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  • The Amed Diving Guide: A Review of My Top 3 Sites

    Imagine you could fly. But not just fly—imagine drifting effortlessly over a vibrant, swirling rainbow, with colossal barrel sponges like ancient sentinels and the silhouetted shadows of sharks patrolling the deep blue just below your fins. That isn’t a dream. That is Bunutan Reef on a perfect day. Welcome to the world of Amed, Bali—a…

  • 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”…

  • Beneath the Surface of Paradise: Why Bali and Lombok’s Iconic Dives Should Be Your Next Adventure

    Imagine slipping beneath the surface of the Indian Ocean, leaving the noise of the world behind, and coming face-to-face with a creature the size of a small car that glides with the grace of a bird. Or picture yourself floating weightless alongside half a dozen ancient, giant sea turtles as they lazily navigate a vibrant…

  • A Staff Instructor’s Retreat: My Top 5 Dive Resorts in Indonesia

    A Professional’s Guide to the Best Diving and Resorts Across the Archipelago With over 40 years of diving and 5,000 logged dives, I’ve learned that a truly great trip isn’t just about the reef—it’s about the resort, the food, and the service. I’ve explored the length of the Indonesian archipelago, but only a select few…

  • 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…

  • The Diver’s Diary: Raja Ampat Adventures

    Day 1: Arrival at Paradise As the plane descended, the view of the emerald islands scattered across the sapphire sea took my breath away. Raja Ampat, the ‘Four Kings’, awaited with its underwater treasures. I checked into the eco-friendly Raja Ampat Dive Lodge, a haven for divers and nature lovers alike⁷. Day 2: The Kri…

  • 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…