

Best for intermediate divers, 5-25m, boat entry, mild current.
Alung Banua is a diverse marine site on Bunaken Island featuring a combination of wall, reef, and cave topography. Divers typically explore depths between 5 and 25 metres, with an average depth of 20 metres. The site is accessed by boat and is suitable for intermediate divers, with mild currents and visibility ranging from 15 to 30 metres. Marine life recorded here includes Chromodoris nudibranchs, Mandarinfish, Bluespotted Fantail rays, Regal angelfish, Leaf scorpionfish, Nembrotha nudibranchs, Bluegirdled angelfish, Spotfin lionfish, Crocodile fish, Indian lionfish, Giant trevally, Giant moray, Whitetip reef sharks, and Trance Wrinkle dorids. Night diving is available at this location, which features overhead environments and sharp coral.
1.62350, 124.76000
This site is recommended for night diving and macro photography.
Access is from the shore.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-25m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
28-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
Year-round
Divers frequently encounter Chromodoris nudibranchs. Other species recorded at the site include Mandarinfish, Bluespotted Fantail rays, Regal angelfish, Leaf scorpionfish, Nembrotha nudibranchs, Bluegirdled angelfish, Spotfin lionfish, Crocodile fish, Indian lionfish, Giant trevally, Giant moray, Whitetip reef sharks, and Trance Wrinkle dorids.
No, Alung Banua is rated for intermediate divers due to the presence of overhead environments, sharp coral, and potential currents.
The site ranges from 5 to 25 metres in depth, with an average depth of 20 metres.
Boat access is required to reach this dive site.
The site is primarily designated for diving, and given the wall and cave topography, it is best suited for scuba activities.
Diving at Alung Banua in Manado requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Alung Banua in Manado. Water temperatures range from 28°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Alung Banua in Manado are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Alung Banua in Manado typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Alung Banua in Manado typically ranges from 15 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.