Bintan does not only have a good touristic infrastructure, though there are not too many tourists there, but also has a lot of opportunities for active leisure. As on other tropical islands, diving is quite developed here. The only thing you should remember is that though the temperature is comfortable for diving from October until March, the ocean is almost always stormy. The height of the waves makes diving for the beginners quite risky and dangerous and if you want to dive in Bintan, you should better come during the high season. The transparency of water allows enjoying the beauty of the underwater world, even if you don’t dive deep. If you want, you can get a training and a license after you’ve come to the island. If you are an experienced diver, rent an equipment, choose suitable sites and start to explore the beauties of the sea flora and fauna! Thanks to the abundance of bright tropical ocean inhabitants, Bintan is also well-known as a perfect place those, who like underwater photography. Thanks to the good visibility the snorkeling fans will feel comfortable here from March till October. If you want to observe sea animals, but you don’t have a desire to get a diving license, you can buy or rent a mask, a tuba, and flippers on any civilized beach. There are not many tourists on the island during weekdays, so nobody will disturb you. The winds, which are the reason for the high waves in winter time, make Bintan an attractive place for
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