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Mc bunaken Stay • Diving • Trip’s

Explore the vertical walls of the Bunaken National Park aboard VIP rapid boats.

What sets this centre apart

  • PADI affiliated diving centre
  • On-site accommodation at MC Villa and MC Inn
  • VIP rapid boats for site transfers
  • On-site swimming pool for training
  • Full diving kit hire available
  • Dolphin watching excursions
  • Fishing trips including jigging and trolling
  • Direct access to Bunaken National Park

Mc bunaken Stay • Diving • Trip’s about the centre

Mc Bunaken Stay • Diving • Trip’s is situated within the heart of the Bunaken National Park in Indonesia. It serves as a base for divers looking to explore the dramatic drop-offs and diverse marine ecosystems that define this protected area.

The centre operates with a focus on convenience, providing both diving services and on-site accommodation. Whether you are staying in a Deluxe room at the MC Villa with a pool or a private balcony studio at the MC Inn, the park's reefs are your immediate backyard.

The club and its team

As a PADI affiliated centre, the team provides structured training and guided exploration for a variety of experience levels. The staff is experienced in navigating the local waters of the national park, ensuring safe passage to the various reef sites.

Instruction and guiding are conducted in English, making it accessible for international divers. For those beginning their journey, the centre has a swimming pool available on-site to facilitate training and skills practice.

The centre at a glance

Affiliation
PADI
Website available in
English
Management
English
Boats
bateau rapide VIP
Equipment rental
matériel de plongée complet disponible
Access and transfers
Transfert disponible depuis l'aéroport ou le port de Manado (en bateau et voiture).
Accommodation
Le centre propose deux types d'hébergement : MC VILLA BUNAKEN (4 chambres avec piscine et restaurant, incluant des chambres Deluxe avec vue sur piscine ou vue mer) et MC INN (studios avec climatisation et balcon privé).
Address
Lingkungan 1, Kec. Bunaken, Kota Manado, Sulawesi Utara 95246, Indonesia
Official website
mcbunaken.info

Courses on offer

The centre offers a range of PADI courses for divers at different stages of their progression. This includes training for those looking to start their journey through to more advanced certifications.

Training is supported by the availability of an on-site swimming pool, which is ideal for practicing buoyancy and skill drills before heading out to the open water.

The boats

The centre utilises VIP rapid boats to transport divers to the dive sites. These vessels are designed to reach the best locations within the national park efficiently, allowing for more time in the water.

Beyond standard diving trips, the boats are used for dedicated dolphin excursions and fishing trips, including jigging and trolling for tuna.

Equipment and gases

A full range of diving kit is available for hire on-site. You can rent essential items including masks, fins, snorkels, wetsuits, BCDs, and regulators. For those who prefer to dive with their own electronics, dive computers and GoPro cameras are also available for hire.

For those looking to relax between dives, the centre also provides paddleboards.

Dive sites with Mc bunaken Stay • Diving • Trip’s

Bunaken National Park offers a variety of diving experiences for all levels. The park is renowned for its spectacular wall dives and the chance to encounter large pelagics and diverse reef life.

And some of the dive sites the centre runs.

Parc National de Bunaken

Marine life around Bunaken

The marine life in the Bunaken National Park is headlined by the frequent appearance of dolphins. These animals are often seen during boat excursions throughout the area.

The reefs are home to a vast array of marine life, providing a complex habitat for various species. You will encounter a diverse range of fish and reef inhabitants as you explore the walls and reef flats.

Macro life and smaller organisms add further depth to the diving experience, with many species hiding within the coral structures and crevices of the reef.

Diving conditions

The diving in Bunaken is characterised by the varied topography of the national park, from shallow reef flats to steep walls. Divers should be prepared for the typical conditions found in Indonesian marine parks when planning their excursions.

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