Luxury Diving Holidays in Bunaken

Diving holidays in Bunaken are suitable for all levels of diver and snorkeller. Conditions are perfect for those wanting to learn to dive, with calm waters and excellent visibility, being 30m on average but often exceeding 40m. Experienced divers will be content, particularly underwater photographers with the plentiful macro life being perfect subjects to hone their skills. Over 20 sites are suitable for snorkellers, with the shallows being home to pristine coral gardens and regular sightings of huge schools of fish, turtles, reef sharks and eagle rays. Diving and snorkelling trips are conducted by boat, with most sites being within a 30-minute ride from the resorts allowing for plenty of downtime, ultimately resulting in a more relaxing diving holiday.  

Day trips can be organised to Bangka Island, home to colourful soft corals and varied topography including slopes, pinnacles, walls and seamounts. This also makes for a great stop off point for those wanting to combine Bunaken with Lembeh, the muck diving capital of the world, being roughly halfway between the two and meaning no dives are missed on transfer day.

Beyond the Reef

For those wanting to spend some time on land drying off, diving holidays in Bunaken offer plenty of opportunity to do so. The Tangkoko National Park is a dense jungle home to incredible wildlife including black crested macaques, tarsius (one of the world's smallest primates) and hornbills as well as beautiful waterfalls and wild rivers. The Minahasa highlands are well worth exploring, visiting local markets, villages and Lake Tondano. White-water rafting, volcano trekking, whale watching, and sunset cruises are also possible. We can arrange day trips to enjoy any of these excursions or for a slower pace, several days staying inland on Sulawesi to tick off the highlights.