From Greek Mythology to Manado Dive Resort
Being new to Murex I was curious about the role the Batuna's and Murex Resorts had in the evolution of diving in North Sulawesi. While speaking with Mrs. Batuna recently, she showed me a photo album a past guest had
New Oceanfront duplex Bungalows
Reserve your Oceanfront duplex Bungalow now! Murex Bangka has always been a family friendly resort and we’ve just completed 2 new duplex Bungalows. Our Oceanfront Bungalows are the perfect combination of privacy and convenience. With adjoining rooms you can put the
Underwater Hot Springs around Bangka Island
Close to Bangka Island there are several dive sites that have these underwater hot springs. Water is heated up by geothermal activity within the earth's crust and this water is pushed out through a hydrothermal vent. The vent is a
Visa on Arrival
Nationals of 62 countries may apply for a Visa on Arrival (VoA) for a length of stay of 30 days on arrival in Indonesia. A new regulation regarding this VoA has been introduced and is effective since the beginning of
Tribute To Dr. Batuna
Yesterday we laid to rest a fine gentlemen, a pioneer, a man who helped thousands during his life, a wonderful father and exemplary husband, our patriarch, Dr. Hansie Batuna. Hanny’s colorful life was cut short unexpectedly Monday due to a
Second Generation Management
Murex is now solely managed by Dr. Batuna’s daughter, Angelique and her American husband, Danny. Angelique & Danny also own Critters@Lembeh, the partner dive center at Lembeh Resort. Together they have begun to reinvigorate Murex through developing existing staff, training new