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MV Serenade is the creation of Dr. Hanny Batuna of Murex Manado Resort. Dr. Batuna has explored the islands and ocean mounts of North Sulawesi extensively in recent years, using the Serenade as his vessel of discovery. Underwater Volcano Many of the dive sites which the doctor and his colleagues have found could only be described as beyond spectacular, and there are plenty of remaining miles of unchartered diving still to be explored. The MV. Serenade comfortably accommodates 12 divers. Serviced by 9 friendly crew. 6 spacious, twin share cabins, 5 with attached bathroom. Serenade Deck Layout and Vessel Statistic (gif, 123kb)	MV. Serenade. Engine powered by 400HP Caterpillar. Average cruising speed 10 knots. 1000 miles nautical range. Fresh water supply 8 tons.
Scientists and exploration divers alike are beginning to recognize the waters surrounding Sulawesi and her islands as being amongst the richest on earth in variety and number of tropical marine species. Giant coral gardens of every imaginable hue are home to countless species of tropical fish, bizarre shrimps, painted lobsters and huge chameleon cuttlefish - just to name a few. Around the mystical reef architectures cruise schools of silver Barracuda, Dolphins, Pilot Whales, curious Reef Sharks and elegant giant Rays.

MV Serenade is the creation of Dr. Hanny Batuna of Murex Manado Resort. Dr. Batuna has explored the islands and ocean mounts of North Sulawesi extensively in recent years, using the Serenade as his vessel of discovery.

Underwater Volcano Many of the dive sites which the doctor and his colleagues have found could only be described as beyond spectacular, and there are plenty of remaining miles of unchartered diving still to be explored.

The MV. Serenade comfortably accommodates 12 divers. Serviced by 9 friendly crew. 6 spacious, twin share cabins, 5 with attached bathroom.

Serenade Deck Layout and Vessel Statistic (gif, 123kb)

MV. Serenade. Engine powered by 400HP Caterpillar. Average cruising speed 10 knots. 1000 miles nautical range. Fresh water supply 8 tons.

Scientists and exploration divers alike are beginning to recognize the waters surrounding Sulawesi and her islands as being amongst the richest on earth in variety and number of tropical marine species.

Giant coral gardens of every imaginable hue are home to countless species of tropical fish, bizarre shrimps, painted lobsters and huge chameleon cuttlefish - just to name a few.

Around the mystical reef architectures cruise schools of silver Barracuda, Dolphins, Pilot Whales, curious Reef Sharks and elegant giant Rays.