Togian Islands

The Togian (or Togean) Islands are an archipelago of 56 islands and islets in the Gulf of Tomini, off the coast of Central Sulawesi, in Indonesia. Some people claimed that Tomini Bay is one of the calmest bays in the world. The three largest islands are Batudaka, Togian and Talakatoh. All of the Togian Islands have amazing white sandy beaches that are, as of today, unspoiled by masses of tourism. There are 37 villages on the islands settled by the Bajau people (Sea Gypsies).

Due to the position of the Gulf of Tomini, with the entrance of the bay facing east, the sea is not affected by the northeast monsoon (November to March). The seas are very calm throughout these months. The depth in the Gulf of Tomini, except around the islands, goes from 1.000 meters to 4.000 meters.

The Togian Islands are located in the middle of the coral triangle, therefore offering some of the best diving in the world, containing up to 37% of the identified reef fishes and up to 76% of all known corals.

When it comes to diving, the Togians have it all!!! Pinnacles, atolls, fringing reefs, barrier reefs, walls, steep slopes, coral gardens, muck diving and even a WWII wreck, Bomber B-24. As for marine life, you will be amazed by the variety and diversity of reef fish (over 1.000 species of reef fish), corals and sponges. There are massive schools of blacktail barracudas, bigeye trevallies and snappers, as well as huge napoleon wrasse, bumphead parrotfish, tunas and groupers. And plenty of small critters for those macro lovers.

Why Diving Togian with Mermaid Liveaboards?

Mermaid Liveaboards Togian Diving cruise is a truly unique adventure, as we combine four extraordinary destinations into one unforgettable cruise: Lembeh, Gorontalo, Bolaan Mongondow and the Togian Islands. This is a rarely visited liveaboard route, offering an exclusive chance to explore some of Indonesia’s most remarkable underwater treasures.

Check out the details of Mermaid I and II itinerary here:
Lembeh – Togian – Lembeh with Whale Shark