Anambas Islands
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Anambas is a small archipelago in the southern part of the South China Sea, located between Malaysia and Borneo. The total area is about 50 square kilometers. The archipelago’s remoteness from main diving routes makes it one of the least-explored destinations in Indonesia. The main attractions are impressive wrecks. The tanker Seven Skies was scuttled vertically: the top at 32 meters, the base at 67 meters, spanning approximately 150 meters in length. The cargo ship Igara, sunk in 1973, lies on its side on the bottom. In October, manta rays and whale sharks appear in Anambas waters, making this the best time to visit.
What You'll See
Conditions
Season
September – November
Visibility
15–25 meters
Water Temperature
27–29°C
Level
Advanced Open Water
Duration
7–10 nights
Min. Dives
50
Useful Information
Best Season
October–April (Raja Ampat), April–November (Komodo)
Visa
Visa on arrival (VOA) for up to 30 days for Russian citizens, $35
How to Get There
Flights via Jakarta or Bali. To Raja Ampat — domestic flight to Sorong.
Climate
Equatorial, 27–33°C year-round
Currency
Indonesian rupiah (IDR)
Time Zone
UTC+7 to UTC+9
