Located on the beautiful Bunaken Island, Bastianos Bunaken Dive Resort is a perfect escape for divers and nature lovers. Nestled in the heart of Bunaken National Marine Park, the island is famous for its stunning coral reefs, incredible wall dives, and rich marine life. Set along Liang Beach, the longest stretch of white sand on the island, the resort offers breathtaking sunsets, a peaceful atmosphere, and easy access to world-class dive sites.
The resort features Deluxe Beachfront, Superior Beachfront, and Hillside Rooms, designed for comfort after a day of adventure. With its laid-back charm and unbeatable location, Bastianos Bunaken Dive Resort is the perfect place to experience the beauty of Bunaken, both above and below the water.
The Accommodation
Deluxe Beach Front
Escape to our Deluxe Beachfront Rooms, and wake up to breathtaking sunrises. Each room is equipped with an en-suite bathroom and amenities for ultimate comfort. Including daily housekeeping, in-room dining options, and premium bedding for a restful night.
Superior Beachfront
Each Superior Beachfront Room offers a private verandah with sea views. Features an en-suite bathroom with hot water, and a Western-style toilet, offering all the comforts of home in this tropical paradise.
Hillside Rooms
The Standard Rooms are nestled on Bunaken Island’s peaceful hillside. feature private verandahs with stunning views, and offer the option of air conditioning or a fan to ensure your comfort throughout your stay.
World-Class Diving at Bastianos Bunaken Resort
The Ultimate Diving Experience in Bunaken Marine Park
Situated at the heart of Bunaken National Marine Park, Bastianos Bunaken Dive Resort offers unparalleled access to some of Indonesia’s most spectacular underwater landscapes. The resort’s strategic location on Liang Beach provides divers with direct entry to over 20 world-renowned dive sites featuring dramatic vertical walls, vibrant coral gardens, and an extraordinary diversity of marine life.
Bunaken Marine Park consists of five islands rising from depths exceeding 600 meters – essentially a submerged mountain range with pinnacles breaking the surface. This unique topography creates the dramatic wall dives for which Bunaken is famous, complemented by gentle sloping reefs and shallow coral gardens that rank among the best in the world.
Marine Biodiversity Beyond Compare
The underwater ecosystem around Bastianos Bunaken hosts an incredible variety of marine life. Divers regularly encounter green and hawksbill turtles resting on reef walls, schools of colorful fusiliers, butterflyfish, sweetlips, and cardinal fish. Larger pelagic species including tuna, humphead parrotfish, wahoo, barracuda, and reef sharks often patrol the deeper sections.
Macro enthusiasts will delight in discovering scorpionfish, various shrimp species, nudibranchs, lionfish, and seahorses hidden among the corals. With excellent visibility often exceeding 30 meters and water temperatures between 27-29°C year-round, conditions are ideal for underwater photography and comfortable diving experiences.
Professional Dive Center with Local Expertise
Bastianos Divers, a PADI Dive Center since 2004 (R-34063), offers comprehensive diving services with professional staff who bring years of experience in these waters. The dive center takes pride in employing local guides from Manado and surrounding areas who possess intimate knowledge of dive sites, currents, and marine life behavior – ensuring you’ll discover hidden treasures you might otherwise miss.
The facility is equipped with two electric compressors, oxygen first aid, and a dedicated camera room with working tables and charging stations. Four modern dive boats provide comfortable transportation to dive sites, with amenities including fresh water for camera equipment, refreshments, and snacks during surface intervals.
Structured Diving Schedule
Bastianos follows a well-organized daily diving schedule:
- Morning dives: Departing at 8:30 AM for two tank dives with a one-hour surface interval
- Afternoon dive: At 3:00 PM for a single dive
- Specialty dives: At 5:00 PM for Mandarin fish viewing or 6:00 PM for night diving
The center maintains strict safety standards with maximum dive times of 70 minutes (including safety stops) or until reaching 50 bar air pressure. Dive groups are kept small with a 1:4 guide-to-diver ratio, ensuring personalized attention and enhanced underwater experiences.
Courses for Every Level
Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to advance your diving career, Bastianos offers a comprehensive range of PADI courses:
- Introductory experiences for children (Bubble Maker from age 8) and adults (Discover Scuba Diving)
- Certification courses from Scuba Diver to Open Water Diver
- Advanced training including Advanced Open Water, Rescue Diver, and specialty courses
- Professional development with the PADI Divemaster program
Specialty courses include Enriched Air (Nitrox), Deep Diver, Drift Diver, Peak Performance Buoyancy, and Wreck Diver, plus conservation-focused programs like Coral Reef Conservation and Dive Against Debris.
Beyond Diving
When not underwater, Bastianos offers additional ocean activities including snorkeling, freediving, and dolphin-watching excursions. The resort also provides cultural experiences such as cooking classes featuring local North Sulawesi cuisine and trips to see the tiny Tarsius primates in nearby mangroves.
For photographers, the resort offers special underwater photography workshops with resident photographer Barney Seier, who provides personalized guidance to help divers capture their underwater adventures.
Perfect for All Diver Levels
While Bunaken’s dramatic walls offer exciting opportunities for advanced divers, the varied topography makes it suitable for all certification levels. Beginners can enjoy the shallow coral gardens at 4-5 meters depth, which also provide perfect settings for safety stops and final underwater photographs before ascending. These same coral gardens make Bunaken an excellent destination for snorkelers accompanying diving partners.
With Bastianos Bunaken’s comprehensive facilities, professional staff, and prime location within the marine park, divers can experience the full splendor of Indonesia’s underwater paradise while enjoying comfortable accommodations and attentive service.
