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10 + 1
reasons to compete in the World’s
“Most
Influential Underwater Photographer Shoot out Competition of
the Year”
1.
Entries for the shootout will
be contributed to schools in Manado for education and to
encourage marine conservation of coral reefs in North
Sulawesi
2.
Winning images will be used to
influence the authorities in North Sulawesi to engage in
meaningful preservation of coral reefs
3.
Opportunity to be published on
the front cover of Ocean Geographic
4. Opportunity
to be published in the award winning Nautilus Window
Portfolio of Ocean Geographic
5. Opportunity
to be win the title the Most Influential Underwater Shoot
Out Photographer 2011”; other titles – Merit of Excellent,
Outstanding Achievement
6.
Winning entries will be used in
posters, slide shows for the ‘No Plastic’ campaign in Manado
7.
Opportunity to be inducted into
the
Ocean Artist Society
8.
Opportunity to be invited as
Ocean Geographic contributing photographer
9.
Entries will be used for Ocean
Geographic climate change index for North Sulawesi
10.
Opportunity to be invited as
contributing photographer for the next
Elysium Epic expedition to the Arctic
Plus to
win the top prize of $5000 comprising of cash and dive
holiday package
Staged at ten supporting resorts, the shootout competition
19-23 Sept is one of the main highlights of Celebrate
the Sea 2011.
Competitors stand the chance to win prestigious medals for
Outstanding Achievement, Merit of Excellence awards
and the coveted title for the
‘Most Influential Underwater Shoot Out
Photographer 2011 with cash and holiday prize of USD
5000.
Joining the panel of speakers & judges, you will discover
the splendour of underwater North Sulawesi - situated in the
apex of the coral triangle. Oceanic walls, soft coral
canyons, extensive coral meadows, and intriguing muck dive
locations offer unparalleled photographic opportunities
found no where else in the world.
You are
invited to compete at any of the supporting resorts /
operators and submit your entries
for judging on Friday 23 September.
Results will be announced during the award ceremony along
with the results of the international competition. To
compete, pick a package with one of the supporting resorts
below,
then register here
or email for more information cts@oneocean.com
The resorts are offering attractive all inclusive 4 night/ 4
day packages but you may wish to arrive earlier to practise
or simply to enjoy the splendour of North Sulawesi. *The
theme & categories for the shoot out will only be released
on site. *Discount applicable for Ocean Geographic members |
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Luxury is part of the accommodation…With 15 luxury
cottages, you are guaranteed the best room in the
lagoon. While still private, we do provide 2
cottages that are connected by a covered terrace to
enable one communal cottage for group stays or
families. From the feel of linen, to world
class cuisine, Style will be a part of your
vacation. You enter your private cottage from a
spacious veranda complete with outdoor dining table,
and his/her lounges. Once inside, you will enjoy
your spacious air-conditioned bedroom complete with
a 4 poster bed and flowing white linen. Adjoining
your main room is a second room with a bunk bed for
two that may serve as your dressing, , ready room or
provide a family nook for happy children. No luxury
cottage would be complete without the large,
completely private open-air bathroom, and a broad
wooden terrace complete with ocean view. Other
amenities include a stocked mini bar, tea and coffee
facilities, IDD phone, wireless
internet connection, private safe, hairdryer,
bathrobe / slippers and complete toiletries. Beyond
your room, lies a world to explore…Your first stop
should be our spacious private beach. You’ll find it
perfect for building sand castles, swimming in the
warm and gentle surf or simply soaking up the rays
on readily available sun beds. Next, wander on up to
our sea view, fresh water infinity swimming pool and
bar area where you can visit with other divers, or
enjoy an after-dive libation or snack. Also facing
the sea front is a heated Jacuzzi which may become
your favourite location to relax with a good book and
just chill out.
Easy Access to house reef, and Bunaken Marine Park
SHOOT OUT PACKAGE 19-23 Sep -
additional day option available
4 nights in garden
view cottage from 19 - 23 September 2011
-
including full board and airport transfers
:
- 12
boat dives per person
- free
Nitrox :
830
Euro :
*free
upgrade to Seaview villa if available on first come
basis :
Twin sharing
Book
direct - use CTSSHOOT as reference.
resort@minahasalagoon.com
:
Go to Website
Rave for Minahasa -
Source from Trip Advisor
Kingsland, Texas : Sep 1,
2010 | Trip
type: Couples....................in
all respects. It was well worth the 30+
hours travel time it took us from Texas!
Small, intimate resort with extremely
friendly (but not intrusive) staff. Top
class accommodation and food (oh, those
extra lbs!) We went purely for the
diving so didn't do any tours. The diving,
however, was stupendous, everything and more
I was hoping for. I still have pictures of
creatures I don't think I will ever
identify! The dive staff were also
outstanding - thanks to my Dive Guide,
Arlen, for locating such wonderful marine
life for us and being a pleasure to dive
with.
Ladies, you have to try the spa - probably
one of the best I've ever been to.........
I would not hesitate to recommend
it and am hoping to return!
Visit was for Leisure
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Two Fish Divers on Bunaken Island is a
tropical-island resort right by the beach, and is
based in a beautiful garden surroundings. : We get
stunning views of the sea, and since most of the
dive sites are only 10 minutes its a really relaxing
dive holiday. Two Fish Divers on Lembeh Island is
situated on a private beach with its own bay, with
most of the dive sites only 10 minutes away. We only
cater for 16 divers, so you get very personal
attention.
Easy Access to house
reef, Bunaken Marine Park & Lembeh Strait
SHOOT OUT PACKAGE 19-23 Sep -
additional day option available
SINGLE-LOCATION PACKAGE for either BUNKEN or LEMBEH
Price =
EUR353/USD465 per person to include
* 5nts
accomm, double/twin in standard cottage, full board
to include meals & unlimited coffee, tea and
drinking water.
* 4
days diving with 11 dives as follows - 8 x morning
dives, 1 x afternoon dive, 2 x night dives.
*
entrance fees (Bunaken marine park and Lembeh
Straits)
* airport
transfers
COMBO
PACKAGE for BUNAKEN & LEMBEH
Price =
EUR399/USD526 per person to include
* 5nts
accomm, double/twin in superior cottage, full board
to include meals & unlimited coffee, tea and
drinking water.
* 2
days diving in each location with 11 dives as
follows - 4 x morning dives & 1 x night dives in
each location; 1 x afternoon dive to be taken in
either Bunaken or Lembeh
*
entrance fees (Bunaken marine park and Lembeh
Straits)
* airport&
resort transfers
Book
direct - use CTSSHOOT as reference. info@TwoFishDivers.com
:
Go to Website
Rave for Two Fish
Divers - Source from Trip Advisor
 Truckee,
California
Nov 10,
2010 | Trip
type: Couples
I am
compelled to write this review because after reading
a couple of unfavourable reviews while planning my
trip I was concerned I had made the wrong choice. My
wife and I are so glad we stuck with Two Fish for
our 16 days of diving. From the greeting we received
from Helen and Gizmo at Lembeh, to Nigel and the
crew waving goodbye to us when leaving Bunaken, the
trip was incredible. The staff is so happy and
friendly you instantly feel at home, and since it is
such an intimate resort you'll make a lot of friends
amongst your fellow travellers. Our dive guides took
such incredible care of us, once we handed over our
personal dive gear to them they took over, rinsing
and hanging our gear and having it ready again every
day back on the boat. We just showed up after
breakfast and went diving. The food at both resorts
is basic Indo., lots of fresh fish, fresh veggies,
and fruits and some incredible fried goodies, we
loved it. The traditional Indo. wooden cottages were
attractive, clean and more than adequate. But if
your expectations are "high end western style", then
spend $300 U.S. per night and miss the chance for
the incredible experience that Two Fish offers.
Beautiful surroundings at both locations Cheers Greg
·
Date of
stay October
2010
·
Visit was
for Leisure
·
Traveled
with With
Spouse/Partner
· · Would
you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
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Nestled in a secluded bay overlooking the Lembeh
Strait, the Lembeh Hills Resort brings
the sophisticated luxury
of a boutique resort to
one of Asia ' s
most renowned diving venues. Elegant,
environmentally responsible architecture, a
skilled, enthusiastic staff, and exquisite
attention to detail will guarantee a relaxing
and romantic experience for divers and
non-divers alike. The 24 spacious villas, which
include one presidential suite and two deluxe
suites, set the standard for luxury in the
region. Ingenious use of natural topology brings
the panoramic seascape into every corner of each
villa, even the outdoor bathroom, while
maintaining the highest degree of privacy.
The teeming waters of the Gulf of Tomini and the
agricultural wealth of North Sulawesi provide
the ingredients for our chefs to concoct
innovative explorations of Asian fusion cuisine
as well as the wholesome meals need to satisfy
the appetites of active divers and guests.
A camera room and other dedicated facilities
cater to the specific requirements of divers,
while the horizon swimming pool, luxury spa and
fully equipped fitness center gratify the
universal desires for pampering and relaxation.
Easy Access to house
reef Lembeh Strait
SHOOT OUT PACKAGE 19-23 Sep -
additional day option available
4
nights in
Cliff
cottage for
per
person from 19 - 23 September 2011
5D/4N (12 dives) – full board =
USD 985/diver (base on twin/double sharing) ,
Inclusions:
-Return airport transfer,
accommodation, full board meal plan (breakfast,
lunch and dinner)-3-4 days boat dive in Lembeh
Strait up to 12 dives,
-Prevailing government tax and service,
-Free merchandise,
Free 30 minutes massage,
-Free upgrade (base on
availability)
Book
direct - use CTSSHOOT as reference.
info@lembehhills.com
Go to Website
Rave for Lembeh Hills -
Source from Trip Advisor
“A
class of it's "OWN"”
Singapore
Jun 25,
2010 | Trip
type: Solo travel
Being spoilt and been
to some of the best diving spots in the world. Its
really important that i get my good night rest. At
LHR, i was treated to beautiful and magnificent
feel. The rooms were so huge, beds are really cosy,
super clean, a bathtub so big you can actually do
open water in it and of cos the view at the
balcony... PRICELESS. A combination of the World's
best muck diving and a World class resort. You will
be mesmerized!
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Would
you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
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About 30
minutes drive from the hustle & bustle of Manado is
Tasik Ria Resort & Spa. Here with its peaceful and
scenic palm fringed backdrop is a family owned and
run resort that offers not only luxury and comfort
but also a level of warmth and hospitality which in
today's frantic world is such a rarity.With the Bunaken
National Park only
a 45 min boat ride away, you can be assured of some
of the best diving in the world. At Tasik
Divers we
can say we truly look after divers and non-divers
alike! Superbly
situated near to the numerous reefs of Bunaken
National Park, this is an intimate resort where
comfort is paramount. The resort's 34 rooms are in 2
categories, all have full air conditioning, mini
bar, safety deposit boxes, en-suite bathrooms, cable
tv, IDD phone and coffee/tea making facilities
Easy Access to house
reef Bunaken Marine Park
SHOOT OUT PACKAGE 19-23 Sep -
additional day option available
5Days,
4Nights and 3 days diving (9boat dives), full board
option, airport transfer.
USD
614/pax For DOUBLE occupancy. USD 754/pax for
SINGLE OCCUPANCY
Book
direct - use CTSSHOOT as reference. daniel@tasikria.com
Go to Website
Rave for Tasik Ria -
Source from Trip Advisor
“Fantastic
dive and leisure resort”
Gorinchem,
The Netherlands
Dec 11, 2010
We
stayed for 5 days in this wonderful resort. We had
three days of diving (boatdives) and that was great.
The afternoon dives were better than the morning
dives but i like muck diving better. The manager Dan
is a great guy. He used to be a cook in England but
married a local woman and stayed in Manado. Because
of his background you can imagine the food is great.
Most of the times you eat a la carte in the
restaurant but sometimes they organise a buffet near
the dive bar, wich is great. The days we didn't dive
we relaxed at the pool which is huge and clean. Also
has a poolbar for snacks and drinks. The small
children's pool is cooler than the big swimming
pool, so if you need to cool down, take that one.
When we were there there were no children, probably
because the majority of the guests are divers. The
beachvilla's are also great. We had nr. 600 which is
the last house on the beach. There's also a third
pool which looks ok but we didn't use it. The dive
bar is great. This was the first decent bar we had
in the whole of Sulawesi. As long as there are
guests it stays open. Don't let there website fool
you. The site is outdated and doesn't give a correct
representation of the resort. If you go diving in
Manado and want first class diving and resort. Look
no further. .
Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
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There are few resort hotels in the area of Manado
that are of the same standard as Seaside Resort
Santika. The very well implemented balance between
Western demands and local atmosphere is difficult to
find in any of the other hotels around. The resort
is built on 7 hectares of lush garden The
Deluxe rooms overlook the beautiful tropical garden
with it’s free shaped swimming pool and have,
besides the usual facilities as air-conditioning,
TV, telephone mini bar, coffee and tea making
facilities, a hot and cold water shower in the
bathroom. The Premiere rooms have a bathtub in the
bathroom and overlook the islands of Bunaken
National Park. The view of Manado Tua is simply
stunning.
Easy Access to house
reef and Bunaken Marine Park
SHOOT OUT PACKAGE 19-23 Sep -
additional day option available
Dust off
your cameras and take the plunge with 5 Star IDC
Centre Thalassa, located in the heart of Bunaken
National Park. Get a head start in the Shoot Out
competition with our special unlimited diving
package. Literally dive till you drop in Bunaken,
Bangka and the Lembeh Strait. With sites only 5
minutes away by boat, you can get trigger happy as
and when you please with the help of full imaging
facilities and professional photo dive assistants.
4
nights Deluxe room at Seaside Resort Santika,
including breakfast and airport transfers
4 days Unlimited Diving with Thalassa, including use
of tanks,weights, towels and lunch at the dive
centre
735 US$
per person based on double occupancy / Single
supplement: 215 US$
Book
direct - use CTSSHOOT as reference.
info@thalassa.net
Go to Website
Rave for Thalassa -
Santika - Source from Trip Advisor
Perfect place - to dive on Bunaken”
The Hague
Mar 26, 2010 | Trip
type: Couples
I stayed here for a week with my partner as a base
for diving around Bunaken island. We enjoyed the
garden bungalow right in front of the mangrove
trees, no complaints whatsoever, the food is good,
service is great and we love the garden settings.
Some reviewers mention "issues" but if you are
familiar with travelling in Indonesia you will get
used to those. Like in our case there was a problem
with the air conditioning, but this got fixed
quickly when we reported it.The staff is very
friendly and most of them speak good english. If you
are not there to go diving there is not much to do
at the hotel except hang around the swimming pool,
there is a free shuttle to go to manado for some
evening shopping. If
you are diving, this hotel is a good base to dive
around Bunaken using the on-site dive center
Thalassa, after returning from your dive the hotel
provides all you need to relax and enjoy the beaty
of the place, far from the busy city of Manado...
Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
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Gangga Island Resort lies on a white sand beach
surrounded by a garden of tropical trees and plants
at the base of a jungle covered hill. Your stay with
us begins with our air-conditioned vehicle picking
you up from the Manado International Airport and
taking you through the beautiful North Sulawesi
countryside. After an hour's drive you arrive at a
pier, where one of our spacious boats is waiting to
take you across the strait to Gangga Island. Upon
your arrival on the island, our staff will welcome
and assist you to settle down in one of the fifteen
wooden bungalows built on stilts with high ceilings
and a spacious veranda overlooking the beach. Your
elegantly furnished room will have air conditioning,
a ceiling fan, a satellite television with
international channels, a bathroom with hot water,
tea and coffee making facilities and a mini bar.
Easy Access to house
reef and Bunaken Marine Park
SHOOT OUT PACKAGE 19-23 Sep -
additional day option available
Full
Service Diving Facility operates according to best
PADI standards, divers diving at the same time are
maximum 4 with 1 guide.. Our guides are qualified
Dive masters and/or Asst. Instructors, and offer
very personalized Diving Service to suit and safely
assist Divers of all levels of experience.
4
nights
4 days 12
boat dives
including
use of tanks,
weights, towels.
full board
TBA
US$
per person based on double occupancy / Single
supplement:
Book
direct - use CTSSHOOT as reference.
info@ganggaisland.com
Go to Website
Rave for Gangga Island
Resort - Source from Trip Advisor
unbelievable, a real beach, coral reef and blue blue
water diving all in one place”
Zanzibar
Oct 22,
2010
I have been to the
Gangga Island Resort 3 times. It is simply splendid.
The diving off Banka Island, Thalise and Gangga is
superb. This place is truly amazing. True the
visibility does change but the marine life equals
Lembeh Island. When its green you go macro or take a
short boat ride to Bunaken. (Lembeh is also close
by). This place is amazing, truly amazing, I have
done 1582 dives and the Gangga Area still compares.
Make sure the guys take you to Sahaung Satu, Batu
Goso, Air Banua Tanjung Arun, and Paradise. Tell the
resort what you want! The rooms are splendid. Clean
clean, enormous bathrooms, private beach bed,
Satelitte TV. My
wife used the spa and loved it. (twice!)Food is
superb considering the logistical nightmare of
getting here. Reasonable wireless in the common area
(where I am writing this from).
Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
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Lembeh Resort, a spectacular boutique style resort,
is situated on Lembeh Island and perched above the
beautiful Strait. The property is surrounded by lush
tropical gardens and blends perfectly into the
landscape. All guest cottages boast spacious
verandahs for perfect views of glorious North
Sulawesi sunsets and an intimate connection with
nature. Modern amenities including air-conditioning,
mini bar, wifi internet and massage ensure your
comfort and relaxation.
Founded by Danny Charlton and his wife Angelique
Batuna, critters@lembeh has been the dive
concessioner for Lembeh Resort since 2002. Danny and
Angelique had been working together with Lembeh
Resort Founder Alex Rorimpandey and family since
before the resort was even opened. Here at critters@lembeh
and Lembeh Resort, we pride ourselves on our strong
partnership and teamwork that provides our guests a
Lembeh Strait experience second to none. Our team of
professional local Dive Guides boast nearly 60,000
combined Lembeh Strait dives. Our dive team's
infectious enthusiasm will exceed your expectations
and keep you engaged and excited. Our guest to guide
ratio of 3:1 ensures personal attention that will
help you see most, if not all, of the critters on
your wish lists. Unlimited diving is offered to
resort guests, with the majority of the 40+ sites
within the Strait only a quick, comfortable, boat
ride away.
Easy Access to house
reef & Lembeh Strait
SHOOT OUT PACKAGE 19-23 Sep -
additional day option available
4 nights,
4
days 9
boat dives free shore dives
including
use of tanks,
weights, towels.
full board,
Includes:
Nitrox, transport, all meals, free flow drinking
water, coffee, tea & tax.
US$1,222
per person based on double occupancy / Single
supplement:
Book
direct - use CTSSHOOT as reference.
info@lembehresort.com
Go to Website
Rave for Lembeh Resort
- Source from Trip Advisor
“Thanks,
Lembeh Resort, For The Perfect Dive Trip”
LNicklo 1
contribution
Houston, Texas
Dec 5, 2010 | Trip
type: Couples, Friends getaway
November 2010 was my fourth trip to the Lembeh
Resort and each stay has been better than the one
before. Since my last visit in 2007 there was a
change in the resort and dive shop managers and
although everything was good in 2007, it was
exceptional in 2010. Everyone, and I do mean
everyone, working there had a sunshine disposition
and was knowledgeable. The large variety of
excellent food was always served with a smile and
the dive guides astounded us with their ability to
find one exotic creature after another continuously
every dive. I love Lembeh and the beautiful people
working there. I would, and do, recommend Lembeh
Resort to my dive friends.
Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? YesBACK
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Three hours south of Lembeh Island by speedboat,
lies the hottest new dive destination in Indonesia,
Buyat Bay. The dive sites of Buyat Bay and the
surrounding areas offer unbelievably pristine reefs
and an equally stunning topside vistas. Protection
from destructive fishing practices started with
Newmont Mining Corporation which operated a gold
mine in the nearby mountains from 1996 until 2004.
Critters@Buyat is currently the only dive operator
in the region. Started in 2008 by critters@lembeh founder
Danny Charlton, we have now developed over 30 dive
sites in the region since our initial surveys in
2008.
Accommodations
are basic yet comfortable during the initial phases
of our development of the region. Guests stay at the
Lakban Bungalow Complex, established by Newmont
after the cessation of mining activities in 2004.
Complete with hot water, air conditioning, and even
satellite TV, the Bungalow Complex provides a
centralized location for the exploration of Buyat
Bay.
Easy Access to the new
& Exciting Buyat Bay
SHOOT OUT PACKAGE 19-23 Sep -
additional day option available
4 nights,
4
days 12
boat dives free shore dives
including
use of tanks,
weights, towels.
full board,
Includes:
Nitrox, transport, all meals, free flow drinking
water, coffee, tea & tax.
US$836
per person based on double occupancy
Book
direct - use CTSSHOOT as reference.
info@lembehresort.com
Go to Website
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Experience the
marine environment at its best on a charming
lush tropical island in the heart of a
marine park ranked among the top in the
world. At Siladen Resort & Spa you will
enjoy nature at its best. Fall asleep
cuddled by the soft regular sound of waives.
Wake up at the break of day with singing
birds. Dive with an incredible variety of
marine life at over 40 dives sites within
easy reach of the Resort, snorkel on forests
of colorful corals or simply relax in tune
with nature. Peace and tranquility await you
at Siladen Resort & Spa, located in the Bunaken
National Marine Park, a half hour boat ride
from Manado, the capital of North Sulawesi,
Indonesia.
Opened in 2003, the boutique resort is an
eco-friendly property which places high
emphasis on the protection of the Marine
Park and the environment. Located on the
western side of the island on a 300 meters
long stretch of white coral beach facing the
Manado Tua resting volcano, the Resort is
also known for the spectacular sunsets.
The small size of the Resort, only 16
villas, creates an exclusive atmosphere with
plenty of living space for all
guests. Select one of our large Beach View
or Garden View Villas, sip a cocktail at the
lounge bar overlooking the beach, indulge in
a treatment at the Spa or take a dip in our
large free form salt water pool.
European owned and managed, Siladen Resort &
Spa offers the most attractive, exquisite
and secluded accommodation in Sulawesi with
extra large king size beds, outdoor open air
showers, sundecks overlooking the calm seas.
Chill out at www.siladen.com
Within
minutes of all sites within the Bunaken
National Marine Park
SHOOT OUT PACKAGE 19-23 Sep - additional day
option available
4 nights in garden view Villa from 19 - 23
September 2011
- including full board, taxes and airport
transfers : -
11 boat dives per person including including
use of tanks, weights, towels, night diving
745
Euro per
person based on double occupancy. Nitrox
supplement 55 Euro.
Book direct on line here (https://v3.reservation-system.net/BE/PackageList.aspx?hotelcd=HT06003805)
- select Celebrate the Sea package. Visit us
at
www.siladen.com
Rave
for Siladen Resort & Spa - Source from Trip
Advisor
OceanMo63
Oct 1, 2010
I love travelling the world with my husband
( often also with my teenager son and
daughter ) and we like to consider
ourselves global nomads. We have seen so
many great places and Siladen Resort is, no
doubt, one of these. This was our second
time in Bunaken and this time we choosed
Siladen Resort because we were looking for
great diving, great food and relaxation and
our expectations were not disappointed.
- Dives here are really stunning and Siladen
diving team offer an excellent service.
Very small groups ( the biggest was our
family of 4 people ), friendly atmoshere and
extremely professional staff always at
your disposal. Snorkelling is fantastic as
well.
You can either choose to walk just a few
minutes and reach the old jetty or to go out
with the resort boats and their guides. -
The resort atmoshere is elegant (without
being opulent) but informal and cosy at the
same time. A sort of home to home. Cottages
are really lovely, romantic and extremely
clean and private.
-The staff is just wonderful and the manager
and his wife are so friendly, always present
for anything you may need but
never intrusive. - Food is wonderfully fresh
and delicious.
- Don't forget to relax at the Spa and its
beautiful setting and expert therapists
I would recommend Siladen Resort to anyone
looking for peace, outstanding diving/snorkeling
and superbe food.
Someone may object that it is a bit pricy in
comparison with other local resorts but
actually you also have a lot lot more.
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Operating in North Sulawesi since 2001, Eco
Divers offers you top quality services in
both Bunaken and Lembeh. A PADI 5 Star
Centre, our philosophy is to offer the best
value for money to be found, combined with
excellent safety systems, a professional,
personal service and an environmental and
social responsibility. Dive Bunaken’s reefs
by choosing the popular and perfectly
located luxury of Kima Bajo Resort & Spa in
Manado. Or explore Lembeh by opting for Trip
Advisor’s #1 rated hotel in Bitung, Lembeh
Cottages*, with its unique Private Dining
Experience and Personal Chef for every six
guests. Whichever you prefer, we will
guarantee you a small dive group of four or
less per guide and spotters who are amongst
North Sulawesi’s finest. Our highly
experienced managers understanding just how
important your holiday is and will make sure
you leave feeling completely satisfied. Eco
Divers is also the home of photography in
North Sulawesi. Our Digital Centre (www.digitalcentreindonesia.com)
is exclusively run by ScubaZoo, meaning
you’re in the very best hands. We will be
running a free photo workshop
throughout the shoot-out period, with
world-renowned Guest Lecturers on hand to
provide you with helpful tips and advice on
capturing the perfect image. Full camera
facilities, immaculate accommodate,
rejuvenating spas and sumptuous cuisine in
both locations rounds off the perfect
vacation. Dive Bunaken or Lembeh, or combine
both - with Eco Divers you Dive the Best of
Both Worlds.
SHOOT OUT PACKAGE 19-23 Sep - additional day
option available
SINGLE-LOCATION PACKAGE – BUNAKEN
Price = USD 692 per person in double/twin
room
To include: 4 nights’ accommodation in Kimez
Studio Room at Kima Bajo Resort & Spa * 3
days diving with 11 dives as follows – 6
morning dives, 3 afternoon dives, 2 night
dives * Breakfast, lunch & dinner * High Tea
with snacks each day * Bunaken National Park
Entrance Fee * Tax & service * Airport
transfers
SINGLE-LOCATION PACKAGE – LEMBEH
Price = USD 781 per person in double/twin
room
To include: 4 nights’ accommodation in
air-conditioned room at Lembeh Cottages * 3
days diving, with 11 dives as follows – 6
morning dives, 3 afternoon dives, 2 night
dives * Breakfast, lunch & dinner *
Unlimited tea, coffee, drinking water &
snacks * Internet access * Lembeh Divers
Permit * Tax & service * Airport transfers
5 NIGHT COMBO PACKAGE for BUNAKEN & LEMBEH
Price = USD 993 per person in double/twin
room, to include:
Manado:
2 nights’ accommodation in Kimez Studio Room
at Kima Bajo Resort & Spa * 2 days diving
with 7 dives as follows – 4 morning dives, 2
afternoon dives, 1 night dive * Breakfast,
lunch & dinner * High Tea with snacks each
day * Bunaken National Park Entrance Fee *
Tax & service * Airport transfers
Lembeh:
3 nights’ accommodation in air-conditioned
room at Lembeh Cottages * 2 days diving with
7 dives as follows – 4 morning dives, 2
afternoon dives, 1 night dive * Breakfast,
lunch & dinner * Unlimited tea, coffee,
drinking water & snacks * Internet access *
Lembeh Divers Permit * Tax & service *
One-way transfer from Kima Bajo Resort *
Airport transfer
Book direct - use CTSSHOOT as reference.
info@eco-divers.com
Go to website
Rave for Eco Divers - Source from Trip
Advisor………Fantastic
Place, Fabulous Service
Singapore, Singapore
Jan 1, 2011 | Trip type: Couples
Was bowled over by the staff and set-up at
Lembeh Cottages. Initially, we weren't sure
what to make of a bunch of mini-White House
wannabe houses set within a residential area
with no water in sight. But the moment we
were introduced to our cottage - the
cleanliness, the customer--oriented approach
of the staff and the diver-friendly
facilities - we loved it straight away. We
ordered our a-la carte 3-course dinner
before we arrived on the first day and the
spread that was prepared by our private chef
that evening was fresh and yummilicious.
After dinner, we settled into a wonderfully
plush bed and soft fluffy pillows. Breakfast
next morning was equally delicious. A
15-minute drive later, we were whisked by a
speed-boat to the mothership, Nautica where
we spent the rest of the day lounging
between spectacular dives. The dive guide
who spent the next 2 days with us was
fabulous - he pointed so many wonderful and
weird critters to us, we had trouble keeping
up! We were a group of 3, all photographers
- very often, he'll have enough critters to
keep all of us snapping away simultaneously.
New Year's Eve as absolutely spectacular -
Gary & Louise planned an absolutely amazing
fireworks show for the small group that was
at the cottage
The coziness and warmth of the place appeal
to us much more than a large sprawling
resort. We'll definitely be back!
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