Kusu South

Best months: Jan–Dec

Protected Area

KKP3K Pulau Sali, Gane Barat Utara

Why dive here

With 131+ marine species recorded in the area - including sea turtles, sperm whales and pufferfish - Kusu South offers some of Halmahera's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 28-30°C, warmest May, November, December.

Marine lifeSea Turtles, Sperm Whales and Pufferfish · 131+ species recorded

Water28-30°C · warmest May, November, December

CharacterWreck dive

The Mr. Bud wreck is one of those Roatán sites we always make time for, even if we’ve hit it a dozen times. It’s a shallow dive, topping out at 21 metres, which makes for long bottom times and plenty of light. The wreck itself sits upright, an old cargo boat, and we love how open it is. You can cruise right through the main hold, which is usually where you’ll find a shimmering ball of silversides, a living curtain that parts as you glide through. Last time, a massive Moray eel was tucked into a corner there, just watching us pass. We think it’s a brilliant introduction to wreck diving. There are no tight squeezes or dark corners, making it really accessible without feeling like you’re just looking at a sunken boat from afar. Beyond the silversides, we’ve spotted loads of snapper hanging around the deck, and if you look closely, those intricate Blue crust corals have started to colonise the metalwork. Keep an eye out for Caribbean reef squid darting past the bow; they’re often curious. The Mr. Bud isn't about grand historical drama, it’s about accessible exploration and the way life reclaims what’s lost.