Holidays in Sulawesi & the Moluccas - Diving, Snorkeling and Swimming

Diving holidays, snorkelling and swimming like in paradise! This is still possible on the islands of the Moluccas and Sulawesi! Come on, dive in with us!

Diving Hotels & Dream Beach Holiday Resorts

Sali Bay Resort, Moluccas: Resort Jetty with Dive Boats

Sali Bay Resort, Moluccas: Exterior view of villas

Sali Bay Resort bird's eye view, Moluccas

Sali Bay Resort - Molukken: Villa von innen mit Meerblick

Sali Bay Resort - Molukken: Villa Innenansicht

Molukken - Sali Bay Resort: Badezimmer Villa

Molukken, Sali Bay Resort: Divers Lodge Doppelzimmer mit Meerblick

Sali Bay Resort, Molukken: Divers Lodge Zimmer, Innenansicht

Sali Bay Resort, Moluccas: Veranda of the Divers Lodge room

Molukken, Sali Bay Resort: Beach Front Villas

Schwarzer Schopfaffe, Sali Bay Resort, Molukken

Sali Bay Resort, Moluccas: Papua Hornbill in the resort

Sali Bay Resort, Molukken: Raum mit tauch- & Schnorchel-Leihausrüstung

Kamera Raum, Sali Bay Resort Dive Center, Molukken

Tauch Crew preparer Tauchboot: Sali Bay Resort, Molukken

Colorful shrimp while diving with Sali Bay Resort crew, Moluccas

Taucher zwischen Korallen, Tauchgang mit Sali Bay Resort - Molukken

Sali Bay Resort, Moluccas: Walking Shark

Moluccas, Sali Bay Resort: Pointed Head Puffer

Moluccas: Sali Bay Resort - Southwest of Halmahera

From € 910,-* per person (8D/7N)

Sali Bay Resort, Halmahera - Moluccas: Right in the middle of the Coral Triangle divers’ paradise! Comfortable cozy resort under German management. Restaurant, Dive Center & Spa and lots of fantastic secluded diving spots. Pure island vacation.

Hotel category:
comfortable, relaxed diving resort
Place:
Sali Kecil Island, Halmahera, Moluccas, Indonesia
Board basis:
Full board: breakfast, lunch, dinner plus tea, coffee and water.
Amenities:
Upscale, attractive furnishings
Location:
direct beach location, all bungalows with ocean view
Transfers:
from/to Airport Labuha: € 45,- per person/ per way; € 15,00 per child (6-12 years)/ per way;
Government Marine Park entry fee of ca. € 20,- for Sali (not included)

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Your expectations

Go on a discovery:
The small island of Sali Kecil in the south of the spice island of Halmahera in the North Moluccas offers the perfect ambience for a relaxed holiday. The region, which is still undeveloped for tourism, is a highlight for divers/snorkelers and nature lovers alike. The comfortable resort is located in a small, beautiful bay, nestled between tropical rainforest and the blue ocean with an impressive, untouched underwater world in front of your bungalow. Whether house reef or diving spot, the seemingly endless biodiversity will inspire you. Dive in and let yourself be enchanted by the coral triangle. Island vacation like in a picture book is waiting for you here!

Your expectations:
Are you looking for a sophisticated holiday resort in a touristically untouched region? Do you love nature, but don't want to do without western comfort? Do you also like being in the water because you are fascinated by the wonders of the underwater world? Then the Sali Bay Resort is just right for you! You can relax and enjoy close to nature and in a family atmosphere and explore new diving spots.

What you will find here: Tranquility, a comfortable diving resort, fantastic diving sites.
What you won't find here: Shops, nightlife, lots of people.

Activities

What can you do during your stay at Sali Bay Resort?

Nature experiences:

Discover the breathtaking landscape, cultural diversity and biodiversity of the Indonesian Archipelago with on eof our Moluccas Tours or with our Culture and Nature Adventure Trips, Trekking Adventure Tours or Discovery Tours Endemic Species - before or after your stay at the Sali Bay Resort
Take a day trip to the unknown nearby island of Bacan. We will be happy to organise for you to see Fort Barneveld, the small Sultan's Palace, the local market and the black crested monkeys. And you can also get a glimpse of the Halmahera Bird of Paradise as well as the large yellow Golden Birdwing butterfly, both the species discovered by the English naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace.
You can hike through the green jungle, which is home to tropical bird species such as hornbills, maleos and parrots as well as lizards and other little creatures.
Take the opportunity to go snorkeling along the long house reef or from a diving boat with a guide during day time…
…or do night snorkeling on the house reef with a chance of spotting the endemic Halmahera Walking Shark. Dolphin and whale sightings are not excluded :-)
Or how about a wellness treatments in the Sali Bay spa with the sound of waves and gorgeous sea views?

Diving:

With its secluded location in the middle of the coral triangle, in untouched nature and embedded in a marine protected area, the Sali Bay Resort offers wonderful underwater experiences for divers and snorkelers alike.
Beginners and experienced divers alike get their money's worth here . The region offers varied diving from colorful coral gardens to extraordinary macro diving experiences.
Underwater photographers and videographers will find their perfect film backdrop in this underwater paradise.
Thanks to the remote location, you can almost see the diving spots on your own - liveaboards and other boats rarely come to the region.
The diving team also regularly explores new dive sites and you can be part of these excursions.
As a PADI diving base, the Resort offers all diving courses from introductory diving to professional divemasters as well as special courses.

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Location & equipment

Sali Bay Resort: Relax in a comfortable diving resort far from the beaten track and discover the incredible biodiversity of the Moluccas during your Indonesia vacation! Dive in and enjoy the complete isolation of the island world of the Coral Triangle!

Location and amenities:
Sali Bay Resort is located on the small island of Sali Kecil, south of Halmahera in the North Moluccas Province. Far away from typical travel routes, it is located in a remote region that is still undeveloped for tourism. Opened in 2017, the dive resort was the first dive resort in the area. In a quiet, protected bay between green jungle and white sandy beach you can enjoy complete seclusion and peace.

There are 12 spacious beach front bungalows to choose from as well as 4 smaller rooms lined up next to each other in the Diver’s Lodge. Both categories are located directly on the beach with access to the sea. The accommodations are built from local wood and natural materials in a traditional style and are modern and lovingly furnished. The Diver's Lodge has 4 rooms, each measuring 20 m². They are equipped with either double or single beds and have air conditioning and a private bathroom. A communal terrace with seating takes you directly to the beach.

The 66 m² large Beach Front Bungalows have air conditioning, fan, bathroom with rain shower and a terrace with comfortable seating area and sun loungers. A separate anteroom with a closet, camera table and minibar separates the interior from the spacious bedroom, which also has a desk and seating. The large window front enables a wide view of the sea from the bed.

Occupancy: max. 3 persons

Restaurant and Spa service:
The Beach Restaurant is also located directly on the beach and offers a fantastic view of the sea and the small bay. Delicious dishes from Indonesian and international cuisine with a pampering character are served here three times a day. A lounge area with sofas also invites you to chat with each other. Special dietary requests are implemented in the best possible way.

A pool with pool bar invites you to relax between coconut palms after an exciting day of diving. In addition, a pool table provides variety. And in the resort's own Spa, traditional massages and treatments add further pampering.

Diving:
The resort's diving center is located right next to the jetty. In addition to an area for diving equipment, there is also a spacious camera room where underwater photographers can store their equipment. Diving takes place in small groups with a maximum of 6 people. There are a total of 5 boats available, which, depending on their size, are equipped with toilets and enough space for additional camera equipment. The well-trained staff also takes care of washing, storing and preparing the diving equipment.Nitrox is available.

Directly in front of the resort there is a beautiful 600 meter long house reef, which can be explored on several dives. Various species of reef sharks, turtles, large schools of fish and colorful nudibranchs live here. A five-mile marine protection zone around Pulau Sali Kecil and the neighboring islands also ensures the existence of huge biodiversity, as commercial fishing is not permitted in this area. The dive sites visited offer a lot of variety: coral dives bring with them the sighting of large schools of fish such as mackerel, fusiliers and reef sharks. During macro dives you can look forward to pipefish, ghost pipefish and the famous pygmy seahorses. Dolphins, tunas and whales are often spotted around the resort.

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Prices

PRICES VALID FROM 01.04.2025 - 31.03.2026

NO minimum stay: But please check on flight connections!
*Different cancellation conditions apply: Accommodation costs are due in full immediately after booking.

ACCOMMODATION

Beach Front Villa with Ocean View - per Night

350 EUR Double occupancy up to 10 Nights
320 EUR Double occupancy more than 10 Nights
250 EUR Single occupancy up to 10 Nights
220 EUR Single occupancy more than 10 Nights
120 EUR Extra Bed
90 EUR Kids 6-12 years, who share bungalow with parents

Beach Front Divers Lodge with Ocean View - per Night

260 EUR Double occupancy
180 EUR Single occupancy

Meals: Full board with breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as coffee, tea and water all day.

DIVING

Per Dive

55 EUR up to 10 Dives
50 EUR as of 11 Dives
60 EUR Night dive
5 EUR Nitrox per Tank

SNORKELING

Boat Trip

30 EUR Morning Trip with 2 x Snorkeling - following the divers
50 EUR Morning Trip with 2 x Snorkeling including guide - following the divers
15 EUR Boat Trip only - following the divers
Private boat as per request

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PRICES VALID FROM 01.04.2026 - 31.03.2027

NO minimum stay: But please check on flight connections!
*Different cancellation conditions apply: Accommodation costs are due in full immediately after booking.

ACCOMMODATION

Beach Front Villa with Ocean View - per Night

360 EUR Double occupancy up to 10 Nights
330 EUR Double occupancy more than 10 Nights
250 EUR Single occupancy up to 10 Nights
220 EUR Single occupancy more than 10 Nights
130 EUR Extra Bed
90 EUR Kids 6-12 years, who share bungalow with parents

Beach Front Divers Lodge with Ocean View - per Night

260 EUR Double occupancy
180 EUR Single occupancy

Meals: Full board with breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as coffee, tea and water all day.

DIVING

Per Dive

55 EUR up to 10 Dives
50 EUR as of 11 Dives
60 EUR Night dive
5 EUR Nitrox per Tank
5 EUR 15l tank

SNORKELING

Boat Trip

30 EUR Morning Trip with 2 x Snorkeling - following the divers
50 EUR Morning Trip with 2 x Snorkeling including guide - following the divers
15 EUR Boat Trip only - following the divers
Private boat as per request

All dives include weight belt, tank, dive guide, drinking water and tea and coffee between dives.

Are you diving but don't want to carry around heavy equipment on your holiday trip? No problem: you can rent 'full dive equipment' (25 EUR/day or 100 EUR/ 5 days) or individual parts at the resort for a fee. Sali Bay Resort stocks Mares diving equipment.

All divers are required to have a valid dive insurance.

Subject to change without notice. Increased prices may apply during Indonesian holidays such as Ramadan or Idul Fitri. Our terms&conditions.

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