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Bunaken Reef Day

4.9 from 118 reviews 2-8 travelers 1D Hosted by Bunaken Blue Crew

A hosted reef day from Manado with boat transfer, relaxed snorkeling stops, island lunch, and reef-safe guidance.

Starting from

Rp 1.250.000

Dates are confirmed with the host. No payment is taken yet.

A day shaped by the sea

The crossing from Manado is the first change of pace. At Bunaken, the day opens around two reef stops, with time to come ashore for lunch between swims.

Your guide chooses the gentler water around tide and crowd conditions, so the route can breathe rather than follow a rigid checklist.

Full itinerary

What makes it worth going

Two gentle reef stops timed around crowd and tide windows

Local island lunch with Manado-style seafood options

Mask, fin, life vest, guide, and hotel pickup included

Full itinerary

Day 1

  1. Manado pickup and Bunaken crossing

    Meet your host in Manado, cross to Bunaken by boat, and start with a calm reef orientation before the first snorkel.

  2. Reef swim, island lunch, second lagoon stop

    Swim with your guide, break for lunch on the island, then continue to a quieter lagoon or wall depending on conditions.

Where you'll meet

Pickup from Manado city hotels or meet at Manado harbor. Exact pickup time is confirmed one day before departure.

What's included

Manado hotel pickup and harbor transfer

Private boat crew, reef guide, mask, fins, and life vest

Island lunch, drinking water, and light snacks

Two snorkeling stops selected by tide and crowd conditions

What's not included

Bunaken marine park entrance ticket

Personal expenses and guide gratuity

Underwater camera rental

Additional information

Where you'll meet

Pickup from Manado city hotels or meet at Manado harbor. Exact pickup time is confirmed one day before departure.

Start & end

08:00 from Manado - 16:30 return to Manado harbor

Good to know

  • Reef-safe sunscreen is recommended.
  • Non-swimmers can join with a life vest and guide support.
  • Route may shift when wind or current conditions change.

What to pack

Swimwear
Towel
Dry bag
Sun hat
Change of clothes

Cancellation

Free reschedule up to 48 hours before departure in this POC. Weather-related changes are coordinated by the host.

Bunaken Blue Crew

Bunaken Blue Crew

4.9 · Bunaken

Bunaken Blue Crew is a tenant-operated reef host for travelers who want a calm Manado pickup, clear reef briefings, and small-group snorkeling around Bunaken. Their page can become a dedicated branded storefront with packages, rentals, booking rules, and customer inquiries.

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