The diving site recommended by Mina Dobner Ken.

There are many places where Bunaken can dive, and each place has its own advantages and disadvantages. You can get to know it first. The following small series will introduce the diving shop in Bunaken and the precautions when diving.

The recommended diving place is Li Guang: magical submarine faults and diverse marine life.

Lekuan is the top diving spot in Bunaken, with an average depth of 20 meters. Bunaken's submarine fault landform is vividly reflected here, and colorful soft and hard corals, small tropical fish, coral fish, turtles and other marine life shuttle through it, which is beautiful. The unique terrain makes it have a submarine drop of more than 100 meters, and the huge faults and clear submarine visibility amaze divers.

Mandolin: No matter snorkeling or diving, it is as picturesque as ever.

There are different opinions about the origin of the name mandolin. Some people say it is named after a musical instrument, because the water here is mild and the underwater scenery is extremely beautiful. There is also the classic submarine cliff in Bunaken, and the submarine visibility varies from 15 to 35 meters. Here, you can see fin whales, Ying Ge (blue, green and pink), coral groupers, whitetip reef sharks and other marine life, and sometimes you can even see marine wonders such as barracuda storm and blue-yellow snapper storm.

Black Rock: A Paradise for Photographers of Underwater Wonders

Black rock (black

Rock) This diving spot sounds boring, but it is the habitat of * * * biological species and multi-branch species. All kinds of marine life are very beautiful against the background of black rocks, and there are cute and beautiful little guys like raw shrimp, emperor shrimp, sea rabbit, squid, hairtail, leaf fish, anglerfish and so on. Shuttling through it is a paradise for photographers of underwater wonders.

Fukui: a different underwater world created by gentle seabed landform

Fukui is considered to be a different kind of diving in Bunaken, where there is a gentle slope covered with phyllous corals. It is also a "cleaning station" for underwater creatures. Good living environment makes it the home of many invertebrates, such as giant barrel sponge and giant clam. In addition, the devil fish, humpback wrasse, yellow-billed snapper and other fish will also appear here, becoming an excellent diving place for close contact with underwater creatures.

Mike Point: The Best Diving Point for Cliff Diving

Mike's point of view is considered to be the famous underwater photographer Mike.

Named after Severn. Mike explored here all his life and took many pictures of the ocean. This diving spot is an excellent place for cliff diving. The strong current brings rich marine life, and all kinds of large migratory fish often visit here. Colorful soft corals make it extremely charming, just like flowers blooming underwater.

Cape Xing Zi: A scenic spot to watch the storm of big fish and fish.

Like Fukui, Xing Zi Point (Xing Zi)

Point) is also obvious to the discoverer of the tower. The water here is fast, the cliff is steep, and the underwater visibility varies from 20 to 35 meters. Here, you can not only see pyramid butterfly fish, groom fish, maiden fish and other fish, but also meet whitetip reef sharks, black reef sharks and large monarch fish. In addition, the scenery at the top of the reef is also the heart of many snorkeling enthusiasts.

Allen Barnoy: The Settlement of "Master of Underwater Camouflage"

Aaron Barnoy (Aaron

Banua) This is a diving spot that underwater photographers like very much. The water here is mild and the visibility is 25 to 30 meters. There are many spectacular colorful shallow holes underwater, where you can shake hands with giant turtles, distinguish "underwater camouflage masters" with colors very similar to corals, and even meet sleeping whitetip sharks!

Cape Raymond: Dancing with corals in ocean currents.

Raymond'sPoint has beautiful underwater corals and abundant coral fish, and it is also a place where all kinds of big fish and stingrays haunt. Things to pay attention to, Ramon's.

Point is a relatively dangerous diving spot. Sea snakes often haunt here. Under normal circumstances, they will not take the initiative to attack humans, but they should be careful not to "startle the snake." The current here is unpredictable, so you should be extra careful.

There are four ways from Manado to Bunaken Island and from Manado to Bunaken:

1, speedboat: take a speedboat from Manado Ferry Pier to Bunaken Ferry Pier, which takes about 30 minutes and costs about 80- 1, 800,000 rupiah. There is usually no boat around 4 pm.

2. Bus * * *: It leaves from the dock at about 2: 30 pm, and the journey takes about 1.5 hours. However, due to the local concept of time, most people get off work at around 4 o'clock. In addition, the bus is closed on Sunday at a cost of 100000 rupiah.

3. Charter a boat: charter a boat from a travel agency or hotel. Generally, charterers leave in the morning and return in the afternoon. The cost is about 800 thousand-1, 800 thousand rupiah.

4. One-day tour: You can also take a one-day tour. The price is relatively cheap and the itinerary is reasonable. The cost is about 500- 1000 RMB (the specific cost depends on the number of dives).

Accommodation on Bunaken Island is convenient, most of which are distributed along the coast, but there is no fresh water on the island. The water here is purified by seawater, and the food is salty, so tourists who require a light diet should pay attention. It is suggested that tourists who like diving can stay on the island for two more days, but most tourists will choose to live in Manado and participate in one-day diving activities in Bunaken. The tour guide will recommend suitable diving spots according to the current situation of the day, which is relatively safe and convenient.

Tips:

1. The public transportation mode on Bunaken Island is a motor vehicle called Ojeks, but most tourists choose to walk to slowly feel the beautiful scenery on the island.

2. Bunaken has many dogs and a strong sense of territory. Tourists who are afraid of dogs should carefully consider whether to live on the island.

There are no big shops and restaurants on the island, so shopping is relatively inconvenient. If you stay on the island, please prepare the necessary supplies in advance.

Precautions for diving 1. Although you can enjoy diving without swimming, diving is still a high-risk activity. The local tourism industry is not yet mature, and private guests who are not diving shops or travel agencies receive diving, which leads to frequent chaos. Therefore, you must choose a regular travel agency and diving shop to dive in the designated snorkeling area.

Diving is an activity that requires professional skills and knowledge. You must dive under the guidance of the coach and don't act without authorization to avoid accidents.

3. Patients with cardiovascular diseases such as heart disease and hypertension must pay attention to their physical condition and don't exercise excessively in the water. Pregnant women are forbidden to dive.

Please don't drink alcohol before entering the water and participating in water activities.

5. It is forbidden to dive 24 hours before flight to avoid accelerating decompression sickness.

6. Please protect marine life when launching. Don't bring marine life out of the water. Don't touch or step on coral.

7. Don't litter when diving or playing on the beach to protect the marine ecological environment.