Escape to North Sulawesi this winter
Posted on November 22nd, 2022 by News DroidEscape with a Long-Stay Deal Today’s world is full of uncertainty: energy crisis, economic recession, war in Ukraine, cost of living is rising… It makes everyone around you a little bit grumpy — even the weather! But if you are looking to take a break from this, then we have the ideal package for you
What is the Difference Between a Dugong and a Manatee?
Posted on November 21st, 2022 by News DroidHave you heard of an Indonesian Sea Cow or Dugong? Many divers are unfamiliar with these terms, but when looking through images, they recognize these strange-looking creatures as manatees. However, dugongs and manatees are two distinct species with several noticeable differences between them – dugongs are also a highlight of diving in North Sulawesi! In
What Makes Diving in Manado Bay Different?
Posted on November 9th, 2022 by News DroidManado Bay is a totally unique diving destination which showcases incredible diversity in a relatively compact area. A mixture of coral reef and both black and white sand muck dive sites that are home to some of Indonesia’s most unique critters including mimic octopus, flamboyant cuttlefish, seahorses, numerous crustaceans, nudibranch, and frogfish species. Manado Bay’s
Guests who booked nearly 3 years ago finally arrived!
Posted on November 8th, 2022 by News DroidOur guests Wim & Désirée have been waiting for a whole pandemic before they were finally able to join us in North Sulawesi! Of course, we were curious what they thought of Indonesia, as they’d never been here before. So we asked them a couple of questions, using our school library as the location. It
Diver Spotlight: Vinnieke Rianto
Posted on November 8th, 2022 by News DroidVinnieke took some time out to be interviewed: how she is overcoming her fear of deep water, discovering the joy underwater photography and more… The post Diver Spotlight: Vinnieke Rianto appeared first on Thalassa Dive Resorts Indonesia.
Welcoming our first international guests!
Posted on November 8th, 2022 by News DroidWe’re delighted to welcome our first international guests again. And what a great reason to celebrate our 100th live broadcast! The post Welcoming our first international guests! appeared first on Thalassa Dive Resorts Indonesia.
Yogi & Mermaids
Posted on November 8th, 2022 by News DroidWe had a lot of people over at Thalassa Dive & Wellbeing resort. Come take a look with us – and of course we have a nice update again. The post Yogi & Mermaids appeared first on Thalassa Dive Resorts Indonesia.
Diver Spotlight: Raymond Wennekes
Posted on November 8th, 2022 by News DroidJoin us as we chat with photographer Raymond, who won several awards with his stunning photography. The post Diver Spotlight: Raymond Wennekes appeared first on Thalassa Dive Resorts Indonesia.
13 BEST SITES FOR SNORKELING IN NORTH SULAWESI
Posted on October 13th, 2022 by News DroidNorth Sulawesi is a snorkeler’s paradise with extreme marine biodiversity, stunning coral reefs, warm water, and excellent year-round visibility. Some of the best snorkeling sites are found in the Manado Bay area, Bunaken Marine Park, and around Bangka Island. In this Blog, we take a look at the best sites for snorkelers in each of
North Sulawesi Coral Survey: with Lead Citizen Scientist Andrew Charlton
Posted on September 20th, 2022 by News DroidThis year marks 30 years since Michael Aw stayed at Murex Manado while photographing the coral reefs and walls around Bunaken for his stunning coffee table book, “Beneath Bunaken”. Michael returned to Murex Resorts just a few months ago and during his trip he was astounded by the quality of the reefs and the increased
Learn to Dive in The Bunaken Marine Park
Posted on September 12th, 2022 by News DroidDo you want to take the PADI Open Water Course and are trying to decide where and when to go? If you’ve been imagining underwater scenes of coral reefs, schooling fish, sea turtles and seahorses, then learning to dive in North Sulawesi should be on your bucket list! Murex Manado Resort is a 5 star
Plan a Family Dive Holiday to a North Sulawesi Resort
Posted on September 6th, 2022 by News DroidAre you planning your next family diving holiday? Here’s why every diving family should consider staying at a North Sulawesi Resort! If you are looking for a family holiday that allows you and your family to experience phenomenal scuba diving combined with stunning nature, wildlife, culture, and adventure, then a North Sulawesi resort stay needs
The History of Diving in Bunaken and Manado
Posted on August 8th, 2022 by News DroidHow much do you know about diving in Bunaken and Manado? In this Blog we take a look at how it all started, how it has developed, and why it’s just as incredible now as it was over 30 years ago. In many regions in the world, divers hear stories about how the diving isn’t
Siladen News
Posted on July 2nd, 2022 by News DroidSiladen News We are very happy to be able to welcome our wonderful friends and international guests, finally, back to Siladen Resort & Spa again, to enjoy the resort and diving to the full without any restrictions. On January 5th 2022, we were allowed to re-open, initially with quarantine guests. Within a matter of weeks,
Student Family Specials for 2022
Posted on March 1st, 2022 by News DroidAt Murex Resorts we understand that there are not many activities that are more memorable than family holidays. Imagine exploring tropical North Sulawesi and discovering pristine coral reefs together. The joy, activities, learning experiences, and memories that families experience and create at Murex Resorts is the reason why we do this! Kids grow
Great News from Indonesia and Siladen
Posted on February 18th, 2022 by News DroidWe have great news from Indonesia and Siladen Resort & Spa! Are you missing scuba diving and snorkelling in beautiful Bunaken National Park? We are delighted to let you know, you can plan your next vacation here now! It seems, finally, Indonesia is opening up! Our team at Siladen Resort & Spa are all well
We are Open
Posted on February 10th, 2022 by News DroidWe Are Open Come and enjoy barefoot luxury in the heart of Bunaken National Park, North Sulawesi at Siladen Resort & Spa! Located on a stunningly beautiful lush tropical island of Pulau Siladen, our award winning resort offers an authentic, relaxing and memorable experience. With one of the best sunset views in Indonesia, the resort
Getting Ready to Re-opening
Posted on November 18th, 2021 by News DroidWe have kept very busy during our enforced closure, with renovation and maintenance works throughout the resort. Our staff continue to do regular beach clean ups, alongside the precious support we receive from Trash Waste Solutions and Ocean Hero Our goal is to keep our beautiful Siladen Island clean and plastic free. We are very happy to
Sweet and Sour by Travel2Sea
Posted on October 24th, 2021 by News DroidHere is a documentary from Travel2Sea you should not miss. Find out how the Covid-19 pandemic affected the dive industry and all the people that depend on it. Niels and Celine spent well over one year in Siladen Resort & Spa and other areas of Indonesia, diving but also getting to know the people and
Online IDC: PADI Instructor Development Course
Posted on August 27th, 2021 by News DroidWe are announcing our first ever ONLINE PADI Instructor Development Course which is starting on August 31st 2021 with our awesome PADI Course Director Restuning Sandini! Restuning (or Unieng) will guide the course over one week of online learning to becoming PADI Instructors! If you have been waiting for a return to normal to fulfill…
Things to do in Amed
Posted on August 27th, 2021 by News DroidAre you planning a short break or weekend getaway? When it comes to popular destinations in Bali the same few come up time and time again. Uluwatu, Ubud and Canggu are well known tourist hotspots but what about getting off the well beaten track and exploring Bali’s East Coast? You might be surprised to learn…
New Visitor Visas allows you to do a 2mth Internship us in 2021!
Posted on August 27th, 2021 by News DroidIn October 2020 Indonesia introduced new visitor visas (single-entry) for visitors to Indonesia called Business Visa that allows a visitor to stay for up to 2 months, with monthly extensions for a max of 6 months. This visa can only be applied for by a company sponsor, and as it can be applied online the…
Latest Information about COVID-19 in Indonesia
Posted on August 27th, 2021 by News DroidLast updated 1 Dec 2020 We know many of you are wondering what is the situation with COVID-19 in Indonesia. You might have questions such as, ‘Will it be safe to travel to Indonesia when international travel reopens?’ and ‘What steps have been taken to limit the spread of the disease?’. We thought that providing the…
Pay now and double your money for a post-COVID diving holiday
Posted on August 27th, 2021 by News DroidThe post Pay now and double your money for a post-COVID diving holiday appeared first on Two Fish Divers.
Apnea Murex: Freediving and AIDA Courses in North Sulawesi
Posted on February 24th, 2021 by News DroidWe are delighted to announce Apnea Murex is the latest addition to the Murex family of resorts and dive centers. Guests staying with us in North Sulawesi can now enjoy another way of exploring underwater! Whether scuba diving isn’t your thing, or you just want a new challenge, freediving is an incredible way to discover
Covid 19 October Update
Posted on October 2nd, 2020 by News DroidWe are very aware that 2020 has probably not been the ideal year for most people. Like other hotels, resorts, and all areas in the hospitality sector, Siladen Resort & Spa has been hard hit by the pandemic. Despite hard times, we are working as hard as possible to have the resort guest-ready as soon
Meet Celine and Niels
Posted on September 20th, 2020 by News DroidMeet Celine and Niels At the beginning of the year, we said goodbye to our dive centre management team, Lea and Leo. We would like to thank them for their hard work and dedication during the time they work for us. They did a wonderful job of running the dive centre, alongside Teddy, with professionalism
Tidal Pools
Posted on September 3rd, 2020 by News DroidThe waters of Bunaken National Marine Park ebb and flow around us, as the tide comes in and out. With the reefs being so close to the shoreline, the tops are exposed and small pools of water left when the tide goes out. These pools are called tidal or rock pools. When walking the shoreline
Experience Minahasa
Posted on August 13th, 2020 by News DroidWe know that 95% of our guests visit Bunaken Marine Park to experience the world class diving and snorkelling on offer, but we also think it would be a great shame to miss out on the other adventures that North Sulawesi has to offer. This is why we offer several day trips and experiences —
Coral Reefs Of Bunaken
Posted on July 20th, 2020 by News DroidWhat makes the reefs surrounding us at Siladen Resort and Spa, in the heart of Bunaken National Marine park, so incredibly special are the variety of healthy coral reefs. When diving along the walls and over the reef tops, you can’t help but be captivated by the beauty of the myriad types of soft and