Manado is also known as Manado. It is located in Indonesia, on the edge of the Sulawesi Sea. Manado is known for its beautiful coastal scenery. One of the famous is Manado, a diving mecca, known as the "Mecca" of the diving world.
Why choose to dive in Manado
Mana has many dive sites and a large area
There are 72 dive sites on the whole island of Manado. Bunaken Marine Park is here, which is the largest and most interesting dive site. The entire area is 89,065 hectares, 97% of the area is clear and crystal clear ocean, the seabed is very rich in life. Manado is the world's best diving destination certified by the world's five major diving organizations. Each dive site of Manado is unique and is called "God's Goldfish Bowl".
- Manado has unique submarine fault cliffs
Manado has both volcanic scenery and submarine fault cliffs. There are sea waters with super visibility, as well as the amazingly wide seabed faults. Diving under the sea can see the seabed faults that have dropped 300 meters abruptly. It is known as the "Great Wall of the Sea". There are many caves of different sizes in that large section. Various large fishes and colorful small fish shuttle between the colorful corals and caves, bringing people into the dreamy deep blue.
- Rich in ecological resources under the Manado Sea
The sea area of Manado has a resounding title of "The Origin of Life". There are 2,650 species of fish, 699 species of shellfish, and 300 species of corals. The marine biomass and biological species here are the most unique in the world, and are known as the "species factory". Because Manado has a rare underwater hot spring in the world, it has nurtured a variety of marine life.
two. When is the best time to go diving in Manado
Manado is the rainy season from November to April of the following year, and the rest is the dry season. During the rainy season, going diving in Manado will have a good experience and feel. In the rainy season, the rain in Manado "comes in a hurry, and goes in a hurry." If you go diving in the rainy season, you can see more exotic marine life under the sea. You can even see large marine animals. For example, "side by side with turtles, etc.". This season, the visibility in the sea is very high, and shooting under the sea can have the best results. Because of the special area, Manado has a tropical monsoon climate, but it is less affected by the monsoon, so it is most suitable to travel in Manado during the rainy season.
three. How much does it cost to dive in Manado
- Bukenner diving
Bukena Diving: The price for a group tour is US$145 for two deep dives, which is 700-1000 RMB on TB.
Reminder: There are 4 ways to get from Manado to Bunaken:
- Speedboat: Take a speedboat from Manado Wharf to Bunaken Wharf. The journey takes about 30 minutes. The cost is about 800,000-180,000 IDR. Generally, there is no boat at around 4pm.
- Public boat: It departs from the pier at about 2:30 in the afternoon, and the boat journey takes about one and a half hours. In addition, the public boat stops on Sundays and costs IDR 100,000.
- Chartered boat: chartered boats from travel agencies or hotels. Generally, the chartered boats depart in the morning and return in the afternoon, and the cost is about IDR 800,000 to 180,000.
White Sand Island Diving
Baisha Island diving: deep diving + snorkeling is 80 dollars, deep diving is 60 dollars. A deep dive on the hornet's nest is estimated to be 500 yuan.
- Diving with a group tour
Snorkeling: USD 50/personday + USD 15 marine protection fee;
Deep diving (experience diving): 70 USD/personday + 15 USD ocean protection fee;
Snorkeling + deep diving (experience diving): 105 USD/person*day + 15 USD ocean protection fee.
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You can also participate in a day trip, the price is relatively cheaper, the itinerary is more reasonable, and the cost is about 500-1000 yuan (the specific cost is determined according to the number of dives).
There are about 24 people in this kind of group, and there are many people, so the waiting time for anything is very long. In addition, some marine protection fees are charged, and some are not. No matter how many people are on the boat, the marine protection fee is 15 dollars per person. This kind of group tour includes lunch.
"Chartered boat tour": 750 RMB/boat, the boat has a size, and the boat is dispatched due to the number of people. This is only the cost of the boat, plus the cost of snorkeling or deep diving, and lunch is also included.
If you can dive by yourself, then you can directly rent a boat out to sea with the locals. The locals will drive you, and he will take you to several sea areas, and then you can jump and dive yourself. 550 RMB per boat. But this one is not equipped with any dive guides and coaches
four. Go to Manado to choose deep diving or snorkeling, which is better?
Snorkeling is a diving activity that can be carried out by using snorkeling equipment (ie snorkeling three treasures-mask, snorkel, and fins), which is relatively easy.
Most of the deep dives are experiential deep dives, which are safe and will be accompanied by a coach. The ultimate depth that can be reached by experiential diving is 12 meters. Deep diving requires mastering some basic concepts and diving skills, learning to balance ear pressure, which is more difficult than snorkeling, but you can see the peculiar scenery under the sea. You must dive once in Manado to live up to this trip.
It is recommended to go diving in Bunaken Marine Park, where there are breathtaking sea faults.
Fives. Top 5 must-visit diving spots in Manado
TOP 1 Bunaken National Marine Park
Bunaken is a crescent-shaped coral reef island with the most famous 25-kilometer-long submarine fault. You can also see a complete sperm whale skeleton sunk on the bottom of the sea. There are colorful fishes and colorful corals intertwined in the deep blue water, making it a world-class cliff diving spot. The deep diving and snorkeling in Bunaken Park are worth trying.
Diving price for group tour: US$145 for two deep dives, 700-1000 RMB on TB.
[Attraction tickets] 10 USD
Keywords: Bunaken Marine Park Cliff Diving Spot
Feature recommendation: coral reef islands, undersea faults, sperm whale skeleton, various fishes
TOP 2 Crescent Reef Island
The conservation areas are full of pristine and undamaged coral reefs. In addition, the diversity of marine life is excellent; the tops of the reefs are covered with soft corals, hard corals, whip corals, sponges, crinoids and starfish There are groups of Mount Fuji and barracudas on the edge of the reef and the top of the cliffs; the more special creatures include the "Pygmy Seahorse" and the black coral, as well as the chance to see sharks and eagle rays! Diving here will see many large creatures.
Keywords: crescent-shaped coral reef islands, marine biodiversity
Feature recommendation: primitive coral reefs, various corals, marine life, sharks, eagle rays
TOP 3 Lembeh Strait
This is a long and narrow sea area, recognized by diving organizations as the best diving spot in the world, and the place with the most biological species on earth. Diving is possible throughout the year, with the coldest from July to August, and the best visibility from October to December. Diving here can see creatures not seen elsewhere.
Keywords: Lembeh Strait, best diving spot, many species of organisms
Feature recommendation: unique and diverse biological species, high visibility in sea water, suitable for underwater photography
TOP 4 Manca
Manka, north of Manado, has 32 dive sites located in the conservation area. Most of the islands in the Manka area are sparsely populated and have extremely high coral coverage. Here, whether it is to appreciate the scenery or observe the ecology is quite enjoyable. The fishermen here will also erect fishing houses on the sea to form a distinctive maritime humanistic landscape. While diving in Manka, you can also enjoy the unique cultural scenery.
Keywords: Manka, inaccessible, fishing house
Feature recommendation: high coral coverage, primitive ecology, quiet sanctuary, fishing house, cultural scenery
