Superior room
There are 7 superior rooms, located on the first floor of the main resort building. All are en suite and can be double or twin bed set ups. There is a shared balcony in the main building, with sea views
Coral Eye Bangka
Stretching out over 200m of white sandy is Coral Eye - a unique dive resort on Bangka Island, North Sulawesi. Originally founded as an outpost for marine studies, today Coral Eye Bangka is a melting pot of passionate travellers, dive enthusiasts, underwater photographers and marine biologists. Coral Eye Bangka prides itself on the relaxing atmosphere, beautifully built by local craftsmen, employing local resources on Bangka Island - all just 90mins from Manado airport. There are a total of 21 rooms and villas spread throughout the resort, interspersed with sandy paths and gardens. There are 7 superior rooms in and around the Marine Outpost building, all with en suite and can be set up as twin or double beds. Upgrade to either the beautiful garden view or beach view villas with their open air bathrooms. The 2 beachfront pool villas are set directly on the beach, with sweeping sea views and offers private access to the sand and 150m2 of indoor and outdoor space and a king bed. The heart of the resort is the Beach Pavilion, home to the main restaurant, swimming pool and a breezy open-air veranda, the ideal place to unwind after a day of diving, snorkelling or island exploring. At the far end of the resort, the Marine Outpost sits alongside the dive centre, reflecting Coral Eye's roots in marine science. Additional communal spaces include a bar, small library and lounge, plus a large sea-facing terrace upstairs with panoramic ocean views. For deeper relaxation, visit the spa, offering traditional massages and natural treatments. Products are freshly handmade by your therapist using only natural ingredients. Beyond the reef, there's plenty to discover on and around Bangka Island. Kayak through the mangroves, grab a stand up paddle board, or hike through Bangka Island's jungle. If you have longer, you can also visit Tangkoko's National Reserve park for the day - see the macaques, cuscus and even tiny tarsiers.
Garden view villa
The 5 spacious 100 m2 garden view villas with double bed, indoor and outdoor lounge area, big wardrobe and an open air bathroom. The villas are equipped with a minibar, water dispenser and complimentary coffee and tea are provided.
Beach view villa
The 6 beach view villas are similar to the garden view villas, but situated along the beach front
Beachfront pool villa
These villas are suited to couples or families seeking privacy and comfort. The master bedroom features a king-size bed and opens onto a teak deck facing the private pool and ocean. A walk-in wardrobe connects to the open-air ensuite bathroom and double indoor rain shower. The second room can serve as an additional bedroom or private lounge, equipped with a Smart TV and overlooking a secluded garden. Outside, you’ll find a private 6 × 3 m pool and reserved sunbeds on the sand just in front.
All rooms have an ensuite bathroom with hot shower, air conditioning, ceiling fan, high quality mattresses and cotton linen, with complimentary shower gel and shampoo in the ensuite bathrooms.
Frequently Asked Questions
Location
Indonesia is around 15-20 hours flight from the UK and is made up of around 19 000 islands. It is the largest archipelago in the world straddling the Equator, between the Indian and Pacific Oceans. Most travellers will enter Indonesia through Jakarta (CGK), Bali (DPS) or Manado (MDC) airports.
This is the stuff of divers' dreams. This exotic nation is the very definition of bio diversity. Find the big fish in Komodo, Raja Ampat or Kalimantan. Drift lazily along the walls of Bunaken and Wakatobi, watching turtles on coral drenched walls. While away the hours hunting for miniscule macro in Bali, Lembeh or Ambon. Cannot decide? Why not combine two locations into a single trip!
Covid Travel Information
View entry requirements here To enter Indonesia, all international travellers must fill out an electronic arrival card. It is recommended that you complete this form prior to departure to avoid delays when arriving in Indonesia. Updated OCT 2025
Weather and Climate
Indonesia is a vast country, and the weather can be hugely variable. The topography means that weather patterns can be very localised. This is the tropics! For Bali, Komodo & Wakatobi the weather is usually best from April - November, with July and August being some of the best months to visit. Between December and March the conditions can be a bit stormy. November to April is also the wettest month to visit Bunaken, Lembeh and Kalimantan but to a lesser degree than in other locations. October to April is historically the most popular time to dive in Raja Ampat.
Travel
Flight options
Our holidays to Indonesia can be quoted with most major airlines. We are however able to book most major airlines. Popular options for Indonesia include Cathay Pacific, Singapore airlines, Qatar, Emirates, Malaysian, KLM and Gaurda. If you would like to depart from a different UK airport (eg. Glasgow/Edinburgh, Manchester, Birmingham or Gatwick) or have a specific airline you prefer to fly with, simply let us know in your booking request. A supplement may apply for regional departures. Times and any applicable supplements will be confirmed by your travel consultant before you finalise your holiday. If you wish to make your own flight arrangements to Indonesia, let us know and we can remove the cost of the international flights from your quote. We are unfortunately not able to redeem airmiles on your behalf. Please do not confirm any flight arrangements yourself before your holiday is confirmed by us.
Stopovers
With a huge range of airlines to fly with, you can easily build in a stop over either on your way to or on your way back from Indonesia. Simply talk to your travel consultant about adding a stop over into your itinerary.
Arrange before you go
Regular Entry Requirements
UK Passport holders landing in Jakarta, Bali or Manado are able to obtain a visa on arrival in Jakarta 5000 000 IDR cash. Do ensure your passport has 6 months validity from your return date to prevent any issues with immigration. It is your responsibility to ensure your passport is valid and you fulfil entry requirements. Regulations can change: please review current FCO advice: click here to review
Insurance
Scuba Travel requires all of our customers to have diving insurance. Please make sure that you have appropriate cover for your diving activities. We also strongly recommend you have travel insurance. It's worth taking out travel insurance once you have paid your deposit to ensure you are covered for unforeseen events and cancellation.
Immunisations
Please speak to your local GP or check out the latest NHS advice for the required travel immunisations for your destination: click here to go to the NHS
Preparing to fly
Seating
You will also be able to manage your booking online once you have been ticketed (after you have paid your holiday balance). Most airlines will now enable you to select your seating at this point. There may be a small charge for prebookable seating before online check in opens. Please speak to the airline for more information about charges.
Check in
As you are flying with a scheduled airline, you will be able to check in online with your airline. Please visit their website for more information about when online check in opens.
Lounge
An airport lounge is a great way to start your holiday or to while away flight connections in comfort. Scuba Travel works with Lounge Pass to offer a huge range of affordable airport lounges around the world. click here for more info on Lounge Pass
Parking
Prebook your airport parking to save money! If you have a long way to travel, why not also look at booking an airport hotel. These aren't as expensive as you might think. click here for holiday extras
What happens when I arrive?
On arrival in your Indonesia destination, you will need to clear immigration and collect your baggage. You will then be met outside of arrivals by a representative from your liveaboard or resort. Some reps are able to meet you airside. They will be holding a board with either your destination or your name on it. If you have any issues at all locating your rep, please contact us. We have an emergency contact, manned by a member of the team here in the UK. Please call 0044 7747 488 002. We will be able to help your rep locate you in the airport.
Transfers
If you have a hotel en route please follow any specific instructions in your travel documents. Where possible, you will be met by a representative who will assist in taking you to your hotel. If using a shuttle service, please arrange your return shuttle time back to the airport at the hotel check in. Domestic flights are common in Indonesia and run frequently. The major hubs of Jakarta, Bali and Manado all have separate terminals for domestic and international departures. Just follow the signs to move between international and domestic terminals. The service has improved vastly, but there can still be last minute schedule changes. Please ensure you leave plenty of time for check in or transit between flights (usually 4 hours min). Domestic flights can typically only be booked with a 20kgs hold allowance as standard. Excess baggage must be paid for in Indonesian rupiah and costs around $2-$5 per kg per way. Due to local traffic and road conditions, land journey times can be difficult to predict. We recommend you take water with you and keep any essentials in your hand baggage to make your journey as comfortable as possible.
Departures
At the end of your holiday, your return transfer details will be advised locally. As of Feb 2015, the departure tax for all domestic and international flights is built into your flight ticket price.
Info
Tipping
Tipping is entirely at your discretion. We do not make recommendations as to how much to tip. Should you wish to leave a tip for the staff and crew, it should reflect the level of service you have enjoyed.
Currency
The Resort accepts IDR, Euro, and US Dollars only, but Visa, Mastercard, and Amex are welcomed. All charges are in IDR. All charges at the Resort are in IDR and already include 21% government and service taxes.
Phone coverage
Manado generally has good mobile coverage for phones
Plugs and electricity
The Resort is equipped with 2 round pin Europlug sockets. Voltage is 220v. Electricity converters are not available
Extras
Hire equipment
A full range of scuba and snorkelling equipment is available on site - please ask for a local charge price list
Extras
Courses and kit hire are arranged for and paid for at the dive centre
Souvenirs
The dive centre has a small, limited shop on site
Nitrox/Gas
Nitrox is now free of charge for certified divers
Payments
Deposits and Balances
A typical deposit for a holiday to Coral Eye resort is 30% of your holiday cost, although this will depend on your exact flight option and travel class. Larger deposits may be required for some flight options (eg premium economy/business class).
Ways to pay
We accept mastercard and visa debit or credit cards. If you would like a pay by link to complete check out via email please let us know and it can be set up for you. We do not take AMEX. All non sterling card payments and UK business debit cards will be subject to the 3% surcharge. Alternatively, you are welcome to pay via bank transfer. Overseas bank transfers must add £8 to the sterling total to cover international handling fees. We are not able to accept PayPal transactions or personal cheques.
Group Payments
If you have booked as part of a group, you can still call and pay directly without needing to go via your group leader. Please have your trip reference number to hand to help us locate your holiday as quickly as possible. You will receive a transaction receipt - your group leader will forward your ATOL certificate and booking confirmation
Discounts
Repeat Guests
Are you one of Scuba Travel's repeat customers? Over 60% of our customers trust Scuba Travel to book their next diving holiday, time after time.
And we believe you deserve a huge thanks for your ongoing support over the years, which is what our repeater discount is all about! Travel with us again in either 12 months or 24 months and you will qualify for a discount. That's all you have to do. No forms, no numbers to remember, no fuss, just a good honest price reduction.
Repeat discounts are not cumulative and cannot be applied to special offer prices
Included
7 nights superior room (full board, 2 people sharing). Water, tea, and coffee is available free of charge, and fresh juices also free of charge during breakfast.
Excluded
A 10% VAT is applied to all local purchases. Any additional services in resort (spa, land tours, laundry) are paid for in resort. Alcohol and some soft drinks are an extra charge. Diving extras such as special trips to Bunaken or Lembeh, private guiding, kit hire, courses and nitrox will all be billed in resort. One off Bunaken Marine Park entry fee of IDR 150,000 per diver / snorkeler Tipping is entirely at your discretion. We do not make recommendations as to how much to tip. Should you wish to leave a tip for the staff and crew, it should reflect the level of service you have enjoyed. Please ask for a quote to add international flights from the UK to your holiday. We can book most major scheduled airlines including regional UK departures to Manado.
Coral Eye Bangka offers diving and snorkelling across a rich mix of habitats. Expect vibrant sloping reefs covered in hard corals, plus striking volcanic pinnacles dressed in soft corals and teeming with reef life. Elsewhere, Bangka's sandy sites are a dream for macro enthusiasts including pockets of black volcanic sand that echo the muck diving style of the Lembeh Strait, where rare, unusual and perfectly camouflaged critters can often be found. For even more diversity, explore the island's mangrove shallows, where juvenile fish and small invertebrates shelter among the roots, and the seagrass beds just offshore, an important feeding grounds that can attract species such as dugongs, adding another layer to Bangka's remarkable ecosystem. The on-site dive centre runs snorkelling excursions, guided dives, and a full range of courses from beginner to professional level. Bangka Island is particularly celebrated for its soft coral slopes, while its macro-rich sand patches offer excellent critter-spotting for photographers and keen-eyed divers. Many sites are also suitable for snorkellers, making it easy for non-divers to enjoy the same marine scenery. Coral Eye's dive operation is designed for comfort and efficiency, with boats built locally and set up with divers in mind. The fleet includes five boats, crafted by local carpenters in the resor's own shipyard, and designed for easy entries via back-roll. Dive facilities and services include:
Batu Mandi
Skill level: All levels | Ave Depth: 10 | Max Depth: 25Located just opposite of Bangka Island off the shore of Pulisan. This dive is a series of underwater pinnacles rising from a sandy bottom. This is a shallower dive ranging from 5 to 25m. Besides the abundance of hard and soft corals and numerous reef fish, some of the highlights are pygmy seahorses, cuttlefish and giant and warty frogfish.
Peters Sponge
Skill level: All levels | Ave Depth: 10 | Max Depth: 20+Peter’s Sponge is a white sand slope decorated with small coral bommies which are home to schools of glassfish and frogfish laying in wait. This is primarily a muck diving, critter site and other common sighting here include blue-ring octopus, flamboyant cuttlefish, Ambon scorpionfish and ghost pipefish. This is an incredible spot for macro underwater photographers.
Day trip to Lembeh Strait
Skill level: All levels | Ave Depth: 10 | Max Depth: 20+Lembeh Strait is celebrated as the Critter Capital of the World. In its unique muck diving sites is possible to spot a plethora of rare and unusual marine creatures, including various species of octopus, frogfish, seahorses, and colorful nudibranchs..
Batu Goso
Skill level: Advanced | Ave Depth: 10 | Max Depth: 30+A series of steep pinnacles rising up from the ocean floor just off Bangka Island. There are two dives in this area starting at opposite ends of the coral encrusted pinnacles. The dive ranges from 5-35m with stunning topography at all depths. On dives when there is current there are several “sheltered” places where we can stop and watch the abundant marine life out in the blue. Highlights include: White tip & black tip reef sharks, turtles & groupers, vibrant yellow, green and red soft corals.
Dine in the Beach Pavilion
The Coral Eye Restaurant in the Beach Pavilion offers both intimate private tables and friendly communal tables. The open kitchen faces the dining area, creating a warm atmosphere as the chefs prepare each meal.
Fusion Italian Indonesian dishes
a seasonal à la carte menu that blends Indonesian flavors with Mediterranean culinary traditions. Each dish is thoughtfully prepared to offer a home-cooked feel with a refined touch.
Full board packages as standard
Full board accommodation includes three meals per day and a snack during the afternoon. Drinking water, biscuits, fruit, coffee and tea are available all day long at the bar.
Coral Eye BangkaFar East,Indonesia
Dive the beautiful coral slopes and muck diving of Bangka Island with the stylish Coral Eye Boutique resort
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Day trip to Bunaken National Park
Skill level: Guided | Ave Depth: 10 | Max Depth: 20+Known for its stunning coral walls that drop steeply into the depths, Bunaken Marine Park is famous for its biodiversity and clear waters. Divers can encounter a wide array of marine life, including reef fish, sea turtles, sharks, and vibrant coral reefs.