DIVE IN BIRA, SOUTH SULAWESI, INDONESIA
Bira, South Sulawesi is the hidden gem of Indonesia for those looking for adventure and tranquility. Tajung Bira, at the southest point of Sulawesi, is still untouched by mass tourism and offers crystal clear waters, pristine coral reefs and vibrant marine life. At GaiaOne we offer exclusive and personalized diving, with small groups of no more than 4 divers per guide. With less crowds, you can truly immerse yourself in the beauty of the underwater world, surrounded only by corals and fish.
Bira’s dive sites cater for all levels of divers, with a diverse underwater landscape. Sloping reefs are home to an abundance of reef fish and macro life, perfect for those who love turtles and spotting nudibranchs, shrimps and other small marine creatures. For thrill seekers, deep wall diving presents the opportunity to see pelagic life like sharks, rays, barracudas, tunas, trevally and other large ocean wanderers.
Safety is at the heart of everything we do. We follow International diving standards and strict safety procedures, with experienced guides ensuring your dive is both safe and unforgettable.
GaiaOne does not only offer incredible diving but also marine conservation and community support. A portion of our proceeds goes directly to our coral restoration projects, beach clean-ups, and educational programs for the local community. As a social enterprise, we give back to the ocean and the people of Bira to preserve this paradise for future generations.
To make your diving days even better, we include snacks on board and a full freshly prepared lunch at Tevana Vida beachfront restaurant. After an epic day underwater, there is no better way to refuel and relax.
Join us at GaiaOne for an unforgettable adventure where world-class diving, marine conservation, and community support come together in one of Indonesia’s most breathtaking destinations.
dive right in!
Dive in the pristine waters of Bira, South Sulawesi and experience a variety of dive sites that allow you to see both macro and pelagic marine life!
FUN DIVING
Dive into Bira’s clear waters and explore 15 diverse dive sites, from deep walls with sharks and rays to vibrant reefs teeming with turtles and colorful fish. Experience world-class diving and adopt a coral with every dive.
Starts at IDR 1.400.000
- 2 boat dives
- Lunch, Coffee, Tea, Fruits
- 1 Adopted Coral
- Full Diving Equipment (excluding dive computer)
TRY DIVE
Do you want to try diving without committing to a full course? Our SSi Try Dive is for you! Our instructors will ensure you feel comfortable and safe while you look out for our resident turtles, Tortelluna and Kara at our House Reef. Just breathe and have fun!
IDR 900,000
- 1 Dive
- Lunch
- Full Diving Equipment (excluding dive computer)
OPEN WATER DIVER
Start your diving journey with the SSI Open Water course in Bira! This globally recognized certification will teach you essential diving skills, safety procedures, and buoyancy control through a mix of theory, confined water training, and open water dives. With GaiaOne, you’ll learn in small groups for a personalized experience, ensuring safety and comfort underwater. Upon completion, you’ll be certified to dive up to 18 meters worldwide.
IDR 7.000.000
- 3 – 4 Days
- Confined Session + 4 Open Water Dives
- Lunch
- 4 Adopted Coral
- GaiaOne Tee Shirt
- Full Diving Equipment
ADVANCED DIVER
Take the next step in your diving career with the SSI Advanced Adventurer course. This course helps you build confidence and refine your skills while mastering buoyancy, exploring deeper depths, and experiencing different types of conditions like drift, and night diving. You’ll gain hands-on experience in some of Bira’s most stunning wall dive sites and upon completion you’ll be certified to dive up to 30 meters.
IDR 5.500.000
- 2 – 3 Days
- 5 Open Water Dives
- Lunch
- 2 Adopted Coral
- GaiaOne Tee Shirt
- Full Diving Equipment
RESCUE DIVER
Enhance your diving skills and become a safer, more confident diver with the SSI Stress And Rescue & SSI React Right course. This essential training teaches you how to prevent, recognize, and handle dive emergencies, both for yourself and others. You’ll develop key rescue techniques, improve your problem-solving skills, and learn first aid technique. With practical scenarios you’ll gain the confidence to handle real-life situations underwater and on land.
IDR 7.500.0000
- 4 Days
- Confined Session + 4 Open Water Dives
- Lunch
- 4 Adopted Coral
- GaiaOne Tee Shirt
- Full Diving Equipment
OCEAN GARDENER INTRO TO CORAL
Start your coral identification journey with Ocean Gardener modules and a visit to our GaiaOne coral nurseries. Discover the fundamentals of coral biology, their vital role in the ecosystem, and how to distinguish between hard and soft corals.
IDR 1.300.000
- 1 Coral Workshop
- 1 Shore Dive to our House Reef Nursery
- 1 Adopted Coral
- Full Diving Equipment (excluding dive computer)
UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHY COURSE
Start your underwater photography journey with our introductory course, perfect for beginners and photographers looking to refine their skills. You’ll learn to use compact cameras and action cams, master the basics of wide-angle and macro photography, learn the main composition techniques, explore essential equipment, and understand proper gear maintenance before and after each dive.
USD 450
- 3 Days
- 4 Open Water Dives
- Lunch
- 4 Adopted Coral
- GaiaOne Tee Shirt
- Full Diving Equipment (excluding dive computer)
Diving packages
Planning to stay and dive with us for a while? Our dive packages include:
Our dive packages include:
- Accommodations at Tevana House Reef or Seascapes
- All dives (including 1 night dive)
- Breakfast, lunch and a BBQ farewell dinner
- 1 adopted coral per day
- Trip to the Phinisi Boat Building Shipyard
- Full diving equipment (excluding dive computer)
With 15 diverse dive sites, from deep walls teeming with pelagic life to stunning coral reefs, plus a top-class House Reef, you’ll have plenty of incredible underwater experiences to enjoy!
