We’ve carefully handpicked the finest resorts and operators in North Sulawesi so you can cover the scope of the regions diving, from the dramatic walls of Bunaken to the shores of the Lembeh Straits.
There’s a good reason for the buzz created around North Sulawesi when it comes to diving, this is pretty much where scientists believe life in the ocean began and it surely rings true when you first descend on the incredibly rich reefs of Bunaken Island or begin to discover some of the weird and wonderful marine life that can be found on the black sand slopes of Lembeh.
This is all topped off by stunning vistas above the surface, smouldering volcanoes, highland peaks and beautiful lakes which all give the opportunity for a different adventure each and every day. It’s all accessible without too much effort, either from a complete stay in a single resort or by choosing to see the region safari style.
We’ve been coming back to this region for many years, it’s always a joy to return and each and every time there’s something new to discover. Get in touch for the low down on where to go, how to do it and where to stay.
The family owned Tasik Ria Resort offers palm fringed tranquillity on the doorstep of North Sulawesi’s finest diving. Just 30 minutes offshore is the Bunaken Marine Park with its plunging reef walls packed with diverse coral life, whilst the sites closer to shore are home to otherwise rare and exquisite critters that this pocket of Indonesia [...]
The Dewi Nusantara conjures up ideas of sailing from a bygone era, built using traditional hand crafted methods passed down through generations she sails throughout a variety of locations in outback Indonesia. This is no doubt one of the finest platforms for diving this remote region which surely offers some of the planet’s finest reef [...]
Looking for something different? Look no further than the Lembeh Straits. This channel of water that separates Lembeh Island from the tip of North Sulawesi offers one of the best locations in the world to see weird and wonderful marine life on display. Whilst the terrain below the surface is largely black sand plateaus and [...]
Located south west of Manado and within easy reach of Bunaken Island, Minahasa Lagoon Resort is surrounded by lush tropical plants and coconut palms making an ideal escape for relaxation and diving alike. In resort you can look forward to an all round pampered experience, there’s an infinity pool to cool off between dives or [...]