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The beautiful steep coral reefs of Bunaken National Marine Park in North Sulawesi house an aquatic ecosystem which attracts divers of all levels.

The area offers incredibly high levels of marine biodiversity, warm waters, clear visibility and pristine walls covered in soft corals and sponges. These in turn are home to barracuda, napoleon wrasse, moray eels and turtles. 

Established in 1991, there are five islands that make up the park, Siladen, Montehage, Nain and Bunaken each with their own characteristics and enchanting dive sites. The water here is deep, visibility averages 35 metres and water temperature is 27-29C year round.

Most of the diving is drifting along the colurful walls with their fans, sponges, overhangs and caves. You will no doubt explore Lekuan 1, 2 and 3 dive sites. Keep an eye out for cleaner shrimp, sharks, schooling fusiliers and barracuda, bumphead parrot fish and plenty more, especially at Mike's Point, famous amongst underwater photographers. 

A combination of Bunaken and Lembeh Strait makes for a unique diving holiday.

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  • Ideal for viewing: green turtle, spotted eagle ray, white-tip reef shark, dugong, common cuttlefish

Dive trips

This dive location is featured in the following itineraries:

Walls, Schools & Critters

Bunaken Marine Park and Lembeh Strait together offer a fantastic variety of enchanting dive sites right in the heart of the best marine biodiversity in the world – a fabulous combination! Find Out More about Walls, Schools & Critters

  • Duration inc. flights: 17 days
  • Price inc. flights: From £3,845 pp
  • Trip type: Tailor-made trip idea

Dive Bunaken

Enjoy the best diving in Bunaken National Marine Park with its stunning hard and soft corals on this holiday suitable for beginner and advanced divers, with opportunities for blackwater diving for the adventurous! Find Out More about Dive Bunaken

  • Duration inc. flights: 10 days
  • Price inc. flights: From £2,575 pp
  • Trip type: Tailor-made trip idea

Learn to Dive Indonesia

Learn to dive in the warm, clear waters of Indonesia and you'll be amazed by the biodiversity of marine life and relaxed, friendly way of life. Sulawesi, in particular, offers a spectacular underwater world for new divers. Find Out More about Learn to Dive Indonesia

  • Duration inc. flights: 10 days
  • Price inc. flights: From £2,095 pp
  • Trip type: Tailor-made trip idea
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Murex Manado

Murex Manado

Murex Manado Resort in North Sulawesi offers an unforgettable scuba diving holiday in Bunaken National Marine Park and Manado, coupled with warm hospitality and breathtaking natural beauty.  Find Out More about Murex Manado