Explore the Mangrove Tarsier
If your stay is limited to Bunaken and you can’t make it to Tangkoko National Park to see the tiny Tarsius primate, we now offer a half-day tour from our resort to a mangrove forest near the mainland
New Camera Room in Bunaken
Bastianos Bunaken has just unveiled a new, spacious air-condition camera room, conveniently located just steps from the boats. This area is ideal for storing, organizing, and preparing your camera gear, housing, and photography or videography accessories.
Harlequin Ghostpipefish
A pair of Harlequin Ghostpipefish (Solenostomus Paradoxus) live together monogamously on a feather star. Despite their vibrant colors, they blend seamlessly into their surroundings. They primarily feed on zooplankton, small crustaceans, and larvae carried by the current.
The Coconut Octopus
The Coconut Octopus (Amphioctopus Marginatus) can have a body sac measuring up to 10 cm and arms that extend to 20 cm in length. Found at depths of up to 200 m, it is easily accessible to divers even at just 10 m.
The Arrowhead Soapfish
The Arrowhead Soapfish (Belonoperca Chabanaudi) can often be found in the dark recesses of the steep walls around Bunaken. The solitary creature usually stands upside down in the shade, waiting for dusk.
September 2024 Dive Shows Reports
The diving shows in Friedrichshafen, Germany (Inter Dive) and Sydney, Australia (Go Diving Show ANZ) have wrapped up! Thank you to everyone who spoke with our representative at the booth.
The Broadclub Cuttlefish
The Broadclub Cuttlefish (Ascarosepion Latimanus) has eyes positioned laterally like a fish, but it can rotate them forward to create overlapping fields of vision.
SATUSEHAT Health Pass!
To help prevent the entry and spread of the Mpox Virus in Indonesia, Indonesia government require all international passengers to complete the SATUSEHAT Health Pass before entering Indonesia.