The classic walls off the south coast. Drift south to north on a rising tide.WildLekuan I, II & III
Depth 5 – 40 m
From €66 / 2 dives
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BangkaA small island off the northern tip of North Sulawesi, reached by boat from Likupang,
known for soft coral pinnacles and quiet dive resorts away from the Bunaken crowds.Read more
BiraUnwind on South Sulawesi’s southern tip, famous for flour-soft white sand beaches, vibrant turquoise waters, and ancient Phinisi boatbuilding traditionsRead more
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- 5-Day Toraja Cultural Journey & Bugis Heritage Exploration
- 8-Day Togean Islands Cruise & Beach Hopper Adventure
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NORTH SULAWESI
Bunaken
CORAL WALLS & MARINE BIODIVERSITY
- Typical stay3 – 5 days
- Base townManado
- ProvinceNorth Sulawesi
- Dive resorts4 properties we book
- Driest monthsMay – Oct
North Sulawesi
Bunaken
Bunaken is not a beach destination dressed as a marine park. It is, in plain terms, a flat-topped coral mountain rising 1.5 km from the floor of the Celebes Sea, and the entire reason to come is the moment you cross the rim.
The plateau holds the island itself — five villages, a small fleet of outriggers, a lighthouse — and around all of it, a vertical wall covered in fan corals, sponges and the long, slow swim of green turtles. Visibility is, in season, thirty to forty metres.
What makes it readable, as opposed to merely beautiful: every dive site is a feature of the same wall. There is no commute. You give the briefing thirty seconds, drop in, and drift the edge.
Highlights
- Lekuan I, II & IIIDepth 5 – 40 m
- MandolinDepth 8 – 35 m
- FukuiDepth 10 – 30 m
- Sachiko's PointDepth 6 – 38 m
- Siladen WallDepth 5 – 35 m
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WhatsApp usDive into North Sulawesi’s world-famous marine sanctuary at Taman Nasional Bunaken, renowned for its sheer coral drop-offs, abundant sea turtles, and extraordinary underwater biodiversity
Tours that go to Bunaken
Every published trip that reaches this part of the island.
- 3 day trip3D2N Manado Highland & Island EscapeExperience the perfect mix of high-altitude volcanic landscapes and vibrant underwater ocean life in North Sulawesi.Explore tour
3 day tripBunaken & North Sulawesi Flexible Dive Resort EscapeImmerse yourself in world-class marine life and full-board resort relaxation across Bunaken National Park and North SulawesiExplore tour
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- The classic walls off the south coast. Drift south to north on a rising tide.Wild
Schools of bumphead parrotfish at dawn — the loudest reef in Sulawesi.WildMandolin
Depth 8 – 35 m
From €66 / 2 dives
A sloping garden of giant clams. Macro-light territory.WildFukui
Depth 10 – 30 m
From €66 / 2 dives
Hammerhead sightings in shoulder season. Current can be strong.WildSachiko's Point
Depth 6 – 38 m
From €75 / 2 dives
Calmer cousin to Lekuan. A first dive on day one.WildSiladen Wall
Depth 5 – 35 m
From €66 / 2 dives
What travellers say about Bunaken
“Massive sea turtles and so much beautiful marine life and reef.”
Trevor L
May 2026
Bunaken National Marine Park
Reviews sourced from Tripadvisor.
The 16 places to stay here average 8.9 out of 10, across 1,125 guest reviews on Booking.com.
See where to stayWhere to stay
ResortNorth SulawesiBobocabin Bunaken HillsView rooms
ResortSiladen IslandBobocha Siladen Boutique ResortView rooms
ResortLiang Beach, North SulawesiBunaken Oasis Dive Resort and SpaView rooms
ResortBunaken islandGrand Luley ManadoView rooms
ResortSiladen IslandKuda Laut Boutique Dive ResortView rooms
ResortPantai Pangalisang (Lingkungan V) Kel. Bunaken, Kec. Bunaken KepulauanLorenso CottageView rooms
ResortBunaken islandNDC Resort & SpaView rooms
ResortLiang Beach Pulau BunakenPanorama BackpackersView rooms
ResortPulau SiladenSiladen Resort & SpaView rooms
HotelBunaken Island, Kota Manado, Sulawesi Utara, Indonesi, North SulawesiBunaken Paradise Beach HomestayView rooms
HotelPulau BunakenCoco Divers & Homestay BunakenView rooms
HotelKelurahan BunakenFrangky HomestayView rooms
HotelBunaken islandMamalai HomestayView rooms
HotelKelurahan BunakenNaca HomestayView rooms
HotelBunaken IslandThe White House on Bunaken IslandView rooms
HotelBunaken lingkungan 1Three Ken Homestay & CafeView rooms
Plan your visit
Pre-done trip · 5 days
Bunaken by the wall
Manado to Siladen — boats, briefings, two non-diving days built in.
- From €1 302
- 10 dives
- 2 guests min.
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