Welcoming our first international guests!

Posted on November 8th, 2022 by

We’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

We 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

Join 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

North 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

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North Sulawesi Coral Survey: with Lead Citizen Scientist Andrew Charlton

Posted on September 20th, 2022 by

This 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

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Learn to Dive in The Bunaken Marine Park

Posted on September 12th, 2022 by

Do 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

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Plan a Family Dive Holiday to a North Sulawesi Resort

Posted on September 6th, 2022 by

Are 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

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The History of Diving in Bunaken and Manado

Posted on August 8th, 2022 by

How 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

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Siladen News

Posted on July 2nd, 2022 by

Siladen 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,

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Student Family Specials for 2022

Posted on March 1st, 2022 by

  At 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

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Great News from Indonesia and Siladen

Posted on February 18th, 2022 by

We 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

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We are Open

Posted on February 10th, 2022 by

We 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

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Getting Ready to Re-opening

Posted on November 18th, 2021 by

We 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

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Sweet and Sour by Travel2Sea

Posted on October 24th, 2021 by

Here 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

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Online IDC: PADI Instructor Development Course

Posted on August 27th, 2021 by

We 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…

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Things to do in Amed

Posted on August 27th, 2021 by

Are 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…

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New Visitor Visas allows you to do a 2mth Internship us in 2021!

Posted on August 27th, 2021 by

In 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…

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Latest Information about COVID-19 in Indonesia

Posted on August 27th, 2021 by

Last 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…

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Pay now and double your money for a post-COVID diving holiday

Posted on August 27th, 2021 by

The 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

We 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

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Covid 19 October Update

Posted on October 2nd, 2020 by

We 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

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Meet Celine and Niels

Posted on September 20th, 2020 by

Meet 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

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Tidal Pools

Posted on September 3rd, 2020 by

The 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

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Experience Minahasa

Posted on August 13th, 2020 by

We 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 —

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Coral Reefs Of Bunaken

Posted on July 20th, 2020 by

What 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

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Meet Frenki

Posted on July 10th, 2020 by

This month, we will be heading to the dive center to introduce you to one of our newer members of the dive guide team. While his face may be fresh in the dive center, Frenki has actually been an important member of the Siladen family for almost the entire time the resort has been open.

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Latest News From Murex

Posted on July 1st, 2020 by

In North Sulawesi we have been on lockdown since the end of March and as we enter July we do so with renewed optimism as we see countries around the world starting to relax their restrictions. Indonesia has also been making announcements over the last week and starting to open up in some regions –

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Two sunbeds

Posted on June 23rd, 2020 by

L’articolo Two sunbeds proviene da Siladen Resort & Spa in Bunaken, North Sulawesi, Indonesia.

Pool from drone

Posted on June 23rd, 2020 by

L’articolo Pool from drone proviene da Siladen Resort & Spa in Bunaken, North Sulawesi, Indonesia.

Gasebo

Posted on June 23rd, 2020 by

L’articolo Gasebo proviene da Siladen Resort & Spa in Bunaken, North Sulawesi, Indonesia.