How deep is Batu Kapal?

Batu Kapal ranges from 5 to 40 metres deep (16–131 feet) — a deep dive at its limit. It is a saltwater site rated as advanced difficulty. Depths vary across the site, so plan your profile to your training and verify conditions locally.

Is Batu Kapal a shore dive or a boat dive?

Batu Kapal is a boat dive — access is by boat rather than from shore. The entry is recorded as a giant-stride entry. The site is recorded as tide-dependent (slack tide only), so check local tide tables when planning your entry. The entry area is recorded as exposed to surge. No facilities are recorded at the site, and cell service is recorded as good. Entry details and parking notes, where known, are listed in the access section of this page.

Can beginners dive Batu Kapal?

Batu Kapal is rated as advanced difficulty, which may not suit new divers. Listed depths run from 5 to 40 metres (16–131 feet). Access is by boat, with the entry recorded as a giant-stride entry. Consider your experience level, conditions, and local guidance before planning.

What will I see at Batu Kapal?

Divers at Batu Kapal in Indonesia commonly report sightings of Napoleon wrasse, Dogtooth tuna, Reef shark, Sea fans, and Soft coral. Sea fans and Soft coral are recorded as common sightings, while Napoleon wrasse, Dogtooth tuna, and Reef shark are reported only occasionally. Marine life varies by season and conditions—check the site page for recent diver observations and photos.

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Batu Kapal

Maluku, Indonesia

AOW suggested5–40 m depthBoat entry3mm wetsuit typical

Boat dive — see Entry & access.

Batu Kapal at a glance

Batu Kapal is an advanced boat dive site in Maluku, Indonesia with depths of 5–40 m (16–131 ft). Typically most favorable Oct · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Napoleon wrasse, Dogtooth tuna, and Reef shark. Recent reports put the water around 27°C (80°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Marine model · graded 13h ago

1.0 mwaves — about a meter expected

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 27°C · seasonal avg 27°C

Site hazards: Strong and variable currents, depth, exposed open-water pinnacle, down-currents

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Dive windows this week

Best: Sat

Sat16:00–17:00

Sun7:00–19:00

Mon17:00–18:00

Tue7:00–19:00

Wed7:00–19:00

Thu7:00–19:00

Fri—

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 5:54 · Sunrise 6:14 · Sunset 18:18

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 3.6 km from site · graded 13h ago

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

No diver reports for this site yet. — one dated observation helps every diver after you.

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What Divers Say

Known for: Sea fans, Soft coral, Trevally

Best time: September to November; dive on slack or favourable current

Based on community reviews and site data. Conditions vary — always verify before diving.

Best months, historically

What conditions have historically been typical at this site, month by month — not a forecast.

Jan96%30°C0.7 m
Feb85%29°C0.9 m
Mar95%30°C0.5 m
Apr97%30°C0.6 m
May82%29°C1.0 m
Jun76%28°C1.1 m
Jul61%27°C1.2 m
Aug65%27°C1.2 m
Sep87%27°C1.0 m
Oct100%29°C0.6 m
Nov97%30°C0.4 m
Dec94%30°C0.7 m

October hastypically had the largest share of favorable days here. Conditions vary year to year — this is historical context, not a forecast.

Based on 3 years of archive data. Bar height shows the share of days each month whose conditions have historically scored favorably.

Marine life seen at this site

Species noted at this site — not a promise of what you’ll encounter.

Species seen here

Fills & rentals nearby

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Site details

A dramatic submerged pinnacle north of the Banda group, named for a rock formation above water that resembles a ship. Underwater, a cluster of pinnacles forms a coral-covered valley dropping into a steep wall that falls to roughly 50 metres. Current funnels pelagic action here, with schooling barracuda and trevally over the spires.

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Strong and variable currents, depth, exposed open-water pinnacle, down-currents

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