Indonesia
The Dewi Nusantara, a magnificent three masted schooner, has been at the very forefront of the dive live-aboard industry in South East Asia for many years. With 8 spacious staterooms and one huge master suite in the panoramic stern quarters, individual air conditioning, en-suite bathroom and storage.
The Arenui is truly a boutique liveaboard, with attention to detail and personal service. They combine the adventures of diving with relaxation and pampering of spa and massage. With only 8 exceptionally spacious cabins, a king bed or roomy singles, private en-suite bathroom and individual air conditioning.
The Indo Aggressor is a 98 foot finely crafted twin-masted wooden sailing yacht built in the Pinisi style. Accommodations include 2 deluxe staterooms with queen bed, 2 owner’s staterooms with 2 single beds or 1 king bed, 4 twin staterooms with 2 twin bunk beds, all staterooms have climate controls, private bath and storage.
Bunaken Oasis Resort is built on a steep hillside overlooking the mangroves on Liang Beach (don’t worry, there are gently meandering paths everywhere, so getting around the resort is easy). The major focal point of the resort is a free form infinity pool, with sun loungers and easy access to the bar, for those who want to spend time above rather than below the water. Bunaken is not a white-sand “paradise” island; it is a working island of nearly 3,000 inhabitants. It is, however, an example of “real” Indonesia and gives visitors a genuine insight into vibrant, colorful island life.
Misool is a private island resort, 165km (105 miles) away from the nearest port and one hour by speedboat from the nearest village. Misool is a true tropical hideaway as it is just a stone’s throw south of the equator. They are surrounded by the richest reefs in the world, at the very heart of marine biodiversity – there simply are no richer reefs on earth. Their accommodations have been meticulously designed for comfort, privacy and sustainability.
Wakatobi Dive Resort is an eco-friendly resort located in the Wakatobi archipelago in remote Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia where they are the only fully licence dive tourism operator. The resort itself is situated on a small island locally called Onemobaa. Their island is beside Tomia Island, one of four major islands covering an area of 821 sq. km. The beautiful resort is built directly at the seaside, with all bungalows spaced along their exquisite beach. No where else do you have such an ease of access to miles and miles of pristine reefs with diverse topography, life and highlights – in other locations you collect the good dive sites together over large areas with long and arduous boat journeys in between and might not even get close to what Wakatobi offers out there right at the doorstep.
About 30 minutes drive from the hustle & bustle of Manado is Tasik Ria Resort & Spa. With its peaceful and scenic palm fringed backdrop, this family owned and run resort, offers not only luxury and comfort but also a level of warmth and hospitality which in today’s frantic world is such a rarity. With the Bunaken National Park only a 45 min boat ride away, you can be assured of some of the best diving in the world. At Tasik Divers we can say we truly look after divers and non-divers alike!
White Sands Beach Resort is a small boutique resort located on a white sand beach; offering the best location for your Lembeh dive holiday. Their immaculate accommodations, exceptional cuisine, spa, all with a sea view, makes this resort a top choice for discerning divers and non-divers alike. Located in the middle of Lembeh Strait that play host to a cornucopia of weird and wonderful creatures from ribbon eels to vibrant Mandarin fish. Moor over shallow black sandy slopes where seahorses and nudibranchs are in abundance.
Set in vibrant tropical gardens perched right above the waters’ edge, Solitude Lembeh, which lies just across the Strait. The resort is designed to ensure guests enjoy the intimate exclusivity and privacy of the natural landscape. Lembeh is the most famous muck diving location in the world, bearing titles such as the “Macro Capital”. With their central location overlooking Lembeh Strait, access to over 30 local dive sites within a 2-15 minute boat ride.
With only nine sea view bungalows, Dive Into Lembeh is nestled in Kasawari Bay, located on the mainland of the Lembeh Strait, Indonesia – a true macro photographer’s paradise! Every bungalow, at Dive Into Lembeh, has its own Japanese “Onsen” (hot tub minus the bubbles) on the veranda, to warm up in at the end of your diving day. With access, right out front of the resort, of the two most famous dive sites, in Lembeh, (Hairball and Aw Shucks) finding critters, such as hairy frog fish, mimic octopus, blue ringed octopus, mandarin fish, mantis shrimps and many others, that are hiding on the black volcanic sand, amongst patches of rubble and coral much more exciting!