Located on the resort premises, Siladen Dive Center offers the latest Scubapro equipment and a full range of PADI diving courses from discovery to dive master. Guests will enjoy a professional and friendly service.
The Dive Center is equipped with 2 Bauer compressors and operates 3 boats for both divers and snorkelers. Up to 5 dives per day are offered. The diving service is outstanding. The dives are guided by Indonesian guides who are excellent in finding macro rarities on the reefs.
Siladen Resort has a rich house reef which turns snorkeling and night diving into a unique experience. Over 40 unique dive sites are within 5 to 50 minutes from the resort. Diving is carried out following strict safety regulations and in small groups.
Dive area
Bunaken National Park consists of seven islands and is located in the Bay of Manado. The diving area is famous for its beautiful overgrown steep coral walls and the great richness of species living here. The drop-offs start in the shallows of 1-2 meters (3-6 ft) and then fall into the Abyss. Especially beautiful is the shallow waters where one can finish the safety stop in an array of colorful fish. That makes those reefs also an ideal area for snorkelers. Bunaken has apart from the green turtles, plenty of the less often seen leatherback and loggerhead turtles in big sizes! There is also a beautiful wreck situated in the Bay of Manado, here divers often are accompanied by dolphins or pilot whales.
Lembeh Straight: Here is the world's arguably best dive area for 'muckdiving'. This is a paradise for divers who are looking for the smallest and rarest fish and critters. You very likely are going to see the Ambon scorpion fish, ghost pipefish, seahorses, crabs and angler fish in all colors, just to name a few. These sites, including the two wrecks, are a highlight for underwater photographers and lovers of muckdiving. Don’t expect beautiful coral reefs in good visibility, you will dive in sandy spots with not so good visibility, as that is where the critters live. There are partial rather cool currents in the Lembeh Straight, the water temperature can get as low as 22°C (71°F), a warmer 5mm wetsuit is recommended.
