Diving South Sulawesi, Indonesia
KAPOPOSANG ISLAND
Kapoposang is one of the largest of the Spermonde Islands, located about 70 km Northwest of Makassar, South Sulawesi. The area covers of around 50,000 hectares and is populated by around 100 families. The larger is Papandangan, Kondongbali, Suranti and Tambakulu. Kapoposang and surround were declared a Natural Park by the Department of Forestry in 1999.
Kapoposang since the mid 1990s is being an diving destination in Indonesia. Kapoposang has basically remained as secret due to the close by other well known diving destination as like Bunaken Island, and Raja Ampat Papua.
CLIMATE
The best time to visit Kapoposang is between April – November, when the the weather are favorable.
HOW TO GET THERE
The trip takes two hours by speedboat. Your journey to Kapoposang Island starts from the pier, near Fort Rotterdam, a historic fort surviving from the Gowa-Tallo kingdom.
THE DIVING
The deep blue water, with an expanse of coral reefs between extensive shallows with white sandy beaches. Sea grass also grows lushly near the shore. The sea bed at Kapoposang has a unique composition; near the island are some quite shallow contours, and then suddenly steep underwater cliffs leading to seemingly endless depths. Underwater visibility is more than 15 meters.
All supplies is from Makassar, due to the island are not equipped with full logistical support. Luckily, we didn't have to bring a diving compressor, because this facility is provided at Kapoposang.
According to the Indonesian Academy of Sciences (LIPI), which conducts “After monitoring and assessment near Kapoposang, in 2007 we were found more than 60 species of coral, and over 150 fish species are exist in the area”.
Dive sites :
- Killing Field – another dive spot called "Shark Point", and more challenging than Cave Point. The seabed walls are not as deep as at Cave Point; at a depth of around 30 meters, it changes to a vast expanse of sand. The strong currents here attract large fish to feed as like Barracuda, Eagle Rays and a kind of pelagic fish.
- Cave Point – a favorite spot for underwater photographers due to the high diversity of marine life found here. The visibility, over 20 meters, makes a dive down to 30 meters feel.
- Aquarium - is a very easy spot for diving, with depths of only around four to eight meters and almost no current.
- Ian's Point - A concrete blocks have been planted to provide an environment for fish; these are called "fish aggregation devices", the devices locally named as Rumpon this is for attract the smaller fish, to hide from predators.
Kapoposang's is a unique beauty asset for the local community, and as a hidden paradise for you.
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SAMALONA ISLAND
Samalona is a small island in the Straits of Makassar, exactly on the Southwest coast of South Sulawesi. Administratively, Samalona island is a part of the city of Makassar, South Sulawesi. Located on the west district Wajo, Makassar, approximately 2 km away. The island is reachable by the fishing boats and rental boat and required travel time not more than 0.5 hours.
Samalona Island is a cluster of circular coral island with an area of 2.34 hectares. This small island is one nautical tourist destination visited by many local and foreign tourists. White sand and crystal clear water make this island perfect for sunbathing. In addition, this island is very good for diving area, coral reefs inhabited by diverse marine tropical fish, colorful, and other marine life.
Best time to visit the island Samalona is from February to October.
The island is saving a plenty of mystery about his wreck of the ship-relics of World War II. There are about seven boats that sank in the area of this island, among them: Maru ship, owned by a Japanese warship sank at a depth of about 30 meters; ship Lancaster Bomber which also sank at a depth of about 30 meters; submarine hunter (gunboat) Japanese-owned ; Hakko Maru cargo ship made in the Netherlands, and Japan's submarines. Wrecked ships have been transformed into a reef and became a "house" or "residence" for hundreds of diverse marine life forms, and type and color that is very admirable. The beauty of this is the major attraction for tourists to come swim in the carcasses of the shipwreck.
In addition to the mystery and beauty of the marine park, tourists can also watch the sunrise (sunrise) and sunset (sunset) at a similar position. In this island, tourists can also enjoy the delights of a variety of fresh seafood cooked in a way that is quite unique, that is placed on top of coconut shell and then covered with deciduous trees that grow around the island. In this way, the smell of charcoal smoke wafted immediately and could arouse appetite.
At this location is a simple lodging house-shaped stage that can accommodate about 20 people. In addition, several small dining is also available that provides a variety of fresh seafood. Samalona Island is about 6.8 km from the city of Makassar, and can be reached in about 20-30 minutes by speed boat.
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*DIVE KAPOPOSANG ISLAND*
Attraction : Dive Kapoposang Island
Duration : 04 Days - 03 Nights
Tour area : Makassar - Kapoposang Island.
Grade : Easy – Intermediate
Start - End : Makassar
Day 01 : Arrival Services – Kapoposang Island.
- On your arrival our staff will meet you at the airport an transfer you to the pier.
- Transfer you to the island about 2 hours.
- On arrival check in at resort on the island. Free at leisure.
- Dinner. Overnight stay
Day 02 : Diving Kapoposang Island
- Breakfast at resort
- Explore the area ( 2 – 3 Dive a day)
- Afternoon free at leisure.
- Overnight. Lunch & Dinner at Resort.
Day 03 : Diving Kapoposang – Makassar pier.
- Breakfast at resort
- Do the morning dive near by the accommodation.
- After lunch return to Makassar
- On arrival pick up by our staff and transfer you to the hotel.
- Dinner. Overnight.
Day 04 : Hotel – Airport
- Breakfast at hotel
- Free at leisure till the time to the airport
- Transfer you to the airport for your next destination.
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*KAPOPOSANG DIVE ATTRACTION*
Attraction : Kapoposang Island Diving Tour
Duration : 05 Days - 04 Nights
Tour area : Makassar – Kapoposang Island
Grade : Easy
Start – end : Makassar
Day 01 : Makassar - arrival services.
- On arrival at Hasanuddin Airport, South Sulawesi. Meeting service and direct to Makassar city Center the Capital of South Sulawesi for 22 Km Long Distance from the Airport.
- Arrive in Makassar Check inn Hotel for Overnight Stay.
- Dinner is served in out side of Hotel at Local Seafood Restaurant.
Day 02 : Makassar - Kapoposang Island
- Breakfast at Hotel.
- Sail to Kapoposang by Speed Boat, approximately 1.5 hours.
- Kapoposang is the natural Island with Beautiful white Sandy Beach,quite and relax.
- On arrival at Kapoposang Island, check in at cottage , lunch .
- Afternoon diving to explore the island with our dive master
- Dinner at local restaurant.
Day 03 : Kapoposang Island tour
- Breakfast at Cottage.
- Diving to other dive spots with beautiful marine life.
- Lunch or Dinner is served by Traditional cooking for Fresh/Live seafood Grill or barbeque
Day 04: Kapoposang Island - Makassar
- Breakfast at cottages.
- Free at leisure than sailing back to Makassar.
- Noon arrive in Makassar and check in Hotel.
- Dinner is served on the Beach of Makassar
Day 05 : Makassar - Departure
- Breakfast at hotel.
- Free at leisure.
- Depart to airport for your next destination.
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*SAMALONA - KAPOPOSANG ISLAND DIVE*
Attraction : Makassar Diving Tour
Duration : 06 Days - 05 Nights
Tour area : Makassar – Samalona – Kapoposang Island
Grade : Easy
Start – end : Makassar
Day 01 : Makassar - Arrival services
- On arrival at Hasanuddin Airport Makassar, meeting service and direct transfer to Makassar city about 21 Km away from the Airport.
- Arrive in Makassar check inn hotel for overnight stay.
- Dinner is served at local restaurant.
Day 02 : Makassar - Samalona island
- Breakfast at Hotel.
- Sailing to samalona by Speed Boat take approximately 30 Minutes
- Samalona is the beautiful Island with varities of marine life with beautiful white sandy beach.
- On your arrival at Samalona Island, check in the cottage. Unpacking of luggage. Relax.
- Dive the clear of water and marine life around the island.
- Lunch and dinner at the resort.
Day 03 : Samalona island -Kapoposang island tour
- Breakfast at Cottage.
- Leaving the Samalona island and sail to Kapoposang Island By Speed Boat, about one and half hour.
- On arrival in Kapoposang check in Cottage. Unpacking. Relax.
- Dive the best sites and enjoy the marine biodiversiy of Kapoposang Isalnd
- Lunch and Dinner at resort.
Day 04: Kapoposang island
- Breakfast at hotel.
- Diving the others dive spots around Kapoposang Island.
- Lunch and Dinner at resort.
Day 05 : Kapoposang island - Makassar
- Breakfast at Cottage,
- Sail return to Makassar.
- Arrive in Makassar check in the hotel for overnight.
- Lunch and dinner is served at Restaurant in Makassar city.
Day 06 : Makassar – Departure
- Breakfast at hotel.
- Free at leisure & shopping around, Makassar city tour (optional).
- Transfer you to airport for your next destination.
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