

Best for beginner divers, 20-40m, boat entry, mild current.
Ibu's Secret Garden is a reef site located off Bunaken Island, Indonesia. The reef structure extends from 20 to 40 metres, with an average depth of 25 metres. Access is by boat, and the site features mild currents and visibility ranging from 10 to 30 metres. Water temperatures remain between 28 and 30C throughout the year. The site is suitable for beginners, though divers should maintain buoyancy to avoid contact with sharp coral. Night diving is available by arrangement. Species recorded around this area include Napoleon Wrasse, various nudibranchs, angelfish, and moray eels. Guided tours are recommended to locate the most suitable reef sections.
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Book a guided tour rather than going independently on your first visit, as the guides know exactly where the best reef sections sit within a comfortable depth range for beginner divers. Night dives here are worth arranging in advance through the boat charter operator, as availability can be limited.
Accessible via boat from Thalassa Dive Resort.
Recorded at this site
Depth
20-40m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
28-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, though it is recommended to book a guided tour to ensure you stay within a comfortable depth range.
The site ranges from 20 to 40 metres, with an average depth of 25 metres.
This is a boat dive; a boat is required to access the site.
Species recorded around this area include Napoleon Wrasse, Chromodoris and Nembrotha nudibranchs, Regal and Bluegirdled Angelfish, Bluespotted Fantail Rays, Leaf Scorpionfish, Clown and Titan Triggerfish, Spotfin and Indian Lionfish, Coral Grouper, and Giant and Snowflake Morays.
Yes, night diving is permitted at Ibu's Secret Garden. It is recommended to arrange this in advance through your boat charter operator as availability can be limited.
Diving at Ibu's Secret Garden in Manado requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Ibu's Secret Garden in Manado. Water temperatures range from 28°C to 30°C.
Divers at Ibu's Secret Garden in Manado should be aware of lionfish, stonefish. These encounters are generally rare and avoidable with proper awareness. Follow local safety guidance and maintain a respectful distance from all marine life.
Ibu's Secret Garden in Manado typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Ibu's Secret Garden in Manado typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.