3will Bunaken Dive Resort

3WILL Bunaken Dive Resort is an eco-resort and dive centre established in 2019. It is positioned on the east coast of Bunaken, specifically on Pangalisang Beach, placing you within the core of the Bunaken National Park and the Coral Triangle.

The resort is designed to integrate with the natural environment, using local materials and craftsmanship to create a private retreat. It offers a full-board experience, with all meals included and a variety of local and Western dishes served daily.

For those looking to explore beyond the reef, the centre organises excursions to local villages, bicycle rentals, and trips to the mainland, including the Tangkoko Batuangus nature reserve.

The centre is run by a qualified and experienced team dedicated to providing high-quality service based on local expertise. The staff is available to assist with both diving logistics and organising excursions around the national park.

While the specific number of instructors is not listed, the team focuses on a professional approach to diving in one of the most biodiverse regions on earth.

The resort offers accommodation in a range of bungalow and deluxe styles, all featuring private toilets and a balcony or terrace. For connectivity, Starlink Wi-Fi is available throughout the entire complex.

Direct transfers are organised from Manado, taking approximately one hour to reach the resort's private beach.

The reefs are built upon a foundation of incredible hard coral diversity, with over 390 species present. You will find a vibrant landscape of corals, sponges, and other fixed life that supports a massive array of marine inhabitants.

Large pelagics and charismatic species are a regular highlight. You can expect to encounter green turtles and hawksbill turtles, as well as eagle rays and various species of sharks and rays. Dolphins and dugongs are also known to frequent these waters, with mola mola and orcas appearing seasonally.

For macro enthusiasts, the area is a specialist's dream. The reefs host a wide variety of nudibranchs, the Pontohi pygmy seahorse, and the unique orangutan crab. Many other small crustaceans and diverse macro life can be found throughout the reef flat and along the walls.

The diving in Bunaken is characterised by the topography of the reef walls. Moderate currents are often present along these vertical drop-offs, which bring in nutrients and facilitate excellent drift diving.

These currents are a key part of the ecosystem, supporting the high density of fish and coral life found throughout the national park.