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Macro to Manta: The Ultimate North Sulawesi Dive Trip
Manado, Manado City, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
Sep 19 - Oct 3, 2026
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$5,240
Deposit: $750

About your trip

Join Blue Planet as we explore THREE renowned dive destinations in Indonesia: Lembeh, Bangka and Bunaken. Hunt for impeccably camouflaged macro critters, dive over stunning coral reefs bursting with color and along vertical walls teeming with life. Stay at 3 stunning resorts and dive your way between them – your luggage will follow you above water as you explore dive sites between locations. Two weeks, 3 resorts, 30 dives, all your meals AND transfers. Let's go!

Minimum dive certification/experience: Advanced Open Water Diver certification recommended. 

September 19-23: Bastianos Froggies Lembeh Dive Resort

Situated on peaceful Lembeh Island, right across from the vibrant port city of Bitung, Bastianos Froggies Lembeh Dive Resort offers direct access to the legendary Lembeh Strait—one of the world’s top muck diving destinations. Known for its rare and fascinating critters, this is a haven for underwater photographers and macro diving enthusiasts. Surrounded by tropical greenery and overlooking calm waters, our resort provides a serene escape where nature and diving adventures go hand in hand.

Includes:

4 nights accommodations

Full board meal plan plus coffee, tea, and water

6 dive trips for divers including tanks and weights

Transfer from airport to hotel


September 23-28: Coral Eye Resort at Bangka

Originally founded as an outpost for marine studies, today Coral Eye is a melting pot of passionate travelers, dive enthusiasts, underwater photographers, and marine biologists. Guests have the opportunity to enjoy a variety of activities right from the beach, catering to both adventure seekers and those looking to relax and unwind. Whether it’s active exploration or simply basking in the tranquility of the beach, guests can tailor their experience to suit their preferences and make the most of their stay.


Includes:
5 nights accommodations

Full board meal plan

Free nitrox for certified divers

10 boat dives including tanks and weights

Boat transfer from Lembeh to Coral Eye with 2 dives along the way

September 28-October 3: Siladen Resort & Spa at Bunaken

Siladen Resort & Spa is an exclusive, award-winning boutique dive resort located on Pulau Siladen, a lush tropical island in the heart of the Bunaken National Marine Park, a protected ocean area known worldwide for the richness of its waters and being the epicenter of global marine biodiversity. With a 600m long white sandy beach and a fringing reef with a stunning range from turquoise to deepest blue colored seas, guests can enjoy breathtaking sunsets year-round overlooking Manado Tua volcano, while feeling exquisitely pampered and secluded in our beautiful, tranquil, tropical paradise, dedicated to divers and nature enthusiasts alike.

 

Includes:
5 nights accommodations

Full board meal plan

Free nitrox for certified divers

10 boat dives including tanks and weights

Boat transfer from Coral Eye to Siladen with 2 dives along the way

Transfer from hotel to airport

Travel

You should plan to arrive at Manado (MDC) on Saturday, September 19th. From there, we'll transfer on land over to Lembeh.


You should plan to depart Manado on Saturday, October 3rd. It will be a 90-minute trip from Siladen to the airport via boat and car. Afternoon flights are ideal!


Interested in extending your trip? Just let us know!

Cancellation Policy

Upon cancellation of a reservation for any reason, the refund of the deposit and payments made or due will be contingent upon Blue Planet reselling the participant's reservation. Any refund may also be subject to a cancellation fee of $250 and payment of any non-refundable fees imposed by the tour company, dive operator or any other contractor associated with the trip. 


Dive accident insurance is required for all divers on this trip. We strongly recommend travel insurance to protect your vacation investment. Contact us if you need more information. 

What's included

See above for inclusions

What's not included

Flights

International and domestic flights

Scuba equipment

Only tanks and weights included. Rental gear available

Tips

Tips for the boat's excellent crew.

Dive Insurance

All divers need to have their own policy. We recommend DAN.

Travel Insurance

Highly, highly recommended!

Bunaken Marine Park Fee

IDR 150.000 or EUR 10 per person (payable in cash at the resort upon the check-in)

Nitrox in Lembeh

$7/tank. It's included at Coral Eye and Siladen.

Spa treatments

Available at the resorts

Saturday, September 19

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Arrive at Bastianos Froggies Lembeh Dive Resort

After you fly into Manado, we'll transfer by land over to Lembeh and our first resort! Get those cameras assembled and batteries charged; we have some muck diving to do!

September 20-22

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Muck diving heaven

We'll look for incredible macro life and other camouflaged critters in Lembeh Strait. Our package includes 6 dives over 3 days, but we can of course add more!

Wednesday, September 23

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Transfer at Coral Eye on Bangka

We'll depart Lembeh by boat and do 2 dives on our way to Coral Eye. Once we arrive, kick back and relax on the beach and prepare yourself for more incredible diving!

September 24-27

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Dive, dive, dive and relax

With 10 dives planned over 4 days, we'll have ample time to explore the local dive sites. Want to take an afternoon off? Visit the spa or head over to Tangkoko National Park for a chance to see some of the island’s most iconic and endangered species (tarsiers!!!).

Monday, September 28

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Transfer from Coral Eye to Siladen

We'll transfer by boat to Siladen on Bunaken, and stop for a couple of dives in between!

September 29-October 2

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More diving

We have 10 dives scheduled around Bunaken Marine Park. You can add more, or go for a snorkel, a paddle, a massage, or a nap on the beach. Or enjoy happy hour at the pool! Or get ready for a night dive or blackwater dive.

Saturday, October 3

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Head back to Manado

We'll leave Siladen and head back to Manado to fly home or to your next destination. Have some time? Check out the local wildlife!

Location

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1. Manado, Manado City, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Manado, Manado City, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

About your organizer

Blue Planet is a different kind of scuba diving organization — aimed at providing the best education and experiences to divers in the Washington, DC area and beyond, while harnessing the excitement and adventure of scuba diving to help protect our fragile oceans.

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