Plongée à Manado — Indonesia

Manado is the gateway to two world-class dive areas: Bunaken Marine Park, famous for sheer walls dropping 300 meters, and nearby Lembeh Strait, the muck diving capital of the world. The combination means you can shoot wide-angle on Bunaken's walls in the morning and hunt for hairy frogfish in Lembeh's volcanic sand in the afternoon.

Score
75.3
Visibilité
15–35m
Température
26–29°C
Meilleurs mois
April, May, June
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Intermediate
Manado
IndonesiaSoutheast Asia
75.3

SCORE

1.4748°N

124.8421°E

Manado is the gateway to two world-class dive areas: Bunaken Marine Park, famous for sheer walls dropping 300 meters, and nearby Lembeh Strait, the muck diving capital of the world. The combination means you can shoot wide-angle on Bunaken's walls in the morning and hunt for hairy frogfish in Lembeh's volcanic sand in the afternoon.

Bunaken Marine Park Gateway

Visibility15–35 m
Temperature26–29°C
Max Depth40 m
Currentmoderate
2-Tank Dive$70
Best MonthsApril, May, June, July
CertificationOpen WaterIntermediate

Score Breakdown

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ML85.0CH82.0VIS75.0SV82.0TMP82.0DA78.0OP78.0TS58.0GT58.0VAL82.0CRD65.0SP78.0

Marine Life

85.0

Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.

Species Diversity
88
Megafauna Encounters
65
Reef Fish Abundance
85
Macro Life
92
Endemic Species
78
Marine Life Diversity
85.0
Coral & Reef Health
82.0
Visibility & Conditions
75.0
Dive Site Variety
82.0
Water Temperature
82.0
Depth & Access
78.0
Operator Quality
78.0
Topside Experience
58.0
Getting There
58.0
Value & Cost
82.0
Crowding
65.0
Social Proof
78.0

Traveling with Non-Divers?

Great news for traveling couples and families — this is a budget-friendly destination with plenty of affordable topside activities to keep non-divers happy while you explore below the surface.

Activities for Non-Divers

Tangkoko Nature Reserve (tarsier watching)Minahasa highland tourTomohon markethot springs

Nearby Cultural Sites

  • Christ the Blessing statue
  • Minahasa traditional houses

Non-Diver Score

5/10

Limited topside — plan ahead for non-diving partners.

Family FriendlyYes
Restaurants & Nightlifebasic

Safety & Emergency

Dive Insurance

DAN recommends dive insurance for all divers.

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Hyperbaric Chamber10 km — Prof. Dr. R.D. Kandou Hospital Hyperbaric Unit
Nearest Hospital5 km

On-shore chamber at Kandou Hospital in Manado; boat transfer from Bunaken ~30 min

Skill LevelIntermediate
Current Strengthmoderate

Top Operators

Two Fish Divers Bunaken

PADI

4.8
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Eco Divers

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4.7
200 reviewsNITROX