Photo by Rantje Allen
Photo by William Tan
Photo by Rantje Allen
Photo by William Tan
Photo by Rantje Allen
Miguel’s Diving has three guides ready to assist our guests in the water. They are not only there for safety, helping with equipment and those sorts of things, but also to show divers the hidden paradise of Gorontalo that others miss. Yesterday for instance, those diving in the group with our divemaster were shown a school… Continue Reading
Although some areas of Sulawesi have experienced coral bleaching, Gorontalo has not. Those diving here sometimes see white on coral and think something is wrong. Coral bleaching is generally associated with water temperatures that are too hot for the symbiotic bacteria that provides both color and food supplements to hard corals. As a result of… Continue Reading
With its complicated geology, diving in Sulawesi brings divers into contact with unexpected phenomena. Diving in Gorontalo is known for its warm waters, usually 29 – 30 degrees Celcius. However , during the last dive yesterday everyone’s computers registered 26 degrees! During the ten years plus that we have been diving here, this is the coldest… Continue Reading
Miguel’s Diving has just finished renovating the office in time of opening of diving season. However, our construction work at the dock is still in progress. So we ask for everyone’s patience and hope everything will be clean by early December.
Thanks to friends across the world, Miguel’s Diving now has basic information about diving in Gorontalo in German, Indonesian and Italian. We have also added a “LIKE” feature and “SEND” so that fans can send our link to friends. Please check out these new features and let us know of any problems.
Two days ago a whale shark appeared at Olele village where Miguel’s Diving frequently takes guests diving. August is the height of wave season here in Gorontalo, so we are still closed until mid October. Whale sharks are not aware that this is wave season. Perhaps he was looking for one of his dive buddies.… Continue Reading
Because of Sulawesi’s twisted, orchid-like shape, diving in various locations differs greatly throughout the year. In Gorontalo the month of August is the height of wave season, with east winds blowing constantly. Miguel’s Diving staff generally stay out of the water during this month. However, other Sulawesi locations are great for diving in August, such… Continue Reading
Miguel’s Diving would like to invite you to visit our booth at the upcoming Malaysia International Dive Expo (MIDE) in Kuala Lumpur. The event will be held from 1 – 3rd July 2011 at Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC) from 10:00am – 7:00pm. The Gorontalo booth will be #B19, all the way in the back. One… Continue Reading
William Tan’s beautiful photos from Gorontalo are features in the on-line Le Petit Journal for francophone ex-pats. Try this link.
Beginning today, Garuda Indonesia links Singapore with Makassar (Ujung Pandang) with daily flights. Leaving Chiangi at 1850 hrs, travelers arrive at 2200 hrs. After overnighting there in Makassar, divers can take one of three domestic flights to Gorontalo the next morning. Ask about arrival day diving! The trip back to Singapore takes only one travel day… Continue Reading
