Blue Bay Divers Dive Centre Bangka Island - BalanceBoat is a business in Dive Centre category. The Dive Centre is located at Sahaung Island lihunu likupang Bangka, Manado, Lihunu, Kec. Likupang Tim., Sulawesi Utara, 95000, Indonesia
I‘ve stayed for three months at this beautiful place and Blue Bay (Justus) taught me to become a Divemaster. I can‘t imagine a better place to do this Training. The sociable meetings in the evening and the helpful informations about what we’ve seen on that day were fantastic. The employees are great and the food is delicious. Great people and a totally fascinating underwater world make your visit worth it.
Thank you all!
Go
We quarantined aboard "Sunshine" a 34 m Phinisi anchored in the lagoon just off the resort island beach. It is very spacious and nicely appointed with multiple decks and livings spaces. It was perfect for our family of 5. (we have 3 kids aged 9 to 14) and they enjoyed the freedom to swim, snorkel and fish from the boat. The staff was always ready to shuttle us to and from shore in the dinghy. Mobile internet is a bit better on the boat than it is on shore, but the wifi at the bale is best. All our kids were doing online school and managed to get everything done. Breakfast and lunch are served aboard in the main salon, and for evening meals we went ashore to the restaurant, which included live music from the hard working staff. We were given our own dining time to provide plenty of social distance. The island resort has a limited capacity, so there are not many guests even when full. We had the Phinisi to ourselves, but it could handle another family on the upper deck if needed. Each stateroom, (I believe there are 5 in all) come equipped with bunk beds, (the lower ones large size and the uppers singles) AC, a full bathroom with shower. Also lots of storage. The boat is moored in a lagoon, so there was very little noticeable movement. The generator runs most of the day, except for "Swim time" between 8:00 am and noon. I can't imagine doing the Q any other way. It felt like a holiday and being on a boat made it really special and adventurous. All our transfers and shuttles to and from the mainland were handled brilliantly.
I‘ve stayed for three months at this beautiful place and Blue Bay (Justus) taught me to become a Divemaster. I can‘t imagine a better place to do this Training. The sociable meetings in the evening and the helpful informations about what we’ve seen on that day were fantastic. The employees are great and the food is delicious. Great people and a totally fascinating underwater world make your visit worth it.
Thank you all!
Go
We quarantined aboard "Sunshine" a 34 m Phinisi anchored in the lagoon just off the resort island beach. It is very spacious and nicely appointed with multiple decks and livings spaces. It was perfect for our family of 5. (we have 3 kids aged 9 to 14) and they enjoyed the freedom to swim, snorkel and fish from the boat. The staff was always ready to shuttle us to and from shore in the dinghy. Mobile internet is a bit better on the boat than it is on shore, but the wifi at the bale is best. All our kids were doing online school and managed to get everything done. Breakfast and lunch are served aboard in the main salon, and for evening meals we went ashore to the restaurant, which included live music from the hard working staff. We were given our own dining time to provide plenty of social distance. The island resort has a limited capacity, so there are not many guests even when full. We had the Phinisi to ourselves, but it could handle another family on the upper deck if needed. Each stateroom, (I believe there are 5 in all) come equipped with bunk beds, (the lower ones large size and the uppers singles) AC, a full bathroom with shower. Also lots of storage. The boat is moored in a lagoon, so there was very little noticeable movement. The generator runs most of the day, except for "Swim time" between 8:00 am and noon. I can't imagine doing the Q any other way. It felt like a holiday and being on a boat made it really special and adventurous. All our transfers and shuttles to and from the mainland were handled brilliantly.
Dsusanti
If you need a getaway, this is the island to go to. It is literally off the (Google) map! It only takes an hour of walk around the periphery of the island (during low tide, half of it rocky). However, meal times are very social, and all the staff are very friendly, which set a great atmosphere. You'll get to meet other guests and make friends with them.
I got unlucky with the weather, which affected the dive sites. But there are plenty of things to do: snorkeling, going on a beach walk to the next island, visiting the phinisi live aboard if it happens to be around, and of course reading, napping, chilling.
Andrea
I stayed with blue Bay Divers on the beautiful Island Sahaung in Bangka and had probably the best quarantine possible. Because its a private island its officialy OK to swim and walk on the beach and still keep social distance. I enjoyed the view from the spacious Veranda of the cottage to the blue lagoon and the veeery delicious food. The room is clean and well maintained and WiFi is working well. The second pcr test i could Make in likupang on the beach, 25 min boat ride from Sahaung Island. The complex quarantine procedure was very well organized.
After the quarantine i also enjoyed the amazing dive sites with the experienced guides. On top all the staff is so supportive and friendly that it makes it really hard to leave this little Paradise.
I would repeat quarantine anytime with Blue Bay Divers!
Clement B
I cannot decide what the best part of Blue Bay is...
Is it the unbelievable setting on its own tiny ideal tropical island? Is it the friendly and helpful, well-trained staff that you make warm friends with and hate to leave? Is it the excellent diving right nearby with beautiful coral pinnacles teeming with life and amazing macro diving? Is it the management's willingness to go to any lengths to make sure your visit is one you want to never end?
I cannot answer these questions for you, just come and decide for yourself!