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Thalassa Resort & 5* PADI Dive Center was founded in 1988. Formerly called Barracuda, it has been one of the first three dive resorts operating in North Sulawesi. With Thalassa Resort your diving would be safe and fun. dive centers experienced instructors will guide through underwater world of Bunaken National Park
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating
149 reviews
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Membership
 100% AWARE, Green Star AWARD, PADI 5* Instructor Development Dive Resort Affiliation
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Languages
Dutch, English, French, German, Spanish, Indonesian
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Transfer
From recommended hotels: Not required
From airport: Surcharge
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Nitrox
Surcharge
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Diving types
Boat Diving, Shore Diving
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| Location | Thalassa Resort & 5★ PADI Dive Center is located at the border of Bunaken National Park, 30 minutes car-drive away from the international airport and only 20 minutes from Manado city |
| Instructors & Dive masters | Dive guides have grown up in North Sulawesi knowing the dive sites since their childhood. Thus, they are able to show us the fascination facets of this underwater world from a different perspective and can find the weirdest critters. Dive center has 7 dive guides and 5 instructors |
| Number of Dive Guides | 12 |
| Non-diving activities | Half day Waterfall Tour, Full day Minahasa Tour, Tangkoko Jungle Tour, Massage, Rafting, Horseback riding |
| Infrastructure | Bar, Classrooms, Coffee bar, Equipment shop, Lounge, Parking, Pool, Shower, Storage room, WC, Wi-Fi, Rooms and restaurant |
| PHYSICALlY DISABLED DIVERS | There is one Sea View Cottage accessible to people in wheelchairs |
| Equipment Description | 20 complete sets of well-maintained Aqua Lung rental equipment, 12 & 15 l aluminium tanks |
| Distance to nearest Deco Chamber | 25 km |
| Transport |
3 fiberglass dive boats (8-12 pax), 1 wooden dive boat (12 pax) and one speed dive boat (4 pax). All boats are equipped with lifejackets, first aid kit, oxygen tanks, drinking water and hot water for coffee and tea, toilet (except speed boat), towels, fresh water tank, snacks.
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| Number of boats | 5 |
| Check-in time | For the first day diving dive center recommend to arrive 30 minutes before planned departure. Boats leave at 8:00 am, 10:00 am and 14:00 pm |
| Seasonality | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December |
| REQUIRED INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTS | Certification Card, Date of birth, Date of last dive, Diving Insurance, Medical Statement, Name in accordance with passport, Number of dives, Passport |
| Accepted Payment Methods |
Card Methods: Mastercard, Visa Non-cards Methods: Cash |
| Read before you go |
The resort is open all year through, but there are two seasons: dry season from April until October and wet season from November until March |
| Transfers |
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| Nitrox | No |
| Transfer from recommended hotels | Not required |
| Nitrox | Surcharge |
| Transfer from recommended hotels | Not required |
| Nitrox | Surcharge |
| Transfer from recommended hotels | Not required |
| Nitrox | Surcharge |
| Transfer from recommended hotels | Not required |
