Overview
To get to Coral Eye Marine Outpost on the island of Bangka, you must first get to the city of Manado, the capital of North Sulawesi.
There are multiple carriers to get you from Jakarta or Singapore into the city of Manado…
Manado ‘Sam Ratulangi’ international Airport (MDO) has regular international flights to / from Singapore operated by Scoot Air (a low cost airline of the Singapore Air group) several flights a week, not every day. It's also connected to Jakarta, Denpasar-Bali, Makassar and Surabaya by Garuda Indonesia, Lion Air, Batik Air or CitiLink, all offering daily flights, 7 days a week.
The trip from the international airport to Coral Eye takes approximately 1 1/2 hour each way. Our driver will meet you at the airport with a sign with your name on it. He will assist you with your luggage and the transfer is done by private car. After an approximately 1 hour car ride you will reach Pantai Surabaya, there you will switch from car to our private speed boat. An approximately 30 minutes boat ride will take you to the Coral Eye jetty where our team will be waiting for your arrival. Our private transfer is available 24/7. We provide a complete transfer upon request from any place around North Sulawesi by private car and private speed boat. Please contact us directly for tailor made transfers in between resorts or hotels in North Sulawesi.
Transfer costs are included in your trip cost.
For safety reasons, we don’t guarantee transfers before sunrise or after sunset in bad weather conditions.
Getting to The Coral Eye Resort
Coral Eye Marine OutPost
Location: Northern tip of Sulawesi, Indonesia
Official Language: Indonesian
Commonly Spoken: English
Currency
Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)
USD accepted
Cash is king!
What’s the Temperature in October
October sees temperatures ranging from 86 - 88°F. It’s a great month for hiking, diving, and attending local celebrations and events.
Getting There
Airport: Manado ‘Sam Ratulangi’ international Airport (MDO)
Food and Drink
Cuisine: Northern Sulawesi cuisine—primarily known as Minahasan or Manadonese cuisine—is famous for its fiery hot taste, heavy use of fresh herbs and spices, and abundant seafood. Unlike much of Indonesia, the region has a Christian majority, meaning pork and exotic meats feature prominently alongside beef, chicken, and fish.
Safety
General Safety: Staying at a resort in Northern Sulawesi is generally very safe, characterized by a welcoming local culture, low violent crime, and isolated resort environments
Health
Vaccinations: No specific vaccinations are required, but routine vaccinations are recommended.
Health Care
Limited; ensure you have travel insurance. The nearest decompression chamber is located in Manado, on the mainland of North Sulawesi, Indonesia, which requires a boat transfer from Bangka Island followed by a vehicle journey from the mainland coast
Time Zone
Time Zone: UTC + 8
This information should help you plan a great trip to the Coral Eye!
Email jamboree@divingforlife.org with questions.
