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Dive Review of Siladen Dive Ctr., part of the resort in
Indonesia/Siladen/Bunaken Marine Park

Siladen Dive Ctr., part of the resort: "Fourth time at this resort, and fifth time diving Bunaken", Nov, 2022,

by S P Smith, WA, US (Sr. Reviewer Sr. Reviewer 11 reports). Report 12247.

No photos available at this time

Ratings and Overall Comments 1 (worst) - 5 (best):

Accommodations 5 stars Food 5 stars
Service and Attitude 5 stars Environmental Sensitivity 5 stars
Dive Operation 5 stars Shore Diving N/A
Snorkeling N/A
Value for $$ 5 stars
Beginners 4 stars
Advanced 4 stars
Comments We keep returning to this place for the pristine reefs, easy diving conditions and warm water. After three years away from diving, returning to the 86-degree water and excellent diving conditions was just what we needed. The reefs are in great shape, no broken coral or fans encountered. I did two morning dives every day, and occasionally an third dive in the afternoon. Night dives are available.

The resort has survived the pandemic in excellent shape, and their working relationship with the local village, which was very good, has actually improved during the pandemic, with new food gardens, etc.

Lots of U/W photographers here, with a good workroom for them to store, and work on gear, with charging facilities etc.

For us non-photographers, we did not need to buddy with the camera guys, so no interference with subject matter underwater.
Websites Siladen Dive Ctr., part of the resort   [same]

Reporter and Travel

Dive Experience Over 1000 dives
Where else diving Multiple trips in the coral triangle, South Pacific, Caribbean, Pacific Coast
Closest Airport Manado (MDC) Getting There Seattle-Singapore (SQ) then Singapore- (Manado) (Scoot), which is low-cost and acts like it

Dive Conditions

Weather sunny, rainy, cloudy Seas calm, choppy
Water Temp 86-86°F / 30-30°C Wetsuit Thickness 3
Water Visibility 40-60 Ft/ 12-18 M

Dive Policy

Dive own profile ?
Enforced diving restrictions Did all dives with a divemaster, and was delighted with his critter finding
Liveaboard? no Nitrox Available? yes

What I Saw

Sharks None Mantas None
Dolphins 1 or 2 Whale Sharks None
Turtles > 2 Whales None
Corals 5 stars Tropical Fish 4 stars
Small Critters 4 stars Large Fish 2 stars
Large Pelagics N/A

Underwater Photography 1 (worst) - 5 (best):

Subject Matter 4 stars Boat Facilities 4 stars
Overall rating for UWP's 4 stars Shore Facilities 5 stars
UW Photo Comments [None]
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