Togian Islands

The Togian Islands are an archipelago of 56 islands in Tomini Bay off the coast of Central Sulawesi. The bay is protected from ocean waves and northeast monsoons, creating exceptionally calm conditions for diving. The three largest islands — Batudaka, Togean, and Talatako — are surrounded by coral reefs, mangrove forests, and white-sand beaches. The underwater world of the Togians is virtually untouched by mass diving. Reefs are healthy and diverse, with abundant hard and soft corals. Bay depth reaches 1,000–4,000 meters, and from the blue water, schools of pelagic fish ascend onto the reefs. The islands are home to 37 villages of the Bajau people — sea nomads living on stilts above the water. The remoteness and difficulty of reaching the Togians make this destination a true discovery for divers seeking uncharted places.