About this spot
Bima Sakti 1 sits in Indonesian waters as a year-round dive destination. The site lies outside a marine protected area, making it accessible to divers without special permit restrictions. Three community videos document the site, providing insight into conditions and marine life encounters. Coral health warrants monitoring at this location due to bleaching watch status. Divers should assess current conditions before booking. The site's depth, visibility, and water temperature details are not extensively documented, so contacting local operators for current conditions is essential. Year-round diving means you can plan trips based on your schedule rather than seasonal windows. Indonesia's tropical climate supports consistent diving across all months. This flexibility makes Bima Sakti 1 attractive for divers with fixed travel dates.
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Trip essentials
Everything you need before you pack — checklist, sun, logistics.
Trip checklist
- 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
- 📜 C-card + dive insurance (DAN)
- 📔 Dive logbook
- 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
- 🔌 Plug type C/F · 230V adapter
- 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
- 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact
Quick facts
- 🌓 Moon First quarter · 47%
- GPS
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From your departure country
- Visa: Visa on arrival · 30 days max
- Flight: 12h · direct
- Jet-lag: 12h east · 8 days recovery
FAQ
›When is the best time to dive Bima Sakti 1?
Bima Sakti 1 is accessible year-round, so you can dive whenever your schedule allows. Indonesia's tropical waters support diving in all seasons.
›What is the depth and difficulty level?
Specific depth and difficulty ratings are not documented for this site. Contact local dive operators in Indonesia for current depth readings and skill recommendations before your trip.
›What marine life can I see?
Species observation data is not available. Consult community videos and local operators for details on fish, corals, and other marine encounters at this site.
›Do I need permits to dive here?
Bima Sakti 1 is not inside a marine protected area, so standard Indonesian diving regulations apply. Check current local requirements with your dive operator.
