Bunaken is part of the Bunaken National Marine Park, which has some of the highest levels of marine biodiversity in the world.[citation needed] Scuba diving attracts many visitors to the island. Bunaken is located at the north of the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia. It belongs administratively to the municipality of Manado.

Diving Bunaken
The Bunaken National Marine Park was formally established in 1991 and is among the first of Indonesia's growing system of marine parks. The park covers a total surface area of 890.65 km², 97% of which is overlain by sparkling clear, warm tropical water. The remaining 3% of the park is terrestrial, including the five islands of Bunaken, Manado Tua, Mantehage, Nain and Siladen. Although each of these islands has a special character, it is the aquatic ecosystem that attracts most naturalists.
When you stay at Bastianos Diving Resort you will find friendly service and a family atmosphere. The accommodation consists of clean tropical style cottages right on the sea front or on the hillside beneath tall shady trees. Each cottage has a private terrace. The bathrooms all have a western style toilet and crystal clear shower water supplied from a deep well.

Bastianos Resort has a restaurant constructed out of natural wooden serving up freshly prepared meals. There is a Marine life library, free billiards, film and slide nights, campfires on the beach with the local staff, lush natural surroundings and a range of icy cold beers and soft drinks at reasonable prices. There is an on site generator in case of a power failure.

Diving in Bunaken means that you are diving in North Sulawesi, one of the most pristine natural areas left in the world. Relax and unwind on Bastianos tropical island beach while you enjoy a refreshing drink and soak up an amazing orange sunset, or experience the fine seafood cuisine and friendly nature of the Bunaken Island villagers.