Blog – Gangga Island Resort & Spa

Why Take a Dive Course at Gangga Island Resort?

Posted on 19 April 2018

Gangga Island Resort & Spa is located just off the coast of Manado in North Sulawesi. It is well known for being a peaceful place surrounded by incredible diving. This is why most visitors to this area and to Gangga Island are already divers. However, Gangga Divers offers dive courses from beginner up to specialized diver courses for those more experienced. So why should you book a dive course in North Sulawesi? Let’s count the reasons… (more…)

The Magic of Muck Diving Off Gangga Island

Posted on 30 March 2018

Gangga Island is heaven for divers, and none more so than those that love searching for and photographing underwater critters. Just off the shores of the island is Gangga Island Resort’s house reef where you could spend days discovering species of every colour, size and shape. Read on to learn about when to dive and what to look out for. (more…)

10 Incredible Dive Sites in the Bangka Archipelago

Posted on 16 March 2018

The Bangka Archipelago in North Sulawesi is an area well known for spectacular diving and marine life. This group of islands includes Bangka, Kinabohutan, Gangga, Talisei and Tindila. Located at the meeting point of the Indian and Pacific Oceans, there are more than 30 dive sites all within reach of Gangga Island Resort & Spa, one of the highest rated dive resorts in the archipelago.

For divers this area is heaven on Earth, so in this article we’ll be telling you a little more about what dive sites in North Sulawesi you won’t want to miss! (more…)

7 Reasons to Become a Scuba Diver

Posted on 05 March 2018

Did you know 70% of the Earth’s surface is covered in water? That means no matter how much you travel, how many continents you explore, you will only be able to cover 30% of the Earth. If this isn’t reason enough to get dive certified then you’ll just need to read on for us to convince you! (more…)

Biorock Anti-Wave Reefs Really Work! Gangga Island’s beaches have completely grown back

Posted on 14 February 2018

For many years residents and staff at Gangga Island Resort and Spa have been watching the beaches of the island erode. This erosion had come to a point where beachside trees and structures were beginning to collapse into the sea. The damage to the coast was serious and distressing to watch. (more…)

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