DIVE SITE
MANDOLIN

The reason why this dive site is named so is because it looks like the musical instrument of the same name from a bird's eye view. It is located on Bunaken Island and it is possible to dive all throughout the year. Water temperatures are around 78-86 °F (26-30 °C) and the maximum dive depth is 130 feet (40 meters). However, the average dive depth is only 16 feet (5 meters) and there is a moderate-to-strong current, so it is recommended only for advanced divers. Visibility is good, extending up to 115 feet (35 meters) while the average is only 50 feet (15 meters), so you know what to expect. You could also expect to see marine life that consists of black coral, numerous soft corals, gorgonians and giant barrel sponges, plus angelfish, small reef fish, bumphead parrotfish, damselfish, cardinalfish, and even Oceanic whitetip sharks and blacktip sharks on occasion.