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Having been ranked number ONE in Wori, Manado, North Sulawesi and always among the top 10 in Sulawesi on tripadvisor.com, we are calling for more reviews of Cocotinos and Odyssea Divers to be added to our listing on scubadviser.com to help potential visitors to make a better choice in picking their resort, dive centre and most importantly, their hosts (our staff!) in a foreign country. Everyone can read about destination dive sites from published articles on print or the internet but can only rely on a few sources for information from discerning paying guests on resorts, dive centres and their service ethos. So why not share your experience with everyone? 


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James Mamoto... Scuba Instructor! Congratulations!!!

James (2nd from left) with the rest of the Instructor Candidates and PADI Examiner Jim Woodlull (fifth from left)

Odyssea Divers :: James Mamoto, one of the pioneer members of Odyssea Divers, could not even swim when he first joined our company and on 5th September, he fulfilled his dream of becoming a Scuba Instructor!


Learning to swim first , progressing to snorkeling and then finally becoming a diver in less than a month, James finally got his break to start his career as a dive guide back in 2004. Through the years, after logging hundreds of dives a year guiding Odyssea and Cocotinos' guests, he became a certified Dive Master in 2009. In 2010, he enrolled in the PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC).

Without a doubt, 2011 will be the most memorable year for James. In April, James won the Asian Diver Magazine's "Best-In-Class" Individual Award and 5 months later successfully completed the PADI Instructor Exams (with flying colours!) to become a Scuba Instructor!


James also became the first staff member in our Odyssea Divers' sponsorship program to start from entry level diving to becoming a Scuba Instructor.



We will also see another staff member become a Scuba Instructor this year, stay tuned for our next broadcast!!

Photo Clinic with Aaron Wong!

Cocotinos & Odyssea Divers Manado :: For those that missed out on his first Photo Clinic back in May 2011, here's your chance again to take part in his photo clinic in Cocotinos Manado! Between 14 to 19 October 2011 at Cocotinos Manado,  Aaron Wong, the Wizard of Light & Shadows, will show you how he creates his amazing images with unique perspectives, how to give your subjects that "WOW" factor and tell a long, beautiful story in just one instance. He will share his progression on how he managed to bring the stylish and sophisticated world of fashion photography into his foray with the underwater realm. He'll also help you hone your craft and present your images in a new, creative way.

This Clinic is organised by Divers Outfitter (Singapore) any interest or questions can be emailed directly to them (info@diversoutfitter.com). For more information and photo clinic package rates, please visit the event page on Facebook.

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Another rare creature Rhinopias !! Special thanks to Andrew Spencer (from Australia) letting us to use the photo.

Latest News & Updates

New Room Category Introduced – Due to popular demand and our commitment to always listen to feedback and suggestions, Cocotinos Manado has introduced a new Room Category (Standard Room - Single Beds only) to cater for groups of 3 or 4 sharing a room! Greater value for the same signature Cocotinos hospitality and service.

The new Standard Room is an upper storey room with the layout similar to our garden rooms, but with two bunk beds, and view of the tree top. The high timber ceiling makes the room an airy and comfortable space beautifully appointed for your enjoyment, even with two bunk beds. Bathrooms are spacious and conveniently designed for quad-sharing guests.

Upgrade in Room Facilities – We have recently completed an upgrade to all of our room categories to have TV sets in all rooms. So now you can enjoy 10 channels of popular entertainment, sports, children and current affairs content at the comfort of your own room! Channels include HBO, Star Movies, AXN, ESPN, Star Sports, Disney, E! Entertainment, NHK, DWTV and Trans 7.

Quad-Sharing Special Dive Packages - With the new introduction of our quad sharing standard rooms, Odyssea Divers and Cocotinos Manado is pleased to announce an update to our Cocotinos Manado Special Dive Package Rates!

Available for immediate bookings, our Quad-Sharing packages for 4 Days 3 Nights is 400USD with every additional Night thereafter 160USD per Diver. For more details of the package, please visit our Dive Packages page here or simply email us!

1st Quarter of the Year Promo Dive Packages – In tandem with the release of our new room category and dive packages, we have also launched our 1st Quarter of the Year Promo Dive Packages! As much as 25% discounts on some packages! Available for immediate bookings for the check-in dates from 5 January 2012 to  04 April 2012 (except for the period on and between 18 January to 28 January). Please visit our Dive Packages page here or simply email us!

Staff News: Since 1st July, we welcomed into our staff team 2 experienced individuals, Agus Krisnayana and Mika Sitorus (better known as Ika). Both are bringing with them years of experience and management in the leisure market, as well as having a great enthusiasm for scuba diving! Ika will be handling sales and marketing, while Agus will be taking care of the front office and front office systems. Some of you may remember them from Cocotinos Lombok where they were first introduced to the Cocotinos Family. So, on your next visit to Cocotinos Manado, you will not just be able to meet up with them again,but maybe go on a dive with them too!

Also, Cocotinos and Odyssea Divers will be at ODEX 2011 in Brisbane Australia (07 Oct to 09 Oct 2011) and our booth number is 143. If you are thinking of attending the show. Please do drop by and see us and have a chat .

Quad Sharing Cocotinos Manado Special Dive Package Rates!

Cocotinos Manado :: With the new introduction of our quad sharing standard rooms, Odyssea Divers and Cocotinos Manado is pleased to announce an update to our Cocotinos Manado Special Dive Package Rates!

Available for immediate booking, our Quad-Sharing packages for 4 Days 3 Nights is 400USD with every additional Night thereafter 160USD per Diver. For more details of the package, please visit our Dive Packages page here or simply email us!

Another reason for you and your friends to come experience the Odyssea and Cocotinos' brand of hospitality which everyone is talking about!

Frogfish!!

Last week, we found the Giant Frogfish @ Sunken Reef!! Special thanks to Ms. Ikuko Fujii (Japan) for letting us to use the photo.