Dive Review of Celebes Divers/Mapia Resort in
Indonesia/North Sulawesi

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Celebes Divers/Mapia Resort, May, 2007, by Carl Scott, TX, USA ( Contributor 16 reports with 2 Helpful votes). Report 3355 has 1 Helpful vote.
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Ratings and Overall Comments 1 (worst) - 5 (best):
Accommodations		Food
Service and Attitude		Environmental Sensitivity	N/A
Dive Operation		Shore Diving
Snorkeling	N/A
Overall Rating
Value for $$	N/A
Beginners
Advanced
Comments	This was my 3rd visit with these nice folks. Unfortunately, the marine biologist, Massimo, is gone now. However, it's evident that the staff learned a lot from him during his years here. The Indonesian guides Tony & Bernard will quote you scientific names for many of the interesting creatures found in these waters, and all of the local guides are very experienced and have good eyes, as well. The dive operation doesn't get 5 stars, because there are no cushions on the boats. Bring plenty of sunscreen and use it often. Just the few minutes that you will accumulate at the surface and getting to and from the boat each day will be enough to give most folks a decent tan! As for accommodations, the bungalows are basic but very clean and functional, with plenty of room for 2 divers in each. Roberto is re-building the older ones a few at a time, and the newer ones are very nice. This is an all-inclusive resort, owned by 1 person, though the dive operation has a separate identity due to historical development of the operation. Food is plentiful and good. Expect fresh grilled fish and/or calamari each day. The sister island resort on Siladen is a beach lover's paradise, where lunch is taken daily. You want it? Just ask for it. If it exists here, they will find a way to get it for you. If not, just relax and remember that you're not in Kansas any more.
Reporter and Travel
Dive Experience	251-500 dives
Where else diving	Thailand, Palau, Bali, Panama, Costa Rica, Cozumel, Cartagena, Chichireviche, Little Cayman, St. Vincent, St. Croix, Belize, Texas Gulf
Closest Airport		Getting There
Dive Conditions
Weather	sunny	Seas	calm
Water Temp	84-86°F / 29-30°C	Wetsuit Thickness	2
Water Visibility	60-80 Ft/ 18-24 M
Dive Policy
Dive own profile	yes
Enforced diving restrictions	None
Liveaboard?	no	Nitrox Available?	N/A
What I Saw
Sharks	1 or 2	Mantas	None
Dolphins	Schools	Whale Sharks	None
Turtles	> 2	Whales	None
Ratings 1(worst) - 5 (best):
Corals		Tropical Fish
Small Critters		Large Fish
Large Pelagics
Underwater Photography 1 (worst) - 5 (best):
Subject Matter		Boat Facilities
Overall rating for UWP's		Shore Facilities
UW Photo Comments	While no fresh water is provided (unless you ask for it) on the boats, there is plenty of safe, shaded storage area on these large boats, and your bungalow is so close to the dock that shore facilities are moot. As for subject matter, you will find more reef fish than you could ever give your attention to, as well as abundant macro subjects. It's the best location for UW photography that I've ever seen.

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Dive Review of Celebes Divers/Mapia Resort in Indonesia/North Sulawesi

Celebes Divers/Mapia Resort, May, 2007,

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Dive Review of Celebes Divers/Mapia Resort in
Indonesia/North Sulawesi