WORLD CLASS DIVING IN THE UNSPOILED CRYSTAL CLEAR WATERS OF SANGIHE ARCHIPELAGO, SAIL TO THE SANGIHE ISLANDS AND DIVE IN SEARCH OF A SUNKEN CITY, THROUGH WALLS OF FISHES OR ON AN UNDERWATER VOLCANO. BUNAKEN / SILADEN WALLS, BANGKA STRAITS & THE MICRO WORLD OF LEMBEH STRAITS

The ultimate diving experience with luxurious liveaboard Bianca. A Traditional Bugisnese schooner, experience scuba diving and discover the best dive sites of Indonesia.

Sangihe Talaud the very northern part of Manado an area comprising approximately of 40 islands, some of which are volcanic - over 1500 metres high - and covered in coconut palms. The water surrounding these islands are some of the deepest in the world. The remoteness of the region has helped to preserve the amazing variety of stunning corals and abundant diversity of marine life. The water is crystal clear with visibility on average of 35 to 45 metres and sometime more.

The whole archipelago has breath-taking scenery including volcanoes above and below the water. Vertical cliffs above the waterline plunge to great depths below, whilst other sites are small rocky canyons with swim throughs.

Deep, clean and crystal clear! Dive the underwater volcano venting gas and sulphur near the surface and drift dive the underwater lava flow with an amazing variety of hard and soft corals, including hugh barrel sponges, plate coral and precious "black" coral (used for jewelry making) in every colour imaginable. Steep coral slopes with vertical pinnacles in places and an abundance of hard and soft corrals down to a very great depth. Here you can see huge giant clams, many barrel sponges, yellowfin tuna, silvertip and black tip reef sharks.

A great variety of crinoids stand out so starkly against the black volcanic rock in hue of yellow, purple, green and pink that they appear to light up the underwater scene into a rainbow of colours. There are also many fascinating nudibranches to be seen standing out like rare jewels. Apart from the stunning beauty of the area, the corals and crinoids, the big attraction is the sheer volume of fish, fish and yet more fish! This is a diver paradise to find long nosed hawk fish, dog tooth tuna, yellow fin tuna, blue trigger fish, sweet lips and humphead parrot fish. Also to be seen are turtles, eagle rays, many different type of snapper, moray eels as well as the variety of coral fishes. Large manta glide gracefully around and hugh schools of big-eyed jacks and barracudas are commonly seen.

For many divers the biggest thrill is the BIG SHARK action! Black tip, white tip, grey reef and the Hammerhead sharks, including the Scalloped Hammerhead can be seen.

Chance to snorkel with pod of HUMP BACK WHALES on some occasions as well as pod of PILOT WHALES averaging 4 to 5 metres in length and not at all shy. In access of over 250 DOLPHINS occasionally can be spotted swirling, jumping around in the incredible clear water. Truly and unforgettable experience.

You will have opportunities to visit the small villages en route inhabited by the friendliest people you could meet in all of Indonesia.

Dive the clear waters, steep walls and world-class coral gardens of Bunaken Marine Park. Visit Bangka Strait for an encounter with whales, manta rays and other pelagics. Explore Lembeh Strait and discover its rare and unusual marine life and WWII shipwrecks. Whether you are a novice or an expert, we have the diving for you.