Diving
Can you imagine diving all year round in more than 150 dive sites with 1000 reef fish species? In North Sulawesi You can. No other diving locale in the world can surpass the splendor and breathtaking beauty of North Sulawesi's coral reefs. We invite you to join one of our safe, professional dive centers for an underwater expedition that you will never forget. Whether you are a novice, or an experienced diver with hundreds of dives, you will be astounded by the variety of species, and the sheer volume of living creatures that inhabit our crystal clear waters. The world class diving spots with its under water walls cut by crevices and large caves with hanging masses of coral are the fantastic sights of Bunaken Marine National Park. A tremendous collection of marine life thrive red and orange sponges, Christmas tree worms, giant tunicates, sea whips, nudibranches (Spanish dancer), transparent and red striped coral shrimps, lobster, crabs, thousands of ornamental coral fish and larger pelagics. Often seen are angelfish, blue ribbon eels, stingray, eagleray, morays, Napoleon wrasse, groupers, harmless sea snake, sharks, barracuda, dolphins' etc.
Scuba Diving in North Sulawesi Soft Corals, Bunaken National Park North Sulawesi is known as The Land of Smiling People and lies in the very epicentre of the worlds marine biodiversity in the Indo-Pacific Ocean. It offers more than 100 different dive sites, all rich with tropical marine life, with diving all year round. It is also very easy to get to, with direct flights from Singapore 3-4 times a week, depending on the season. There are three dive areas to choose from. The first area is the clear waters of the Bunaken National Marine Park which was voted the global winner of British Airways Tourism for Tomorrow Award in 2003. The amazing walls of the park teams with thousands of different fish species, with huge sponges and beautiful hard corals, and countless number of fascinating critters. The second area on the other side of the mainland is Lembeh Strait, and it is known as the worlds best muck-diving. These waters are full of extraordinary marine critters, many of which are the masters of camouflage.
Napoleon In the northern tip of the mainland between Bunaken and Lembeh you can find a group of tropical islands with white sandy beaches and beautiful coral reefs. This is the third diving area of Bangka Island with amazing soft corals and even more critters.
There is something for every diver in North Sulawesi. Whether you prefer to admire the steep coral walls of Bunaken National Marine Park, explore the reefs in Bangka area or dive in the enchanting world of natures little wonders in Lembeh Strait, we can guarantee that you will leave North Sulawesi rich with memorable experiences.
Mantis Shrimp Between the diving you can visit the area's other attractions. These include the bustling city of Manado, the lush vegetable gardens of the Minahasa highlands and the tropical jungles in Tangkoko Nature Reserve.
This web site is supported by the North Sulawesi Watersports Association, the local environmental organization participating in the protection of this unique part of Sulawesi. All the resorts listed here are active members of this association, and there is a wide range of facilities available from 5-star accommodation to beach-side cottages. They all have one thing in common, they offer eco-friendly dive services and facilities.
We hope you enjoy your diving experience in North Sulawesi, we think that it is the best in the world.
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