making it unsuitable for snorkelling.
Water temperatures at Red Bonsai range from 28 to 30 degrees Celsius throughout the year.
Diving at Red Bonsai in Banda Aceh requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Red Bonsai in Banda Aceh. Water temperatures range from 28°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Red Bonsai in Banda Aceh are April, May, and June. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.