Blog – Gangga Island Resort & Spa

Look Out for These Incredible Species While Diving Gangga Island

Posted on 19 October 2017

Off the coast of Manado, North Sulawesi is a wonderland for divers. This area of such varied marine biodiversity that people come from all over the world to witness the stunning creatures that live in the warm, clear waters. Visibility is often up to 40 metres so chances are you’ll get a great view of the underwater world while diving here. Gangga Island is at the heart of this area and is the ideal spot to stay and search out the species below that you won’t want to miss! (more…)

When is the Best Time to Dive Gangga Island?

Posted on 06 October 2017

Gangga Island is located around 20 minutes by boat from Manado in the province of North Sulawesi, Indonesia. This area in the Bangka Archipelago is famous for its incredible diving, so much so that you’ll see the area on many lists of the top 10 dive sites in the world. (more…)

Erosion is Reversible – Learn How Biorock Works with Natural Reefs at Gangga Island

Posted on 21 September 2017

Gangga Island, off the coast of Manado, North Sulawesi, is undeniably a tropical paradise. With just one resort, Gangga Island Resort, and two small villages, it is a stunning place to getaway, dive and see some of the most incredible marine life in the world. (more…)

Why You Should Book a Trip to Gangga Island Right Now?

Posted on 07 September 2017

About 20 minutes off the coast of Manado by boat is the small island of Gangga, where there is just one resort, Gangga Island Resort & Spa, and 2 small villages. The island’s local population is traditionally fishermen, fishing from hand-built boats or prahu that you’ll see on the beach, but most of the staff at the resort is also from the villages. (more…)

Gangga Island: A Diver’s Paradise

Posted on 23 August 2017

North Sulawesi is often listed in the world’s top 10 places to dive and for good reason. The volcanic, and therefore nutrient-rich area has hundreds of breathtakingly beautiful and diverse dive sites to explore, and Gangga Island is smack bang in the middle of them.

One of the great things about diving in North Sulawesi is that the dive sites aren’t far from the shore, so it isn’t necessary to stay on a liveaboard boat. You can enjoy the comforts of a luxury resort without sacrificing the best dives or traveling long distances, which shortens the length of time you have to dive. (more…)

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