News Droid – North Sulawesi Watersports Association

Seize the Moment: Your Last-Minute Escape Just Got Cheaper!

News Droid — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:13:57 +0000

Are you staring at your calendar wishing for a change of scenery into one of the friendliest places on Earth? Whether you’re craving a spontaneous recharge or a mid-week break, we have some news that will make pushing that “Book Now” button feel better than ever. We’re launching our Last-Minute Rewards program! The closer you

Celebrating 38 Years of Exploration: The Murex Resorts Story

News Droid — Sun, 22 Mar 2026 08:20:20 +0000

On 5 March 1988, the very first guests checked into what was then just a small dive resort on the shores of North Sulawesi. That moment marked the beginning of a journey that would span almost four decades to the present day; along the way, that resort would help put one of Indonesia’s most iconic

Discover the world of freediving in our Resort: an underwater adventure in Siladen

News Droid — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 19:01:23 +0000

The concept of freediving is very easy to understand. If you hold your breath and dive underwater, you are free-diving. The experienced ones can spend several minutes underwater without coming up for air and may dive quite deep. Maybe you’ve always wondered… How can they hold their breath for so long and dive so deep?

Up Close and Personnel: Senior Dive Guide, Basrah Tan

News Droid — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 07:37:48 +0000

For nearly three decades, Basrah “Bas” Tan has been a calm and constant presence at Murex Resorts, guiding guests through the towering walls and corridors of Bunaken, the soft coral gardens of Bangka, and the extraordinary macro world of Lembeh. For many who visit, diving into this underwater world is a voyage of discovery.

Lembeh vs Bunaken: A Complete Guide for Divers Choosing Their Next Destination

News Droid — Sat, 14 Mar 2026 19:11:15 +0000

If you’re researching a dive trip to Indonesia, you’ll quickly notice that North Sulawesi keeps coming up — and for good reason. Few places in the world offer such dramatically different diving styles within the same region, so allow me to introduce the Bunaken National Park and the Lembeh Strait! They are relatively close in

Exploring North Sulawesi’s Hidden Gems: Tangkoko Nature Reserve

News Droid — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 13:14:58 +0000

North Sulawesi is well known around the world for its underwater wildlife. Aside from the incredible wall diving within the Bunaken National Park, the northern tip of this vast island (11th largest in the world) also hosts other well-known world class dive locations such as Bangka, the Lembeh straits and Manado Bay. With such a

Why Manado Is One of Indonesia’s Safest Cities for Travelers

News Droid — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 19:06:19 +0000

For many first-time visitors, Indonesia can feel like a big unknown. Headlines tend to focus on busy cities, traffic chaos, or cultural differences, and it’s normal to arrive with a few concerns in the back of your mind.But then there’s Manado — and it quietly surprises almost everyone. Located in North Sulawesi, Manado consistently ranks

Turtle Conservation Efforts: Protecting a Precious Legacy in Bunaken Marine Park

News Droid — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 19:05:49 +0000

Giants of the Sea: Turtles in Bunaken Marine Park Weighing up to nearly 800 kg and with a life span that is believed to be over 100 years, turtles are truly remarkable creatures. There are currently seven described species of marine turtle, and almost all of them are red listed by the IUCN (International Union

Boxing Clever: The Peacock Mantis Shrimp

News Droid — Sun, 08 Feb 2026 03:19:57 +0000

At first glance, the peacock mantis shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) looks like a piece of living reef art; a flash of iridescent greens, electric blues, and deep reds tucked into a coral burrow. But behind that dazzling exterior lurks one of the most sophisticated—and surprising—predators in the ocean. This fist-sized stomatopod delivers one of the

5 Iconic Reef Species at Bunaken: A World-Class Wide-Angle Diving Destination

News Droid — Sun, 11 Jan 2026 19:03:11 +0000

If you love big reefs, clear water, and the kind of marine life that makes you forget about your air consumption for a moment, Bunaken is hard to beat. Located just offshore from Manado in North Sulawesi, Bunaken National Marine Park sits right in the heart of the Coral Triangle. What that means underwater is