Scuba Diving Retreat at Bastianos Resort, Bunaken Island
Bunaken, Indonesia, is a haven for divers seeking an unforgettable underwater adventure. Nestled within the heart of the Bunaken Marine Park, the Bastianos Dive Resort offers a gateway to an aquatic world teeming with life.
Established in 1991, the Bastianos Dive Resort has been welcoming divers for over three decades. Its first location was on Bunaken Island, and in 2019, it expanded to Bangka Island, offering three types of accommodations: Superior Beachfront Room, Superior Hillside Room, and Standard Hillside Room.
The resort's prime location right on the beachfront provides easy access to the dive sites, which are renowned for their steep underwater walls and vibrant coral gardens. These sites host an incredible diversity of marine life, including over 390 species of coral and numerous fish species, making it a biodiversity hotspot.
Key highlights include wall diving sites, known for vertical drop-offs rich in diverse marine life and fish schools. Shallow coral gardens, covered in a mix of hard and soft corals, offer the perfect environment for spotting clownfish, sea turtles, and many small reef fish. Frequent sightings of sea turtles (green and hawksbill species) add to the variety of marine fauna.
The entire marine park remains relatively pristine, supporting thriving coral reefs and fish populations, including barracudas, jacks, and reef sharks. The resort's experienced dive guides and well-equipped dive boats ensure a safe and enjoyable diving experience.
Divers can also explore the waters of Bangka Island, which offers incredible pinnacle dives full of soft coral, dependent on currents.
After a day of diving, guests can unwind in the resort's bar/lounge or enjoy full board meals served buffet-style in the restaurant. The electricity voltage at the resort is 230V, and the time zone is UTC+8.
For those travelling to the resort, Sam Ratulangi International Airport is the nearest entry point and receives flights from major Indonesian cities and Singapore. The resort offers airport transfers in private air-conditioned vehicles.
Communication at the resort is facilitated through English, German, and Indonesian. Divers can rest assured that credit cards, specifically MasterCard and Visa, are accepted.
Whether you're a seasoned diver or a beginner, Bunaken offers a diving experience like no other. With its rich marine life, diverse dive sites, and world-class facilities, the Bastianos Dive Resort is the perfect base for your underwater adventure in Indonesia.
- Nestled within the heart of the Bunaken Marine Park, the Bastianos Dive Resort offers a gateway to an aquatic world teeming with life, including over 390 species of coral and numerous fish species.
- Established in 1991, the Bastianos Dive Resort has been welcoming divers for over three decades, providing easy access to the dive sites renowned for their steep underwater walls and vibrant coral gardens.
- After a day of diving, guests can unwind in the resort's bar/lounge or enjoy full board meals served buffet-style in the restaurant, with the convenience of air-conditioned airport transfers available.
- The entire marine park remains relatively pristine, supporting thriving coral reefs and fish populations, making it an ideal destination for a unique underwater lifestyle experience.
- For those seeking a diving escape, the Bastianos Dive Resort, located on both Bunaken and Bangka Islands, offers three types of accommodations and caters to both seasoned divers and beginners.
- Whether you're planning a solo travel adventure, a home-and-garden getaway, or a sports-focused vacation, include the Bastianos Dive Resort as a destination for an unforgettable underwater adventure in Indonesia.
