Diving in Indonesia with Maleo Moyo Scuba Divers – A SDI certified Dive Resort

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Welcome to Maleo Moyo Scuba Divers

Maleo Moyo Diving is a family-run SDI dive centre at Maleo Moyo Resort. Since 2015, we have offered fun and safe dives around Pulau Moyo, a small quiet island near Sumbawa Besar, Indonesia.

(contact by e-mail Evertsbakker@hotmail.com)

Diving with Maleo Moyo Scuba Divers

Our dive resort is only a 5-minute walk from the arrival pier. The main dive area is just a 10-minute boat ride away and offers four beautiful reefs and seven different dive sites. You can see many kinds of fish, such as reef sharks, sea snakes, turtles, large schools of fish, and colorful corals.

Our house reef is right in front of the resort. It has a small wreck, calm water for training, and great diving for both beginners and advanced divers.

Dive with our experienced local and international instructors, who have been diving in this area since 2015.

We offer dive courses and guiding in four languages: Dutch, German, English, and Indonesian. If you have not been diving for a while, we also offer a short refresher course to help you feel relaxed and confident underwater again.

Maleo Moyo Scuba Divers Team
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Maleo Moyo Dive Packages

Experience the wonders of leisure Diving on Moyo Island! as a certified diver, you’ll have access to a total of 14 dive sites, All our dive packages included the 7 dive sites that are conveniently located within a short 10 minute boat ride from our resort. Prices include equipment rental, refreshment, and a professional guide. If you want to go more off the beaten track we offer excursions with surface interval by the waterfall and having lunch on the beach. 

Dive only

Diving packages without accommodation.
Includes full dive coordination and on-site support.

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Dive & Stay

Combined diving and accommodation packages on Moyo Island.
Includes accommodation, guided dives, and all essential dive services.

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SDI Dive Courses

At our dive center, we have a wide variety of SDI diving courses for everyone, from beginners to those needing a quick refresher. Our courses include training on how to use a dive computer.
If you’re new to diving, check out our Discover Scuba program – it’s a great way to get started and explore the underwater world.

Embark on your underwater adventure with the SDI Open Water Scuba Diver course. This beginner-level program equips you with the essential skills and knowledge for safe and enjoyable scuba diving. Over the course, you’ll learn dive theory, master basic scuba techniques, and experience your first open water dives.

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Progress your diving journey with the SDI Advanced Adventure Diver course. Designed for those who’ve completed the open water certification, this course introduces a range of specialty dives. Enhance your skills in navigation, deep diving, and more, gaining confidence and proficiency under the guidance of expert instructors.

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The SDI Rescue Diver Course is an empowering and challenging experience, focusing on crucial emergency response and management skills. You’ll learn how to prevent and manage diving accidents, honing your problem-solving abilities. This course is a rewarding step up in your diving education, emphasizing safety and diver rescue techniques.

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A Dive Adventure to Remember

With our Local Certified Dive Guides we offer off-the-beaten-path excursions with waterfall intervals and beachside lunches. Beginners or rusty divers need not worry – we offer short refresher courses led by our experienced staff. We specialize in customizing packages to cater to your need.

Activities

With Maleo Moyo, we offer several excursions that can be combined with snorkeling and diving trips, and can be shared with other guests.
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Frequently Asked Question

The best time to visit Moyo for diving is from May through to early December. The weather can make the diving conditions become unpredictable from December through to late March due to prevailing winds, boats do then not always run.

No. You can learn to dive in Moyo with us, we are a fully equipped SDI dive resort. We also offer 1-day Discover Scuba Diving experiences for those who would like a taste of the underwater world without becoming certified.

At our Maleo Moyo Hotel & Dive Resort located at the tip of Labuan Aji village. We have a range of comfortable accommodation for divers, from basic fan rooms to luxury air-conditioned bungalows. We also have a beach restaurant and pool on site serving tasty food for breakfast, lunch & dinner.

We can’t guarantee you’ll see anyparticular species (it’s the ocean after all) but we can guarantee you’ll see a lot! There’s a huge variety of colourful marine life surrounding Moyo island. There’s a possibility of spotting Manta Rays, Turtles, Whalesharks, Reef Sharks, Sea Snakes, Octopus, Barracuda, Eagle Rays.. to name a few.. Check out our videos for examples of what there is to see when scuba diving Moyo island.

Monsoon Season is from December to March. During this time the weather in the area can be unpredictable.

Local public boats do not run when the sea is rough. Maleo Moyo resort can not take any responsibility for the weather, but we are happy to assist you with information on how to travel to us. We recommend booking 1 week prior to arrival during monsoon season when we can predict the weather more effectively. We have our own big boat available for transfers to Moyo for hotel/diving packages and are flexible with dates during monsoon season.

Imagine this: You arrive by plane or car in Sumbawa Besar and around an hour, you’re ready to embark on your first dive at the stunning Sumbawa Wall. Dive into crystal-clear waters and enjoy an peaceful safety stop on a shallow plateau with beautiful healthy corals like a leisurely walk in the park. Ask for details!

How to get to
Maleo Moyo

The fastest and easiest way to reach us is by flying to Sumbawa Besar Airport (SWQ).
Upon arrival, we can collect you as part of a private transfer, using our private boat. You will be driven from the airport to Pantai Goa, the local harbour, where you will board your boat for the crossing to Moyo Island and our resort.
Our private boat transfer costs IDR 2,500,000 one way, with a maximum of 10 guests and up to 4 motorbikes
A private speedboat can also be arranged; prices vary depending on the operator.

You may also choose to travel by local public boat. The boat departs daily from Pantai Goa at approximately 13:00, subject to weather conditions and local circumstances. The fare is IDR 100,000 per person each way, with an additional IDR 100,000 per motorbike.
The return boat from Moyo to Sumbawa Besar departs at approximately 07:00 each morning.
Please note that public boats are often crowded and may depart later than scheduled. We recommend considering this when planning return flights from Sumbawa Besar.

Between late December and March, weather is unpredictable, and public boat schedules can be irregular. Please get in touch if you need any assistance.

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