Manado

Manado is a coastal city in North Sulawesi, Indonesia, serving as a gateway to world-class diving in the north Sulawesi region. It offers easy access to renowned dive sites around Bunaken and the Lembeh Strait, with multiple local dive centers that run day trips, house reef dives, and muck diving options. The city itself provides urban services, transfer options, and a base for liveaboard departures to the nearby marine parks. Conditions are typically warm and clear, with rich biodiversity, strong currents at some sites, and excellent macro opportunities around muck diving areas. Overall, Manado functions as a practical hub for divers visiting the region, especially for those targeting Bunaken National Park and Lembeh Strait.