Diving in Manado

Manado is the provincial capital and also a great jumping-off point for dives both in Manado itself and in nearby Bunaken National Marine Park and Bangka Island. Here you will find some of the best coral reefs to dive in South-East Asia as well as amazing variety. Expect great macro in Manado, from shrimps to nudibranch, beautiful walls of coral to explore in Bunaken as well as turtles gliding by and even white-tip reef sharks, while pinnacles of soft coral define Bangka Island, where you can spot everything from seahorses to sharks and eagle rays.

Dive Sites in Manado

The descriptions provided here are intended as general information and personal experiences related to specific dive sites and locations and should not be construed as definitive advice or recommendations. Before diving, please confirm that diving is permitted at your chosen location, and comply with all relevant local laws, regulations, and posted signage. The responsibility for verifying the legality of the dive and assessing any associated risks rests entirely with you.