Gangga Island Resort & Spa
Gangga Island Resort & Spa
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Introduction
Gangga Island Resort & Spa offers wonderful diving where you can experience diverse and remarkable sea life from both the Indian and the Pacific Oceans. The resort is an ideal base for the diving sites of Bangka Island, Bunaken National Marine Park and Lembeh Strait, making it a favourite destination for underwater photographers. Completing the experience are the services and facilities you’d expect from a high end resort, along with the beauty of the surrounding natural environment.
Features
Highlights
✓ Stunning location
✓ Beautifully appointed rooms
✓ Number of rooms: 30
✓ Number of restaurants and bars: 1
✓ Wifi
✓ Meals: Full board (half-board available)
✓ Vegetarian options available
✓ Water sports
✓ Spa*
✓ Land excursions*
*Some amenities incur additional costs.
Dive services
✓ 2 or 3 dives per day (option)
✓ Snacks, water, fruit on the boat
✓ Lunch on dive boat for some dive sites
✓ Complimentary Nitrox fills for certified divers
✓ 8, 12 & 15-litre cylinders available
Some dive sites and all courses incur additional fees. Please check here for a detailed list.
Included
✓ Accommodation of choice
✓ Full board - 3 meals per day
✓ 3 dives per day (2 per day as an option)
✓ Free Nitrox for certified divers
✓ Tanks, weights and belts
✓ Dive guide
Excluded and additional fees
Bunaken National Marine Park daily fee
- IDR 150,000 (approx USD 12)
Payable at the resort
- Some dive sites may incur a fuel surcharge
- Rental scuba equipment
- Land excursions
- Kayak hire
Check here for all additional fees
Payment plan
0% - Now
30% - 48 hours after the reservation is made.
70% - 65 days before the arrival date.
Note: Prices are subject to change based on the current exchange rate at the time of viewing. Exact pricing will be provided with each booking
enquiry.
Cancellation Fees
30% fee - Within 45 to 31 days of arrival
50% fee - Within 30 to 16 days of arrival*
100% fee - Within 15 days of arrival
Note: No discounts or refunds are available for no-shows, travel delays or early departures.
*Cancellations greater than 30 days before arrival incur an additional admin fee of USD200.
Deluxe Room
The Deluxe rooms have a more updated design when compared to the Superior rooms.
✓ Traditionally built bungalows
✓ Double, twin or triple configuration
✓ En-suite bathroom & rain shower
✓ Large veranda & daybed
✓ Beautiful views
Superior Room
✓ Traditionally built bungalows
✓ Double, twin or triple configuration
✓ En-suite bathroom & rain shower
✓ Large veranda & daybed
✓ Beautiful views
The Deluxe and Superior options can accommodate a third bed for a triple-share configuration.
The booking process
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Initial planning
Found the perfect trip, or interested in recommendations? Submit a query and we’ll tailor something for you
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Email confirmation
We’ll coordinate with the operators and collate the relevant information for you; to make selecting your next dive adventure easy
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Invoice and deposit
When you want to proceed, we’ll secure your spot and issue an invoice.Deposits usually due within 48hrs, then once we receive your deposit your booking is confirmed
Know before you go
How do I get there?
Nearest Airport: Sam Ratalungi International Airport Manado (MDC)
Suggested International flight: Silk Air MI274 from Changi International Airport, Singapore (SIN)
Domestic flights are available to and from other Southeast Asian regions with different airlines.
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Transfers:
70 minutes by car - Manado International Airport to the harbour
20 minutes by boat – Harbour to Gangga Island Resort & Spa
All transfers between the airport and the resort are free of charge to guests.
Inbound guests will be met by staff in the arrivals lounge of the airport.
Nomadic Scuba top tip: When flying within Indonesia, it is best to schedule your flights for early in the day. Based on our experience, flights scheduled later in the day are
more prone to delays or baggage being left behind.
Do I need a visa for this trip?
Visa on arrival is available for many countries which costs USD35. However, VoA
also tends to attract significant delays with queues etc.
Nomadic Scuba's advise: To get ahead of the game use the online portal and arrange your visa before you leave home.
Check it out: https:/molina.imigrasi.go.id/
What level of dive training do I need for this trip?
Suitable for all levels of diver. However, Bunaken does experience currents which makes for some great drift diving. In the interest of everyone's safety and your enjoyment, the dive staff will always asses your ability as a diver before taking you to a dive site that may be challenging. They will also let you know what to expect of each site, and any currents you may experience.
Nomadic Scuba's Top Tip: Stick with the dive staff's advice, they know the waters very well and have your interests as their number one priority.
What is the climate and weather like?
Bunaken has Year-round diving
- April to October - Best dive conditions
- November to late February - It can sometimes be a little windy and more rain
Note: Sulawesi receives rain year-round so it is difficult to suggest a specific time of year to visit.
MONEY - Can I pay by card/ phone on the trip?
The local currency is the Indonesian Rupiah (IDR).
The majority of established hotels and restaurants accept major credit cards, however; smaller, family-run places probably will not. There are banks and ATM's with various maximum withdrawal limits and fees.
Nomadic Scuba Top Tip: We use WISE for our transactions, and we save hundreds on pointless fees and exchange rates. If you haven't opened an account yet, we
strongly urge you to do so (it takes 5 minutes).
Link: Show me how to be WISE
Do I need dive and travel insurance?
Absolutely, without a doubt! Comprehensive travel and diving insurance is essential for planning any scuba diving trip. Many operators require proof of both before allowing you to participate in their activities or use their services here's why.
We recommend DiveAssure for both dive and travel insurance. You can choose between single-trip or annual coverage.
To arrange your insurance now, please use this link -DiveAssure registration.
Are there any medical reasons why I cannot dive?
Operators providing dive services will require you to complete an RSTC medical declaration. Should you need to answer ‘YES’ to any of the questions then you will need a doctor to sign as authorizing you to be medically fit to dive. You can find an example of the RSTC medical questionnaire here.
What are the dive conditions like?
The water temperature is a relatively warm 27º–29ºC (80º-84ºF)
Lembeh Strait in July / August drops to around 25ºC (77ºF)
Recommended: 3 – 5 mm wetsuit
Do we need to use dive guides?
Yes, Indonesian law, forbids any visitors diving without a local guide or instructor. Guides are provided free of charge, however, guests are reminded that they are responsible for their dive profiles and must stay within the limits of their certification.
Can I extend my stay?
Of course! If you wish to stay longer simply let us know and we will arrange the quote for you. Some of our guests like to try a couple of locations within the same trip. If this is of interest to you, get in touch today and we can discuss various bespoke options with you.
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