Discover the Balance at Our Dive Resort
When divers search for Saronde Island , one word often appears: macro.
And yes — at Saronde Island Resort, we love macro diving.
We are known for it.
And we are very good at it.
But if you think our North Sulawesi dive resort offers only critters, you are missing half the story.
Saronde is about balance.
Macro Diving in Saronde – Our Signature Strength
Macro diving in Indonesia is world-famous, and Saronde in Gorontalo has become one of its most exciting hidden gems.
Around Saronde Island you will discover:
- Rare Shrimps as Harlequin or Tiger shrimp
- Mimic and Coconut octopus, Wonderpus or Flamboyant Cuttlefish
- Rare nudibranch species
- Frogfishs and Ghostpipe Fishes
- Sand-dwelling marine life in exceptional diversity
Our white sand slopes offer calm conditions, good visibility and minimal current — ideal for slow, focused exploration. For underwater photographers and marine life enthusiasts, Saronde diving delivers outstanding macro opportunities without the crowds found in other parts of North Sulawesi.
Our experienced guides at Blue Bay Divers are trained to spot what others swim past. Finding rare species is not luck — it is knowledge, patience and local expertise.
Macro diving is one of the defining strengths of our North Sulawesi
Coral Reef Diving in North Sulawesi – The Other Side of Saronde
But Saronde Island is far more than a macro destination.
As a boutique North Sulawesi dive resort, we also offer beautiful coral reef diving with healthy ecosystems and vibrant marine life. The Whaleshark and Olele Marine Park Day trip is just the Top of the Cake.
Our shallow reefs are perfect for relaxed diving in warm, turquoise water. Sunlight creates vibrant colors and natural light effects, making every dive visually impressive — even without a camera.
This is coral reef diving in Saronde at its most authentic: uncrowded, diverse and naturally beautiful.
A Complete Diving Experience in Indonesia
If you are looking for:
- A boutique North Sulawesi dive resort
- World-class macro diving in Indonesia
- Diverse marine habitats
- Personalized guiding
- A relaxed and uncrowded atmosphere
Then Saronde Island Resort offers exactly that balance.
Final Thought
Yes — we love macro.
Yes — we are very good at it.
But Saronde is more than critters.
If you even want to combine Saronde Island Resort with Halmahera , Bunaken, Bangka, the beautiful Reef of Bolsel and Boltim and south Gorontalo with more Diving in Olele Marine Park, Una Una or Dongala , Palu then have a look at our Liveaboard KLM SUNSHINE https://sunshineliveaboard.com/
KLM SUNSHINE cruises exclusively in Halmahera and Sulawesi
All Photos by Wolfgang Poelzer, November 2025
