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BANGKA ISLAND, NORTH SULAWESI

Coral Eye

Originally founded as a marine outpost, today Coral Eye is a dive resort where marine biologists, divers, and travellers meet, combining the spirit of discovery with a touch of comfort and style.

 

The Resort

Nestled between lush tropical jungle and a long white-sand beach, Coral Eye is a boutique dive resort that lies in the heart of the Coral Triangle, the world’s most biodiverse marine ecosystem.

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marine outpost

The beating heart of Coral Eye, and what makes it truly unique: a hub for study and exchange, where knowledge about the Coral Triangle’s marine ecosystems is shared, and where outreach and tourism feed into each other with the ocean as a shared passion.

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Villas & Rooms

All accommodations at Coral Eye reflect our signature style and are designed to offer a sense of ease, comfort, and connection to nature.

 
 

DIVing BANGKA

Situated at the northern tip of Sulawesi, Bangka Island offers access to more than 50 world-class dive sites, known for colorful pinnacles, rich soft coral reefs, and extraordinary macro marine life.

 

TWO ISLANDS.
ONE UNFORGETTABLE ITINerARY

Combine your stay at Coral Eye with a few nights at Siladen Resort & Spa, our sister resort in the heart of Bunaken National Marine Park. Experience two different island atmospheres and diving environments all within one seamless journey.

 

BANGKA

Bangka is a tiny island rich with forests, mangroves, fisherman villages and pristine white sandy beaches, surrounded by beautiful coral reefs of slopes and pinnacles, offering a wide range of outdoor activities for nature lovers.

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Siladen

Siladen is a small coral island in the heart of Bunaken National Marine Park, surrounded by crystal-clear waters and spectacular coral walls, offering a peaceful tropical setting and breathtaking sunsets.

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Stay in both resorts with one booking relationship and let our team arrange your transfer by boat between the islands.

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Latest News

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Professor Nico Michiels Continues Reef Fish Research at Coral Eye

At Coral Eye Marine Outpost, Prof. Nico Michiels continues his ambitious, long-term project to document as many coastal fish species as possible around Bangka Island

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Bridging Reefs: University of Bologna Students Join Coral Eye for a Month of Marine Research

This July, Coral Eye welcomes two master’s students from the University of Bologna (Italy) as part of the Bridging Reefs exchange program, a collaborative initiative between the University of Bologna and Sam Ratulangi University (UNSRAT) in Indonesia.

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