PADI Advanced Open Water Course in North Sulawesi
Are you trying to decide between booking a diving trip and taking the next step in advancing your diving skills and certification level by doing PADI Advanced Open Water Course? Why not do both here at Murex Dive Resorts in
Christmas in North Sulawesi, Indonesia
10 Christmas Facts About Christmas in North Sulawesi Indonesia is widely known as being a predominantly Muslim country so have you ever wondered what happens here in North Sulawesi at Christmas time? Do we even celebrate Christmas? 1. Is There "Christmas" in
Things you never knew: 7 Facts about Pufferfish
Pufferfish are seen widely across our dive sites and are not often considered to be a “special” find. But we hope that with these 7 facts about Pufferfish, you will recognise how unique and incredible this family of fish really
Nature Spa – Relax after a day of diving
Nature Spa's Relaxing Treatments at Murex Resorts We are proud to announce the opening of “Nature Spa” here at Murex. Nature Spa offers a range of massage and spa treatments to accommodate your every need whether you want to relax, feel
Improving your Air Consumption for Scuba Diving: How to Maximize Your Dive Times
Have you ever wondered how your Dive Guide finishes a dive with 100 bar still left in his tank? Do you opt for a larger tank so that you can stay down for the same time as your buddy? Air
10 Steps to Improve Your Buoyancy and Gauge Your Weights for Diving
Whether you are diving the stunning walls of the Bunaken Marine Park, enjoying the drifts around Bangka Island, or photographing the incredible array of critters that North Sulawesi has to offer one thing is for sure – good buoyancy control
Murex Manado Gardens
Welcome to Our Tropical Garden Paradise….. Murex Manado Resort is set in beautiful lush, tropical gardens on the sea front in Kalasey – a small village outside of Manado city. The Murex Manado gardens are the perfect place to explore for
Up Close and Personnel with Olivier Nelis
Murex Bangka – Life on a Tropical Island This week we take a closer look at Olivier Nelis, Murex Bangka’s Dive Manager. Read on to find out what Olivier loves about Bangka, what new discoveries he has personally experienced at the
Ultimate Guide to North Sulawesi Octopus
All Great Things Come in 8’s! Did you know that North Sulawesi is a haven for octopus? It’s not just because we have large numbers of North Sulawesi Octopus (which we do), but also because we have such a huge range
Family Open Water Course
Family Holidays in Indonesia – PADI Open Water Course in Bunaken, Sulawesi This edition of the Murex Blog has been inspired by the wonderful Vandenschrick family who joined us at Murex for their PADI Open Water Course followed by some fun diving