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When you work in a team of travelers, explorers and multicultural Murex staff, sometimes the message can get lost in translation. The solution? Tell them baby one more time… #MurexResorts #DiveIndonesia #NorthSulawesi

Ok, we’ll admit it. At Murex Resorts, we’re all perfectionists. You’ll see it in the way your towels are folded, taste it in your morning coffee, and feel it in the personalized approach to every dive. Every step, every trip and every sip, has been designed with you in mind… Just don’t mess with the garnish 🤣 #MurexResorts #DiveIndonesia #NorthSulawesi

There’s levels to this game… You can tell a lot about a diver’s experience by how they handle themselves and their gear…But also how they sometimes choose not to! Which one of these divers is you? Let us know in the comments. Tanks! #MurexResorts #Diving #Indonesia

Golden rule of the Murex kitchen: don’t take the plate until Chef is finished! It's a mistake the waiters only ever make once… Whether it’s pizza in the kitchen or safety on the reef, we’re all perfectionists here at Murex Resorts. For your own slice of paradise, head over to our website where adventure’s always on the menu! #MurexResorts #DiveIndonesia #NorthSulawesi

Today is the International Day of Sign Languages! Communicating without words is essential to dive safety. Using a wide vocabulary of hand signals, you can solve problems, navigate currents, organize your buddies, and direct their attention to animal sightings. But what is the message the diver in this video is trying to get across? If you think you know your underwater sign language, then give us a translation in the comments below! #MurexResorts #SignLanguage #Diving #NorthSulawesi

We asked the students and teachers from Kent Denver School to describe their diving experience with Murex Resorts in just a few words no planning or rehearsals, just their honest reactions! It was wonderful to see their excitement as they explored the underwater world of North Sulawesi and made new memories along the way. A huge thank you to the students and teachers of Kent Denver School for joining us, and to Denver Divers for making this adventure possible. We loved having you here! #MurexResorts #KentDenverSchool #DenverDivers #NorthSulawesi #DivingIndonesia

Introducing Reynal – an experienced member of the dive guide team here at Murex Resorts! Reynal has been with us for over 3 years, during which time he’s built up a deep knowledge and appreciation of the natural wonders found here in North Sulawesi. From the many incredible dive sites located around Manado, Bunaken and Bangka, his favorite is Bunaken Timur – because he loves taking guests on snorkeling trips over the colorful reeftops. To meet more members of the Murex family, take a deep dive into our website here you’ll find in-depth interviews with guides, along with the story of how we came to be a pioneer in North Sulawesi’s dive scene. https://murexresorts.com/blog/ #MurexResorts #DivingIndonesia #DiveGuide

Murex Resorts is in 𝐒𝐲𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐲! 🇦🇺 Today marks the first day of Go Diving Sydney, and we’re excited to be part of the show. If you’re attending, drop by 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐡 #𝟑𝟎𝟔 Pim and Lilian would love to meet you and inspire your next diving adventure in North Sulawesi! 🤿 Don’t forget to ask about our show specials! #MurexResorts #GoDivingSydney #DiveShow #DiveIndonesia #NorthSulawesi #ExploreIndonesia #Bunaken #Bangka #Lembeh #SCUBATravel

Looking for activities on non-diving days? Murex Resorts land tours take you deeper into the wonders of North Sulawesi, with a mix of nature, culture and adventure. From jungle and volcano treks to rafting, paragliding and waterfalls, there’s always more to explore with Murex! #murexresorts #landtours #northsulawesi

Thousands of fish, right on our doorstep at Murex Bangka. One of the best things about a house reef? You never know what you’ll find. Just a short swim from the shore at Murex Bangka, this school of fish was putting on quite a show. No boat, no long journey, just straight into the blue and into the action. Our house reef is full of life, making it perfect for a quick dive, snorkel, or underwater photography session. #MurexBangka #NorthSulawesi #HouseReef #ScubaDiving #DiveIndonesia

"A staple for most divers top 10 list, I advise to come prepared with a magnifying glass or macro lens! The Costasiella Kuroshimae is a Sacoglossan sea slug and the classic version of 'Shaun the sheep'. This one was pretty small even for them, measuring only 2 or 3mm. What makes it especially fascinating is its ability to perform kleptoplasty, a process where it steals chloroplasts from the algae it eats and stores them in its body, allowing it to harness energy from sunlight through photosynthesis for a short time. Its cute appearance and unique survival adaptations have made it one of the most popular and intriguing sea slugs in marine biology." Filmed by Morgan Riggs Diving with Murex Resorts #seaslug #nudibranch #macro #macrovideo #divetheworld

Ever wondered why we call our flagship program the Passport to Paradise? From the towering walls and turtles of Bunaken to the tiny treasures of Lembeh, via the beautiful reefs of Bangka, this incredible tour takes you to three of North Sulawesi’s most spectacular dive locations, combining three distinct worlds into one amazing trip. But you don’t have to take our word for it—check out these recent photos from all three locations, captured by our good friend Charly @diving_charly from @lembehresort. For more information about diving in North Sulawesi, and to book your own Passport to Paradise, please visit the Murex website: https://murexresorts.com/passport-to-paradise/ #MurexResorts #PassportToParadise #Bunaken #Bangka #Lembeh #DivingIndonesia #DiveTravel

Looking for a little escapism? Take a moment to soak up the beauty of Bangka with us… Here in North Sulawesi, white sandy beaches and pristine coral reefs frame an island of breath-taking beauty, where flowering vines climb the walls of cottages and lazy days unfold to the rhythms of the sea. At Murex Resorts, diving is only part of the story. Where you stay and how you spend your day is just as important. For a closer look at Bangka, and the moments of bliss we bring to every moment, check out the Murex Resorts website. Paradise is waiting to be explored! https://murexresorts.com/murex-bangka-resort/

"The eye of an octopus is an enchanting thing. This Mimic Octopus was found with itself half buried in a hole on a sandy muck dive around Manado. They are able to completely disappear into the sand as they manipulate the seabed beneath them, creating space to accommodate their entire body. Makes you wonder how many are just waiting there out of sight !" Filmed by Morgan Riggs Diving with Murex Resorts #octopus #wild #nature #cephlapod #travel

Meet Reymon – a key member of the Murex Resorts dive guide team, who has been with us for 4 years. His favorite dive site in Bangka? It has to be Batu Mandi – with its combination of hard and soft corals, this location provides excellent opportunities for wide-angle photography, while also supporting critters species such as nudibranchs, shrimp, and crabs that make ideal subjects for macro images. For underwater photographers, Batu Mandi offers the best of both worlds – and with experienced dive guides like Reymon by your side, you’re sure to come away with incredible images and lifelong memories of diving with Murex. Ready to meet more members of the Murex team? Check out this recent blog on our website, which features an in-depth interview with senior Dive Guide Basrah Tan: https://murexresorts.com/up-close-and-personnel-senior-dive-guide-basrah-tan/ #MurexResorts #DivingIndonesia #NorthSulawesi

𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐬 𝟏 & 𝟐 are our newest 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐮𝐦 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐮𝐱𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬, sitting in a spacious garden setting with natural streams flowing just outside, dotted with water lillies. A little touch of calm that makes these rooms feel like their own world, while still being just meters from the pool and beach club. King-size beds, en-suite bathrooms, and a comfortable mix of indoor and outdoor spaces to settle into. And for those who like the extras, Gloria Maris is one of the few cottage categories at 𝐌𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐱 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐝𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐭 that comes with a tea and coffee station, hot and cold water dispenser, and a minibar. Email us at 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬@𝐦𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐱𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬.𝐜𝐨𝐦 to book your stay, or click the link below to get in touch with us: https://murexresorts.com/contact-us/ #MurexResorts #PremiumDeluxeCottage #FamilyTravel #FriendsGetaway #TropicalEscape #NorthSulawesi

"After clumsily taking a video of this same nudi while fighting some very unhelpful current, I watched as the poor guy could no longer hold on and was whisked away onto the sand! After failing to get a useful shot of it's less than glamorous fall from it's perch, I was able to catch up with it in the sand. Flabellina exoptata, also known as the desirable flabellina or Coryphellina exoptata, is a brightly colored species of nudibranch found throughout the tropical Indo-Pacific region. This small marine sea slug is admired for its vivid purple, pink, and orange coloration, along with its finger-like cerata that line its back. It usually lives on coral reefs and rocky substrates where hydroids, its primary food source, are abundant. Like many nudibranchs, it can absorb the stinging cells of its prey and reuse them as a defense mechanism against predators. Typically growing up to about 3–5 cm long, Flabellina exoptata is especially popular among underwater photographers and divers because of its striking appearance and delicate movements." Filmed by Morgan Riggs Diving with Murex Resorts #nudibranch #nudi #macrovideo #scubatravel #divetheworld

At Murex Resorts, we’re committed to opening doors for the the next generation of tourism professionals. Through our partnership with Child Aid Papua, we run a dedicated internship program which provides practical training and work experience for young people who are interested in following a career in tourism. Young people like Rico Mambrasar, from Raja Ampat in Papua, who is currently working in our housekeeping team and learning what it takes to provide excellent service in a premier dive resort. In this video, Rico shares his thoughts on the experience so far, and offers some advice for the next interns who will follow in his footsteps. For more information about the Murex internship program, and our collaboration with Child Aid Papua, please check out this recent blog on our website: https://murexresorts.com/the-murex-student-internship-program/ #MurexResorts #ChildAidPapua #HospitalityWithImpact #DiveTourism #NorthSulawesi

"Interesting to see this young flatfish, likely a sole, swimming through the nighttime blackness yesterday. While I’ve seen countless (usually larval) flatfish, I believe it’s the first time I’ve seen this exact species. Shot on scuba, while drifting over the deep abyss, ~a mile offshore, off Bangka, Indonesia." Filmed by: Chris Gug Scuba Diving with @murexresorts #solefish #blackwater #blackwaterdiving #murexbangka #gug #scubadiving #murexresorts

After over a decade of diving, there is still nowhere I've been that has such a concentration of turtles as Bunaken! It really is quite a phenomenon to be able to count them in dozens. Filmed by: @infinitelyocean Morgan Riggs #turtle #scuba #wild #divetravel #scubatravel #fyp

It's the resident Bargibanti on the housereef once again, this time in motion picture ! Discovered in 1969 by researcher Georges Bargibant, these tiny seahorses live almost exclusively on specific species of gorgonian coral, particularly those in the genus Muricella. Their bodies are covered in bulbous tubercles that closely match the color and texture of their host coral—typically shades of pink, purple, or yellow—making them nearly invisible to predators and divers alike. Native to the waters of the Indo-Pacific region, Bargibant’s pygmy seahorses are a remarkable example of evolutionary adaptation and specialization, relying on both their camouflage and their limited mobility to survive in delicate reef ecosystems. Filmed by: @infinitelyocean Morgan Riggs #seahorse #scuba #travel #divetheworld #wild #fyp @krakensports @nauticamhousings @sonyalpha

It’s official! This month we unveiled three brand-new Premium Oceanfront Cottages in Murex Bangka, ushering in a new era of comfort and connection to nature in our tropical island home (the helicopter may be AI, but the cottages are very real!). The new cottages combine spacious interiors and convenient facilities with stylish décor and sun-bathed verandas; with the ocean right on your doorstep, these spectacular new openings are the perfect setting for diving and snorkeling adventures in North Sulawesi. For more information about Murex Bangka, and to inquire about availability, please visit our website or get in touch: https://murexresorts.com/murex-bangka-resort/ #FYP #North Sulawesi #MurexResorts #MurexBangka

Crocodile fish / Cymbacephalus beauforti / Giant Flathead Filmed by: Eddie 📍Tanjung Husi 1 ⬇️ 19.6 m 👤Fikli 🌏🇮🇩 North Sulawesi 🏨 Murex Bangka 📅 Oct 2025 #crocodilefish #cymbacephalusbeauforti #crocodilefisheye #murexbangka

On a little dive in Manado Bay, some eager eyed guide spotted this minischule juvenile painted frogfish. It never fails to amaze how brightly coloured these little guys are at this tiny stage of their life. Filmed by: Morgan Riggs Filmed with: @nauticamhousings @krakensports @sony #frogfish #underwatervideo #scubatravel #macrovideo #divetravel

A true ballerina of the ocean floor! The flamboyant cuttlefish is a small species of cuttlefish found in tropical Indo-Pacific waters, typically inhabiting sandy or muddy seafloors. It grows to about 6–8 cm in length and is notable for its ability to produce rapidly changing color patterns using specialized skin cells called chromatophores. Unlike most cuttlefish, it often moves by walking along the seabed with its arms rather than swimming. Its bright coloration is considered a warning signal (aposematism), as this species is one of the few known cuttlefish to possess toxic tissues. It primarily feeds on small crustaceans and fish, using tentacles to capture prey, and relies on both camouflage and signaling for survival. Filmed by: Morgan Riggs @infinitelyoceanmedia Filmed with: @sonyalpha @nauticamhousings @krakensports #cuttlefish #scuba #cephalopod #scubatravel #divetravel

𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐬 𝟏 & 𝟐 are our newest 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐮𝐦 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐮𝐱𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬, sitting in a spacious garden setting with natural streams flowing just outside, dotted with water lillies. A little touch of calm that makes these rooms feel like their own world, while still being just meters from the pool and beach club. King-size beds, en-suite bathrooms, and a comfortable mix of indoor and outdoor spaces to settle into. And for those who like the extras, Gloria Maris is one of the few cottage categories at 𝐌𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐱 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐝𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐭 that comes with a tea and coffee station, hot and cold water dispenser, and a minibar. Email us at 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬@𝐦𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐱𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬.𝐜𝐨𝐦 to book your stay, or click the link below to get in touch with us: https://murexresorts.com/contact-us/ #MurexResorts #PremiumDeluxeCottage #FamilyTravel #FriendsGetaway #TropicalEscape #NorthSulawesi #FYP

Try and pause your favourite snap! A pretty successful trip to North Sulawesi I'd say. Hope you agree 🙂 Filmed by: Morgan Riggs @infinitelyoceanmedia #photo #travel #underwaterphoto #wild #divetheworld

Have you ever wondered what makes Bunaken such an amazing dive destination? In this video, Murex Resort’s Senior Dive Guide, Basrah Tan (also known as Batman), takes you through some of the amazing sights to see here in North Sulawesi. Want to learn more about Basrah and the wonderful waters he calls home? Check out this blog on the Murex website, where we take a deep dive into Batman’s backstory: https://murexresorts.com/up-close-and-personnel-senior-dive-guide-basrah-tan/ #MurexResorts #Bunaken #DivingIndonesia

Another new find ! This time not by myself but by Murex dive guide @fikli_lalenoh. This little guy was really small, wasn't sure what it was at the time, looked like a juvenile of some kind of Nembrotha. Since doing some homework I think I can identify it as a Trapania Sp. 15, certainly one I'd not seen before ! Found quite deep around 25m diving off Bangka Island. Filmed by: Morgan Riggs Filmed with: @sonyalpha @krakensports @nauticamhousings #nudi #nudibranch #scubatravel #scubadiving #indonesia

A Thin Ghost pipefish, or maybe a young Ornate Ghost Pipefish, not decided yet. A great little specimen either way, with a translucent body. While a great find, unfortunately I didn't get much time with the little guy being right at the end of the dive and at depth. Sometimes that's just the way it goes! Filmed by: Morgan Riggs @infinitelyoceanmedia Filmed using: @nauticamhousings @sonyunderwater @krakensports #pipefish #scubadiver #scubatravel #divetravel #wild