The Murex Dive Resort, the leading dive centre in Manado, North Sulawesi, Indonesia gives access to Lembeh Strait (called the muck diving capital of the world), the Sangihe-Talaud archipelago, Dive Bunaken, and Bangka. The bio-diversity in the waters around Mando is one of the highest in the world as much of the area has benefited from long-term protection and are therefore absolutely pristine.
The opportunities for unforgettable diving and unbelievable underwater photography, gives an awesome choice and with their legendary personal service, great accommodation and food Murex has been the leader in the Bunaken - Manado area since 1987.
The resort is also the first dive centre in North Sulawesi producing Nitrox and the first centre capable of producing mixed gas for tri-mix & rebreathers. None of the alternative resorts in the area offer so much choice, Murex goes out of its way to provide you with exactly the kind of diving you love, and once you visit you are part of the Murex family.
The resort is a small and friendly family-run resort in Manado, North Sulawesi that has been operating since 1987, there are 19 rooms all set within lush tropical gardens. The restaurant offers delicious traditional cuisine served buffet style and will cater to specific dietary needs.
Scuba diving and snorkelling is available in the renowned Bunaken Marine National Park. Alternatively the pristine isands to the north tip of Sulawesi or for curious divers Lembeh Strait, where its rumoured life began and some of the strangest and smallest critters live. Diving holidays is the best pastime for holidaymakers.
For non divers, or just for a break from diving, spectacular highland tours, horseback riding, guided treks in Tangkoko National Wildlife Preserve, volcano trekking, trips to traditional marketplaces and white water rafting are available.
For the less active guests can do nothing and simply laze away on the private secluded beaches at Murex, Bangka and Pulisan.
Children are very welcome and the staff’s children help, making friends and creating a fun-filled time.
Within a few hours of your arrival the legendary Manadonese hospitality means the friendly staff now you by name. They don't just have guests at Murex - they have friends to stay.