Tourism on Bunaken has been very much geared towards serious divers over the years but the trend seems to be changing. More and more casual snorkelers are visiting the area as are those who wish to just relax immersed in nature. Possible activities for landlubbers include:
Beach-combing
especially at low tide when the reef top is accessible.Hiking
to some of the secluded coves on the eastern and northern part of the island. Trails are poorly marked.Fishing
but only outside of the park boundaries. Hire a boat or join one of the local fishermen.Dolphin & Whale watching
either on diveboat trips or by hiring a boat privately.