Odyssea Divers

Odyssea Divers offers an unforgettable journey throughout the world class dive sites Manado, North Sulawesi, Indonesia have to offer, by providing you with high quality scuba diving facilities, equipment and services, in the comfort of a beautiful beachfront resort and spa setting. Whether you are diving in the Bunaken Marine Park, the Lembeh Strait, or just lazing around at our exclusive beach resort, you can be sure you will be well looked after during your dive holiday in Manado.

Redefining your dive holiday in North Sulawesi with the first phase of our diving ventures, located at Kima Bajo Resort & Spa, will allow you to experience a blend of diving in the waters surrounding Manado and enjoy a lazy afternoon spa retreat overlooking the waters in Wori Bay.

The next phase, which will include Odyssea Liveaboards and Safaris and a true "diving" resort in Minahesa, is coming soon to serve you. These new ventures will bring you closer to the Sangihe Islands, Lembeh Strait, Bangka and Talisei Islands, as well as the Kahakitang and Mahengetang Islands located northeast of Sulawesi. Diving Manado and North Sulawesi, Indonesia - a world class diving journey with Odyssea Divers.

Affiliation:

PADI, SSI

Training Level:

Instructor

Boat Description:

Three custom-built boats (with our fourth boat - Sabine - on the way)

Angelina (11.5 m), Franchesca (12.5 m), Minako (14.5 m)

The contruction of Sabina (19 m) is coming along nicely and we are looking forward to having her in the water by 1st November 2005. She can host 6 to 8 divers for over night diving excursions - a miniture liveaboard with comfort and practicality, maximising diving opportunities and good food! 1 to 5 Days charter Available - great for small groups!

Our Liveaboard - MV Popolulu Baby, ready by April 2006 will be the pride of Manado and its builders from Sangihe... It is a semi Luxury Diving Liveaboard with a capacity of up to 21 guests. Air & Nitrox Diving, Digital Studio, Bar, Entertainment... Look out for more details on our website!

Our day boats are powered by Twin or Triple 40hp or 85Hp Yamaha engines and have washroom facilities onboard

Sites Visited:

Manado Dive Sites The dive sites surrounding the tip of North Sulawesi offer many opportunities for divers to experience flora and fauna, which range from the tiny pygmy seahorse to the large dogtooth tuna or barracuda. Occasionally, dolphins come frolicking along side of the boat. Although you can dive North Sulawesi all year, the best time to come is between April - November, as it typically has its monsoon season around the same time as West Malaysia. Check on today's Manado weather forcast. Note: Below is a review of some of the dive sites we frequent. We will be adding to this section feedback from our guests on the various dive sites they visit, as well as experiences from our dive guides.

TJ. Kopi (Manado Tua) August 13th, 2004 - The first rare sighting for both our guests and dives guides of the prehistoric Mola-Mola. This fish is known to live in the far depths of the sea. In order to kill any parasites, it accends to the surface and suntans itself, therefore giving it the name "The Sun Fish". There are also a variety of pelagic fish, such as Napoleon wrasse and barracuda, which can be found there. You will be able to see part of the Eco-modules that the NSWA has set up as part of it's reef recovery programme. You can also see white-tip reefsharks and turtles. This site will not disappoint you, but make sure you bring along your wide-angle lens.

Lekuan 1 (Bunaken) It is always a treat when you are able to find our famous pygmy seeahorse. It is twice the experience to be able to see the new black or yellow species of pygmy seahorse, which can be found at a vaiety of sights surrounding Bunaken Island. White tip sharks and turtles also frequent this dive site.

Alung Banua (Bunaken) July 23rd, 2004 - The black pygmy seahorse was spotted here, about 12 m deep along the wall. Although is took a bit of time to find it, it was certainly worth the wait.

Fukui (Bunaken) This dive site is home to our resident Napoleon wrasses named Lucy & Johnny. You will also find a giant clam garden towards the end of the dive. Upon entry, you will also be able to see some Eco-modules.

Bunaken Timur 1 (Bunaken) A fleet of eagle rays were spotted, as well as white-tipped reef sharks.

Siladen (Siladen) This dive begins at the jetty and ends at the south-eastern tip of Siladen. It combines wall with shallow reef diving. You will find macro critters along with pelagic fish. At dusk, you will encounter large schools of fusiliers. My favourite encounter is during the safety stop, when you can take fantastic pictures of the spine-cheek anenome fish protecting their home.

TJ. Poopoh (South Manado Bay) This site, founded by our own Martinus Wawanda, tends to be one of the favourites with our divers. The variety of marine life you can find here you will see no where else. The different scorpionfish found here look like something out of a science fiction movie. The thorny seahorse is also quite unique.

Seagrass (South Manado Bay) You will find the banded pipefish, as well as a variety of different coloured ghost pipefish weaving in and out of the corals. You have to look carefully, as these creatures blend in very well with their environment.

Nudi Falls (Lembeh) Of course, this site is known for its wide variety of nudibranches, but most people come here to photograph the pygmy seahorse (see photos on main page). This is a fantastic location for macro photography. You must also be very careful, as scorpionfish and stonefish are well disguised on the sandy bottom.

Hairball 2 (Lembeh) This is crustacean heaven. Lobsters, mantis shrimp, as well as a variety of coral shrimp can be found on a large rock located at the dive site.

Facilities:

• Resort/Intro Dives
• Own Liveaboard(s)
• Own Boat(s)
• Camera Hire
• Gear Service
• Diving seven days

• Showers
• Own pool
• Own accommodation
• Nitrox fills
• Scuba hire