White Cross

White Cross is a beginner-friendly dive site near Manado in North Sulawesi, offering a gentle introduction to the incredible biodiversity of the Celebes Sea. The site features a sandy slope adorned with scattered coral bommies and patch reefs that provide shelter for an astonishing variety of small critters. Anemone clusters host multiple species of clownfish, while ghost pipefish hover motionless among crinoid arms. The calm conditions and shallow profile make this an ideal training site that simultaneously delivers exceptional critter encounters. Leaf scorpionfish, ornate ghost pipefish, and various shrimp species hide among the rubble, rewarding patient divers with remarkable macro photography subjects. White Cross proves that world-class muck diving doesn't require deep water or strong currents—just the keen eyes and slow pace that North Sulawesi inspires.