Join us on an amazing adventure to 3 of Indonesia’s top snorkeling destinations – Bunaken, Bangka Island, and Raja Ampat. This tour combines amazing reefs full of colorful marine life big and small, and three fantastic boutique resorts that will look after our every need!
Our first stop will be north of Sulawesi where we’ll be based in the award-winning Siladen Resort. We’ll explore the best snorkeling sites in one of Indonesia’s oldest marine protected areas, Bunaken National Park. From the comfort of a lovely island resort, we’ll be able to explore all the area’s reefs with ease. Bunaken is famous for stunning shallow corals, a bounty of reef fish, but it’s most known for its turtle population.
We will make our second stop at the newly renovated Coral Eye Resort on Bangka Island. Here in Bangka, we’ll blown away by the sheer beauty and density of the marine life and reefscapes. If we’re lucky, we may see the resident dugong, known to cruise the shallow waters surrounding the resort. Although they’re rarely seen in most other parts of the Indo-Pacific, they’re regularly spotted around this magical little island. Bunaken National Park and Bangka Island are geographically close, the reefs, on the other hand, couldn’t look more different.
We’ll then snorkel Raja Ampat, from the wonderful Papua Explorers Resort, located in the heart of this famous archipelago. It’s the perfect place from which to snorkel Raja Ampat. Just a few minutes from the resort, there is a huge variety of snorkeling sites that play host to some of the most diverse marine habitats found anywhere on the planet. Expect truly pristine coral gardens packed with hard and soft corals that carpet the island slopes all the way up to the surface. Masses of fish life explode from the reefs, with good chances of swimming next to bigger fish such as manta rays, reef sharks, and schools of barracuda and jacks.
Kim W. May 2026
‘My husband and I had the great privilege of joining 11 other snorkeling enthusiasts on a Snorkel Venture 19-day tour of Bunaken, Bangka & Raja Ampat. It was an excellent experience from my very first inquiry to the moment we said goodbye to the group at the end of the tour’
Marine Life Guide
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Day 1 - Arrive in Jakarta
Arrive in Jakarta and make your way to the hotel where you can check in and relax. We will have a group dinner that night where you can meet the tour leader as well as the rest of the group.
Day 2 - Fly to Siladen Resort
Day 3 - 6 - Snorkeling from Siladen Resort
Each day will start with a buffet breakfast followed by a snorkel site briefing and a snorkel. Each in-water session will last 60- 90 minutes. The snorkel sites are about 10 – 25 minutes from the resort. We will return in time for lunch and then have some time to relax before our afternoon snorkel. Evenings can be spent in the lounge looking at Fish ID books, having a beverage at the bar, enjoying a massage at the spa or simply relaxing on your veranda.
The snorkeling in Bunaken National Park is really quite amazing. Currents are mild, the reefs are vibrant and expansive, and marine life is in abundance. The reefs are typically characterized by hard coral plateaus which start right at the shoreline and fan out around the island gently slope to about fifteen feet at the deepest end before they abruptly drop off into a wall. The area has done well with its conservation measures and its robust population of sea turtles is a testament to this fact. On any one snorkel, you can expect to see a dozen or so different turtles paddling around.
One morning will be spent out on the boat looking for the local super-pod of dolphins, sometimes found mingling with melon-head whales!
The resort can cater for most dietary restrictions, but please let us know if you have any in advance so that they can procure the ingredients.
Day 7 - Travel to Bangka Island
After breakfast at Siladen, we’ll jump onto one of the resort’s snorkeling boats and start heading north along the coast toward Bangka Island. Without stopping the trip is a couple hours by boat. We break up the journey with 2 snorkleing sessions so we get to explore the reefs outside Bunaken National Park, which are also very pretty and play host to some incredible species.
Upon arrival at Bangka Island, we’ll check into our villas at Coral Eye Resort and enjoy a delicious à la carte lunch together.
That afternoon we’ll jump in on the house reef for a nice long afternoon snorkel.
Day 8 - 11 Snorkeling from Coral Eye
After the morning snorkel, we will return to the resort for lunch, followed by another boat snorkel session. Afterward, we can jump in on the house reef, an amazing place to snorkel in the late afternoon sun.
Lunch and dinner are served à la carte. The food is all prepared by excellent chefs with locally sourced ingredients. We will enjoy some fantastic flavors influenced by Mediterranean and of course Indonesian cuisines.
There is also a tea and coffee-making station with fruits and snacks available throughout the day.
A selection of soft drinks, wine, beer, and cocktails are available every evening and are charged to your account.
On one of the days we’ll depart from the resort a little earlier than normal as we’ll be heading over to the critter capital of the world, Lembeh Straight. This will be a full-day snorkeling excursion with two-morning snorkels in Lembeh, looking for all the weird and wonderful creatures Lembeh has become famous for. We’ll then take a nice lunch at the Solitude Resort, followed by an afternoon snorkel in Lembeh, before making our way back to Bangka.
Day 12- Tangkoko National Park and to Manado
After checking out of Coral Eye Resort, we will be transferred to mainland Sulawesi where we’ll enjoy a guided tour through the Tangkoko National Park. As we trek through this incredible jungle we hope to encounter Celebes crested macaques, various species of hornbill, tarsiers, and the very rare Sulawesi bear cuscus.
After our rumble through the jungle, we’ll head into Manado City where we’ll check into our airport hotel, enjoy a nice big dinner together, and then get some rest.
Day 13 - Transfer to Sorong
After the hotel’s buffet breakfast, we head to the airport for our early flight to Sorong. Upon arrival in Sorong, we meet a representative from Papua Explorers Resort and transfer to the resort by boat, two hours away. Here we check-in, have lunch, and a resort orientation, followed by a house reef snorkel if time allows. Meals are served buffet style in their Seaview restaurant, which overlooks the house reef. A variety of Western and Indonesian dishes are served at their extensive buffets.
The resort can cater to dietary restrictions, but please let us know in advance so that they can procure the ingredients.
Day 14 - 19 - Snorkeling from Papua Explorers
Our mornings will start with a breakfast buffet, serving a variety of home-baked goods, fruits, hot foods, and juices. We then set off on the speed boats, accompanied by local snorkel guides, to some of the beautiful sites in the area. We will visit two different snorkel sites during the course of the morning excursion, each session lasting anywhere from 60- 75 mins, before returning to the resort for lunch. We will have boat and surface support on all our snorkels, as well as in-water local guides to assist and point out interesting marine life.
After lunch, we will head out to another site for our third snorkel session of the day. The house reef is always open for us to snorkel at any time you should choose.
The house reef is accessed via the resort’s private pier which has an easy-to-climb ladder and platform on the water’s edge. This makes for a comfortable entry or exit. The house reef is pretty spectacular and usually ends up being one of the highlights of the trip. The reef just in front of the resort is home to juvenile blacktip reef sharks, schools of fish, vibrant corals, and loads of cool critters. The beauty of the house reef is that you can snorkel it any time you want.
The snorkeling accessible from the resort is highly varied and arguably some of the best in Raja Ampat. In this Dampier Straight region, we’ll find a multitude of beautiful coral reefs, each offering something different. Some may be situated around unique topography with shallow swim-throughs, while others may just extend for hundreds of meters in every direction. We also have great hances to see manta rays as there are certain bays and islands where they feed and clean at different times of the day. We will also take the opportunity to meander through the famous mangroves where the mangrove tree roots seem to be an extension of the coral reef below.
The marine life is just as diverse as the types of snorkeling sites. The shallow reef tops are a great place to enjoy the rhythmic pulse of the colorful reef fish and admire the determination of the hawkbill sea turtles as they forage for the sponges at the base of corals. In the blue we never know what we might find, but we can count on larger schools of jackfish, batfish, and the odd tornadoes of barracudas. On other sites, we might get lucky with some cleaning or feeding manta rays. This area has the highest species count of anywhere in the world so really, everywhere you look you’re bound to find something truly amazing.
Day 20- Fly to Jakarta
We leave the resort on the morning boat transfer to Sorong, in time to get our flight to Jakarta where we bid farewell to our new friends. The tour ends here.
Siladen Resort
Siladen Resort and Spa is set around a large pool, with bungalows dotted around the manicured garden and beachfront. Each bungalow is equipped with ensuite facilities, air conditioning, and a private verandah.
The resort faces west towards Manado Tua, and we will be treated to gorgeous sunset views. Meals include a variety of local and international fare prepared by professional chefs. Meals are served at a beachfront restaurant, tables are available under the rooftop or outside under the trees. The beach bar serves a variety of beverages and is a wonderful place to meet before dinner for a drink after a long day of snorkeling. The full-service spa offers a wide variety of treatments by experienced therapists.
Coral Eye
Formerly a marine outpost, Coral Eye has now been retrofitted into a unique boutique resort on Bangka Island, North Sulawesi, Indonesia.
The resort offers spacious 100 m2 detached villas with double beds, indoor and outdoor lounge areas, big wardrobes, and open-air bathrooms. Each villa is equipped with a minibar, water dispenser, and complimentary coffee and tea are provided.
All rooms have an ensuite bathroom with a hot shower, air conditioning, ceiling fan, great mattresses with cotton linen, and mosquito nets on the windows. Also, guest are provided with complimentary shower gel and shampoo in their ensuite bathrooms. There is 24-hour electricity and free wi-fi.
In the main building, we’ll find a very comfortable lounge and dining area. Beneath this large roof is a bar, a small library, two multi-functional rooms, and a souvenir shop. The office, kitchen, and technical rooms are also located around this floor. Additionally, there is a large terrace that overlooks the ocean, a perfect space to relax after a long day of snorkeling.
Papua Explorers Resort
The water bungalows blend traditional Papuan style with the comfort of modern design features. They are built using local, natural materials collected from the surrounding villages. All bungalows are equipped with en-suite toilets and showers, hot water, ceiling fans, mosquito nets, working desks, and a comfortable seating area and spacious veranda with direct access to the sea, allowing us to enjoy the sun and sea in privacy.
The Seaview Restaurant serves a variety of European and Indonesian cuisine on an elaborate buffet. Meals are prepared using homegrown veggies, and other locally sourced produce wherever possible.
Resort Guide
Snorkeling Boats
Siladen Resort & Coral Eye: Large wooden boats complete with covered gear-up area and sun deck. Marine toilets and freshwater bins for equipment and cameras are onboard all boats. The average travel time from the resort to the site is five to twenty minutes. Exit the water via ladders on the side of the boat.
Papua Explorers: Papua Explorers gives us a large fiberglass speedboat with a full canopy. It has plenty of room to store items that need to stay dry, like cameras. The boat has a large wooden ladder, but no toilet onboard
On this page you will find our Tour Dates & Pricing, a Request to Book Form and Details of Payment schedule including deposit and final balance.
My name is Kelly and I’ll be your personal consultant for this tour, I’ll manage your booking right up until you meet our tour leader in destination. I’ll be on hand to assist with everything from additional nights before and after your tour and making sure you are on time for our ‘Welcome Dinner’ to guidance on what to bring and the snorkeling conditions you are likely to experience. We share an email inbox at Snorkel Venture, you can fill out the form below or drop me an email at hello@snorkelventure.com. I look forward to assisting you on this tour.
Make an Enquiry or Request to Book this Tour
2026 Dates
22 September – 11 October
Tour Price:
Garden View at Siladen & Coral Eye + Deluxe Water Bungalow at Papua Explorers: $10,050 per person
Beach View at Siladen & Coral Eye + Deluxe Water Bungalow at Papua Explorers: $10,550 per person
Single Supplement: $2,750 per person
2027 Dates
23 March – 11 April
5 – 24 October
Tour Price:
Garden View at Siladen & Coral Eye + Deluxe Water Bungalow at Papua Explorers: $10,450 per person
Beach View at Siladen & Coral Eye + Deluxe Water Bungalow at Papua Explorers: $11,050 per person
Single Supplement: $2,750 per person
2028 Dates
Please note the schedule for this year is slightly different. We will first stay at Coral Eye, then Siladen then on to Papua Explorers.
10 – 29 October
Tour Price:
Garden View at Siladen & Coral Eye + Deluxe Water Bungalow at Papua Explorers: $11,050 per person
Garden View at Siladen & Beach Villa at Coral Eye + Deluxe Water Bungalow at Papua Explorers: $11,350 per person
Luxury Villa at Siladen & Beach Villa at Coral Eye + Deluxe Water Bungalow at Papua Explorers: $11,600 per person
Single Supplement: $2,750 per person
How to book your place:
Initial deposit to secure your booking is $800 per person
12 months before departure interim payment of $1,000 per person
6 months before departure interim payment of $1,000 per person
Balance due 3 months before departure
Please note for single supplement bookings we ask for 2x the deposit for each payment.
Includes:
- 1 night FM7 Hotel Jakarta with dinner & breakfast
- 5 nights Siladen Resort Beach/Garden View Villa, full board, 9 boat snorkel sessions plus unlimited house reef snorkeling & 1x dolphin tour
- Boat transfer from Siladen Resort to Coral Eye Resort including 2 snorkel sessions
- 5 nights at Coral Eye Resort Beach/Garden View Villa, full board, 9 boat snorkel sessions plus unlimited house reef snorkeling
- Half day Tangkoko Nature Reserve tour (with transfer to a Manado hotel on the day of departure)
- 1 night at a Manado Hotel with dinner & breakfast
- 7 nights at Papua Explorers, Deluxe Bungalow, full board, 18 boat snorkel sessions plus unlimited house reef snorkeling & 1x Fam Islands tour
- Local snorkel guides
- Raja Ampat & Bunaken marine park fees
- Internal flights in economy incl 20kg checked baggage & 7kg hand luggage pp
- Group transfers: Jakarta – Manado (for Bunaken Island) – Bangka Island – Manado – Sorong (Papua Explorers) – Jakarta
- Accompanied by a Snorkel Ventures group leader
Excludes:
- International flights & visas
- Snorkeling equipment rental
- Tips
- Travel insurance (recommended)
- Health insurance (compulsory)
- Soft drinks & alcoholic drinks, laundry, and general sundries
- Spa services
- Sundries- laundry services, souvenirs etc.
- Additional boat snorkel sessions not listed above
Please note our cancelation policy: All deposits are non-refundable.
1 Year or more: 150 USD penalty per person, the balance will be given as a credit note for use within 2 years
12 months or less: Loss of deposit and interim payment
90 – 28 days: 25% Refund (includes your final balance payment)
28 – 0 days: No Refund
*We recommend that you purchase travel insurance to protect your deposit in the event that you have to cancel your trip.
