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Tag: Bunaken

  • Navigating the Map: The Beautiful Confusion of Bunaken’s Eastern Wall

    You’re 15 meters down, drifting along a vertical precipice draped in soft corals. Your dive computer says one thing, your guide’s hand signals say another, and the map back at the resort? Well, that’s a whole different story. If you’ve ever tried to reconcile the dive maps of Eastern Bunaken, you know that underwater “borders”…

  • North Sulawesi Diving: The 5 “Must-Dive” Sites That Will Ruin You for Everywhere Else

    Let’s be honest: Planning a dive trip to Indonesia is overwhelming. You know you want to go to North Sulawesi—the “Coral Triangle” calls to all of us—but there are hundreds of sites scattered across Bunaken, Lembeh, and Bangka. You could spend hours reading forums, or you could just dive the best and skip the rest.…

  • Raja Ampat vs. Bunaken: Is the “King of Wall Diving” Hiding in Plain Sight?

    Everyone raves about Raja Ampat, but are we ignoring the vertical perfection right under our noses? It’s time to settle the debate that divides the diving community: Does Bunaken have the best walls to dive in Indonesia? We’re drifting the legendary Lekuan Wall—spanning Lekuan I, II, and III—to see if this endless mile of coral…

  • Exploring Bunaken: Dives, Divisions, and Comforts

    Exploring Bunaken: Dives, Divisions, and Comforts

    Our recent trip to Bunaken Island, North Sulawesi, involved exploring 15 dive sites, with 14 around Bunaken and one off Siladen Island. Wall diving was the predominant focus due to clear visibility, allowing videographers to capture marine life and coral formations. Green turtles were a highlight in Bunaken’s waters.

  • Bunaken Bliss

    “Bunaken: Indonesia’s Premier Dive Paradise beckons with crystal-clear waters, vibrant marine life, and unique underwater landscapes. Explore the depths, encounter green turtles, and witness the underwater ballet at Lekuan dives for an unforgettable diving experience.”

  • Scuba Diving North Sulawesi

    Scuba Diving North Sulawesi

    Beneath the Waves: A 5-Day Scuba Diving Expedition in Bunaken with 2 Fish Divers Every diver’s dream is embarking on a scuba diving adventure in the pristine waters of Bunaken, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Join me as I recount the highlights of underwater exploration with 2 Fish Divers, a dive centre that led us to some…