Trip
Choose a coast first, West or East, then see the sites, itinerary, and package for that season. Private / small-group trips.
West Coast (April–October) = freedive only. East Coast (November–March) = freedive & scuba. Private / small-group trips, not mass open trips.
Destination
The Selayar Islands sit at the southern tip of Sulawesi, between the South Sulawesi mainland and Taka Bonerate, in the Flores Sea. The main island stretches north–south for about 100 km. Geologically, Selayar continues eastern South Sulawesi with Walanae Formation sedimentary rocks (limestone, sandstone, conglomerate, tuff). Topography: a narrow alluvial coastal plain plus rolling hills to steep slopes (356–657 m), with Mount Bontosikuyu peaking at 607 m.
This trip is private / small-group (meals & lodging planned for 3–4 people), not a mass open trip. Ideal if you want a more personal, focused journey.
Choose a coast
Pick West or East Coast first. Sites, itinerary, and packages appear after you choose.
November–March · Freedive & Scuba
November–March
Freedive & scuba
Generally steep, bordering deep water along a fault line. Fringing reefs with spectacular drop-offs and wall dives, including the magic wall. Best for advanced divers seeking walls and deep drop-offs.
Dive Sites
East Coast order: Pinang Kolo-kolo, Pasir Putih Pinang, Magic Wall, Shark Point, Pamatata Port.
A deep-wall topography with abundant limestone formations and overhangs along the face. Fan and table corals fill every corner. Shallow and deep in one site, each depth layer offers a different ecosystem. No depth band feels “empty”.
1 hour from Benteng town to the port, 30 minutes from Pattumbukan Port to the dive site
November–March
Calm to light to moderate
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Pinang Beach is more than a beach, a full ecosystem: 2 km of uninhabited white sand, primary forest with tarsiers, and an underwater coral wall on par with Taka Bonerate right in front. Often called one of the best dive sites in Selayar, and even Asia.
1 hour from Benteng town to the port, 30 minutes from Pattumbukan Port to the dive site
November–March
Relatively calm, great for freediving and OW divers
A drop-off straight from the reef top to a vertical limestone wall; large gorgonian sea fans decorate the face.
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Magic Wall is where warm and cold currents meet on Selayar’s East Coast. That temperature contrast creates an exceptionally rich ecosystem with unexpected life, which is why the site is called “magic”.
November–March
A vertical limestone wall with overhangs along the face, one of South Sulawesi’s finest limestone walls. Straight from reef top to 40++ m in open water, only ~150 m from Pinang Beach.
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A deep wall that drops to a sandy slope around 30 metres, the dive route takes you from the deep wall into shark and barracuda territory, then back up to a reef top rich with macrolife.
This site begins as a deep wall that drops to a sandy slope at 30 metres, you swim through a “fish soup” of schooling bannerfish and snapper, before giant barracuda greet you from the reef shadows, and in the deep blue, grey reef shark silhouettes start to appear.
November–March
Light to strong
A limestone deep wall that drops straight to a sandy slope at ~30 m. Very steep, with gorgonians, black coral, and colourful sponges.
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Pamatata is more than a transit port, its waters hold underexplored potential, and its position in the Selayar Strait makes it a current meeting point that attracts pelagic life.
November–March
Light to strong
Shallow reefs around the port can be explored for snorkeling & freediving, hard coral, reef fish, occasional turtles. Many pier piles with varied angles.
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Itinerary
Pick a package below, the schedule may adjust to field conditions.
3 days 2 nights · Season November–March
Day 1
Estimated arrival around 12:00 noon
Day 2
Day 3
Notes
Package
Private / small-group trips (3–4 people). Details follow the West or East Coast package.
Pricing
Trip pricing depends on group size and package choice. Contact us for a quote.
Access
Three ways to reach the Selayar Islands: pick what fits your schedule.
Guide
Your guide
Molchanovs Freediving Instructor & SSI Divemaster
Hi, I'm Wafiq Salman, a professional ocean guide with a Bachelor's degree in Marine Science from IPB University. As a certified Molchanovs Freediving Instructor and SSI Divemaster, your safety and skill progression are my top priorities. I combine my deep knowledge of marine ecosystems with professional underwater photography and videography to ensure you don't just explore the blue safely, but also bring home breathtaking memories of your journey.
Credentials
150+
Logged dives
SSI
Divemaster
Marine
Science
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