Babi Island

Best months: May–Sep

Protected Area

Teluk Maumere

Why dive here

With 163+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue-spotted stingrays, blue whales, seahorses, sperm whales and whale sharks - Babi Island offers some of Flores's richest diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest May, October, November.

Best timeMay–Sep

WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit

Marine lifeBlue-Spotted Stingrays, Blue Whales, Seahorses, Sperm Whales and Whale Sharks · 163+ species recorded

Water28-31°C · warmest May, October, November

StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

Babi Island, off Flores, is a site that always makes us pause for thought. This place took a real hit in the 1992 tsunami, losing a thousand residents, but dive in and you'll find a wall that’s made a remarkable comeback. It drops down to around 50 metres, a healthy stretch of coral that's home to good numbers of snappers, parrotfish, angelfish, and damselfish. We've seen a few moray eels tucked into the crevices too. Visibility averages about 15 metres, though on a good day, you might even glimpse the seabed from the surface. It’s a solid wall dive, calm and reflective, suitable for most divers looking for a straightforward, pleasant exploration.