Vertical walls dropping into the blue.
The dive
Sheer coral walls plunge hundreds of metres a fin-kick from the surface — drift the drop-off with turtles and watch the blue for passing pelagics.
When to go
March–November is driest with the best visibility on the walls. Turtles and reef fish are reliable year-round.
Readiness
Advanced-level site — suits Advanced Open Water divers and up. Typical requirements:
Not sure you're ready? Read our readiness guide or check yourself in the planner.
Logistics
| Getting there | Domestic flight + ~45 min boat. Fly to Manado (MDC), then ~45 min boat to Bunaken Marine Park; easily paired with Lembeh. |
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| Where to stay | Island resort or town base. Bunaken island resorts or Manado-based operators with day boats to the park. |
| Operator to look for | Reviewed Bunaken Marine Park operators with wall-diving experience. |
Sources
Links checked 29 September 2026. They cover the site's location, protection status and background. Costs, difficulty and season windows are ScubaRogue's editorial estimates, so confirm them with your operator before you book. How we research
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