Pulau Bawah Reef

Best time to dive

March to November; December to February

What you might see

• Eagle rayLikely
• Grey reef sharkPossible
• Manta rayPeak season
• Moray eelPossible
• Sea turtleLikely
• Whale sharkPeak season

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Certification & difficulty

Advanced Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.

Snorkelling

Snorkel-friendly - Yes - the lagoon and shallow house reef are a signature snorkel feature of the resort (turtles, reef fish, blue starfish visible from the surface)

Safety notes

Remote location with limited medical-evacuation infrastructure; eagle rays carry venomous tail spines (avoid contact); moderate current possible at outer drop-offs; general remote-reef hazards (fire coral, sea urchins)

Permits & fees

No separate national-park entrance ticket system as at Karimunjawa/Komodo - Bawah Reserve is a private resort/reserve accessed only via resort stay; a conservation contribution supporting the Anambas Foundation is built into resort/dive pricing

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Bawah/Anambas