Indonesia · East Maumere coast, Flores mainland
Waiterang Wreck
Also known as: Wai Terang, Wairterang WWII wreck
Best time to dive
April to November
What you might see
- FrogfishLikely
- Ghost pipefishReliably seen
- Mimic octopusLikely
- NudibranchLikely
- SeahorseLikely
Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.
Certification & difficulty
Technical - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.
Snorkelling
Not a snorkel site - Not suitable - wreck sits below snorkel depth (top ~12m, mostly deeper)
Safety notes
Silt-out risk inside deteriorated hull sections (no-penetration for non-wreck-trained divers), occasional surge on exposed coast, discarded fishing line/net entanglement near wreck
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.