Posted on 27 January 2023
Gangga Island is a small island around 20 minutes off the north coast of Manado, North Sulawesi. There are a few steps to getting there but once you are there you may not want to leave. However, most guests at Gangga Island Resort & Spa have limited time so it’s nice to know how to make the most of your days on the island. In this blog we’ll show you a 7 day sample itinerary for a trip to Gangga Island. (more…)
Posted on 15 December 2022
Manado isn’t a place that is widely known outside of scuba diving circles, but it is most certainly a place you should know about! Located in the North Sulawesi province of Indonesia that stretches almost all the way to the Philippines, Manado is a melting pot of cultures, languages, and religions. There are loads of reasons to visit the area, but here are 5 reasons you should know about Manado. (more…)
Posted on 01 December 2022
If you have completed a PADI Open Water Diver Course, you have not only done the most popular dive course in the world, but have also taken your very first step towards a lifetime of marine adventures. After undertaking the course you are qualified to dive up to 18 metres and have done a number of dives in open water with your instructors. (more…)
Posted on 27 October 2022
Night diving can be a bit love or hate for divers, but no matter what you think, it is undeniably spectacular. The most common reason divers give for not wanting to dive at night is the fear of what they can’t see. We agree that the darkness of the water around you can be daunting but, with the right equipment it is also one of the best times to see the widest variety of marine life. (more…)
Posted on 30 September 2022
The healthy reefs in North Sulawesi means not only lots of small marine creatures, but plenty of the big guys as well. Both those passing through and residents of the area including rays, sharks, and even whales, are incredible to see up close and personal while you are diving. Here are just a few of the large marine species you may see while you are in North Sulawesi. (more…)