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The Anambas Islands are reached by a combination of flights and ferries. The most common route involves flying to Batam or Tanjung Pinang in the Riau Islands, then taking a ferry to Tarempa, the main town in Anambas. Ferry journeys from Tanjung Pinang take approximately 8 to 12 hours depending on the vessel. A small airport on Matak Island receives limited flights from Batam. Infrastructure is basic but improving, and the few accommodation options on the main island of Jemaja range from simple guesthouses to a handful of modest resorts.

Dive infrastructure in the Anambas Islands is minimal and developing. As of recent years, only one or two small dive operations serve the area, and they may not operate year-round. Most visiting divers arrange trips through charter boats from Batam or Singapore, or join occasional liveaboard expeditions that include Anambas in their itineraries. Bringing your own equipment is advisable as rental gear availability is limited. This lack of infrastructure is precisely what has preserved the reefs in pristine condition, making the effort to get here worthwhile.

The Anambas Islands sit on a geological formation that combines granite bedrock with coral reef growth, creating an underwater landscape unlike typical Indonesian reef sites. Massive granite boulders tumbled from the islands above form caverns, overhangs, and swim-throughs that are draped in soft corals, sea fans, and sponges. Between the boulders, hard coral gardens carpet the substrate in pristine condition. The granite formations also create current-sheltered areas where macro life thrives, offering a unique combination of wide-angle scenery and detailed critter hunting within a single dive.