Manado Dive Club

Manado Dive Club serves as a central hub for divers looking to explore the diverse marine ecosystems of North Sulawesi. From the vertical walls and vibrant coral gardens of Bunaken to the specialised muck diving of the Lembeh Strait, the centre provides access to some of the most distinct diving environments in Indonesia.

Based in Manado, the club organises excursions that range from reef exploration to dedicated macro photography trips. They manage the logistics of your diving day, including hotel pick-up and return, allowing you to focus entirely on your time in the water.

The team is composed of experienced, certified instructors and guides dedicated to professional and personalised service. They operate with a focus on safety and marine conservation, ensuring that all excursions respect the local underwater environments.

Communication is straightforward for international divers, as the team is multilingual and the primary language for dive direction is English. This makes the centre a reliable choice for those looking for clear briefings and technical guidance during their dives.

Manado Dive Club offers a range of training programmes for divers of all levels. While their specific course catalogue is updated regularly, they provide the foundational training required to explore the local reefs and deeper sites.

For those not travelling with their own kit, the centre provides full equipment hire included with your excursions. This covers the essential components of your rig, including wetsuits, regulators, and fins.

On the boats, the centre ensures comfort with provisions of coffee, tea, and drinking water, alongside towels for use after your dives.

The region is famous for its large pelagics, with Manta rays frequently encountered by divers. The reef ecosystems are healthy and support a wide variety of life, from smaller reef fish to larger migratory species.

For macro enthusiasts, the area is a stronghold for nudibranchs. The specialised habitats in the Lembeh Strait and surrounding waters provide the perfect environment for finding these colourful molluscs.

The hard and soft coral cover across Bunaken and Bangka provides the essential architecture for the local marine life, creating a complex habitat for countless species.