Manado Travel Answers

Hi! I posted your question in my diving community and here are the replies I got. Hope this would be of help. Cheers, Arianne Info provided by Abi (Daniel Abimanyu -PADI SDI/TDI instructor trainer & owner of Bubbles dive shop): "Try BASTIANOS, friend of mine is the manager of the resort his name is Frans , just tell him that you are from Bubbles, normally they will give you a special price." You may check out more info on www.bastianos.com. Below are the resort's contact details: Bastianos Resort & Diving Center Liang Beach - Bunaken Island Jln. Cokroaminoto 19 Manado 95122 North Sulawesi, Indonesia Phone : +(62)431-853566, +(62)811434666, +(62)811435176 Facsimile : +(62)431-858454 Email : info@bastianos.com ACCOMODATION Fullboard Beachfront Accommodation Single Diver US$ 32.00 /person/night Non-Diver US$ 42.00 /person/night Double/Twin Diver US$ 25.00 /person/night Non-Diver US$ 35.00 /person/night Fullboard Hillside Accommodation Single Diver US$ 29.00 /person/night Non-Diver US$ 39.00 /person/night Double/Twin Diver US$ 22.00 /person/night Non-Diver US$ 32.00 /person/night

Hi! Here's another reply from my diving friends. Hope the info is of help and wishing you another great dive experience in Bunaken. It is one of my top 3 favorite dive sites in Indonesia :). Cheers, Arianne "I've stayed with Froggies diver before (www.divefroggies.com). It was a great experience, the people were very friendly and helpful, the rented equipment were all at tip-top condition and the guides were knowledgeable. You'll dive in a small group i.e. max 4 persons in a dive boat.. thus can enjoy more. 3 meals and drinks included in the stay price, and they will cater to your request without additional charges! I asked for pisang goreng (banana fritter) as I was hungry all the time after a dive, and to my surprise they didnt charge it into my bill! Also you'll get free housereef dives during afternoon when there's no boats travelling the area. They only have few bungalows tho, and u have to book far in advance.. hope it helps. Oh ya, laundry is also included in the price! and your clean clothes will be in your room/on your bed when u're back from diving that day, tied with a ribbon, like a sweet gift :) Cheers, Nining" Froggies Divers Address: PO Box 1520 Manado 95015 - Sulut INDONESIA Phone : (62) 431 850 210 HP : (62) 812 430 1356 or 1464 E-mail: manado@divefroggies.com Website: www.divefroggies.com

Can't recommend one as I did snorkelling only for a couple of times. But you may try eco-divers.com or Blue Banter (www.bluebanter-manado.com). Check out also: http://www.north-sulawesi.com www.sulawesi-info.com http://www.divenorthsulawesi.com

Probably this meet your requirement, Minahasa Lagoon Resort is situated on the mainland coast of North Sulawesi, 30 km South-West of Manado. Its Diver Center is equipped with the most modern gear and its directed by European PADI instructors.You can afford dive package at discounted rates here www.save-money-diving.com as they contact directly with this resort.

you can come to Living colors dive center in pangalisang beach

I have been to Mc Homestay (now M.C. Dive Bunaken) a few times in the past 2 years and i had a very good time there, i found the food very good and tastefull, also the other guest did like the food very much. It is now under new dutch management and is called M.C. Dive Bunaken and i think they are doing a good job. I can only reccomand this resort. www.mcdivebunaken.com Greetings octopus b