Pintu Kota

Pintu Kota means 'city gate'. It sits on the southwest coast at Airlouw, about 15–30 minutes by boat from the bay, and is the standard change of pace from muck days.

Depth

5–30m

Current

Mild

Diver level

Advanced open water

Entry

Boat

Unique features

Rock archway topping out around 15–17m, covered in sea fans and gorgonians
Steep coral slope beyond the arch — the main wide-angle dive on the island
Clearer than the bay, commonly 20m-plus visibility

Sources & last checked

Checked August 2026

This is a researched draft, not yet human-verified. The seasonality and logistics are drawn from the sources below — confirm specifics (permits, fees, closures) with an operator before you book.

Dive sites in Ambon, Banda, Halmahera (Indonesia) — Starfish.ch (Teresa Zubi)
Ambon Diving Guide: Muck, Walls, and the Dual World Inside the Coral Triangle — Asia Diving Vacation

Note on the data: Coordinates are approximate; not surveyed dive-site GPS.