Trip Highlights:

North Sulawesi is the kind of place that reminds you why you fell in love with diving in the first place. One drop can be a soaring reef wall disappearing into the blue, draped in color and alive with movement. The next can be a slow, hypnotic drift over coral gardens packed with reef fish, anemones, and surprising little details you only notice when you stop, breathe, and really look. It’s a destination with range, big scenery, vibrant reefs, and that “what is that?!” critter magic that keeps photographers and explorers equally obsessed.

Two distinct vibes, one seamless experience:

• Murex Manado: Is your comfortable home base for iconic North Sulawesi diving, easy mornings, smooth boat operations, and the kind of staff that makes everything feel effortless from the moment you arrive.

• Murex Bangka: Adds the island dream: turquoise water, lush views, and a relaxed, barefoot kind of luxury that makes surface intervals feel like part of the adventure, not just the break between dives.

Food is a highlight all on its own:

This isn’t “eat because you have to” fuel. It’s the part of the day you look forward to. Fresh, satisfying meals and snacks that hit perfectly after a long dive day, plus the simple comforts that matter. Good coffee/tea, plenty of water, and that end-of-day feeling of sitting down with your dive crew, laughing through stories, and already excited for tomorrow’s first splash.

Expect this kind of experience

• Breathtaking variety in the underwater scenery, from dramatic walls to colorful reefs and critter-rich sites
• Clear, well-run diving with guides who help you get the most out of every dive
• Comfortable, beautiful resort settings that make the trip feel like a true escape
• Excellent service that keeps everything easy and stress-free
• Delicious meals and snacks included, so the entire trip flows like a vacation should

Included

• 5 nights accommodation at Murex Manado
• 5 nights accommodation at Murex Bangka
• 16 guided resort boat dives with nitrox
• 2 boat transfer dives (non-transferable)
• complimentary house reef dives (08:00 – 16:00)
• arrival airport escort service (upon exiting the terminal) and return airport transfer
• all meals and snacks
• unlimited drinking water, coffee, and tea
• taxes
• free WiFi

Not Included:

• international airfare to/from Indonesia
• dive equipment rentals 
• Soft drinks, alcoholic beverages and specialty drinks
• gratuities for dive and resort staff
• travel insurance (highly recommended)• Equipment hire/rent
• Additional boat dives
• Additional snacks or speciality coffees
• Private Guide Services
• Bunaken Marine Park Services - Around $10.00pp
• Bangka Conservation Fund - Around 10.00pp
• Land tours (Day Trip to Lembeh, suggested to arrange and pay it on-site)
• Spa treatments

Small Note

• boat transfer dives are non-transferable

Cancellation Policy:

Trip price is subject to change without notice, but full payment guarantees the price. An initial $500 non-refundable deposit holds your spot. Payments are non-refundable unless spot is sold & then will be store credit for future travel. Travel insurance is HIGHLY recommended and not included in price of the trip!! Final payment is due 90 days before trip departs. NO REFUNDS OR STORE CREDIT INSIDE 90 DAYS!