Peter's Sponge

Best time to dive

January to December; March to June; September to October

What you might see

• Blue-ringed octopusLikely
• DugongLikely
• Flamboyant cuttlefishLikely
• Ghost pipefishLikely
• Sea turtlePossible

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

Certification & difficulty

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

Snorkelling

Not a snorkel site - Not a typical snorkel stop - it's a dive-depth sand-slope/muck site best appreciated with scuba and a guide

Safety notes

Blue-ringed octopus present (venomous - look, do not touch); fine silty sand can reduce visibility quickly with poor buoyancy/finning

Permits & fees

No official park fee - Bangka/Gangga lies outside the Bunaken National Park boundary (per Wikivoyage); ask your dive operator about any local village/conservation contribution

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Bangka