Dive and Snorkel Holidays in Indonesia - Traveling the Moluccas, Sunda Islands, Sulawesi & Raja Ampat
Diving holidays, snorkelling and swimming like in paradise! Around the islands of East Indonesia is this still possible. Dive in with us!
Hey Adventurer,
A diving holiday in Indonesia, a snorkelling trip, or simply a relaxing beach holiday – for many, this dream starts on Bali, the Gili Islands, or Nusa Penida. These are stunning places, no question. But if you're after that thrilling feeling of having a reef entirely to yourself, travel a little further and discover the island paradise east of the Wallace Line, where Indonesia still breathes the way it always has.
Right there, in the underwater world of Sulawesi, the Moluccas, Raja Ampat, and the Sunda Islands of Komodo and Alor, lies the beating heart of the Coral Triangle – wild, untouched, and awash in colours you can barely believe are real. Here you sink into silence, glide along reefs no one has fished bare, and share the water with mantas and mola molas instead of other divers. Whether you're a passionate underwater photographer, an experienced diver chasing that one unforgettable moment beneath the surface, or simply looking for a relaxed snorkelling and beach holiday where time stands still: we'll take you to where the sea still tells its own stories, and where you can easily swap diving stories with like-minded travellers at your accommodation – typically a small, family-run, bungalow-style dive resort.
Get in touch. We'll plan your diving and snorkelling trip individually, tailored exactly to you.
Dive Resorts & Dream Beach Holiday Hotels in Indonesia's Island Paradise
Sulawesi North: Pulisan Resort - Sulawesi Main Island
Pulisan Resort, eastern tip of North Sulawesi: Jungle feeling combined with relaxing, diving & snorkelling. Switch off and let go at the white sandy beach. Only 6 deluxe, 2 budget bungalows, dive school, common room, restaurant.
- Hotel category:
country-style bungalows - Location:
Manado, North Sulawesi, Indonesia - Board basis:
Full board: breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinking water. - Facilities:
Simply and functionally equipped - Location:
idyllic in the middle of nature, direct beach location - Transfers:
from/to airport/ Batu Putih: € 30,- single traveller/ € 20,- per person from 2 persons onwards
from/to Manado/ Bitung: € 35,- single traveller/ € 25,- per person from 2 persons onwards
from/to Tomohon Highlands: € 40,- single traveller/ € 30,- per person from 2 persons onwards
Go on a discovery:
The dreamlike Pulisan Resort in North Sulawesi is ideal for relaxing, snorkeling and diving in untouched nature. The bungalows are all built in the traditional Minahasa style and furnished as typical for the region and blend naturally into the surroundings. It is under Swiss/ Canadian management and located away from any crowds.
Your expectations:
You want to really relax, far away from all hustle and bustle and embedded in a natural landscape? Lying in a hammock on the beach with a fantastic view of the Tangkoko volcano and Lembeh Island? Then the Pulisan Resort in North Sulawesi is the place for you.
What you will find here: peace, seclusion, harmony with nature.
What you won't find here: great mobile phone connection, party life and more resort hotels.
What can you do during your stay at Pulisan Resort?
Nature experiences
- Hike through the lower rainforest of the Tangkoko National Park, e.g. with one of our Minahasa-Tangkoko-tours before or after your stay at Pulisan Resort
- Observation of hornbills, crested monkeys and Sulawesi tarsier maki
- Excursion to the Minahasa Highlands
- Visit to the Tomohon market
- Snorkelling at the house reef
Diving
- The North Sulawesi region is famous for its underwater world. The resort is located in the middle of three of the most beautiful diving areas in Indonesia, Lembeh Street, Bangka Island and Cape Sulawesi.
- The resort has its own diving school. You already know how to dive? Perfect, then you can start right away. You want to learn to dive? No problem at Pulisan Diving. Whether it's an introductory dive, SSI dive training, PADI Open Water Diver, or even the PADI Advanced Open Water, everything is possible.
- Prices for dives or diving courses on request
Book now!
Pulisan Resort: Combine exotic jungle atmosphere with a unique marine experience. Discover the endemic species above and below the water in the north of Sulawesi, east of the Wallace Line and in the centre of the Coral Triangle.
Location and amenities:
Pulisan Resort is located on the northern tip of Sulawesi Island, surrounded by lush greenery and overlooking the Strait of Lembeh. The secluded location, the jungle environment as well as the white sandy beaches and a breathtaking view of the Tangkoko volcano right outside the front door, makes the resort a very special place. Pulisan Jungle Beach Resort is run by a Swiss-Canadian owner couple and is the right place to enjoy a quiet and relaxed atmosphere in exotic surroundings.
The currently 8 Minahasa-style bungalows are located between the jungle and the sea and are divided into budget, standard and deluxe categories, depending on what you want. Functionally furnished, each bungalow is equipped with a double bed with mosquito net and has a terrace, a separate bathroom and a typical Indonesian mandi. The 6 deluxe bungalows are additionally equipped with a shower. The internet connection can sometimes be interrupted. Far away from the nearest village, the resort is a relaxing and quiet place to recharge your batteries.
Occupancy: max. 3 persons
Restaurant: Also, in case their guests have special dietary requirements, the very attentive resort owners are eager to fulfil their guests' wishes. The hotel's own restaurant serves a mix of local and international dishes.
Diving: Pulisan Resort is located right in the middle of three world-class dive sites, the North Cape of Sulawesi, Bangka Island and the Strait of Lembeh, making it a prime location for diving activities, in the centre of the so-called "Coral Triangle". Equipped with its own dive centre, Pulisan Jungle Beach Resort offers SSI and PADI diving courses as well as introductory, refresher and specialised diving courses and, as a special highlight, lifelong certification with the Open Water Course. In addition to state-of-the-art equipment such as Aqualung and Mares equipment, the resort owners also rely on a very well-trained crew.
In just 30 minutes, the macro-sky of one of the best muck diving sites in the world, the Straits of Lembeh, opens up with its typical species such as seahorses, stargazers, octopuses, scorpionfish or nudibranchs. By boat, you can reach the beautiful reefs of Bangka Island with its colourful soft corals, manatees and whitetip reef sharks in even less time, or the equally interesting north-east coast of Sulawesi with its exciting biodiversity between steep walls, gentle slopes and sandy bottoms, as well as its amazingly colourful coral reefs. Diving offer on request.
PRICES VALID FROM 01.01.2026 - 31.12.2026
Minimum stay for non-divers: 3 nights
*Different cancellation conditions apply: Accommodation costs are due in full immediately after booking.
DELUXE BEACH BUNGALOWS:
- 95 EUR per person double occupancy / night
- 130 EUR single occupancy / night
- 85 EUR Extra bed for 3. person
The six Deluxe Bungalows (including one twin-bed bungalow) are located directly on the beach. From the veranda, guests can enjoy beautiful sea views and simply relax. The bungalows feature a double bed, a Western-style bathroom with a hot-water shower, and a spacious terrace.
DELUXE GARDEN BUNGALOWS:
- 90 EUR per person double occupancy / night
- 125 EUR single occupancy / night
- 85 EUR Extra bed for 3. person
The two Deluxe Garden View Bungalows are located in the rear area of the resort and offer views of the garden. Like the Deluxe Beach Bungalows, they feature a double bed, a Western-style bathroom with a hot-water shower, and a spacious terrace.
The price displayed is including full board: breakfast, lunch and dinner including drinking water.
DIVING
- Boat dives (min. 2 divers), per person: 50 EUR
- House reef dive (guided), per person: 30 EUR
- Night dive w boat (min. 2 divers), per person:60 EUR
- Night dive house reef (guided), per person: 40 EUR
- pre-booked dive package of 10 dives. 450 EUR
Dive equipment (e.g. wetsuit, regulator, computer, mask, etc.) can be rent. Dive packages upon request.
Subject to change without notice. Increased prices may apply during Indonesian holidays such as Ramadan or Idul Fitri. Our terms and conditions apply.
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Sulawesi: Pulisan Jungle Beach Resort - Exterior View
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Sulawesi: Sunrise over Pulisan Jungle Beach Resort
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Sulawesi: View Over Pulisan Jungle Beach Resort Area
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Pulisan Resort North Sulawesi: Exterior view
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Indonesia, North Sulawesi: Pulisan Resort at Night
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Beach illumination in Pulisan Resort; North Sulawesi, Indonesia
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Sulawesi: Pulisan Jungle Beach Resort - Deluxe Bungalow Exterior View
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Sulawesi: Pulisan Jungle Beach Resort - Deluxe Bungalow Interior View
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Sulawesi: Pulisan Jungle Beach Resort - Deluxe Bungalow Bathroom
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Sulawesi: Pulisan Jungle Beach Resort - Budget Bungalow Exterior View
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Sulawesi: Pulisan Jungle Beach Resort - Budget Bungalow Interior View
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Sulawesi: Pulisan Jungle Beach Resort - Budget Bungalow Bathroom
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Indonesia, Sulawesi: Reception at Pulisan Resort
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Restaurant in Pulisan Resort in North Sulawesi, Indonesia
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Restaurant interior view: Pulisan Resort, North Sulawesi
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Sulawesi: Pulisan Jungle Beach Resort - Recreation Room Exterior View
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'Rainy Day' Room in Pulisan Resort, North Sulawesi
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Pulisan Resort, North Sulawesi: Beach with lantern illumination
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Sulawesi: Pulisan Jungle Beach Resort - Dive Center Exterior View
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Sulawesi: Pulisan Jungle Beach Resort - Dive Center Rental Diving Equipment
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Sulawesi: Pulisan Jungle Beach Resort - Dive Boat
Indonesia East of the Wallace Line: A Colourful Underwaterworld, that Leaves You Speechless
Imagine gliding above a reef no one has ever described to you before: soft corals sway in the current, hard corals glow in red, purple, and turquoise, as if someone had turned up the ocean's colour palette. A manta ray drifts silently past you, a turtle lets itself be carried by the current, and somewhere in the dark of a wreck a school of fish flickers into view. These are exactly the moments we love East Indonesia's underwater world for – and exactly the moments we're happy to make possible for you. We connect you with the dive resorts on the ground, the ones who know these spots like the back of their hand. Tell us what you dream of when you think of diving in Indonesia, and together we'll find the right spot for your adventure in the Coral Triangle.
