Bunaken is an area of 8.08 km² island in the Bay of Manado, which is located in the north of the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia. The island is a part of the city of Manado, the provincial capital of North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Bunaken Island can be reached by fast boat (speed boat) or a rented boat to travel about 30 minutes from the port city of Manado. Around the island of Bunaken Bunaken marine park there which is part of the Bunaken National Park. This marine park has a marine biodiversity one of the highest in the world. Scuba diving attracts many visitors to the island. Overall Bunaken marine park covers an area of 75,265 hectares with five islands within it, namely the island of Manado Tua (Manarauw), Bunaken, Siladen, following several children Mantehage Island island, and the island Naen. Although it covers an area of 75,265 hectares, the location of the dive (diving) is limited in each of the five beaches that surround the island.
Bunaken marine park has a 20 point dive (dive spot) with varying depths of up to 1344 meters. Of the 20 point dive, the 12 point dive in which are located around the island of Bunaken. Twelve point of diving is the most frequently visited by divers and lovers of the beauty of the underwater scenery.
Most of the 12 point dive in Bunaken Island lined up from the southeast to the northwest of the island. In this area there is a great underwater walls, also called the hanging walls, or walls of the giant rock that stands vertically and curved upward. The rock walls are also a source of food for fish in the waters around Bunaken Island.
Unfortunately due to the magnitude of the name, many Indonesian people who never even set foot in the Land Lumimuut, feel you know and know about Bunaken, talk about Bunaken National Park, means talking about the International Heritage and a miracle of Bunaken. Many researchers from abroad deeply regrets the error information from Indonesia. Bunaken is more than just knowing the book, Bunaken is a diving experience.
Transportation
In Bunaken as underwater paradise is located, under Manado bay with beautiful flora and fauna. To achieve Manado, there are choices of airlines that serve the route, both from Jakarta, Denpasar, Makassar and Sorong. From Jakarta, you can choose to fly Garuda Indonesia twice a day, Lion Air, 3 times a day and Batavia Air twice a day, travel time during the trip takes approximately 3 hours drive.
Bunaken Island is very easy to accomplish from Manado boat. Departing from pelabuahn Manado, Molas, Kalasey, and Tasik Ria Beach. The ferry from Manado to Bunaken leave around 14:00 (depending on the tide).
Tips
The entrance sign and tickets can be purchased through marine tourism operators in Manado and in the National Park Bunaken.Anda also can buy in one of three ticket counters in Bunaken and Liang villages on the island of Bunaken and Siladen.
You should be aware that during the season between July and August visitors will usually very crowded. Many resorts and dive operators will not be able to receive incoming tourists at that time because it was already fully booked. Therefore, it is better to book in advance.
For a rental boat from Manado to Bunaken you can choose Bersehati Market and Marina. Rent a boat from Manado to Bunaken Bersehati market with rates ranging from Rp 300 thousand - Rp 400 thousand. Meanwhile, if the applicable rate of Marina more expensive at around Rp 600 thousand - Rp 800 thousand. More economical way is to join other tourists aboard the traditional fare of Rp 50 thousand per person. Just have to wait for a seat on the boat full of new first departed.
Try to hire equipment from large companies reliable but remember, that the responsibility for checking the equipment is in yourself.
If you are a true adventurer, certainly will not miss to continue the nautical adventure in Raja Ampat and Wayag Island, in Papua.
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