| THE DIVE RESORT - A HIDDEN PARADISE
Black Marlin Dive Resort offers 17 exclusive and stylish bungalows just a few steps from the ocean. All rooms have double springbeds with full mosquito nets, ceiling fans. Western style bathrooms with clean running water (we filter it ourselves). All terraces have hammocks and panoramic sea views.
FACILITIES WE PROVIDE IN KADIDIRI
Pool table, Ocean Cafe, Restaurant area, Western bar, Reception with safety box for valuables, Dive Shop and three Dive Boats.
Electricity : 10 am - 12 pm - work in progress (planned 24/7 from 2012)
Mobile phone / internet: There is reception from both Indosat and Telkomsel network on Kadidiri for international calls, internet etc. You'll need to buy a SIM card for either Indosat systems, Telkomsel, Mentari or iM3. Then buy credits (pulsa) with us or before you arrive on Kadidiri.
Discounts are available if you are doing a diving course with Black Marlin Diving.
OUR ECO EFFORTS
At Black Marlin we are striving to always improve the environmental impact that the resort has on the island. To date we have introduced the following programs to ensure that your stay in Sulawesi has the minimum impact on the area, thus preserving it for future generations. With the use of solar energy from 2012, we are planing to go even greener! Click the link for pictures of our latest ECO Efforts.
- Recycling of all bottles, plastic etc
- Refills for mineral water at the Ocean Cafe
- Low energy light fittings throughout the resort
- Rainwater collection and recycling
- Use of 4stroke engines (more efficient, quieter and cleaner)
- Coral rehabilitation programmes (EcoReef, BioRock etc)
- Reef Clean ups; Rubbish / Crown of Thorns starfish etc.
Please let us know of any other programmes that we could add that will help us improve our efforts further.
Climate in Sulawesi
The wet season is December - February. Temparature is 85 degrees all year round but cooler in the evenings as we are very close to the equator
Important Info / Fishing : As Togian Islands is now a Marine Park and the dive resort is in a no take zone there is no fishing allowed at the resort or in the diving area. We can arrange fishing charters to areas outside the 'no take' zone, preferably on a catch and release basis. No spear fishing is allowed anywhere in the Marine park
Accommodation Rate
STANDARD BUNGALOWS
€ 16.00 per person per night
includes:
• Towel
• Ceiling fan
• 3 delicious meals a day!
DELUXE BUNGALOWS
€ 20.00 per person per night
includes:
• Towel
• Ceiling fan
• Private terrace
• 3 delicious meals a day!
VIP ROOM : (PLANNED)
€ 25.00 per person per night
includes:
• Towel , Mineral Water, Soap etc
• Ceiling fan
• Private terrace
• Sitting room
• 3 delicious meals a day!
V-VIP Hillside Villas
includes:
€ 35.00 per person per night
• 3 delicious meals a day
• Towel, Mineral water, soap etc
• 2 ceiling fans
• Sitting room
• Huge private terrace with spectacular panoramic views
• Large open air bathroom
• Hot water
Single supplements extra 50% (of room rate)
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If you are paying at the resort for accommodation we appreciate payment in cash Rupiah as far from banks. For Divingcredit cards, Euros cash are fine. Many thanks.
Prices subject to change without warning due to high season etc. Discounts are available for guest doing a course during their stay. Contact resort for up-to-date prices.
Crispin Gibbs
Crispin Gibbs first came to the Togean Islands twelve years ago and discovered why it had been kept such a secret; pristine coral reefs, crystal clear tropical water, inviting for scuba diving and countless breath takingly beautiful, untouched desert islands, with palm fringed white sandy beaches; who could resist?
Returning each year finally at the start of 1999 his dream was realised with the opening of the Black Marlin Dive Center, a professional western run dive center offering quality service for diving in a relaxed and fun environment. Crispin runs the dive center with his wife Lala.
HELP PROTECT THE TOGIAN ISLANDS
We are actively involved in the conservation of the Togian Islands and establishing the Marine National Park. Also campaigning for World Heritage Site status (at present a nominee). Please help us campaign for this and preserve forever a very unique corner of the world.
Please send your emails etc to: paluhijau@yahoo.com asking for the Marine Park and Togians to be protected from any future logging or harmful practices. Help add your voice to our petition to protect this unique corner of Sulawesi in Indonesia.
Many thanks,
Crispin Gibbs, Black Marlin |
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