Apollo - Sulawesi

Apollo, off Sulawesi, is one of those sites we always enjoy for its reliability. It’s not going to blow your mind with massive pelagics or walls of soft coral, but it’s a consistently rewarding macro dive. We’ve spent many a good hour here with our noses to the reef, finding pygmy gobies tucked into coral branches and often spotting dwarf morays peeking out from crevices. Look carefully for the blotchfin scorpionfish, they’re masters of disguise here. It’s a comfortable dive, usually with gentle currents, making it perfect for photographers or anyone who just wants to take their time and really observe the smaller stuff.

Location
Sulawesi, Indonesia, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
-0.206882, 121.571310
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
15-30m

Best Time to Dive in Sulawesi

The warmest water temperatures in Sulawesi occur in November, averaging 30.4°C. The coolest conditions are in September at 28.7°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 29.5°C
  • February: 29.4°C
  • March: 29.8°C
  • April: 30.3°C
  • May: 30.3°C
  • June: 29.7°C
  • July: 29.1°C
  • August: 28.8°C
  • September: 28.7°C
  • October: 29.5°C
  • November: 30.4°C
  • December: 30.2°C

Nearby Dive Sites in Sulawesi

Nearest Dive Centres to Apollo

Marine Life in Sulawesi

Home to 252 recorded species including 162 reef fish, 53 hard corals, 9 seagrass & algae, 9 sea snails & nudibranchs, 6 clams & mussels, 4 sea cucumbers.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for Apollo

Based on average water temperature of 29.7°C, currents 4 cm/s.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 30°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories