Bunaken Island Scuba Diving

Sachiko's Point

Sachiko's Point is located on the north-east side of Bunaken Island. This is the favourite dive of a Japanese tour agent, who was lucky enough to have the site named after her.

On yet another example of the great Bunaken wall diving, you will witness an incredible variety of healthy coral and the marine life. The exposed position affords unforgettable drift dives along the wall that drops down from shallow waters to at least 40 metres. The shallows are characterised by vibrant coral growth with large gorgonians sprouting from the mid to low sections of the wall. There is more than enough depth for recreational scuba divers to revel in and there are some interesting caves in deeper water.

The strong current encourages larger pelagics, and bigger schools of fish are spotted here than on the south side of the island. It is very common to find yourself finning alongside a Napoleon wrasse as it searches for small fish and crustaceans among the corals. Schooling blue fin trevallies, easily recognised by their electric blue fins, accompanied by the powerful predator giant trevally, are also out for the hunting. Weighing up to 80 kg, the largest member of the Carangidae family impresses even the most experienced diver.

Green turtles feeding on the corals will keep you company during your safety stop and don't be surprised by blue spotted stingrays hiding in the crevices along the wall, ensuring you are entertained from the beginning to the very end of your dive.

Sachiko's Point Reef Basics: Wall diving
Depth: 5 ->405m
Visibility: 20 - 40m
Currents: Can be strong
Surface conditions: Calm
Water temperature: 27 - 29°C
Experience level: Intermediate
Number of dive sites:1
Diving season: All year round
Distance: ~20 km north of Manado Bay (45 mins)
Access: Bunaken and Manado resorts and liveaboards

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