French Tuba Garden - Sulawesi

We like Labyrinth for its geological features, a series of canyons and swimthroughs that make for an interesting drift. You'll often find yourself pushed along with the current, so good buoyancy control helps when navigating the nooks and crannies. Keep an eye out for reef manta rays, often just passing through on their way to Manta Point for a clean or Manta Bay to feed. Down in the reef, we’ve spotted small giant clams tucked into crevices, and a range of macro life if you slow down and look closely. Max depth here is 19m, and visibility averages around 13m. It’s a good choice for divers who appreciate a dynamic reef structure and don't mind a bit of a current.

Location
Sulawesi, Indonesia, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
-0.810300, 121.625600
Type
reef

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 French Tuba Garden

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 French Tuba Garden

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