Dive-site story
Situated along the southeastern coastline of Bunaken Island, Pangalisan features a shallow reef flat that drops into a steep slope and vertical wall. Vast assemblies of hard corals give way to massive barrel sponges, sea fans, and whip corals as you descend. Because gentle to moderate currents typically sweep along the drop-off, divers can relax into an easy drift while scanning both the coral-encrusted substrate and the open blue water.
Steep wall and slope sections draped in colossal barrel sponges and dense sea fan gardens
Frequent encounters with resident green sea turtles resting on reef ledges
Vibrant schooling reef fish and passing pelagics patrolling the outer drop-off
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
The dry season brings the calmest seas and highest water clarity, though diving occurs year-round across the Bunaken National Park.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green sea turtleChelonia mydas | Common | ||||||||||||
| Pyramid butterflyfishHemitaurichthys polylepis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Redtooth triggerfishOdonus niger | Common | ||||||||||||
| Whitetip reef sharkTriaenodon obesus | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Broadclub cuttlefishSepia latimanus | Common |
Marine forecast
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