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Bunaken is one of the most wonderful diving and snorkelling areas in the world . A dive trip to Bunaken can be combined with a number of day trips in the mountains Minahassa in Manado , well Tangkako rainforest and dive at Bangka and Lembeh street .

Less known are the Togian islands in the middle of Sulawesi and the beautiful and unknown Wakatobi islands in the south. May be combined with a visit to Torajaland ...


Bunaken ( North Sulawesi ) 

Bunaken National Park is a marine park in northern Sulawesi , Indonesia . The park is located near the center of the Coral Triangle and is a natural habitat for about 400 species of coral and fish, reptiles and mammals. The park is typical of Indonesian tropical water ecosystems , consisting of seagrass plain , coral reefs and coastal ecosystems . The area was established as a national park in 1991 and is among the first of Indonesia's growing system of marine parks . It covers a total area of 890.65 km ² , of which 97 % consists of water surface . The remaining 3 % of the park is landoppervak ​​, including the five islands of Bunaken , Manado Tua , Mantehage , Nain and Siladen . The southern part of the park covers part of the Tanjung Kelapa coast . The waters of Bunaken National Park are up to 1566 meters deep in Manado Bay , with temperatures ranging between 27 and 29 ° C. A very rich coral ecosystem encompasses most of the Bunaken National Park , dominated by reef Barrier Reef corals . Typically a 25-50 meter vertical coral wall that is inhabited by many different types of coral . On the land surface , the islands are rich in various species of palms , sago , woka , Silar and coconut . Among the species that live on the land and the beaches are black macaque , Sulawesi Kuskus Timor deer and bear. The mangrove forest of the park includes Rhizophora and Sonneratia species . This forest is also rich in various kinds of crab , lobster , mollusks and sea birds such as gulls , herons , storks and zeeduiven . Approximately 100 species of fish live in the waters of the park, including the angelfish , amber mackerel , spotted seahorse , blue stripe snapper , basslet and two - lined monocle bream . The mollusc species are the giant giant clam , horned helmet shells and regular nautilus . Oceanic currents may partly explain why the Bunaken National Park has such a high level of biodiversity . North- east currents flow through the park but abundant side and rotary movements are believed to belong a trap for free swimming larvae to be . In the lunar cycle This is particularly true on the south side of the crescent-shaped Bunaken Island , located in the heart of the park . A snorkeler or diver in the vicinity of Lekuan or Fukui may spot many species of butterfly fish, damsel fish , wrasses and gobies see. The goby , a smallish fish with bulging eyes and modified fins which they attach to hard surfaces , are the most diverse but least known group of fish in the park . Source Bunaken Dive Resort 
Bunaken Village Resort


  Lembeh street (north ) 



With over 40 dive sites within a half hour cruise offers Lembeh street in northern Sulawesi unprecedented splendid opportunities for both experienced and novice divers .The unusual objects can be seen here : the pygmy seahorse , hairy angler fish , blue-ringed octopus and mimicry , to see to eagles rays , giant groupers and sharks to add slugs in all possible colors and shapes . 


Dongola (center Sulawesi )


Turquoise water with a water temperature of 28 ° C. Colourful fish within an opalescent subaqueous world . The scent of the ocean in a mild breeze with view of the vastness Characterized by the rhythm of the waves . Tremendous space to let one 's mind wander and open one's senses for what is to come . There was silence between the endless horizon and the ocean . No traffic noise , no mobile phone ringing , no mass tourism , and in between the sight of traditional cottages with a touch of comfort and romance .Thanks to its geographical position , Which is 70 km south of the equator in the driest part of Indonesia , the dive resort does not only inspire by its paradisiacal holiday flair , but usefull by being one of the world 's most speciose dive sites. Macros like pygmies or ornate ghost pipefish offer a manifold variety of motives for any underwater photographer , and strong -current reefs invite you to exciting drift dives!A beautiful scenery Characterized by tropical vegetation , picturesque villages far away from modern time stress , warm - hearted and recreative Inhabitants quietness That puts a tourist's mind at rest . Make your dreams come true , enjoy the magic moments of the Prince John Dive Resort thatwill turn your time in Indonesia into unforgettable memories! 

Togian Islands (center Sulawesi )


The Togian Islands Sulawesi divers and snorkelers offering the unique experience of beingable to explore all three types of coral reef ( fringe , barrier and atoll ) . The islands in the center of Tomini Bay , known as the calmest bay on earth , are an undiscovered tropical paradise boasting hundreds of islands with beautiful white sandy beaches untouched by tourism .Black Marlin Dive Centre on Kadidiri island is an idyllic hideaway desert island surrounded by pristine coral reefs , crystal clear tropical waters and a huge selection of dive sites to whet any appetite diverse . Dramatic drop offs , pinnacles , canyons , slopes and even a WWII B24 Bomber wreck in near perfect condition !The amazingly diverse marine life and richest reefs -including no less than 314 species of corals , 541 species of mollusc and 819 species of tropical fish ! 


Wakatobi islands


  
Legendary underwater explorer and conservationist, Jacques Cousteau is said to have called the Wakatobi islands – then known as the Tukangbesi islands:  an “Underwater Nirwana”...More info 

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