Bunaken dive sites
Indonesia · Browse dive locations by depth, type and conditions.
Best Season
March–October
Skill Levels
intermediate
Nearby Cities
Manado
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Fukui Point
Manado · Bunaken · Indonesia
Wall and reef combination dive famous for its resident turtle population and prolific macro life on coral-covered slopes.
Mandolin Point
Manado · Bunaken · Indonesia
Sweeping wall dive at Bunaken's northern tip with strong currents attracting pelagics and dense reef fish aggregations.
Diving in Bunaken
Bunaken offers wall dive sites across 1 location. Browse dive locations by depth, type and conditions before planning your dive.
FAQ
When is the best time to dive Fukui Point?
March to October is the best season with calm seas and the best visibility. Turtles are present year-round, making Fukui Point a reliable dive site in any season, though surface conditions may be choppy during the monsoon.
What certification do I need to dive Fukui Point?
Open Water certification is sufficient for the reef slope sections. Advanced Open Water is recommended to explore the wall portions that drop below 18 metres. The mild currents make it suitable for relatively inexperienced divers.
What marine life can I expect at Fukui Point?
Fukui Point is renowned for having the highest turtle density in Bunaken — expect multiple encounters. The reef slope hosts nudibranchs, flatworms, and other macro subjects, while barracuda and Napoleon wrasse frequent the wall.
When is the best time to dive Mandolin Point?
March to October is optimal, with calm seas and the best visibility. The currents that make this site exciting are present year-round but are more predictable during the dry season.
What certification do I need to dive Mandolin Point?
Advanced Open Water is recommended due to moderate currents and the deeper wall sections. Experience with drift diving and wall diving is beneficial for getting the most out of this site.