The Bunaken National Park  - One of the top dive and snorkel spots in Indonesia.


Snorkeling on the housereef The colorful coral gardens from the Bunaken National Park are right in front of the SeaGarden resort and only a minute swimming away you will find the Bunaken Timur reef, one of the most famous diving and snorkeling spots within the Marine Park.  Perfect for divers, snorkelers and of course underwater photographers.

Diving Bunaken
In almost every diving magazine you will find articles and photos from north Sulawesi and her beautiful underwater world.

You will be amazed by its diversity of tropical fish and corals that you can find on the famous coral reefs of the Bunaken sea gardens.

Diving

Diving
We work together with a good equipped dive center also located at Pangalisang Beach. Small groups, experienced local dive guides, good maintained equipment and relaxed diving.

Most of the dive sites are only a small boat trip away and Siladen or the coast of the mainland are visited also often for a dive. The helpful guides will make your diving experience unforgettable.

Snorkeling

Snorkeling
The SeaGarden Resort is perfect for snorkeling. The top op the Bunaken Timur reef is right in front of our resort and is one of the best snorkel spots of Bunaken Island. You will be amazed by its beauty.

Snorkeling tours to the other coral reefs of the Bunaken National Park can also be organised and combined with a dolphin tour or a lunch at a nice beach. Mask, fins and snorkel can be rented at the resort.

Padi Padi diving courses are given by Ferdinand, a experienced dutch freelance instructor who has his own diving school also at Pangalisang Beach, he is well known for his relaxed way of teaching.

  “The Bunaken National Park.  One of the top dive and snorkel spots of Indonesia.”


Diving photos of Bunaken
The Marine Park

Oceanic currents explain, in part, why Bunaken National Marine Park has such a high level of corals, fish, echinoderms or sponges, 7 of the 8 species of giant clams that occur in the world, occur in Bunaken and 70% of all fish species known to the Indo-western Pacific.  The waters are up to 1,566 m deep with temperatures ranging between 27 to 29 °C.  The Park is one of Indonesia's most famous diving and snorkeling areas and it draws visitors from all over the world.

Snorkeling and Diving Guidelines
Do not touch living marine wildlife, such as coral, animals, etc.

Do not collect souvenirs (shells, coral, etc.).

Do not stand or rest on coral reefs.

Never harass aquatic animals for your own amusement.

Always be aware of your position in the water and that of your dive gear, in relation to marine animals and the coral reef.

Remember to dive safely, both in terms of your health and that of the marine environment.

Review and update diving skills such as buoyancy control, finning and positioning.

Do not feed marine animals.

2 octopusses imitating corals.
Do you see them ??

2 x octopus imitating coral

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