About Salvador Dali Sponge Dive Spot
Salvador Dali Sponge Dive Spot is an offshore dive site near Olele village in Kabila Bone, Bone Bolango Regency, Gorontalo Province, Sulawesi. It lies within the Olele Marine Park area in Tomini Bay. The site is notable for the endemic Salvador Dali sponge, a large barrel sponge with distinctive colorful patterns resembling the artist's work. It is a well-known destination for scuba diving and underwater photography due to clear waters and rich marine biodiversity.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect an open-water dive site accessed by boat from Olele Beach. The site features clear tropical waters, coral reef slopes and walls, and the large Salvador Dali sponge as the main attraction along with diverse reef fish, corals and other marine biota. There are no built structures underwater; the experience is centered on guided scuba diving and snorkeling with local dive operators, with views of the reef and marine life in Tomini Bay.
Key highlights
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Endemic Salvador Dali sponge with distinctive multicolored pattern
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Part of Olele Marine Park in Tomini Bay
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Clear waters suitable for underwater photography
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Rich coral reef and tropical marine biodiversity
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Established scuba diving site near Olele Village