Top Snorkeling and Scuba Diving in North Sulawesi

Great red gorgonians; coral gardens, including orange tree corals... Excellent for macro. Just south of Pulau Putus, on the other side of the small islet.

Steep reef with good visibility. Nice corals, rare critters (shy jaw fish), and also some cleaning stations. Northwest coast of Lembeh Island.

Great hard and soft corals; with a lot of yellow tube corals (Tubastrea). Great fish life, including Napoleon wrasses. Small islet located at the extreme north of Lembeh island.

Great wall and huge blackfin barracudas shoals, , jacks, tunas and occasionally grey sharks and hammerhead sharks. Northwest side of Montehage island Barracuda point is also known as Barakuda.

Starting from a sandy slope, then moving to a wall. nice corals and soft corals. Many sea fans and barrels sponges. Eastern side of Montehage island Tangkasi is also known as Tangka Si.

This is a huge underwater pinnacle divided from the reef by a deep canyon. The interesting part of this dive starts at 40m deep; it is for very advanced divers ONLY. The caves are near 60m deep. The reef around is also nice, some dolphins or pilot whales may be seen. Southwest side of Nain island. Approx 40 min from Bunaken Island. Batu Kapal is also known as Ship Rock.

The Bimoli was 100m long Japanese freighter which sank during the second world war (torpedoed by USS submarine Swordfish January 24th, 1942). It was carrying bakelite, which is still there. She now lies on her starboard at a maximum of 35m deep (top around 18m, propeller at at 30m). The Bimoli lies just west to Bitung, in the middle of the strait. Bimoli wreck is also known as Myoken Maru.

The ship sunk in this site, probably was Japanese cargo Kongo Maru nº 21 (411 GRT / built 1942). This ship ship was attacked and sunk 24/8/44 by USS airplanes. Just 5 minutes from Molas Beach, close to Baraccuda Dive Center and NDC Molas Wreck is also known as Kongo Maru nº 21.

Gentle slope then a wall. Sharks may be seen in the area. Close to the Thalassa resort

Nice wall dive with bluespotted stingrays South of Nain Island. Approx 40 min from Bunaken

Fantastic drift dive with turtles, shark, eagle ray, fusilier, moray eels etc. In the strait between Bunaken and Manado Tua Mandolin is also known as Mandolin Point.

A great variety of sea slugs. Great place for macro photographers. Northwest side of Siladen Siladen Utara is also known as Spaghetti Crossing.

The main attraction at the House Reef of Divers Lodge Lembeh is a area with a lot of coral debris in a depth of about 6m which is inhabited by a large number of Mandarin fish. They are most active during dawn. On the deeper parts of the reef there are also other interesting animals like ornate ghostpipe fish Access by boat from Divers Lodge Lembeh

Pantai Parigi is another muck diving site at Lembeh Strait. In the shallow part of the dive site the are some coral blocks where you can find pipefish, tiny sea dragons and some nudibranch. In the deeper parts of the site you dive again on black sand and stand a good chance to see smashing mantis shrimp, frog fish, nudibrach and if you are lucky a wonderpus or a mimic octopus. Access by boat (various dive centers and liveaboards available) Pantai Parigi is also known as Pante Pargi.

Southern side of Bunaken island. The name Alban comes from ALung BANua. Alung Banua is also known as Alban.

Siladen Housereef is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Indonesia, Sulawesi, Manado, Bunaken which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Cela Cela is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Indonesia, Sulawesi, Manado, Bunaken which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Tenga is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Indonesia, Sulawesi, Manado, Bunaken which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Panggulingan is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Indonesia, Sulawesi, Manado, Bunaken which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Tanjung Kopi is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Indonesia, Sulawesi, Manado, Bunaken which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Negri is also known as Negeri.

Between the two churches of the island.

Aer Banua 3 is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Indonesia, Sulawesi, Bangka which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Bunaken Timur 1 is also known as Timor I.

Nice spot for blue ring octopus (or so we were told). Siladen Pier is also known as Siladen Point.

Batu pendeta is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Indonesia, Sulawesi, Kalinaun bay which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Hairball Two is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Indonesia, Sulawesi, Lembeh Strait which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Hairball One is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Indonesia, Sulawesi, Lembeh Strait which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Teluk Kembahu 1 is also known as TK 1, TK1.

upright fishing boat in 26m of water

Lembeh Resort House Reef is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Indonesia, Sulawesi, Lembeh Strait which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Teluk Kembahu 2 is also known as TK 2, TK2.

From Sahaung island in Bangka area.

Yellow koko is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Indonesia, Sulawesi, Bangka which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Spotted octopus, frogfish and flatheads here. Current can be quite strong! From Sahaung island in Bangka area. Batu Mandi is also known as Machiko Point.

From Sahaung island in Bangka area.

Jahir is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Indonesia, Sulawesi, Lembeh Strait which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Jiko Yance is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Indonesia, Sulawesi, Lembeh Strait which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Pulau Abadi is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Indonesia, Sulawesi, Lembeh Strait which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Three Brothers Rock is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Indonesia, Sulawesi, Bangka which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

From Sahaung island in Bangka area.

From Sahaung island in Bangka area.

From Bunaken island .There is a diving center Bastianos Diving resort. Sachikos point is also known as Sachiko Point.

Good spot for muck and night diving

Lots of puffers, porcupine fish, sepia's,. We spotted a white tip reef shark sleeping under a coral table. With a little luck you'll be able to find the world famous pygmee seahorse here.

Hitam putih is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Indonesia, Sulawesi, Kalinaun bay which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Lots of nudibranches and invertebrates can be spotted here.

Canyon is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Indonesia, Sulawesi, Kalinaun bay which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Good spot for a night dive. Sea hrses, (long armed) octopus and harlequin sweetlips can be found here.

Garim reef is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Indonesia, Sulawesi, Kalinaun bay which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Muka kuala is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Indonesia, Sulawesi, Kalinaun bay which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Annie point is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Indonesia, Sulawesi, Kalinaun bay which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Henri point is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Indonesia, Sulawesi, Kalinaun bay which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Batu punteng is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Indonesia, Sulawesi, Kalinaun bay which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Tanjung bintang is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Indonesia, Sulawesi, Kalinaun bay which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Malalayang Beach close to Mapia Resort & Spa

Kungkungan house reef is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Indonesia, Sulawesi, Lembeh Strait which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Average horizontal visibility: 20 meters Minimum water temperature: 27° C Maximum water temperature: 29° C Bottom composition: Coral reef, Rubble, Rock, Sand Current: Off shore Marine life: Trevallies, Snapper, Fussilier, Sweetlips, Butterfly, Cardinal, Angel, Grouper, Damselfish, Anthias, Wrasse, Parrot, Surgeon, Trigger, Box, Puffer, Flounders, Gobies, Leaf fish, Scorpion, Flathead, Blennies, Shrimp, bump head Coral reef: Coverage. Type of coral reef: Patchy, submerge Highlight: Sculling Barracudas, sculling skip jack Barracuda Point is also known as Motolohu village.

Tanjung Kalapa is also known as Coconut Corner.

Pygmy seahorses lives on a huge Muricella seafan near 28m.

Critter Hunt is also known as One Fin.

Aer Bajo 2 is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Indonesia, Sulawesi, Lembeh Strait which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Lettuce corals with Mandarin fishes, cuttlefish, seahorses, octopus. Kuda Laut is also known as Lettuce Surpriz U.

Tasikria dive center house reef

Bones of an old Sperm whale who has been sunk near Tasik Ria. The head is impressive; some wirbels and rippens remains nearby.

Lumba Lumba house reef is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Indonesia, Sulawesi, Manado which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Muck dive in front of an abandonned bulding.

Tasik Ria Pier is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Indonesia, Sulawesi, Manado which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Batu Pelangi is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Indonesia, Sulawesi, Bangka which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Crab Wall is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Indonesia, Sulawesi which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Pasir Puth is also known as Pasir Putih.

Aer Banua 1 is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Indonesia, Sulawesi, Bangka which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Aringkambin is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Indonesia, Sulawesi, Bangka which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Nomad Divers Bangka House Reef is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Indonesia, Sulawesi, Bangka which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Aer Banua 2 is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Indonesia, Sulawesi, Bangka which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Aer Banua 4 is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Indonesia, Sulawesi, Bangka which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

muck dive

Sabora 1 is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Indonesia, Sulawesi, Bangka which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Tanjung Arus is also known as Goa TJG Arus, Cape Current.

Police Pier is one of the best known sites at Lembeh Strait and it was one of the first dive sites in the area. The site is very typical for Lembeh, which means that you mainly dive on black sand and some rubbish. Here you can see fire urchins, Coleman shrimp, ornate ghostpipe fish, Banggai cardinal fish, frog fish and more. Best accessed by boat (various dive centers and liveaboards available)