

Best for beginner divers, 20-30m, boat entry, mild current.
Panggulingan is a reef and wall dive site located off Bunaken Island. The site features depths between 20 and 30 metres, with an average depth of 25 metres. Divers access the site by boat, where they may experience mild drift conditions. Visibility ranges from 10 to 30 metres, and water temperatures remain warm between 28 and 30C throughout the year. While the site is suitable for beginners, currents can strengthen quickly, including the risk of down currents. Divers should stay close to their guide and monitor conditions closely. Typical dives last 60 minutes. Early morning departures are recommended to take advantage of calmer currents and optimal visibility.
1.64500, 124.71015
Aim for an early morning boat departure when the currents at Panggulingan tend to be at their calmest and visibility is often at its best. Confirm current conditions with your dive centre on the day, as currents here can shift without much warning.
Diving in Bunaken Marine Park requires a permit, which can be obtained through dive operators.
Recorded at this site
Depth
20-30m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
28-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
60 min
Best Time
Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, though divers should be aware that currents can strengthen unexpectedly and include down currents.
The site ranges from 20 to 30 metres in depth, with an average depth of 25 metres.
Panggulingan is a boat-access site and requires a boat to reach.
Hazards include strong currents, down currents that can pull divers deeper than planned, and the presence of sharks.
The site is primarily a dive location with depths reaching 30 metres, and boat access is required.
Diving at Panggulingan in Manado requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Panggulingan in Manado. Water temperatures range from 28°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Panggulingan in Manado are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, and November. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Panggulingan in Manado typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Panggulingan in Manado typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.