Indonesia · Maumere Bay, Flores mainland

Pangabatang Island

Also known as: Pangabatang South

Best time to dive

April to November; April to May; September to November

What you might see

  • BarracudaLikely
  • DolphinLikely
  • Eagle rayLikely
  • Hammerhead sharkPossible
  • Sea turtleLikely
  • Whale sharkPossible

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, on the shallower reef crest/coral garden sections in calm conditions

Safety notes

Current in the southeast channel, sea snakes, risk of over-depth on the sandy plateau drop-off

Permits & fees

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Maumere

This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.