Nestled on the tranquil Busa Bora Beach, Bastianos Bangka Dive Resort is a haven for divers eager to explore Bangka’s world-renowned underwater treasures. For diving enthusiasts, Bangka’s world-renowned sites promise vibrant soft corals, rocky pinnacles, and abundant marine life, making it a must-visit destination.
After a day of exploring the underwater wonders, unwind at the resort’s pristine white-sand beach and enjoy breathtaking sunsets that create the ultimate setting for relaxation. Whether you seek thrilling dives or a serene escape, this resort has it all.
The Accommodation
Superior Beach Front
Bastianos Bangka offers 5 Superior Beachfront rooms, designed as wooden bungalows with private balconies that overlook the tranquil beach. Each room is equipped with air conditioning, an en-suite bathroom featuring a hot shower, and a western-style toilet, ensuring a comfortable and relaxing stay.
Superior Hill Side
The resort features 11 Superior Hillside bungalows, crafted from wood and complete with private balconies offering serene views. Each bungalow is equipped with air conditioning, an en-suite bathroom with a hot shower, and a western-style toilet, providing a cozy and relaxing retreat.
Standard Hill Side
For a more budget-friendly option, the resort offers 10 Standard Hillside accommodations. These wooden units feature private balconies and are equipped with air conditioning, an en-suite bathroom with a hot shower, and a western-style toilet, ensuring comfort at an affordable price.
Diving Around Bangka Archipelago
The Bangka Archipelago offers the perfect blend of wall diving similar to Bunaken and muck diving reminiscent of Lembeh Strait. With over 40 diverse dive sites just 5-30 minutes from Bastianos Bangka Dive Resort, underwater explorers can experience:
- Healthy soft and hard coral reefs
- Stunning underwater pinnacles and walls
- Mysterious caves and passages
- Productive muck diving sites
- Our spectacular house reef, ideal for drift diving
Marine life here is equally impressive, featuring vibrant reef fish, macro critters, turtles, and occasional visits from dolphins and dugongs. The experienced local guides excel at spotting even the most elusive creatures.
For guests staying longer, we offer special excursions to the rarely visited Talise Island, where pristine and less-frequented dive sites await.
Diving is available year-round, with March to June offering generally dry conditions, July to October bringing windier weather, and November to February marking the rainy season. Each season provides unique diving opportunities in this uncrowded North Sulawesi gem.
Bastianos Divers, a certified PADI Dive Center (R-34063) since 2004, features an experienced team of local dive professionals. The guides, all native to Manado, Bangka Island, Bunaken Island, and surrounding areas, possess intimate knowledge of local dive conditions and exceptional spotting abilities underwater.
Diving Facilities & Equipment
- Two electric-powered air compressors
- Four modern, well-maintained diving boats
- Dedicated camera room with assembly tables and charging stations
- Equipment drying room with complimentary rinsing service
- Emergency oxygen on all boats and in the resort dive shop
Safety & Service
- 1:4 guide-to-diver ratio (grouped by experience level)
- Comprehensive safety protocols and equipment
- Locally trained guides with natural talent for spotting even the most elusive marine life
The experienced Bastianos team ensures both safety and enjoyment while showcasing the incredible underwater diversity of the Bangka Archipelago.
