Bunaken and Manado (North Sulawesi)

Most visitors fly into Manado and then transfer by boat to Bunaken or nearby islands.

Typical routing patterns:

• International: connect via major hubs (often Jakarta or Singapore) and continue to Manado (MDC).
• Domestic: frequent links from major Indonesian cities.

From Manado to Bunaken:

• Many resorts and dive operators run scheduled speedboats.
• Public boats exist, but schedules can vary and are less convenient with dive gear.

Manado:

• For divers, the easiest option is a pre-arranged car and driver through your resort or dive operator. - Taxis and ride-hailing can work for short city trips.