The Forgotten Islands, a remote and mystical archipelago in Indonesia’s southeast Moluccas, beckon the adventurous diver with promises of untouched beauty and unparalleled underwater encounters. At Manuk Island, the surreal sight of sea snakes gliding gracefully through black-sand bottoms and vibrant coral ridges creates a mesmerizing dance of nature.

Nila Island, accessible only by liveaboard, offers the thrill of exploring sponge- and sea-fan-encrusted walls, with the tantalizing possibility of encountering schools of scalloped hammerheads in their pristine, isolated waters. Damar Island enchants with its untouched beaches and vibrant coral reefs, where stunning shallow gardens and steep drop-offs reveal a hidden world of marine splendor. Together, these dive sites weave a tapestry of wonder and adventure, inviting divers to lose themselves in the heart-stirring beauty of the Forgotten Islands, where every dive is a journey into the unknown and the extraordinary. 🌊📸🦈