Thalassa Dive Resort - Manado

Sulawesi, Indonesia

Thalassa Dive Resort offers a solid base for exploring the Manado area, particularly if you’re looking to progress your PADI certifications. As a 5-star IDC centre, they’re set up for everything from beginner courses to instructor development, which is a good sign for their training quality. We’ve found they attract a friendly crowd, often focusing on skill development or longer stays to dive the local sites like the famous Bunaken National Park. While the diving here can sometimes have currents, the payoff is often impressive wall dives with plenty of reef sharks and turtles cruising by. It’s a comfortable, dedicated dive operation, a good choice if you appreciate having your training and diving all handled in one spot.