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Molas Shipwreck

The Molas Wreck, sitting upright at 30 metres, is one of our favourite dives in North Sulawesi. It's a proper wreck, a Dutch cargo ship scuttled during WWII, and you really feel that history as you descend through the warm, blue water. We love poking around the hold, imagining what cargo it once carried, and seeing the light shafts pierce through gaps in the hull. This isn’t just a metal hulk; it’s a vibrant, living reef. Schools of batfish orbit the mast, their silvery bodies flashing, while big-eyed trevally cruise the decks. Look closely and you’ll find nudibranchs clinging to the rusty superstructure and octopus peering from shadowy crevices. We always try to get there early, before other boats, to really soak in the quiet majesty of it. It’s an intermediate dive, perfect for those comfortable with depth and looking for a wreck with atmosphere and plenty of life. Just watch the occasional surge if there’s a swell running; it can make finning around the stern a bit of a workout.