Diving Equipment for Professionals
Posted on April 20th, 2023 by News DroidIf you have been diving with a Dive Guide, Divemaster or Instructor before, you may have noticed that they appear to carry additional items of gear underwater with them. Have you ever wondered how professionals choose their diving equipment and what is making their BCD pockets bulge? In this Blog we will take a look
Meet Teddy
Posted on April 4th, 2023 by News DroidToday, we celebrate Teddy, the Siladen Dive Center Resort Manager and Instructor, for his incredible 16 years working at the resort! If you’ve been to the resort, you might recognize this friendly and helpful face. We are all very proud of Teddy and his achievements, starting in pool maintenance but quickly finding his passion for the ocean after completing his Open Water. He instantly fell in love with diving,
Get to Know The Endemic Species in North Sulawesi Indonesia
Posted on April 3rd, 2023 by News DroidOur Indonesian island of Sulawesi is famous with biologists and zoologists around the world for its unique plants and endemic species. Wildlife, in our region in general, tends to fall into one of two origins – Australasian or European. However, Sulawesi is one of the only places on the planet that has wildlife species that
Do divers live longer? One man means to find out.
Posted on March 29th, 2023 by News DroidJoseph Dituri plans to smash the world-record for living underwater. Currently held by two men from Tennessee at 73 days back in 2014, the Florida-native Dituri plans to live in an underwater habitat for an astounding 100 days. The reason is not just to set a new record, but has scientific goals as well. Living
UNDERWATER VIDEOGRAPHY WORKSHOP WITH JULIE OUIMET & MICHEL LABRECQUE OF N2PIX
Posted on March 16th, 2023 by News DroidWant to learn or better your video skills? Want to learn or better your video skills? Join our dedicated underwater videography workshop at SILADEN RESORT & SPA from Nov. 1 – 9, 2024, featuring N2Pix’s award winning, underwater imaging pros Julie Ouimet & Michel Labrecque. The weeklong event is open to all levels of videographers
Women in Diving at Murex Resorts
Posted on March 8th, 2023 by News DroidMarch is the month of International Women’s Day and we thought it would be the perfect month to celebrate women in diving and especially those who have stayed and dived with us at Murex Resorts here in North Sulawesi. Ineke Batuna: Founder of Murex Resorts It was Ineke Batuna together with her husband
Sexy Shrimp – Thor amboinensis
Posted on March 8th, 2023 by News DroidHave you ever wondered where the common name for the ‘Sexy Shrimp’ comes from? Or where the best spots are for finding them in North Sulawesi? In this Blog we take a look at this cute little photogenic critter and its habits in more detail. Introducing Thor amboinensis Thor amboinensis is the scientific name
Night Sky Photography Techniques
Posted on February 20th, 2023 by News DroidWould you like to learn more about night sky photography? If you visit us between 20th of June to July 15th 2024 you will have a chance to learn more about night sky photography with our dear guest Jürgen Lorösch. Jürgen plans some presentations during his next stay in Siladen. We look forward to learn
The 5 Top Spots to Dive in Bangka
Posted on February 20th, 2023 by News DroidIf you are planning your next dive trip and are searching for world class coral reefs, impressive marine life, and a tropical island resort, then look no further than Murex Bangka Resort in North Sulawesi! Bangka Diving Conditions Diving around Bangka Island offers something for all experience levels from beginners to seasoned professionals, there
Romantic Diving Holiday in Bangka For Valentine’s Day
Posted on February 9th, 2023 by News DroidIt’s February and the month of love is now upon us. What better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day and the one you love than by creating extra special memories together on a remote tropical island on a romantic diving holiday? In this Blog we take a look at some of the incredible opportunities available at
Save time and paper by pre-registering your trip today!
Posted on January 14th, 2023 by News DroidNo-one likes to fill out paperwork, especially when you just arrived at our resort after a long flight. This is why we introduce our new registration site. Here, we kindly ask you to fill out all required information before you depart to North Sulawesi. This will save you time so you can just enjoy your
Do Eels Have Gills?
Posted on January 4th, 2023 by News DroidSalt water eels such as ribbon eels, and the various species of moray eels, can sometimes appear threatening due to the way they are constantly opening and closing their mouths. Did you know that they are not threatening an attack – they are simply breathing! Read on to find out more… Let’s start with
3 Differences Between Hard and Soft Corals
Posted on December 28th, 2022 by News DroidIt may seem simple enough, one is soft and one is hard, but can you really spot the difference between these two distinct groups of coral just by looking? In this Blog we look at the differences between hard and soft corals and how to accurately gauge which category a coral falls under, by sight,
2022 Roundup: What A Difference a Year Makes
Posted on December 14th, 2022 by News DroidIt’s hard to believe that this time last year international travel was at a standstill and the word ‘lockdown’ had become a common phrase around the world! This year we have been extremely happy to welcome our first international guests back to both Murex Bangka and Murex Manado. It has been heartwarming to see how
Not Your Typical Worm
Posted on December 6th, 2022 by News DroidHave you ever experienced this whilst diving? Your dive guide shows you those air quote finger gestures, which you already know means nudibranch. Upon closer inspection, despite appearing colourful and slug-like, something just doesn’t seem right. Commonly mistaken for nudibranchs or other marine molluscs, flatworms are actually from the Phylum, Phatyhelminthes, from the Greek words
Not Your Typical Worm
Posted on December 6th, 2022 by News DroidHave you ever experienced this whilst diving? Your dive guide shows you those air quote finger gestures, which you already know means nudibranch. Upon closer inspection, despite appearing colourful and slug-like, something just doesn’t seem right. Commonly mistaken for nudibranchs or other marine molluscs, flatworms are actually from the Phylum, Phatyhelminthes, from the Greek words
Banded Sea Kraits
Posted on December 6th, 2022 by News DroidIf is one creature that can strike fear into the hearts of people from all around the world, it would probably be the snake. Some of them are venomous, some have a nasty bite or can swallow a man whole, but for many people, it is simply the way they move that is so off
Sidemount at Siladen
Posted on December 6th, 2022 by News DroidFor those of you who have been diving for a while, you have probably seen sidemount diving featured on the internet or in dive magazines. You also probably associate sidemount with cave diving, wreck diving or technical diving. Sidemount first came about in the 1960s in the United Kingdom, where cave explorers would carry compressed
Boat Transfer From Siladen To Lembeh
Posted on December 6th, 2022 by News DroidTime is priceless, especially vacation time. A two week dream diving holiday to an exotic location might seem like enough time to really relax and fill your log book, but ten days in you will already be dreading the inevitable task of packing away your mask and fins for the long journey home. While the
Underwater Photography Workshop with Lisa Collins of INON UK and Capture Cayman – March 27th to April 3rd, 2024
Posted on December 6th, 2022 by News DroidCome and join INON UK and Capture Cayman’s Lisa Collins for a photographic journey through macro and wide angle at Siladen Resort and Spa in the heart of Bunaken National Marine Park, famous for it’s incredible healthy vibrant reefs teeming with life, stunning walls, incredible visibility and a plethora of macro subjects. Lisa will be giving hands
Underwater Videography Workshop with Julie Ouimet and Michel Labrecque on N2PIX
Posted on December 6th, 2022 by News DroidWant to learn or better your video skills? Join our dedicated underwater videography workshop at Siladen Resort & Spa from 19th to 26th November 2022, featuring N2Pix’s award winning, underwater imaging pros Julie Ouimet & Michel Labrecque. The weeklong event is open to all levels of videographers and divers and is designed for participants to learn
Student Family Summer Specials 2023
Posted on November 29th, 2022 by News DroidAt Murex Dive Resorts we understand that diving families know that few activities are more memorable than family dive trips. Imagine discovering pristine reefs together. Dream about exploring an unknown destination? It’s all possible. Kids grow quickly, too quickly, and as children finish high school or enter university, opportunities for your family to travel together
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.