{"product_id":"indonesia-family-marine-academy-siladen-bunaken","title":"INDONESIA: FAMILY MARINE ACADEMY (SILADEN \u0026 BUNAKEN)","description":"\u003ch1 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e👨👩👧👦 INDONESIA: FAMILY MARINE ACADEMY (SILADEN \u0026amp; BUNAKEN)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e📅 Fixed Date: July 18 – 30 (13 Days \/ 12 Nights)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e📋 EXPEDITION OVERVIEW\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eBunaken National Marine Park was one of the very first marine protected areas declared in Indonesia, and its conservation success is visible the moment you look under the surface. The park is world-famous for its colossal, vertical coral walls that plunge into abyssal depths, hosting a massive population of hundreds of resident \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"330\"\u003eGiant Green Sea Turtles\u003c\/b\u003e and schools of reef sharks. We base this expedition on the exclusive, car-free eco-island of Siladen, staying in a luxury beachfront resort. This unique program features a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"526\"\u003eKids Marine Academy\u003c\/b\u003e—while parents enjoy world-class wall diving, children are guided by marine biologists in fun, educational snorkeling reef tours, dolphin tracking, and turtle conservation work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRendezvous Point:\u003c\/b\u003e Manado International Airport (MDC) via Singapore (SIN)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDiving Logistics:\u003c\/b\u003e 18 vertical wall\/reef dives (Perfect visibility, mild currents, great for families)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGroup Size:\u003c\/b\u003e Maximum 5 families (Ultra-Private Family Edition)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e🗺️ DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e🛫 DAY 1: Arrival in the Family Eco-Sanctuary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFor Everyone:\u003c\/b\u003e Arrive at Manado International Airport (MDC). Our private VIP air-conditioned transport transfers the families to the pier, followed by a smooth 20-minute boat ride to the private island of Siladen. Check-in at our luxury beachfront villas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEvening:\u003c\/b\u003e Welcome sunset cocktails for parents, tropical fruit smoothies for the kids, followed by a relaxed family buffet dinner on the beach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e🐢 DAY 2: House Reef Check-Dive \u0026amp; Kids Marine Academy Launch\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eParents (2 Dives):\u003c\/b\u003e Morning check-dives at \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"42\"\u003eSiladen House Reef\u003c\/i\u003e. An easy, gorgeous coral slope featuring exceptional visibility and a high density of colorful reef fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKids \u0026amp; Non-Divers (Academy Day 1):\u003c\/b\u003e Orientation at the Kids Marine Academy. Children receive their marine biologist explorer kits and head out for a guided shallow snorkeling tour right off the beach to spot Nemo and Dory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAfternoon:\u003c\/b\u003e First traditional Indonesian spa treatment for parents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e🧱 DAY 3: The Massive Coral Walls of Bunaken\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eParents (3 Dives):\u003c\/b\u003e Diving the legendary \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"40\"\u003eLekuan 1\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"53\"\u003eLekuan 2\u003c\/i\u003e sites. These are colossal vertical walls covered in giant sponges and hard corals. Expect to see 15 to 20 giant green sea turtles on a single dive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKids \u0026amp; Non-Divers (Academy Day 2):\u003c\/b\u003e \"The Turtle Guardians\" workshop. Kids learn about sea turtle life cycles, visit the island's protected nesting sites, and map turtle faces using underwater cameras from the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003e🐬 DAY 4: The Wild Dolphin Super-Pod Safari\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"18\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFor Everyone (Joint Family Boat Program):\u003c\/b\u003e We board our large, comfortable catamaran for an early morning ocean safari. The deep trenches around Bunaken National Park are home to massive resident super-pods of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"209\"\u003ehundreds of wild Spinner and Bottlenose Dolphins\u003c\/b\u003e. Watch them leap and spin right around the bow of our boat. Lunch is served on a secluded sandspit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"19\"\u003e🌋 DAY 5: Terrestrial Adventure – Minahasa Highlands \u0026amp; Volcanoes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"20\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"20,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"20,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFor Everyone (Joint Terrestrial Day):\u003c\/b\u003e We step away from the ocean for a beautiful family day in the mountain highlands. We visit the geothermal \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"20,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"144\"\u003eLake Linow\u003c\/b\u003e (which changes colors from green to turquoise), explore the local traditional markets, and take an easy family walk along the ridge of an active volcano. Traditional lunch with panoramic mountain views.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003e⚓ DAY 6: The Caves of Fukui\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"22\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"22,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"22,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eParents (3 Dives):\u003c\/b\u003e Diving \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"22,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"26\"\u003eFukui Point\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"22,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"42\"\u003eMandolin\u003c\/i\u003e. Fukui features unique underwater stone steps and giant clams over a meter wide, while Mandolin is a beautiful wall with schools of barracudas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"22,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"22,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKids \u0026amp; Non-Divers (Academy Day 3):\u003c\/b\u003e \"The Giant Clam Hunt.\" A fun, guided snorkeling treasure hunt over the shallow reef flats to safely identify and measure giant clams under the supervision of our marine biologists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"23\"\u003e🎨 DAY 7: Coral Planting \u0026amp; Traditional Crafts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"24\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"24,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"24,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eParents (3 Dives):\u003c\/b\u003e Exploring the northern reefs of Bunaken at \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"24,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"62\"\u003eAlung Banua\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"24,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"78\"\u003eMolas Wreck\u003c\/i\u003e (a historical merchant shipwreck).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"24,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"24,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKids \u0026amp; Non-Divers (Academy Day 4):\u003c\/b\u003e Hands-on conservation. Kids participate in a supervised \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"24,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"91\"\u003eCoral Reef Restoration\u003c\/b\u003e project, attaching baby coral fragments to artificial reef structures. Followed by a traditional coconut-leaf weaving class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"25\"\u003e🦐 DAY 8: Night Safari \u0026amp; Bioluminescence\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"26\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"26,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"26,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eParents \u0026amp; Teens (2 Day Dives + 1 Night Dive):\u003c\/b\u003e Two afternoon wall dives followed by a magical night dive at \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"26,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"107\"\u003eSiladen Pier\u003c\/i\u003e to observe sleeping turtles, hunting octopuses, and bizarre macro critters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"26,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"26,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eYounger Kids (Academy Day 5):\u003c\/b\u003e A sunset beach torch safari looking for hermit crabs, followed by an evening educational stargazing session on the sand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"26,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"26,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eParents:\u003c\/b\u003e Second premium spa body treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"27\"\u003e🏝️ DAY 9: The Deserted Sands of Nain Island\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"28\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"28,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"28,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFor Everyone (Joint Family Marine Safari):\u003c\/b\u003e A full family boat excursion to \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"28,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"75\"\u003eNain Island\u003c\/i\u003e, famous for its unique shifting sandbar that appears only at low tide. Spend the day swimming in crystal-clear knee-deep turquoise water, building sandcastles, and enjoying a luxury beach picnic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"29\"\u003e🛑 DAY 10: Graduation Ceremony \u0026amp; Start of No-Fly Window\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"30\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"30,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"30,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eParents (1 Morning Dive):\u003c\/b\u003e One final shallow dive at 9:00 AM to safely close the diving logbooks, starting the 24-hour No-Fly countdown. Afternoon spent washing family gear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"30,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"30,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKids (Academy Graduation):\u003c\/b\u003e The final ceremony! Kids present their ocean journals to the parents and receive their official \"Junior Marine Biologist\" certificates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"30,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"30,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFor Everyone:\u003c\/b\u003e A grand beach BBQ farewell gala dinner with a traditional roasted feast, tropical mocktails\/cocktails, and a screening of the family movie captured during the week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"31\"\u003e🏙️ DAY 11: Return Journey to Manado Mainland\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"32\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"32,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"32,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFor Everyone:\u003c\/b\u003e The No-Fly window concludes. Private speedboat transfer back to Manado mainland. Check-in at a premium luxury resort in Manado. Afternoon free for family pool relaxation or third spa massage for parents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"33\"\u003e🏛️ DAY 12: Mandatory Terrestrial Day – Tarsier Jungle Safari\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"34\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"34,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"34,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFor Everyone:\u003c\/b\u003e A relaxed overland day. In the afternoon, we take a short private excursion to a forested nature reserve to spot the nocturnal \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"34,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"141\"\u003eTarsiers\u003c\/b\u003e (the world's smallest primates with giant eyes) emerging from their hollow trees at dusk. Final family celebration dinner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"35\"\u003e🛫 DAY 13: Homeward Bound\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"36\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"36,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"36,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFor Everyone:\u003c\/b\u003e Private transfer to Manado International Airport (MDC) for your flights back to Singapore and home to Europe. 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