Dive the Epicentre of Marine Biodiversity on the Planet!
Exotic islands... pristine reefs... friendly people... personal service...

Welcome to North Sulawesi, home to countless colourful and rare marine creatures. Visit over 100 uncrowded sites, dive in warm waters on precipitous walls, and discover the beauty of diving Manado!

Eco Divers are based at the Tasik Ria resort. With its sweet-water swimming pool, pool side bars and gentle atmosphere, relaxation here becomes second nature.

Tasik Ria is an intimate, seaside boutique-style property with 34 rooms. It is located on Tanawangko Bay, on the north west coast of Manado, only 20 kilometres from Bunaken National Park in North Sulawesi. The resort is 33 kilometres (45 minutes) from Sam Ratulangi International Airport.

Pool View room.

Sea View cottage.

Interior of sea view cottage.

Restaurant.

Jetty bar. The ideal 'sundowner' location.

Fourteen Sea-View Cottages are tastefully landscaped along the seafront. Their secluded location is ideal for couples and honeymooners. Indeed, Honeymoon Packages are available - in fact we can organise a wedding from beginning to end! All rooms are air-conditioned with ensuite bathroom, mini-bar, cable TV, IDD phone, safety deposit box, luxury cotton bathrobes and hairdryer.

Food and Drink: The kitchens at Tasik Ria Resort are managed by North Sulawesi's only European chef - Mr Danny Green. Danny came to Tasik Ria from a trendy London restaurant, "Fish Central" and, as a diver himself, knows just how important food is on a dive holiday. The resort's kitchen is always ready to cater to the special requirements of its guests, while the varied a la carte dinner menu blends the best of European kitchens with Indonesian cuisine. Tasik Ria Resort also caters for special events such as birthdays, honeymoons and even weddings.

Apres-Dive Attractions:
Manado is the ideal base from which to explore North Sulawesi, an area of outstanding natural beauty. After diving, there are many additional activities for you to enjoy. White-water rafting, a relaxing visit to Kali Waterfalls or to a craft centre. Perhaps a stimulating trek through a lush, primeval rainforest takes your interest, or a trip to the paddy fields of Lake Tondano? Wander through the markets and absorb the exotic aromas of tropical fruits and spices. Arrangements can be made for your excursions to start from the Tasik Ria Resort.

Gardens at the Tasik Ria resort.

Eco Divers is North Sulawesi's only PADI 5-Star Gold Palm IDC Resort. We provide a top-quality service, which focuses on personal attention, safety, comfort and environmental responsibility.

We understand that diving is your holiday as well as your hobby, so we aim to take care of ALL arrangements from the moment you land to the moment you leave - so you can just relax! But, even more than that, we also enjoy life and sharing some special moments with our guests. We love what we do and we hope you will come and share in our special atmosphere!

We have been diving Bunaken National Park since 2001, operating out of Tasik Ria Resort in Manado.

- 2 x turbo diesel engine
- Shaded saloon and large sun deck
- Seated dive deck (with 'Roll Control' tank rack system)
- Bathroom with flushing environmental toilet (macerator/holding tank)
- Twin dive ladders
- Camera rinse tank
- Oxygen and SSB radio

Aquatica and Nautica each accommodate a maximum of 15 guests, while Tropica accommodates a maximum of 10 guests. Our guest-to-guide ratio on all boats is just 6:1. Hot buffet lunch is served onboard each day.

Diving in North Sulawesi:
A dominating volcanic landscape creates a unique backdrop for you to discover North Sulawesi, one of the world's best, yet least known, dive destinations.

The year-round diving here is all about amazing variety and exotic surroundings. The deep seas give excellent average visibility (25m). They are also home to many unusual species, for example the prehistoric fish "coelacanth" as well as some household names: reef-shark, turtles, eagle rays, napoleon wrasse, even dugong and orca!

The majority of sites are conveniently accessed within one hour from your hotel and yet North Sulawesi's remote location means that the sites are never crowded with other divers.

In-Water Protection
- Not too much thermal protection is required, however we suggest a 3mm or 5mm one-piece (or dive-skin for those who don't get easily chilled) - make sure it's full arms and legs, to protect against any stinging hydroids.

Land Clothing
- It's normally shorts and T-shirt by day (even if it rains, because it's warm tropical rains) and at night in town the dress code is casual, nothing more than light trousers or jeans and a light shirt is required. There is no need whatsoever for a sweatshirt.

Advice on malaria...
- Manado is tropical and so malaria cannot be discounted. We suggest you follow your doctor's advice regarding malaria tablets. Officially, North Sulawesi is non-malarial, but if the tablets don't bother you too much it's always best to err on the side of caution. We also recommend that you spray anti-mosquito spray onto your arms and legs before going out at night. All rooms at Tasik Ria Resort are sprayed each evening and are air-conditioned.

Medical and Recompression chamber facilities...
- There are plenty of chemists and dentists in Manado and the general hospital has a good recompression chamber (around 20 minutes drive from Tasik Ria Resort). Manado is the regional capital of North Sulawesi and around 400,000 people live here, so facilities are generally available and are decent, if not fancy.

How do I pay for things in Manado?
- You can pay Eco Divers and Tasik Ria Resort in US Dollars cash or by Visa / Mastercard (billed in local currency). We also accept American Express US Dollar travellers cheques. British Pounds are not accepted in Manado, only US Dollars, Euros and Indonesian Rupiah. You can draw cash in Rupiah from the ATMs at the local banks, provided you have your p.i.n. (personal identity number) with you. Also, if you make it to town before 2pm, you can draw up to Rp 3,000,000 on a Visa card or Mastercard inside the banks (you must present your passport with your credit card). Banks and ATMs give a fair exchange rate.

What's Manado's nightlife like?
- Should you wish to try the local cuisine in town one night, you can reach Manado from Tasik Ria Resort in around 30 minutes by taxi; these can be easily ordered through the hotel reception and cost only about US$6 each way. Manado's "Warung" restaurants offer excellent seafood, Asian and (some) western food cuisine. Eating out is extremely cheap, most meals costing only around US$5! After dining, there is a reasonable but limited nightlife - a few good bars with live bands playing most nights (and let's not forget the great night-diving!). You can also shop at night for cheap clothes and snacks.

Please note:
Although the facilities and service are often basic, the people of North Sulawesi are friendly and willing. Manado is a dive destination that's off-the-beaten-track and is not a mainstream tourism resort - that is part of its appeal. It also means that Manado doesn't offer great shopping opportunities (but Singapore certainly does!), that there's nobody trying to annoy you by trying to sell you souvenirs and there are not masses of tourists making too much noise.