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North Sulawesi coastline near Manado, Indonesia

Manado Liveaboard Cruises to Bunaken and North Sulawesi

Sail aboard Supraba to explore Bunaken’s dramatic coral walls, clear tropical waters, volcanic islands, and the rich marine life of North Sulawesi.

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Sea turtle on the reef at Bunaken, North Sulawesi

Two completely different kinds of diving, one voyage.

Manado is North Sulawesi's principal city and one of eastern Indonesia's most established marine gateways, served by its own international airport rather than a remote airstrip or ferry crossing. That accessibility is part of what makes it a natural end point for Supraba's longer expedition connecting Manado, Halmahera and Raja Ampat.

The region itself is built on contrast. Bunaken and the Bangka Island area offer classic reef walls and drift diving, while a short crossing away, the Lembeh Strait is one of the most celebrated muck diving sites in the world—slow, close-focus dives across dark volcanic sand where the region's smaller and stranger residents are found. Few single voyages combine both this deliberately.

Reef divingBunaken and the Bangka Island area
Muck divingLembeh Strait
Who it suitsDivers who want variety within one region
Diver along the reef near Manado, North Sulawesi
Clear water along the North Sulawesi coast near Manado

Where you join or finish.

Guests join or finish the voyage in Manado depending on which direction the route sails. The city's international airport keeps transfers straightforward on either end, whichever leg of the journey you're on.

Exact season and direction (Manado to Sorong, or the reverse) depend on the specific departure. These are confirmed with the Supraba team directly.

A route built around contrast.

This is drawn from Supraba's published Manado–Halmahera–Raja Ampat route. Exact days and sites vary by direction and season—see the full itinerary or ask the team for the confirmed version.

Bunaken Island

Dive Muka Kampung, Lekuan 2 and Abang Point before crossing to Bangka Island.

Bangka Island

Dive Sahaung Point, Batu Pendeta, Pulau Punteng and Teluk Kambahu.

Lembeh Strait

Dive Aer Bajo, Kareko Paser, Jahir and Aer Prang—the region's celebrated muck diving.

The essentials of a Supraba voyage.

The final booking page and terms remain the source of record for each departure. These are the standard onboard inclusions used across the destination pages.

  • Start- and end-day airport or local transfers as specified
  • Three meals per day and snacks
  • Water, soda, coffee and tea
  • Snorkelling equipment
  • Kayaks and stand-up paddleboards
  • Towels and bed linen
  • Guided diving and standard tanks on designated diving cruises
  • English-speaking local cruise and dive team

Confirm dates directly with the Supraba team.

Timing follows the wider expedition route rather than a Manado-only season. View the current schedule below, then message the team on WhatsApp or send an enquiry to confirm dates, direction and cabin availability.

Voyage focusReef & muck diving

Part of a longer combined-destination expedition.

Route conditionsWeather-led planning

Daily routing remains subject to sea conditions, permits and the captain’s judgement.

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North Sulawesi waters near Manado
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Discover Bunaken’s coral walls, volcanic seascapes, and the remarkable marine life of North Sulawesi.

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