Дайв-сайты: Gorontalo

Fly to Jalaluddin Airport in Gorontalo from Makassar or Jakarta with connecting flights. The city of Gorontalo sits directly on the bay's northern shore. A small number of dive operators run boat trips to the wall sites, typically 20 to 45 minutes from the harbour. Liveaboard itineraries occasionally include Gorontalo but it remains primarily a land-based diving destination.

Salvador Dali sponges are enormous barrel-shaped sponges named for their surreal, melting appearance. In Tomini Bay they grow to exceptional sizes exceeding two metres across, fed by nutrient upwellings from the bay's extreme depths. Their density along the walls here is unmatched anywhere else in Indonesia, creating underwater landscapes that feel otherworldly. Many host communities of crinoids, shrimp, and gobies.

Yes, many wall sites have excellent shallow sections between 5 and 18 metres where coral coverage and marine life are outstanding. Currents within the enclosed bay are typically mild. However, the walls drop to extreme depths so good buoyancy control is essential. Open Water divers can enjoy the shallower profiles while advanced divers explore the deeper wall sections where pelagics patrol.