Holiday 2026 | 13 Located in the Coral Triangle of Indonesia, Bunaken National Park is renowned for its rich marine biodiversity and pristine underwater ecosystems. Paired with crystal-waters and vibrant coral reefs, Bunaken is a top-tier travel choice for passionate scuba divers and conservationists alike. Showcasing all that this dream destination has to offer is Bunaken Oasis Dive Resort & Spa, a leading dive resort dedicated to providing a luxury five-star diving experience whilst keeping its ecological footprint to a minimum. Sales and Marketing Director Georgie Bartlett told us more. Bunaken Oasis: Dive into Luxury or supporting different levels of experience. It creates a feeling of ease and confidence, whether guests can simply enjoy the moment instead of thinking about logistics.” Whilst luxury is a top priority, Bunaken Oasis places an equally strong emphasis on sustainability and community. Through ongoing conservation work and local engagement, the team ensures that the experiences it offers contribute positively to the environment and communities around them. The resort uses its own bore holes, and even sea water, with water makers and ultraviolet treatments to ensure that all water in the resort is fully drinkable whilst mitigating the use of plastic bottles. Wherever possible, Bunaken Oasis hires Indonesian employees for all positions across the resort in efforts to support the local community. The resort has built a highly trained, attentive, and genuinely engaged team, demonstrating a capability for anticipating needs and a passion for creating a personalised guest experience. The level of care and consistency displayed by the team creates memorable moments for guests, adding true depth to every stay. Looking to the future, Bunaken Oasis has a number of exciting developments in the works, all focused on adding further depth to the experience rather than merely expanding it. One of the most pivotal areas for the team is the evolution of its diving offerings, particularly with the introduction of Halcyon rebreathers and ongoing team training. This will allow Bunaken Oasis to provide longer, more immersive, and highly personalised dives. Concurrently, the resort will continue building onto its sustainability and conservation work, with more opportunities for guests to engage with the environment and local community during their stay. In fact, Bunaken Oasis is enhancing the guest journey as a whole, with a stronger focus on personalisation to make each stay feel even more intuitive and seamlessly tailored. Such an unwavering commitment to every aspect of its offerings reaffirms precisely why Bunaken Oasis has been named Indonesia’s Best Luxury Dive Resort 2026 in the Leaders in Luxury Awards 2026. In light of the resort’s significant success, Georgie concluded, “At its heart, the resort is about more than just diving. It is about creating meaningful experiences, developing people, and safeguarding one of the world’s most remarkable underwater ecosystems for future generations.” Contact: Georgie Bartlett Company: Bunaken Oasis Dive Resort & Spa Web Address: www.bunakenoasis.com ince 2016, Bunaken Oasis Dive Resort & Spa has been on a mission to deliver exceptional, sustainable dive experiences that connect guests with the extraordinary biodiversity of the Bunaken National Park, whilst actively protecting that environment and supporting its local community. Its team is guided by the core values of sustainability and environmental responsibility, community and empowerment, and excellence in guest experience. Bunaken Oasis offers 12 large, traditionally built luxury villas that overlook the Bunaken marine park. This includes one family villa with two bedrooms, and one villa specifically positioned for guests who may have difficulty walking. The resort features a free-form infinity pool, a chill-out cocktail bar and full-service restaurant serving Indonesian and international cuisine, as well as an air-conditioned library and fullequipped Dive Centre. In a competitive industry, Bunaken Oasis stands out for the way it brings every element together to form a genuinely cohesive, highquality experience. Attention to detail runs through every aspect of the resort, from the design and upkeep of its villas to the overall flow of the experience. Nothing is ever left to chance at Bunaken Oasis, and that consistency entirely underpins the resort’s luxury positioning. Across its luxury offerings, Bunaken Oasis’ dive operation is a key point of focus. The resort’s Dive Centre contains a classroom with a 4K flatscreen television for dive briefings and photography workshops, and a spacious camera room with charging points in abundance. With small group sizes, experienced guides, excellent safety standards, and a deep respect for the marine environment, Bunaken Oasis delivers a diving experience that feels both premium and meaningful. “Rather than treating diving as a schedule to follow, we approach it as a fully guided, highly personalised experience,” Georgie explained. “Small group sizes allow our guides to tailor each dive to the individuals in the water, whether that is adjusting pace, focusing on specific marine life, S
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