Tinabo
Also known as: Tinabo Island
Best time to dive
April to June; October to December; January to March
What you might see
- Grey reef sharkLikely
- Moray eelLikely
- Napoleon wrasseLikely
- Sea turtleLikely
Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.
Certification & difficulty
Open Water
Snorkelling
Snorkel-friendly - Yes - shallow reef tops (2-3m) around Tinabo are well suited to snorkeling and it is a noted beginner base
Safety notes
Very remote (multi-leg boat transit from Selayar/Benteng, limited medical/O2 evacuation options), some historic dynamite-fishing reef damage reported in the broader park
Permits & fees
Taka Bonerate National Park entrance/conservation ticket required (small fee collected at Benteng/Pattumbukan ranger post or on Tinabo); exact current IDR rate not confirmed - VERIFY
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Tinabo/Benteng
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.