We met Ferdinand on the public boat to Bunaken and he invited us to his resort - no strings attached. The positive comments on Tripadvisor were certainly not exaggerated: the room was clean, the food was excellent and Julie and Ferdinand were very hospitable and friendly. Diving equipment was brand new.

This small diving resort is owned by a Dutch diving instructor and his Indonesian wife. Very personal attention is given to guests and the environment is laid back, friendly and very relaxing. What Cakalang offers is a great host family, a great instructor and staff who go out of the way to help. In the evening, guests and staff get... More

After passing throughout whole Java and Bali, we had intention to visit Cakalang for few diving days/night and then go forward to Lembeh, like last destination in our trip through Indonesia Express Diving Expedition '12. but,after arrived Bunaken island and after first snorkeling in that shady-mangroves-underwater-sunset awesome scene, and after first Cakalang dinner, night dive, unplugged acoustic beach party with... More

Bunaken island hides many gems,Cakalang being one. Ferdinan, or Nan as he is affectionately known on the island, has created an amazing retreat on a lush area of the island where one can stay or complete scuba courses or both! His attention to detail during his scuba instruction and his friendly demeanor make him and his helpers excellent guides. Although... More

We came to bunaken to dive but ha no idea which company to dive with. Luckily for us after visiting a few dive offices ferdinand from cakalang came to have dinner with us where we were staying in mc homestay just a few mins walk away. He was very friendly and not at all pressuring. So we decided to dive... More

On Bunaken Island are many accommodations. If you want a small family like place to stay where you can feel at home....then Cakalang is your choice. We stayed here for 4 days in November 2012 and had a wonderful time. Cakalang is a small resort (4 rooms). The bungalows are spacious comfortable and clean. There is no warm water but... More

I visited Cakalang in Pulau Bunaken in August this year. It was the best place I have ever been. Ferdinand and Julie are just lovely as well as all the stuff members. We had so much fun together and we all became kind of a small family. In just 2 WEEKS. Its crazy. This resort is great for families as... More

Me and my girlfriend did our open water diving course with dive instructor and owner of Cakalang, Ferdinand. And what a great time we had at Cakalang! Julie (I hope I spell it right, it's Ferdinand's wife) was there when we first arrived and made us feel welcome from the start. The rooms are simple and aren't big though they... More

It's a new hotel owned by a friendly couple. Ferdinand and Giuly are really nice and very professional. The cottages are very new, clean and comfortable. Located at the beach you can enjoy great snorkel just a few meters of your bed. They have a small but perfect and cheap dive center. You take the dive boat in your cottage... More