
5* PADI IDC Dive Center Thalassa was founded in 1996 and since that time is managed by Simone Gerritsen, originally from Holland.
Simone being a PADI Course Director, made it possible for the company to get the official PADI IDC center status, where the instructors on site teach most PADI programs from snorkeler to Instructor.

The Dive Center is located on the premises of 4* Seaside Resort Santika, 15 kilometers north of Manado, the capital of
North Sulawesi.
The resort and dive center can be found on the mainland, amongst waving palm trees and lush mangrove forests, in the middle of the famous National Park of Bunaken which is one of the most diverse areas in the world in terms of underwater life.

Once you are here, you will feel our personalized and specialized service. You just drop off your dive equipment and we will do the rest. Our friendly, cheerful, and always helpful staff will, as a team, boost up your diving holiday in North Sulawesi to unforgettably wonderful; whether diving in Bunaken and Lembeh Strait or just making a short trip to the Bangka Archipelago, with our experienced and specialized hawked-eyed dive guides. Our well-maintained equipment and made-to-measure boats will ensure comfort and safety. Your diving day will be one full of surprises and encounters with special marine creatures.
Last but not least, with our slogan "Come as a guest, leave as a friend" we are committed to make your diving holiday in North Sulawesi an experience of a lifetime.
Whether you want to spoil yourself by staying at a 4* hotel resort or prefer a more homey atmosphere at a lodge or guesthouse we are more than happy to arrange the reservations based on your preferences.
![]() Seaside resort Santika Manado |
![]() The 4Fish Guesthouse |
![]() Bahowo Lodge |
To learn more about the possibilities, please have a look at the accommodations page.