Bunaken Oasis Dive Resort & Spa

What Bunaken Oasis Dive Resort & Spa does

Bunaken Oasis Dive Resort & Spa is a privately held, 5-star luxury dive resort operated by Bunaken Oasis Ltd. on the southern shore of Bunaken Island, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. The property occupies a 5-hectare hillside site with private seafront, mangrove area, and a 140-meter private jetty, comprising 12 traditionally built luxury villas (10 standard 70 sqm cottages, one 90 sqm double cottage, and one two-storey family cottage), an infinity pool, a chill-out cocktail bar, a restaurant serving Asian and Western cuisine, a full-service spa, an air-conditioned library, and an integrated PADI-certified dive centre with classroom and camera room. The dive operation runs a purpose-built fleet of six vessels (one 17-meter fibreglass catamaran, three 14-meter and two 16-meter traditional wooden boats) and accesses over 90 dive sites within Bunaken Marine National Park, including vertical walls, reef tops, and muck diving; technical diving is delivered through the sister operation Oasis Explorers.

The business model centres on all-inclusive villa accommodation bundled with three daily meals, snacks, laundry, Wi-Fi, airport transfers, and free Nitrox for certified divers, supplemented by PADI course fees, equipment rental, technical diving services, and spa treatments. Pricing varies by season and villa type and is published via a 2026 rate card. The company serves certified scuba divers, underwater photographers, learning divers pursuing PADI certifications, and non-diving companions (approximately one-third of guests), with demand sourced through a network of 25+ approved booking agents and tour operators across the UK, US, Germany, France, Italy, Scandinavia, Switzerland, New Zealand, China, Poland, and Indonesia, alongside direct bookings via website, phone, and WhatsApp, plus PADI Travel marketplace listings.

The resort is distinguished by a regulatory "first" — it is the first property in Bunaken Marine Park, and the first in North Sulawesi, to be awarded the Indonesian central government's "Facilitator for Nature Tourism" permit under a new national scheme governing ecologically sound development. Founders Elaine and Simon Wallace, both British, retain ownership and personally back community initiatives including a university scholarship scheme for staff families launched in 2017; the company operates independently without disclosed institutional, private equity, or venture capital backing, and was named World's Leading Dive Resort at the 2025 World Travel Awards in Bahrain on 6 December 2025.

Name

Bunaken Oasis Dive Resort & Spa

Legal name

Bunaken Oasis Ltd.

Website

https://bunakenoasis.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bunaken Oasis Dive Resort & Spa is a privately held, 5-star luxury dive resort on Bunaken Island, Indonesia, operating 12 villas, a six-boat dive fleet, and PADI and technical dive services. It serves certified divers, underwater photographers, learning divers, and non-diving companions primarily through global booking partners across 11+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Dive Resort

NAICS

All Other Traveler Accommodation (721199), Other Traveler Accommodation (72119)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Beachfront & Island Luxury Resorts (THAGACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Beach & Island All-Inclusive Resorts (THAGAKAG), Luxury Wellness & Spa Resorts (THAGACAG), Diving Experiences (Scuba Dives, Dive Trips, PADI/SSI Courses) (THAJAJAD), Dive Centers & Scuba Training (PADI/SSI, certifications) (THAAAIAA)

Keywords

• Luxury dive resort
• Scuba diving services
• PADI certification courses
• Underwater photography tours
• Marine park tourism

Headquarters

HQ city

Bunaken Island, Manado

HQ country

Indonesia

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Luxury Villa Accommodation: 12 luxury villas (10 x 70 sqm cottages, 1 x 90 sqm double cottage, 1 x two-storey family cottage) with all-inclusive amenities including 3 meals daily, snacks, unlimited tea and coffee, free laundry service, high-speed Wi-Fi, and free Nitrox for qualified divers.
2. Diving Services: Access to over 90 dive sites in Bunaken Marine National Park, PADI certification courses, technical diving support through Oasis Explorers, equipment rental, and dive guide services.
3. Spa and Wellness: Full-service spa offering massage treatments and wellness services for post-diving relaxation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Bunaken Oasis Dive Resort & Spa is a 5-star luxury dive resort on Bunaken Island, North Sulawesi, Indonesia, operating 12 traditionally-built luxury villas with on-site PADI-certified dive centre, full-service spa, restaurant, cocktail bar, and infinity pool. The resort provides guests access to over 90 dive sites within the Bunaken National Marine Park via a purpose-built dive fleet and offers PADI training courses alongside dedicated technical diving services through its Oasis Explorers facility. All-inclusive pricing bundles accommodation, three meals daily, snacks, laundry, Wi-Fi, free Nitrox for certified divers, and transfers from Sam Ratulangi International Airport.

Product overview

Bunaken Oasis Dive Resort & Spa operates as a single, unified luxury dive resort property. The core offering is the 12-villa resort on Bunaken Island, Indonesia, encompassing accommodation, dining, spa, and leisure facilities. Diving operations are delivered through an integrated PADI-certified Dive Centre and the Oasis Explorers technical diving subsidiary. Supporting digital offerings include curated underwater photography galleries (clownfish, nudibranch, macro, wide-angle, wreck, and turtle galleries), a video library, and a PADI e-learning pre-registration portal. All offerings are oriented around the resort's marine park location and dive experience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bunaken Oasis Dive Resort & Spa Accommodation All-inclusive luxury villa accommodation comprising 12 traditionally-built villas (10 x 70sqm, 1 x 90sqm double, and 1 two-storey family villa) with three meals daily, snacks, unlimited tea/coffee, laundry service, high-speed Wi-Fi, infinity pool, cocktail bar, full-service spa, gourmet restaurant serving Asian and Western cuisine, and free airport transfers. Designed for individual leisure travellers seeking luxury dive resort stays on Bunaken Island.
• PADI Dive Centre & Training PADI-certified dive centre offering courses from Open Water Diver through Divemaster plus specialty courses including Enriched Air, Deep, Wreck, Night, Drift, Boat, Dry Suit, Search & Recovery, Underwater Navigator, Digital Underwater Photography, Diver Propulsion Vehicle, and Emergency First Response. Includes spacious camera room, freshwater rinse tanks, fully-equipped classroom with 4K flat-screen TV, dive guide services, and equipment rental. Targets certified divers and learning divers.
• Oasis Explorers Technical Diving Dedicated technical diving facility with specialist staff and equipment supporting technical diving needs including sidemount diving and advanced technical dive courses. Provides specialised support for rebreather diving and extended range diving experiences in Bunaken National Marine Park. Targets experienced technical divers.
• Spa & Wellness Treatments Full-service spa offering a range of massage treatments and wellness services for post-diving relaxation. Delivered by fully-trained therapists within the tranquil spa facility at the rear of the resort. Targets resort guests including non-divers, dive companions, and guests seeking relaxation after diving activities.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

31 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Dive Safari AsiacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK-based dive travel agency providing scuba diving and snorkelling holidays to Asia-Pacific destinations. Located in southwest England with team of avid divers.
• Dive WorldwidecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK-based travel company established in 2000, creating tailor-made diving holidays to remote and far-flung destinations with liveaboards, resorts, and dive centres.
• Dive QuestcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK-based company arranging professionally-organized, dedicated diving trips to finest dive destinations. All trips are 'tailor-made' with total flexibility.
• Snorkel VenturecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK-based company creating extraordinary group trips and tailor-made holidays to premier snorkel destinations. Exclusively for snorkelers with led group trips worldwide.
• Equator DivingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK-based diving adventure company with particular focus on Indonesia. Clients come from across the globe.
• Diverse TravelcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK-based travel company with over 50 years' experience in dive travel and resort management. Experts in tailor-made holidays to Indonesia and beyond.
• Great Escapes Diving HolidayscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndependent UK travel company run by dive and travel experts hand-selecting finest accommodations and tour programmes.
• Ultimate Dive TravelcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUS-based dive travel company operating since 1995, helping divers of every experience level transform dream scuba trips into reality.
• South Pacific Island TravelcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUS-based travel company with over 30 years experience offering destinations in Caribbean, South Pacific, SE Asia, Maldives, Red Sea, and Africa.
• Dream Weaver TravelcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUS-based dive travel industry leader with over 35 years arranging custom individual and group travel to Caribbean, Southeast Asia, Africa and Pacific.
• Reef & RainforestcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUS-based full service travel agency specializing in scuba diving and water sport vacations since 1995. ARC accredited company.
• Amazing Adventures TravelcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUS-based scuba adventure company offering trips from polar to tropical, macro critters to ocean giants, with first-hand personal diving experience.
• Orca Explorer (Explorer Fernreisen)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman dive travel brand of Explorer Fernreisen (since 1970) specializing in dive travel worldwide. All offers individually created for customers.
• Reisecenter FederseecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman award-winning dive travel company (Tauchen Award winner 2012-2018), Indonesia and Sulawesi specialist working closely with Bunaken Oasis.
• Taucher TraumminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman dive travel company offering Sulawesi dive resort packages.
• Absolut ScubacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman travel agency for holidays and dive travel worldwide since 2008, under leadership of Susanne Rossbach and Joe Graham. Individually assembled customer offers.
• Extratour TauchreisencoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman dive travel company specializing in exotic, remote destinations. Passionate divers themselves, offering personalized travel programmes.
• Dive Advice TravelminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrench dive travel company featuring North Sulawesi and Lembeh Strait destinations.
• Viaggi VoltairecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian travel agency with 30 years developing professional bespoke travel experiences for worldwide travelers.
• Scuba Travel ScandinaviacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLargest dive travel agent in Scandinavia, offering complete packages including flights from any destination worldwide.
• Travel & CominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNew Zealand-based active travel experts creating unforgettable active travel experiences with insider knowledge on diving.
• InnfinsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChinese liveaboard online booking service provider founded 2016, headquartered in Guangzhou. Covers 30+ destinations including Indonesia.
• PAZOLAminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPolish luxury travel and adventure company designing hosted trips with passionate team having extensive knowledge.
• Safari Tours & TravelcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndonesian inbound tour operator based in Manado, North Sulawesi with over 20 years living and exploring the area. Offers volcano trekking, nature reserve visits, and scuba diving.
• PADI TravelcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWorld's leading online dive travel provider enabling divers to research, compare and book dive vacations globally. Combines online booking with concierge-level consultancy.
• Best Boutique CollectionminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobal collection representing individually owned or managed boutique hotels, lodges and resorts worldwide.
• Heritage DivingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRun by husband and wife Thomas and Susie Erbe, providing tailor-made vacations with highest quality dive resorts and liveaboards.
• Diveand.TravelcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSwitzerland-based travel agency specializing in dive travel with 17 team members, 16 certified divers including 10 certified dive masters or better.
• Seleger Sports TravelcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSwiss travel company with diving as their passion. Individual and personal consultation priority for dive holidays worldwide.
• Oasis ExplorerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFull dedicated technical diving facility with specialist staff and equipment for every need. Sister operation providing technical diving services.
• BunakenCarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal NGO dedicated to preserving the land and marine environment of Bunaken. Oasis heavily supports this organization with materials and manpower for path repairs, beach cleaning, plastics management, sorting and recycling.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Misool Eco Resort: Luxury eco-focused dive resort in Raja Ampat, Indonesia, with sustainability credentials and premium pricing. Direct comparable on luxury eco-dive resort positioning, Indonesian location, and conservation-driven brand.
• Murex Bangka Resort: Long-running luxury dive resort in North Sulawesi (Bangka Island) with similar all-inclusive dive packages, PADI center, and full dive fleet. Closest comparable in geography and product.
• Siladen Island Resort & Spa: Boutique dive resort located within Bunaken Marine National Park, steps from Bunaken Oasis. Same dive sites, same park, same customer base — purely direct competition for the same luxury diving guest.
• Wakatobi Dive Resort: Luxury remote dive resort in Indonesia (Wakatobi, SE Sulawesi) offering all-inclusive accommodation and dive packages. Directly comparable on luxury dive resort positioning, Indonesian location, and integrated dive fleet/PADI offering.
• Two Fish Divers Bunaken: Dive resort operator in Bunaken offering dive-focused accommodation packages. Comparable on dive resort operating model and location, though typically positioned at a lower price tier than Oasis.

Regional players

• Lembeh Resort (Critters @ Lembeh): Luxury boutique dive resort in North Sulawesi (Lembeh Strait) focused on muck diving. Comparable on luxury dive resort positioning and North Sulawesi geography, but specialized in macro/muck vs. Oasis's wall-diving focus.
• White Sand Beach Resort Bunaken: Direct competitor located on Bunaken Island with similar luxury dive packages. Comparable on target customer and geography, though smaller scale and lower position in the market.
• Cocotinos Resort Manado: Boutique resort near Manado with PADI dive center catering to divers and non-divers. Comparable on North Sulawesi dive-resort model, though more accessible (mainland) and broader positioning.

Emerging players

• SPA Lombok Resort: Indonesia-based boutique resort combining dive access with wellness/spa. Comparable on luxury integrated spa + dive resort positioning, though geographically in Lombok rather than North Sulawesi.
• Blue Mango Divers Resort (Panglao): Boutique PADI dive resort in the Philippines combining diving with spa/wellness. Comparable on integrated luxury dive + spa model and Southeast Asia base, though differing geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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