Diving Bunaken on a Passport to Paradise
Choosing where to go on your next scuba diving vacation is not always easy but with a Passport to Paradise in North Sulawesi, you don't need to choose! Explore all of North Sulawesi's best diving locations in one phenomenal trip:
Family Summer Specials
Children (and Big Kids) Half Price Summer Special Are you planning your next family holiday? Are you trying to find good value for money? Take a look at our summer special for families traveling to North Sulawesi! We aim to cater
Solo Travel Special Offer: No Single Supplement Before 30th June 2021
There are many benefits of traveling alone, especially to a country as mesmerizing as Indonesia where there is so much to see and so many places to explore. Stay with us before 30th June 2021 as a single traveler and
The Importance of White Balance and Underwater Photography
Most of us have heard the term "white balance" but do you know what it is and how it affects your underwater photography? White balance, more importantly, having the correct white balance, is an essential element of capturing great underwater
The Sulawesi Bear Cuscus at Murex Bangka Resort
Did you know that at Murex Bangka Resort we have been having sightings of the Sulawesi Bear Cuscus (Ailurops ursinus) in the trees near the dive and snorkeling center? In fact, in one day we spotted FOUR cuscuses together in
7 Underwater Photography Tips for Instantly Improving Your Images
Do you enjoy underwater photography but feel that the quality of your images is not where you would like it to be? Are you just getting started and want your learning curve to be as steep as possible? To help
Sustainability and Conservation at Murex Dive Resorts
At Murex Dive Resorts it is our number one priority to promote conservation and ensure that our reefs, marine life and natural landscapes are protected. As the pioneers of underwater exploration in North Sulawesi we see ourselves as guardians of
The Mantis Shrimp – A Record Breaking Critter
The Mantis Shrimp (of which there are numerous species) is a small, aggressive marine Crustacean, that can be found at all of our dive sites, including both muck and coral reef sites, around Bunaken, Bangka and Manado Bay. Mantis shrimps may
Japanese Guest Relations at Murex Bangka
We are delighted to welcome Satoshi Morimoto to our team here in North Sulawesi. Satoshi, who is a PADI Scuba Instructor has joined us as our Japanese Guest Relations Officer for Murex Bangka. Satoshi originates from Tokyo and comes to
Guide to Muck Diving in Manado Bay
Have you heard other divers and underwater photographers talking about “muck diving”? Do you know what it is and why this is such a popular growing trend? Did you know that Manado Bay is growing in recognition as a muck