We Explored Southeast Asia's LONGEST Underwater Cave in Indonesia | Caves of Sulawesi #6

Hidden beneath the jungles of Muna Island in Indonesia lies a cave system so large that it was only recently confirmed to be the longest known underwater cave in Southeast Asia. Get your own Insta360 Ace Pro 2 via this link: https://www.insta360.com/sal/ace-pro-2?utm_term=DIVESAGA In this episode of the Caves of Sulawesi series, cave divers Nick Derutter and Chaca explore Laulawi Cave, a massive flooded limestone labyrinth with more than 5.2 kilometers (3.2 miles) of mapped underwater passage. Using underwater scooters (DPVs), they travel deep into one of Indonesia's most significant cave systems, documenting vast chambers, restrictions, underground rivers, and spectacular cave formations. Laulawi Cave gained international attention during Expedition Buteng, a scientific expedition that mapped over 5 kilometers of submerged passages and studied the cave's geology, hydrology, and importance as a freshwater source for Muna Island. This episode features: • Cave diving in Indonesia • Laulawi Cave exploration • Southeast Asia's longest underwater cave • DPV / scooter cave diving • Underwater filmmaking with the Insta360 Ace Pro 2 • Karst geology and underground rivers • The Caves of Sulawesi expedition 🌏 Location: Laulawi Cave, Muna Island, Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia 📺 Watch the full Caves of Sulawesi playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5B1LUo_dNKS5ciALVK3V3BJb4B7GM6_u Join this channel to support our SCUBA productions and get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkADALL6YXv8sMv2JCO8sXw/join DiveSAGA ✨ All Access Members get: 🔊 Member shout-outs 🚩 Production Photos and status updates 🎶 Access to the DiveSAGA Soundtrack 🧪 Access to the SCUBA SCIENCE scripts 📄 Acces To DEEP DIVE Exclusive videos 🎙️ Listen and subscribe to the DiveSAGA Dive Debrief Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1iTLkmYKdCeqUdGxj2XmVr CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction & Recap of Previous Episodes 01:44 Photo Inspiration and Dive Preparations 04:08 Exploring the Laulawi Cave 06:37 How We Film This Episode 08:37 Starting the Cave Dive 11:00 Approaching the Stalactite Table 13:50 A Tight Cave Restriction 17:18 Turning the Dive and Getting the Shot 18:55 Next Episode Preview Please visit my website to get more information: http://www.divesaga.com/ 🔔𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬. https://www.youtube.com/@DiveSAGA/?sub_confirmation=1 📰 Read SAGA MAGAZINE https://www.divesaga.com/magazine 📖 Get the BOOK "Career in SCUBA" https://amzn.to/32kpaja 🔗 Stay Connected With Me. Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/divesaga Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/divesaga TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@divesaga Website: http://www.divesaga.com/ 📩 For business inquiries: info@divesaga.com ============================= 🎬Suggested videos for you: ▶️ https://youtu.be/Tj7atB9hllc ▶️ https://youtu.be/hLb7Yx23VTQ ▶️ https://youtu.be/TiLmFTtY6C4 ▶️ https://youtu.be/9z8W5Sox3_A ▶️ https://youtu.be/6x1k0Vw1LX0 ▶️ https://youtu.be/G3cY0QT2cSE ▶️ https://youtu.be/PnFPiF_g2QI ▶️ https://youtu.be/Oe3OlP6Z8-s ▶️ https://youtu.be/RljqOptI0HM ▶️ https://youtu.be/6FbJCPFEVVA ▶️ https://youtu.be/AEQY2Re4Bpk ▶️ https://youtu.be/b3kQ17JCR6w ▶️ https://youtu.be/3syjvLOaz5M ▶️ https://youtu.be/JEptbzSKCxY ▶️ https://youtu.be/QhbRgP2RIWc ================================= ✅ About Dive SAGA - Scuba diving. Welcome to Dive SAGA, your destination for world-class scuba diving adventures and education. Led by award-winning SCUBA instructor trainer Nick Derutter, this channel explores the depths of our planet through the lens of history, science, and travel. From cave diving, technical and wreck diving to ice diving and more, Dive SAGA is built for passionate divers. Whether you're a beginner dreaming of your first dive or an experienced diver looking to refine your skills, you'll find value in every episode. Dive SAGA features expert equipment reviews, career insights for aspiring dive professionals, and immersive footage from some of the world’s most breathtaking underwater locations. For Business inquiries, please use the contact information below: 📩 Email: info@divesaga.com 🔔 Love scuba diving, shipwrecks, and deep-sea adventures? Hit subscribe for expert tips, gear reviews, breathtaking footage, and epic dive stories. https://www.youtube.com/@DiveSAGA/?sub_confirmation=1 ================================= 🔎 Related Phrases:cave diving Indonesia Laulawi Cave underwater cave Indonesia longest underwater cave Southeast Asia Sulawesi cave diving Muna Island cave technical diving DPV cave diving underwater exploration karst caves Indonesia freshwater cave expedition buteng Insta360 Ace Pro 2 DiveSAGA #CaveDiving #Indonesia #Sulawesi #UnderwaterCave #TechnicalDiving #DPVDiving #ScubaDiving #Exploration #DiveSAGA #LaulawiCave #MunaIsland