The diving Eden that is Manado, North of Sulawesi and East of Borneo, is a priceless gem ready to be revealed to divers looking to be in the epicentre of the wealth of marine biodiversity of the Indo-Pacific Ocean.
At the world renowned Bunaken National Park, a dazzling multitude of diverse species of fish from microscopic to pelagic is displayed in astounding numbers with striking hard corals and colossal sponges in warm, crystal waters sheltering countless, uncommon critters sought after by keen photographers. The Bunaken National Park is speckled by 5 islands; Bunaken, Manado Tua, Siladen, Mantehage and Nain.
Truly a “Mecca” for seasoned and novice divers alike, the outstanding diving and snorkelling sites, some with hundred meters drop offs, have raised the Marine Park to one of the top 10 dive destination in the world.
Resting along the gorgeous stretch of Tateli Beach, South of Manado City is Hotel Sedona Manado, offering 218 deluxe rooms and 29 suites with private balconies overlooking lush tropical gardens and the Sulawesi Sea divided by a private sandy white beach unique to the area. It also faces directly the Bunaken Marine National Park.
The facilities propose a 24 hr restaurant, Fun-pub and swimming pool with pool bar, tennis court, fitness centre and water sports centre as well as a fully equipped Euro-Divers Dive Centre offering: 2 fast diving catamarans, a spacious camera room and equipment storage with rinsing stations, a 3m deep pool for training and sheltered sea lagoon. Rental equipment and personal gear storage is also available with showers and toilets facilities. All PADI courses are available.
Diving is a year round affair in Manado with 30 dive sites to explore, a house reef for day and night dives, daily trips to Bunaken National park; muck dives and diving the Lembeh strait on request, daily snorkelling trips. Low instructor to student ratios, free scuba diving trial and lunch with drinks on day dive excursions are also part of the service.
