Bunaken Festival
Celebrating Marine Conservation, Culture, and Sustainable Tourism
Organized by the North Sulawesi Provincial Government through the Regional Tourism Office, Bunaken Festival brings together local communities, domestic travelers, and international visitors in a shared commitment to protecting the ocean while celebrating the region’s extraordinary natural beauty and cultural richness.
Inspired by the principles of Blue Tourism and Green Tourism, the festival promotes responsible travel, environmental preservation, and sustainable economic opportunities for local communities. It highlights the importance of safeguarding Bunaken’s precious marine ecosystems while creating meaningful experiences that connect visitors with nature, local traditions, and the people who call these islands home.
Visitors can take part in a variety of exciting and meaningful activities, including beach clean-ups, mangrove planting, coral reef restoration, baby sea turtle releases, underwater photography, the spectacular mass performance of traditional Masamper singing and dance, and a Tourism Expo showcasing the region’s tourism potential, local products, and cultural attractions.
More than just a tourism event, Bunaken Festival is a celebration of our shared responsibility to protect the ocean, preserve cultural heritage, and build a more sustainable future. It offers a unique opportunity to experience the wonders of Bunaken while supporting environmental awareness, community empowerment, and the growth of sustainable tourism in North Sulawesi.
Whether you are a nature enthusiast, an ocean lover, a cultural explorer, or an adventurous traveler, Bunaken Festival invites you to discover, connect, and make a positive impact.
Experience the beauty. Celebrate the culture. Protect the ocean. Discover Bunaken!
Dates are set by the organisers each year. We confirm them with you before booking.
Combine it with a tour
Bunaken Island Trip
Escape to Bunaken Island and explore the marine life of Bunaken National Marine Park: a day of snorkeling, tropical scenery and time by the sea.
Bunaken Island Escape
Bunaken's underwater world and the tropical islands around it in four days: time to relax, snorkeling, marine life and island hopping around Bunaken, Siladen and Nain.
Custom North Sulawesi Tour
North Sulawesi at your own pace: a private tour built around your interests, schedule and travel style, from the volcanic highlands of Tomohon to the reefs of Bunaken and the forests of Tangkoko.
