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Bunaken and Manado (North Sulawesi)

Bunaken walls by day, volcano lakes and wildlife treks by dawn

Updated Dec 13, 2025 • 15 sources

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Featured dive spots for Bunaken and Manado (North Sulawesi)

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CaveReefWall

A steep Bunaken wall with crevices and small caves.

5.0

1 dive

Not Set

CurrentNo current

SurgeLight surge

CavePinnacle

Volcanic boulder reef with bright coral and easy macro diving.

Visibility15 m

AccessModerate entry effort

CoralMixed health

Marine LifeAverage variety

CurrentNo current

ReefWall

A Bunaken wall with corals, sponges, and abundant reef life.

Not Set

ReefWall

A boat-access Bunaken wall with caves and reef growth.

Reef

Bangka coral garden with macro life, coral blocks, and sandy slope.

Visibility10 m

CoralHealthy coral

Marine LifeGreat variety

Reef

Shallow Bangka coral garden with easy critter-rich diving.

Visibility16 m

AccessModerate entry effort

CoralHealthy coral

Marine LifeAverage variety

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