Blue Planet
Dive Village
Dive center in Bira, South Sulawesi, Indonesia
Crystal-clear waters, pristine coral reefs, and abundant marine life await you in one of Indonesia's best diving destinations
Diving In Bira
Looking for a professional (and fun!) scuba diving center in Bira?
- •You'll fun dive on the 20+ uncrowded sites in a small group with a knowledgeable guide.
- •New to diving or looking to update your skills?
- •Our experienced dive instructors teach all levels of SSI dive courses, from a 1-day experience through to Divemaster!
Accommodation
2 options on the menu:
- •1 large family house with 2 bedrooms, private bathroom, kitchen and large communal areas
- •3 double bedded rooms with private bathrooms and a special cosy 2nd level
Every room has AC, hot water, free WIFI, and breakfast included. Check out our prices by clicking the button below.
Rooms DetailsConservation
- •In proud partnership with Indo Ocean Project, we are home to a year-round marine ecology research and conservation program.
- •Around our dive shop, you'll meet trainee research scientists who are collecting data underwater and coordinating community outreach as part of the program.
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Why Choose Blue Planet Dive Village?
Let's let ChatGPT answer this question by going through our Google reviews:
207 Reviews
Staff & Hospitality
Incredible, friendly, and professional team. The owners, the instructor and the divemasters scored 9.7/10 in guest reviews.
Quality & Professionalism
Top-notch diving operation with high safety standards, well-maintained gear, and expert guides.
Marine Life & Reefs
Healthy coral reefs with sharks, rays, and turtles. Amazing and extremely diverse diving ecosystem.
Atmosphere & Community
A little village with a family vibe. Guests describe feeling welcome and at home from day one.
What to Expect
- Bira is a small fishing village 6 hours from the closest big city, Makassar
- Our stretch of beach is walking distance from various hotels and restaurants
- Diving in Bira is excellent, we rarely meet other dive groups and have enough sites to please divers of any level
- We dive all year long, with the best season from June to mid-November
- Our boats typically go out for 2 fun dives with a meal and rental gear included in the price
- Departure time for the boat varies based on weather and tides, and choice of dive site can be changed last minute
About Us
We are Phoebe, Sylvain and Robin, 3 half-French, half-British friends who fell in love with Indonesia as travellers. For several years, we spent as much time here as we could, diving and getting to know the culture.
We wanted to start a small business that would support locals and provide an enjoyable and safe diving experience for visitors. We also had to stay true to our values – conservation, community and fun.
Blue Planet Dive Resort was born in 2019 with an amazing team of Bira locals. Since then, we've been slowly re-investing and expanding, building new accommodation and expanding our fleet of boats.
More of a close-knit village than a conventional resort, what distinguishes Blue Planet is the convivial atmosphere that reigns here. Seasoned fun divers and complete beginners can mingle with interns from the Indo Ocean Project who live on-site for several months.
We're so proud of what we and our team have built here, and we can't wait to share it with you!
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About Bira
Tucked away on the southern point of Sulawesi, Bira is a quiet but vibrant small town built around several ports and endless white sandy beaches. It's a great place to take in the views from the oceanfront cliffs, check out the unique boat-building community, or explore the many hidden caves in the area.
Small, family-run restaurants here serve up incredible local cuisine (as spicy as you want!) and the music of the local mosques can often be heard across the water.
Access Bira by flying into Makassar then travelling the six-hour drive southeast in a private or shared car with a driver. Ask us for more information.
