Scuba Holidays

C-Life Ltd invite you to an exclusive Sulawesi dive holiday. Steep walls covered with thick hard and soft corals. Marine life is abundant from sharks to 'macro' lovers such as Seahorses. Manado is the regional capital of North Sulawesi, just a few degrees from the equator. South East from Sipadan accoss the Celebes Sea lies the small islands of Manado bays Bunaken Marine Reserve and Banka Islands. 

We are offering a two week diving trip. But one week can be arranged instead - please call.

Lembeth Straits - Often referred to as the 'critter-capital of the world. The diving here is over black volcanic sand and is home to some of the strangest creatures you will ever see underwater such as frogfish, Mimic Octopus, seahorses and scorpian leaf fish. With mostly a sandy bottom and some rocky cliffs and ledges the dark, muddy sand offers photo opportunities that attract photographers from all over the world.

Bunaken National Marine Park - There are numerous dive sites, where currents sweep past the drop-offs, bringing in reef sharks, large tuna, jacks, and rays. The Molas wreck is remarkably intact for a WW2 ship, the bow rests at 25m and the propellar at 40m. On the southern tip if Nunaken there are caverns and overhanging cliffs, huge barrel sponges and spreading table corals. Soft coral growth is rich and you may encounter the curious black and white banded sea snakes and see sleeping white tip reef sharks. The variety and abundance of marine life is stunning with turtles, sharks, eagle rays and many nudibranch and featherstars of many colours and types.

Turtle

Sleeping White-Tip Sharks

Molas Wreck 25-40m

Bangka Island - Is found about an hour north and has been relatively little dived, there is a good chance of seeing spinner dolphins and pilot whales to keep you amused en route. The seamounts and pinnacles have colourful soft coral and the plankton attracts shoals of fish and even schools of pelagics!

 

Kima Bajo Resort                                                         Kima Bajo - is an intimate boutique resort in a tranquil location on Wori Bay. Set in the grounds of a coconut plantation amongst lush, tropical landscaped gardens the resort is a luxurious peaceful retreat. Individual villas are constructed from natural materials and afford stunning views over the grounds and sea. Guests can enjoy spectacular sunsets over Manado Tua as well as access to some of the best diving that North Sulawesi has to offer. Accommodation - There are a total of 32 rooms comprising 19 Bunga villas, 12 Longhouse villas and 1 grand villa. All rooms have air-conditioning and are en-suite with well proportioned features and attractive interiors. Longhouse villas have a garden view with twin or king-sized beds and a balcony or patio.  Bunga Villas have garden or sea view, plus a private balcony. For families or a small groups of friends, the Grand Villa, with 2 rooms en-suite (1 king bed and 1 twin) may suit , with the additional benefit of a small private pool, sundeck & CD player. This room can take a maximum of 2 adults and 4 children, or 4 adults. Other Facilities - Kima Bajo benefits from an attractive swimming pool and a good restaurant & bar.  The resort also has a library & TV lounge, and boasts a relaxing spa.  A laundry service is offered and soft adventure excursions are available. Wifi is available in the public areas and all rooms, however the signal in the Longhouse Villas can be weak. Location - Eco Divers dive centre are situated on site, and the resort is a 25 min drive from the airport. Land Based Tours - http://www.kimabajo.com/adventures.html  Such as white water rafting, hiking through the many farms, horse back riding and trekking in the rainforest of Tangkoko Nature Reserve are activities all within an easy drive from the resort. The Tangkoko Nature Rerserve is home to unique flora, birds and primates such as the Black Crested Macaques and the world's smallest monkey, Tarsius Spectrum. Or journey 40mins south to the City of Manado to experience their colourful colonial history and culture.

Eco Divers is based at Kima Bajo Resort & Spa, is a PADI 5 Star Center. Managers Luca Vaime (Italian) & Miho Takeda (Japanese) have already managed an upscale dive operation in North Sulawesi since 2005, so they know every bit of the Bunaken National Park. The purpose built boats are built in a traditional design, powered by energy efficient double outboard engines and have comfort features including sundeck, camera rinse tanks, WC and shaded salon. They take divers to over 30 dive sites with speed and comfort, each carrying a maximum of just 8 guest divers. Snorkellers and non-divers are also welcome to join the trips. Dive groups are kept very small - just 4 guests to each guide. At the jetty a camera storage facility with individual lockers is available for guests’ use.

Our daily dive program to Bunaken National Park offers a two-tank morning trip and one-tank afternoon trip. The morning trip departs at 8.15am and the boats return at around 1pm, so guests can enjoy lunch at Kima Bajo Resort. The afternoon trip departs at 3pm and returns by around 4.30-5.00pm. Night dives, special trips to Lembeh Strait and PADI dive courses can be arranged on request.

Clownfish

Rhinopias

     

All you need to do now is contact the office for the booking forms and return;

£300 Holiday Deposit required. Scuba Kit may also be hired through C-Life or in resort. Confirmation of the flights etc will be forwarded. Balance required 10 weeks prior to departure.