Bunaken - Living Colours Dive Resort
We booked through their website without any problems and made clear that we (two couples) are serious underwater photographer who do not want to dive in crowds. When we arrived we found the resort in very good condition, with nice bungalows (you will love the hammock on your terrace!), good food and a highly professional dive team.
Dive departures were very punctual and the guides (Alfitan was great!) really did their best to discover as many species during the dive as possible. Boat trips went to places according to guests wishes which includes a 12-hour tour to Bangka Island or a trip to Manado Pier for great macro sites, we mostly had the boat on our own , but anyhow there were never more than 4 people per dive guide.
We had a lovely week which passed too quickly! We would come back and recommend it to people who like a clean, comfortable place with basic accomodation at a great price. There is no minibar or TV or coffe-maker in the room but a jar with drinking water, there is a fan but no air-condition and the bath room features hot water shower as its highlight. But you are in the middle of a jungle and with 24hour internet, good indonesian food and a comfortable bungalow we were equipped with all what we needed for a great week of diving in Bunaken. Big turtles included! It was excellent value for money and the whole staff is very friendly and attentive to make you feel at ease.
