Sulawesi Dive Sites - Indonesia
Sulawesi island is one of the largest island on Indonesia. It has an easiest access from every part of the country and from the world. Silk Air operates regular flight to Ujung Pandang and Manado. 

Bali-Travel-Online.Com introduces spectacular and fantastic dive package to the entire dive site on the island of Celebes and surroundings. They have huge underwater life where all divers expecting it for.

It takes you to the next paradise to discover from the border between Banda Sea to the south, and Molluca Sea, Togian islands, Selayar, Wakatobi and many more are await to discover. Banggai islands, qualified by the naturalist Alfred Wallace as the "Mother of all living coral reefs", has numerous large reefs that support a very rich marine life, wakatobi, selayar and more to dive.....

Bunaken in the northern Celebes island has been well known with its beauties of underwater life as has became as paradise for all the dive lovers

It is the only place in the world where barrier reefs, atolls, and fringing reefs are found together. Due to the absence of swell in the bay, the diversity and quality of coral development is really unique.

Dive Site on Bunaken
Likuan I : A very popular diving spot, Lekuan I is home to the Bannerfish, Napoleon Wrasses, and a large school of Pyramid Butterflyfish. It is also possible to see Turtles and Angelfish here. At 35 meters it is common to encounter Blacktip Sharks and large Trevallies . This is not for the faint hearted ! Rated : Advanced diver with 20 logged dives; currents; average visibility 30m*

Likuan II: This steep coral wall with vertical canyons offers you a nice moderate drift dive. The reef is swarming with numerous schools of tropical reef fish swimming around a variety of soft and hard corals from the top of the reef down to 20 meters. Butterflyfish and Bannerfish are a common sight here. It is also possible to encounter Napoleon Wrasses, Turtles, and Sharks. Rated : Vertical wall; adv diver; depth 10-25 m; currents; av vis 30 m

Likuan III: One of the most beautiful dives off Bunaken Island. A very special site for night diving. Barracudas, Reef Whitetip Sharks, Bamboo Sharks, and Sponge Crabs are common here. Cleaner shrimp, Scorpionfish, large Nudibranches, Cuttlefish, Spanish Dancers, Basket Stars are seen here. Anything is possible. ….Rated : Beginner diver; vertical wall diving; depth 5 – 25; av vis 35m

Cela - Cela: This site is located right in front of our beach. It offers excellent visibility. It is common to see reef Sharks here. Spotted Eagle Rays can also be seen. Numerous schooling tropical reef fish and an excellent variety at soft and hard coral are found here. Special night dive with many interesting caves and also access into 20 meter deep crevices. This spot offers underwater photographers a special view with the sunlight streaming through the big sissures in the wall. Rates : Beginner diver; vertical wall diving; depth 5 – 25m; av vis 35m

Alung Banua: This diving spot is only 10 minutes by boat from our office. During night dives it is possible to see Giant Napoleon Wrasses sleeping in their home caves in the reef wall at a depth of 10 meters and 13 meters. In addition, it is possible to encounter Bluespotted Rays, Sharks, Scorpionfish, Crocodilefish, Nudibranches, a pair of white leaf Scorpionfish, and also schools of Bumphead parrotfish swimming around the small caves and overhangs. A good dive ! Rated : Beginner; vertical wall diving; currents; depth 5 – 25m

Fukui Point: Good dive for beginners. Sloping reef. Spotted Garden eel, Giant Clams, Bumphead parrotfish, large size Barracudas, Napoleon Wrasses, a big school of Batfish, and other Pelagic fish are common here. Spotted Eagle Rays may be found. Barrel Sponges are a common sight here. Big fish and lots of action. Rated : Advanced diver; depth 5 – 25m; av vis 30m; occasional current

Mandolin Point: The currents range from moderate to strong at this dive site. You will enjoy small schools of reef fish, Angelfish, Gobbies, Bumphead Parrotfish, and large size Barracudas. Nice coral, pristine reef, large Gorgonian fans and Ascidians. At a depth of 35m it is possible to see Reef Blacktip Sharks in a wide cave in the reef wall. Rated : Advanced diver; depth 5 – 40m; av vis 30m; strong current

Raymonds Point: This site is very close to Mandolin point. The site is known for its’ large cave, many Lobsters, Emperor Angelfish, Groupers, Sting Rays, and possibly small Spotted Eagle Rays. Many small schools of fish live here. Banded Sea Snakes are a common sight at the top of the reef. Nice soft and hard coral. Rated : Advanced diver; depth 5 – 35m; av vis 30m; strong current

Sachiko’s Point: This popular dive site provides a stunning wall with breath-taking soft and hard coral at the top of the reef. Reef black tip sharks, Stonefish, several types of Moray eels, and many small schools of reef fish and large Gorgonians are found here. At the deeper levels, you will find some nice caves. Rated : Advanced diver; vertical wall diving; depth 5 – 30m; av vis 30m

Mikes Point: This dive site is a 30 minute boat-ride from our base of operations on Bunaken Island. This is a good spot for deep diving. Large Pelagic may be found here, as well as Spotted Eagle Rays, Lobsters, and big Groupers. You may even see large Sharks at the deeper parts of the reef. Beautiful Gorgonians Seafans and all different types and colors of Sponges are carpeting the reef floor. Rated : Advanced diver; depth 15 – 40m; av vis 25m; strong currents

Tanjung Parigi: This dive site is located right at the northern part of Bunaken Island. It has a vertical winding wall, with an exposed reef top. Surgeonfish, Rabbitfish, Parrotfish, large Jacks, and other Pelagic fish are seen here. It is also possible to find huge Barrel sponges, beautiful black coral, and Gorgonians. There can be a strong current. Rated : Advanced diver; depth 15 – 30m; winding wall; av vis 30m; currents

Depan Kampung: Depan Kampung means "in front of the village". It is located at the southern tip of Bunaken Island. Currents may be extremely strong – giving you a nice, fast underwater ride. Napoleon Wrasses, Reef black and white tip sharks, Lobsters, and Moorish Idols are found here. It is possible to see big turtles and various schools of fish. The wall contains many vertical crevices and canyons. Rated : Advenced diver; vertical wall diving; depth 15 – 30m; av vis 25m

Bunaken Timur: This dive site is located at the Timur (East) part of Bunaken Island, right next to Bunaken village. Beautiful soft coral is found at shallower depths. Ascidians, Spotted Eagle Rays, turtles, Nudibranches, Shrimpfish, Butterflyfish, and Sharks are pretty common here. It is a special site for macro photography. Rated : Advanced diver; vertical wall diving; depth 5 – 25m, av vis 25m; strong currents

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