Holidays in Sulawesi & the Moluccas - Diving, Snorkeling and Swimming
Diving holidays, snorkelling and swimming like in paradise! This is still possible on the islands of the Moluccas and Sulawesi! Come on, dive in with us!
Diving Hotels & Dream Beach Holiday Resorts
Sulawesi North: Murex Resort - Bangka Island
Murex Resort, Bangka Island - Sulawesi: Sea breeze - Palm garden - Ocean view... not just for divers - heavenly underwater worlds and tropical island tranquility. Idyllic dive resort with great house reef, dive center, camera room and > 30 spots nearby. Diving vacation with resort-combi option!
- Hotel category:
Comfortable dive resort - Location:
Bangka Island, North Sulawesi, Indonesia - Board basis:
Full board: breakfast, lunch, dinner and all day drinking water, tea & coffee - Facilities:
Tropical elegance with modern comfort - Location:
Direct beach location with white sandy beach - Transfer
from/to Manado Airport daily possible
Go on Discovery: The cozy Murex Resort Bangka, located northeast of the main island of Sulawesi, is the perfect place for travelers seeking an authentic tropical island paradise experience. Surrounded by crystal-clear water and pristine coral reefs, this charming resort offers a unique combination of world-class diving and relaxed island atmosphere.
The resort's special flair unfolds through its privileged location at the southern tip of Bangka Island, with a small palm-fringed sandy beach, where you can leave the stress of everyday life behind and immerse yourself in a world full of marine wonders. The family-like atmosphere and personal service ensure that you feel at home from the very first moment.
Your Expectations: Your focus is on diving or snorkeling...and relaxing, preferably in intact waters with vibrant maritime diversity. At the same time, you want to enjoy tropical island tranquility. For your vacation, you're also looking for an authentic island experience with first-class diving areas, comfortable accommodations and personal service. You like to relax on your bungalow terrace; therefore, a long beach stretch is not so important to you. If 'Tropical island paradise with underwater adventure' is your vacation motto, you're in exactly the right place at Murex Resort Bangka.
What you'll find here: Well over 20 dive/snorkel sites nearby with pristine coral reefs, tropical island tranquility, great house reef.
What you rather won't find here: Mass tourism, overcrowded dive sites, impersonal hotel service.
What can you do during your stay at Murex Resort Bangka?
Nature Experiences
- Diving and snorkeling at well over 30 spots around Murex Resort Bangka
- Diving excursions to Lembeh Island, Bunaken Marine Park or Manado Bay with numerous additional dive sites
- Snorkeling and diving at the house reef
- Day trip to the Minahasa Highlands and rainforest hike through Tangkoko National Park, e.g. with one of our tours before or after your stay at Murex Resort Bangka
- Island hike through the jungle with its tropical flora & fauna
- Paddleboard tours along the pristine island coastline
Diving
- The underwater world off North Sulawesi ranks among the most spectacular worldwide. From Bangka, you can reach first-class dive sites in no time and discover the fascinating diversity of marine life right on your doorstep - from impressive reefs to extraordinary sea creatures.
- Experienced divers? Perfect! Look forward to unforgettable encounters with bizarre macro creatures, rare fish species and mysterious underwater caves!
- Diving novice or ready for the next step? The in-house dive school makes it possible. Start with a 'Discover Scuba' introductory course or expand your skills with PADI certifications from Open Water through Advanced to Rescue Diver. Just tell us your wishes - we'll take care of the rest.
Book now! Experience your personal island paradise at Murex Resort Bangka, where world-class diving meets tropical relaxation - right in the heart of the world-famous Coral Triangle.
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Murex Resort Bangka: Dive into the Coral Triangle and drift with big fish, critters and corals :-) Enjoy an indescribably colorful underwater world, beautiful island landscapes and enchanting sunsets at the gates of North Sulawesi in Indonesia, east of the Wallace Line.
Location and Facilities: Murex Resort Bangka is located at the southern tip of picturesque Bangka Island, just a few kilometers from the main island of Sulawesi. From the airport there, it takes only about 60 minutes by car and another 20 minutes by boat to reach this enchanting island in the Coral Triangle. Murex Resort Bangka offers a perfect combination of pristine nature and comfortable amenities. It stretches hidden along a palm garden that ends with a small white sandy beach and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding volcanic islands of North Sulawesi. The strategic location ensures that fresh sea breezes provide pleasant temperatures, while the spectacular sunsets become an unforgettable experience every evening. A spa and a cozy library complete the resort's offerings.
The resort is under professional European management and offers a perfect balance between tropical charm and modern comfort. Thanks to its strategic location, Murex Resort Bangka has over 30 dive and snorkel spots to offer, which can be reached within a short journey. The diverse underwater offerings are further complemented by a personal atmosphere and individual service.
Murex Resort Bangka offers three different cottage categories, positioned to perfectly capture the dreamlike island scenery with their views. Of the total three (3) Premium Oceanfront Cottages, there are two standalone units and one duplex option containing two living units, particularly suitable for families. These exclusive accommodations are located directly on the beach and offer unobstructed ocean views. The spacious, air-conditioned cottages feature large verandas with outdoor seating, luxurious en-suite bathrooms with double sinks, and are available with either double or single beds.
The six (6) elegant Deluxe Hillside Cottages are strategically positioned on a hill and offer refreshing sea breezes as well as breathtaking views over the lush canopy of the palm garden to the ocean. Each cottage features a large veranda with integrated daybeds, air-conditioned sleeping areas, and spacious en-suite bathrooms. The seven (7) charming, traditionally designed Standard Oceanfront Cottages are located directly on the beach and offer wonderful ocean views due to their location. All cottages feature hot water showers and air conditioning for comfortable sleep and can be flexibly booked as double or single rooms. Additionally, there is 24-hour power supply thanks to the environmentally friendly solar energy system with 38 solar panels (with reduced solar supply from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM).
Wi-Fi: available throughout the facility
Occupancy: max. 3 persons
Restaurant: The restaurant offers a relaxed atmosphere with spectacular ocean views. Located directly on the beach, it features an airy terrace and beach service for those who prefer to dine al fresco. Three hearty buffet meals daily offer not only variety but also combine a tantalizing mix of international and Asian flavors with fresh local ingredients. It is run by a Western-trained team that is happy to accommodate special dietary requirements. Additionally, the cozy bar (at additional charge) invites you to sundowner cocktails while watching the famous Bangka sunset. Coffee, tea, and drinking water are also available here around the clock (included).
Diving: Murex Resort Bangka has its own dive center, from where trips to the numerous surrounding dive and snorkel sites depart with three own dive boats. These are equipped with safety equipment, oxygen, and communication devices. Those who prefer to travel with less luggage can rent diving equipment at Murex Resort Bangka, which is professionally maintained in a separate purpose-built room. Diving is done in small groups, each accompanied by well-trained dive guides who are also comprehensively trained in marine biology and underwater photography. And for the sustainable care of photo equipment, a camera room with individual workstations, bright lighting, and air conditioning is available, where adequate maintenance can be carried out after intensive underwater operations.
Located between the Celebes & Moluccas Sea and in the middle of the Coral Triangle, Bangka Island offers one of the top diving areas, with more than 30 dive spots in the surrounding area that can be reached from the resort in no time. The marine world surrounding the resort provides spectacular underwater experiences with its fascinating, colorful biodiversity. In addition to spectacular soft corals that make every 'underwater garden' special, there are also incredibly bizarre tiny creatures that can only be marveled at. Diving takes place along breathtaking slope reefs and walls. The very special species that either live here or regularly pass by as visitors include dolphins, native dugongs or pilot whales, as well as various species of pygmy seahorses, harlequin and tiger shrimps, blue-ringed, mimic, reef and wonderpus octopuses, ghost pipefish, Ambon scorpionfish, turtles, reef sharks, tuna, eagle rays, anglerfish, large barracudas, as well as cardinals, mackerels, fusiliers, and snappers.
PRICES VALID FROM 01.04.2025 - 31.03.2026
*Different cancellation conditions apply: Accommodation costs are due in full immediately after booking.
No minimum stay
Prices 01.04.2026 - 31.03.2027 further below
BONUS:
- For 10 people traveling together, 1 person receives accommodation, meals according to meal plan and diving free of charge
- 10% discount on accommodation for 'long-term guests' from the 11th night onwards and for each additional night (does not apply to combination offers)
- Children < 7 years stay free in parents' bungalow/bed; their transfer is also included
- Children aged 7 - 9 years pay €47 per night when staying in the same room as adults and 50% of the regular price for transfers
- Children aged 10 - 12 years pay €57 per night when staying in the same room as adults and 50% of the regular price for transfers
EXTRA:
- For Christmas & New Year's Eve Dinner, the resort may make special arrangements that cannot be opted out of.
- For combination with Murex Resort Manado in North Sulawesi: Bunaken Marine National Park entrance fee: 150,000 IDR (approx. 12 EUR)
INFO:
- Murex Bangka Resort offers in cooperation with Murex Resort Manado and Lembeh Resort through the jointly developed diving travel concept 'Passport to Paradise' the unique opportunity to explore up to three (3) different diving areas by dive boat within a single diving trip. In three different combinations with eight (8), ten (10), twelve (12) or fifteen (15) days, there is the opportunity to try out and get to know two or three of these quite different resorts and diving areas.
- Transfer time from Manado Airport to Murex Resort Bangka is approximately 80 minutes and includes car and boat transport.
- Regular transfer interval is between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM. A surcharge applies for different transfer times.
- The diving arrangements below include 2 dives per day as standard; not on arrival & departure days.
AIRPORT TRANSFER:
- Roundtrip Manado Airport: € 95 per person (min. 2 persons) 8:00 AM-4:00 PM
- Surcharge €19 per person per way between 4:00 PM-8:00 AM
ACCOMMODATION
including full board with three meals - breakfast, lunch, dinner - as well as all-day beverages - water, coffee, tea -
WITHOUT DIVING/SNORKELING ARRANGEMENT
Bungalow Typ/ | Doppelbelegung | Einzelbelegung | Extra Bett |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Oceanfront Cottage | 105,- | 146,- | 85,- |
| Deluxe Hillside Cottage | 134,- | 178,- | 111,- |
| Premium Oceanfront Cottage | 168,- | 236,- | 135,- |
WITH DIVING/SNORKELING ARRANGEMENT
STANDARD OCEANFRONT COTTAGES
NIGHTS/ | DIVING/ | DIVER | SNORKELER | DIVER & |
|---|---|---|---|---|
4 | 6 | 845,- | 680,- | 1.525,- |
5 | 8 | 1.060,- | 840,- | 1.900,- |
6 | 10 | 1.275,- | 1.000,- | 2.275,- |
7 | 12 | 1.490,- | 1.160,- | 2.650,- |
8 | 14 | 1.705,- | 1.320,- | 3.025,- |
9 | 16 | 1.920,- | 1.480,- | 3.400,- |
10 | 18 | 2.135,- | 1.640,- | 3.775,- |
11 | 20 | 2.335,- | 1.785,- | 4.120,- |
DELUXE HILLSIDE COTTAGES
NIGHTS/ | DIVING/ | DIVER | SNORKELER | DIVER & |
|---|---|---|---|---|
4 | 6 | 961,- | 796,- | 1.757,- |
5 | 8 | 1.205,- | 985,- | 2.190,- |
6 | 10 | 1.449,- | 1.174,- | 2.623,- |
7 | 12 | 1.693,- | 1.363,- | 3.056,- |
8 | 14 | 1.937,- | 1.552,- | 3.489,- |
9 | 16 | 2.181,- | 1.741,- | 3.922,- |
10 | 18 | 2.425,- | 1.930,- | 4.355,- |
11 | 20 | 2.650,- | 2.100,- | 4.750,- |
PREMIUM OCEANFRONT COTTAGES
NIGHTS/ | DIVING/ | DIVER | SNORKELER | DIVER & |
|---|---|---|---|---|
4 | 6 | 1.097,- | 932,- | 2.029,- |
5 | 8 | 1.375,- | 1.155,- | 2.530,- |
6 | 10 | 1.653,- | 1.378,- | 3.031,- |
7 | 12 | 1.931,- | 1.601,- | 3.532,- |
8 | 14 | 2.209,- | 1.824,- | 4.033,- |
9 | 16 | 2.487,- | 2.047,- | 4.534,- |
10 | 18 | 2.765,- | 2.270,- | 5.035,- |
11 | 20 | 3.019,- | 2.469,- | 5.488,- |
DIVING & SNORKELING
ACTIVITY | PRICE PERO PERSON |
|---|---|
| Diving with air per session | 55,- |
| Diving with Nitrox per session | 61,- |
| Private guide 3 dives/ snorkeling sessions | 90,- |
| Private boat 8.00 am - 5.00 pm | 331,- |
| Private boat 8.00 am - 8.00 pm | 411,- |
| Large tank per day | 12,- |
| Nitrox course per person | 193,- |
| Nitrox a la carte per tank | 7,- |
| Night dive surcharge (min. 2 divers) | 18,- |
| Blackwater/ bonfire dive (min. 4 divers) | 79,- |
| Full day guided snorkeling (3 sessions) | 70,- |
| Morning guided snorkeling (2 sessions) | 55,- |
| Afternoon guided snorkeling (1 Session) | 34,- |
'PASSPORT TO PARADISE'
| NIGHTS PER RESORT/ INCLUDED AIR DIVES | TRANSFER | MANADO-BANGKA-LEMBEH | MANADO - BANGKA | BANGKA - LEMBEH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 + 4 + 4 (2x2) | 553,- | 3.775,- | na | na |
| 5 + 5 + 5 (2x2) | 553,- | 4.663,- | na | na |
| 4 + 4 (1x2) | 311,- | na | 2.083,- | na |
| 5 + 5 (1x2) | 311,- | na | 2.581,- | na |
| 4 + 4 (1x2) | 311,- | na | na | 2.763,- |
| 5 + 5 (1x2) | 311,- | na | na | 3.431,- |
PADI DIVING COURSES
Prices available upon request.
RENTAL EQUIPMENT
Prices available upon request.
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PREISE GÜLTIG VOM 01.04.2026 - 31.03.2027
*Es gelten abweichende Stornobedingungen: Übernachtungskosten sind sofort nach Buchung in voller Höhe fällig.
Kein Mindestaufenthalt
BONUS:
- Bei 10 gemeinsam reisenden Personen erhält 1 Person Unterkuft, Verpflegung gemäß Verpflegungsart und Tauchen unentgeltlich
- 10% Rabatt auf Unterkunft für ‘Langzeit Gäste’ ab der 11. Nacht und für jede Weitere (gilt nicht für Kombinationsangebote)
- Kinder < 7 Jahre übernachten kostenfrei im Bungalow/ Bett der Eltern; ihr Transfer ist ebenfalls inkludiert
- Kinder von 7 - 9 Jahren zahlen €54 pro Nacht bei Übernachtung im gleichen Zimmer der Erwachsenen und für Transfers 50% des regulären Preises
- Kinder von 10 - 12 Jahre zahlen €64 pro Nacht bei Übernachtung im gleichen Zimmer der Erwachsenen und Transfers zu 50% und für Transfers 50% des regulären Preises.
EXTRA:
- Für Christmas & New Year's Eve Dinner werden vom Resort ggf. gesonderte Arrangements getroffen, die nicht abgewählt werden können.
- Für die Kombination mit dem Murex Resort Manado in Nord-Sulawesi:
Eintritt Bunaken Marine National Park: 150.000 IDR (ca. 12 EUR)
INFO:
- Das Murex Bangka Resort bietet in Kooperation mit dem Murex Resort Manado sowie dem Lembeh Resort mit dem gemeinschaftlich entwickelten Tauchreise-Konzept ‘Passport to Paradise’ die einzigartige Möglichkeit, per Tauchboot bis zu drei (3) verschiedene Tauchareale im Rahmen einer einzigen Tauchreise zu erschließen. In drei verschiedenen Kombinationen mit acht (8), zehn (10), zwölf (12) oder fünfzehn (15) Tagen gibt es damit die Möglichkeit, zwei oder drei dieser recht unterschiedlichen Resorts und Tauchareale auszuprobieren und näher kennenzulernen.
- Die Transferzeit vom Manado Flughafen zum Murex Resort Bangka beträgt ca. 80 min. und beinhaltet PKW- und Boot-Transport.
- Das reguläre Transferintervall liegt zwischen 8.00 und 16.00 Uhr. Für abweichende Transferzeiten wird ein Zuschlag erhoben.
- Die nachstehenden Taucharrangements beinhalten standardmäßig 2 Tauchgänge pro Tag; nicht jedoch am An- & Abreisetag.
FLUGHAFEN-TRANSFER:
- Roundtrip Flughafen Manado: € 98,- pro Person (min. 2 Personen) 8.00-16.00 Uhr
- Zuschlag 20,- EUR pro Person pro Weg zwischen 16.00-8.00 Uhr
UNTERKUNFT
inklusive Vollverpflegung mit drei Mahlzeiten -Frühstück, Mittagessen, Abendessen- sowie ganztägig Getränke -Wasser, Kaffee, Tee-
OHNE TAUCH-/ SCHNORCHEL-ARRANGEMENT
Bungalow Typ/ | Doppelbelegung | Einzelbelegung | Extra Bett |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Oceanfront Cottage | 108,- | 151,- | 88,- |
| Deluxe Hillside Cottage | 138,- | 184,- | 114,- |
| Premium Oceanfront Cottage | 1748,- | 244,- | 139,- |
MIT TAUCH-/ SCHNORCHEL-ARRANGEMENT
STANDARD OCEANFRONT COTTAGES
NIGHTS/ | DIVING/ | DIVER | SNORKELER | DIVER & |
|---|---|---|---|---|
4 | 6 | 872,- | 698,- | 1.570,- |
5 | 8 | 1.094,- | 862,- | 1.956,- |
6 | 10 | 1.316,- | 1.026,- | 2.342,- |
7 | 12 | 1.538,- | 1.190,- | 2.728,- |
8 | 14 | 1.760,- | 1.354,- | 3.114,- |
9 | 16 | 1.982,- | 1.518,- | 3.500,- |
10 | 18 | 2.204,- | 1.682,- | 3.886,- |
11 | 20 | 2.416,- | 1.836,- | 4.252,- |
DELUXE HILLSIDE COTTAGES
NIGHTS/ | DIVING/ | DIVER | SNORKELER | DIVER & |
|---|---|---|---|---|
4 | 6 | 992,- | 818,- | 1.810,- |
5 | 8 | 1.244,- | 1.012,- | 2.256,- |
6 | 10 | 1.496,- | 1.206,- | 2.702,- |
7 | 12 | 1.748,- | 1.400,- | 3.148,- |
8 | 14 | 2.000,- | 1.594,- | 3.594,- |
9 | 16 | 2.252,- | 1.788,- | 4.040,- |
10 | 18 | 2.504,- | 1.982,- | 4.486,- |
11 | 20 | 2.743,- | 2.163- | 4.906,- |
PREMIUM OCEANFRONT COTTAGES
NIGHTS/ | DIVING/ | DIVER | SNORKELER | DIVER & |
|---|---|---|---|---|
4 | 6 | 1.136,- | 962,- | 2.098,- |
5 | 8 | 1.424,- | 1.192,- | 2.616,- |
6 | 10 | 1.712,- | 1.422,- | 3.134,- |
7 | 12 | 2.000,- | 1.652,- | 3.652,- |
8 | 14 | 2.288,- | 1.882,- | 4.170,- |
9 | 16 | 2.576,- | 2.112,- | 4.688,- |
10 | 18 | 2.864,- | 2.342,- | 5.206,- |
11 | 20 | 3.135- | 2.555,- | 5.690,- |
TAUCHEN & SCHNORCHELN
AKTIVITÄT | PREIS PRO PERSON |
|---|---|
| Diving with air per session | 57,- |
| Diving with Nitrox per session | 63,- |
| Private guide 3 dives/ snorkeling sessions | 102,- |
| Private boat 8.00 am - 5.00 pm | 343,- |
| Private boat 8.00 am - 8.00 pm | 520,- |
| Large tank per day | 12,- |
| Nitrox course per person | 199,- |
| Nitrox a la carte per tank | 7,- |
| Night dive surcharge (min. 2 divers) | 19,- |
| Blackwater/ bonfire dive (min. 4 divers) | 81,- |
| Full day guided snorkeling (3 sessions) | 72,- |
| Morning guided snorkeling (2 sessions) | 56,- |
| Afternoon guided snorkeling (1 Session) | 35,- |
'PASSPORT TO PARADISE'
| NIGHTS PER RESORT INCLUDED AIR DIVES | TRANSFER | MANADO-BANGKA-LEMBEH | MANADO - BANGKA | BANGKA - LEMBEH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 + 4 + 4 (2x2) | 572,- | 4.026,- | na | na |
| 5 + 5 + 5 (2x2) | 572,- | 4.975,- | na | na |
| 4 + 4 (1x2) | 322,- | na | 2.154,- | na |
| 5 + 5 (1x2) | 322,- | na | 2.669,- | na |
| 4 + 4 (1x2) | 322,- | na | na | 2.982,- |
| 5 + 5 (1x2) | 322,- | na | na | 3.704,- |
PADI-TAUCHKURSE
Preise können auf Anfrage mitgeteilt werden.
LEIAUSRÜSTUNG
Preise können auf Anfrage mitgeteilt werden.
Änderungen vorbehalten. Erhöhte Preise können während der indonesischen Feiertage wie Ramadan oder Idul Fitri gelten. Es gelten unsere AGB.
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Ocean View from Restaurant in Murex Resort Bangka, North Sulawesi
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Bangka Island, Murex Resort: House Reef and Palm Beach
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Illuminated Murex Resort Bangka Beach at Night
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Bangka Murex Resort, Sulawesi: Terrace with Seaview in Premium Oceanview Cottage
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Sulawesi, Murex Resort Bangka: Premium Oceanview Cottage - Room with Seaview
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Bathroom Premium Oceanfront Cottage, Murex Resort Bangka - Sulawesi
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Murex Resort Bangka, Sulawesi: Interior View Deluxe Hillside Cottage
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Murex Resort Bangka, Sulawesi: Room inside & Terrace View, Deluxe Hillside Cottage
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Deluxe Hillside Cottage Terrace - Murex Resort Bangka
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Murex Resort Bangka: Standard Oceanfront Cottage and Beach
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Standard Oceanfront Cottage Inside - Murex Resort Bangka, North Sulawesi
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North Sulawesi, Murex Resort Bangka: Standard Oceanview Cottage Bathroom
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SPA in Murex Resort, Bangka Island, Sulawesi
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Breakfast in Murex Resort Bangka, North Sulawesi
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Restaurant from outside: Murex Resort Bangka, Sulawesi
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Murex Resort Bangka - Camera room and dive center from outside
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Sulawesi, Murex Resort Bangka: Camera room inside
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Murex Resort Bangka: Combi-overnight stay with Lembeh Resort & Murex Manado
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Harlequin Shrimp - Murex Resort Bangka
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Murex Resort Bangka: Pygmy Seahorse
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Clownfish in Anemone: Murex Resort Bangka
