

Best for beginner divers, 20-30m, boat entry, mild current.
Dalton Point, located off Bunaken Island, offers a diverse underwater environment featuring a mix of reef, wall, and muck diving. The site is suitable for beginners, with depths typically ranging between 20 and 30 metres. Divers experience mild currents and visibility that fluctuates between 10 and 30 metres. Access is by boat only, and the site is located 1000 metres from the shore. Due to potential shifts in current and active boat traffic, guided tours are recommended. Divers should remain close to their guide, monitor their position, and use a surface marker buoy when ascending to ensure safety near passing vessels.
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Book a guided tour rather than heading out independently, as conditions at Dalton Point can shift and a local guide will know where to position you relative to the current. Boat traffic in this area can be busy, so stay close to your dive flag and ascend slowly at your reference point.
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Depth
20-30m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
28-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, offering a mix of reef, wall, and muck diving with generally mild currents.
The site reaches depths of 20 to 30 metres, with an average depth of 25 metres.
Dalton Point is a boat dive located 1000 metres from the shore; a boat is required to reach the site.
Water temperatures range from 28C to 30C, and visibility typically varies between 10 and 30 metres.
Stay close to your guide, monitor your position due to shifting currents, and watch for boat traffic before surfacing by using a surface marker buoy.
Diving at Dalton Point in Manado requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Dalton Point in Manado. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Dalton Point in Manado. Water temperatures range from 28°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Dalton Point in Manado are May, June, July, August, September, and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.