A coral‑triangle marine park where vertical reef walls, turtle‑filled shallows, and soft Sulawesi light create one of Indonesia's most atmospheric underwater landscapes.
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Overview
Bunaken National Marine Park spreads across the sea off North Sulawesi, shaped by five volcanic islands ringed with coral walls that plunge hundreds of meters into deep blue. The park blends world-class diving, quiet island beaches, and small fishing villages—all reached by boat from the Manado coast. Movement is waterborne: dive boats hop between wall sites, snorkelers drift over shallow reef tops, and evenings settle over volcanic silhouettes. In the heart of the Coral Triangle, the park holds some of the planet's richest reef biodiversity. Visibility often reaches beyond 30 meters, and turtles appear on nearly every dive.
What defines Bunaken is its balance of underwater drama and island ease. You move from sunlit coral gardens to shadowed vertical walls, from turtle-crowded shallows to open blue water, and from lively dive boats to silent white-sand beaches. The terrain is marine and volcanic, the atmosphere warm and weightless, and the scenery vivid beyond expectation. It's a destination where the Coral Triangle's richness shows itself on every descent. Above the surface, life slows to island time—beach warungs, sunset views of Manado Tua, and nights measured by the tide.
Bunaken's signature vertical coral walls, patrolled by turtles and reef sharks.
Tip: Dive in the morning for the best light on the wall.
Green and hawksbill turtles grazing in clear, calm reef tops.
Tip: Stay still and let the turtles come to you.
A steep climb up an extinct volcanic cone for panoramic park views.
Tip: Start at dawn to beat the heat on the exposed trail.
White sand, shallow reefs, and the park's calmest swimming.
Tip: Snorkel straight off the beach at high tide.
A sloping reef hiding nudibranchs, sea snakes, and tiny critters.
Tip: Look closely—guides love pointing out the smallest finds.
Spinner dolphins often ride the bow waves on morning crossings.
Tip: Watch the horizon during the early boat run.
Aboard
Silver Cloud
From
Manila, The Philippines
1 Sailing
May 7, 2028
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taxes & fees included
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