Manado Island Scuba Diving Trip

• Land transfer to/from Airport
• 5N Stay in Manado Tateli Resort & Convention (incl. breakfast)
• Tanks (AIR) & Weights
• Dive Guide (Ratio 4:1)
• Ala Carte Lunch During Dive Days
• Free Flow Drinking Water, Coffee & Tea
• Biscuit / Snacks
• Fresh Water Shower & Towel After Dives

Day 1 - Arrival & Hotel Check-in

• Airport Transfer: Arrival at Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) in Manado and private land transfer to MANADO TATELI RESORT AND CONVENTION.
• Dive Paperwork & Gear Check: Check in to your room, complete dive documentation with the Dive Sphere team, and set up your diving equipment at the dive shop.
• Evening: Free time to relax by the resort pool or private beach; dinner at leisure (not included).

Day 2 - Bunaken National Marine Park Wall Dives

• Morning: Resort breakfast followed by morning boat departure toward the world-famous walls of Bunaken Marine Park.
• Dives 1 & 2 (e.g., Lekuan 1 & Sachiko's Point): Experience steep vertical drop-offs with high visibility, green sea turtles, reef sharks, and colorful soft coral gardens.
• Lunch: À la carte lunch served on board during the surface interval.
• Dive 3 (e.g., Siladen or Bunaken Timur): Afternoon dive focused on gentle current drifts and diverse macro reef life.
• Late Afternoon: Return to the resort for a fresh water equipment rinse and relaxation.

Day 3 - Manado Coastal & Island Slopes 

• Morning: Breakfast at the resort before setting off for coastal reefs and Manado Tua volcanic slope sites.
• Dives 4 & 5: Dive along dramatic underwater topographies featuring giant barrel sponges, sea fans, and schools of pelagics (such as barracudas and surgeonfish).
• Lunch: Onboard à la carte lunch with fresh snacks, tea, and coffee.
• Dive 6: Afternoon dive hunting for macro critters, nudibranchs, and clownfish in shallow coral gardens.

Day 4 - Final Morning Dives & Equipment Drying

• Morning: Complete your final 2 morning dives along the coastal reefs or inner island sites (allowing a 24-hour off-gassing period before flying).
• Dives 7 & 8: Final underwater exploration focusing on photography and marine biodiversity.
• Afternoon: Return to MANADO TATELI RESORT AND CONVENTION by mid-day. Rinse, dry, and pack your gear while relaxing during your non-diving surface interval.

Day 5 - Check-out & Airport Departure

• Morning: Enjoy breakfast at the resort and complete room check-out.
• Transfer: Private land transfer back to Sam Ratulangi International Airport for your return flight home.

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Suitable for divers with Open Water Diver (or hold a qualifying certification from another agency) age 16 (with Parental Consent) years old or older. If you haven’t dived in over 12 months, a quick "Scuba Review" or Refresher session is required for your safety.

Not suitable for pregnant women or anyone that has a history of certain medical conditions (especially those affecting the respiratory, circulatory, or nervous systems—e.g., severe asthma, epilepsy, recent major surgery, or heart conditions)

A completed Medical Statement is required. If any "Yes" answers are marked, a physician's written clearance is mandatory.

Life happens so we keep cancellations simple. Enjoy free cancellation for 14 days from the time of booking or find an equally qualified suitable replacement up to 30 days prior to diving.