Diving Bunaken, Exploring the Coral Walls off Manado

Bunaken National Park in North Sulawesi is only about an hour by boat from Manado. This marine protected area is famous for wall diving—drifting along coral walls that plunge into the deep.

What can you see?

Divers and snorkellers often meet green turtles, schools of reef fish and a wide variety of soft and hard corals. The generally clear water makes Bunaken ideal for underwater photography.

Diving tips

• Choose a certified dive operator and listen carefully to the briefing.
• Beginners can try a discovery dive or snorkel in shallow areas.
• Control your buoyancy so you never touch the coral.
• Combine your trip with Lembeh Strait near Bitung, a paradise for muck diving.