Diving in Bunaken

Diving in Bunaken near Manado - North Sulawesi

The island of Sulawesi has become a very popular dive destinations. Sulawesi is famous for its beautiful flora and fauna and is home to many different ethnic groups. Sulawesi's dive sites are among the most spectacular in the world. Sulawesi is also excellent for snorkelers, especially the BUNAKEN National Park. There is no shortage of dive centers operating in Sulawesi. Some of the dive schools have a good reputation and are popur with divers from around the world. Some dive centers are PADI certified. Dive schools also offer snorkelling trips, however as most dive centers are primarily focused on diving they may not cater for the needs and interests of snorkellers as well.

Diving in Bunaken National Marine Park Islands

Bunaken, Manado Tua, Mantehage, Nain and Siladen Bunaken offers excellent diving and snorkelling, mainly off the island, accessable by a short boat ride. Most dive centers arrange their dives around Bunaken. Bunaken's main dive attractions include spectacular walls, lush corals, turtles, barracuda, sharks.

Diving Manado Tua

Excellent diving opprtunities, dive trips are mainly for the more experienced diver.

Diving Siladen

Apart from enjoying Siladan's beaches, there is a good variety of hard and soft corals.

Diving Banka Island

Some dive operators will offer organised dive or snorkel tours to Banka island.
Corals: less variety than Bunaken
Divers can often see big fish, including sharks and barracudas. A wet suit may be advisable as the water can get very cold there and sometimes jelly fish can be around.