Off the northern tip of Sulawesi, few other places offer the plethora of macro species that Lembeh Straits does with such ease. A muck diver’s paradise, there are no spectacular walls of drop offs in Lembeh Straits.
Rather, sandy areas and small reefs give divers the chance to see critters and macro life such as the mimic octopus, flamboyant cuttlefish, harlequin shrimps and all sorts of nudibranchs. Ambon scorpionfish, snake eels, stonefish, sea robins, stargazers, devil fish, weedy scorpionfish, as well as pygmy and pegasus seahorses, mandarinfish, ghost pipefish and Banggai cardinalfish are also examples of the varied marine life that live in the waters of Lembeh Straits.
Additional Information
Great for:
Beginners, Advanced, Photography, Muck-diving, Nitrox due to repetitive dives.
Highlights:
Mimic octopus, harlequin shrimp, skeleton shrimp, flamboyant cuttlefish.
Depth:
5 – >30m
Visibility:
10 – 25m
Currents:
Gentle
Surface conditions:
Calm
Water temperature:
26 – 29°C
Number of dive sites:
>30
Experience level:
Beginner – Advanced
Recommended Length of stay:
5-10days
(Inclusive of Lembeh and Sulawesi)
Tanduk Rusa
Police Pier I, II
Nudi Falls
Kunkungan House Reef
Air Prang
Jahir
Jarijari
Nudi Retreat
Lettuce Surpriz U
Teluk Kembahu I, II, III
Hairball I, II
Aw Shucks
Batu Angus
Batu Kapal
Batu Kapal South
Pulau Putus
California Dreaming
Angel’s Window
Batu Sandar
Tanjung Tebal
Tanjung Kubur
Pantai (Pante) Parigi
Pintu Kolada
Pintu Kota
Tanjung Lampu
Madidir
Divers Lodge House Reef
Beting Pasir
Tanjung Kuning
Jiko I, II, III
Pulau Dua
Pulau Susulina
Batu Bunyan
Mawali Wreck
Kapal Indah Wreck
Bimoli Wreck
Requirements:
Valid passport and Visa (if applicable)
Cash in local currency (Indonesian Rupiah; IDR)
Personal Medication
Travel Insurance (recommended)
Able to snorkel/swim in the sea
Minimum of PADI Open Water Diver Certification or equivalent (for leisure diver)
Getting there:
By Air and Land
Catch a plane from Singapore to Manado (approximately 4 hours).
Coach/minibus transfer from Manado Airport to Resort (approximately 2 hours)
Includes:
2 way land transfer between Manado Airport and Lembeh Hills Resort
Full board accommodation at Lembeh Hills Resort
Up to 6 guided boat dives
30 minutes complimentary massage (Head and shoulders massage or foot massage)
1 complimentary merchandise (T-shirt, cap or beach sarong)
Air tanks and weights provided
Excludes:
Airfare between Singapore and Manado
Lembeh Marine Park fees
Miscellaneous:
Currency accepted:
USD, EUR, SGD, GBP, IDR, JPY
Credit cards accepted:
American Express, Visa and Mastercard
Electricity Supply:
220-240V 50Hz, 2 pin round plug
Time difference:
None
Immigration:
Countries with a 30-day visa-free entry
Countries which require a 25USD 30-day visa on arrival
All other countries are required to apply for a visa at an Indonesian Embassy prior departing for Indonesia
Add-ons:
1N extension from SGD 335 onwards.
1 guided night boat dive at SGD 75 (minimum 2 pax).
Lembeh Hills Resort
Rooms:
Standard package accommodation is based on twin-sharing.
All rooms are air-conditioned and come equipped with ensuite bathroom with shower, bath and toiletries, high-speed Internet access, multiple telephone lines, a direct phone line, cable television, private entrance and sitting area, day beds, writing desks, safe, mini bar, hairdryer and mini audio/visual player.
Meals:
All meals are served buffet-style at The Restaurant, with a selection of Manadonese and International cuisine.
Amenities:
Infinity pool with half submerged day beds
The Restaurant
Sky Bar
Camera Room
YOS Dive Lembeh Dive Centre (provides equipment rental)
Sea Spa
Private Romantic Dinner (available on request; charges apply)
Private BBQ (available on request; minimum of 10 pax)
Tours and Excursions assistance
Wi-fi access (available at The Restaurant, Sky Bar and Infinity pool)
Meeting room (caters up to 20 pax)
Diving:
Dive sites are less than 15 minutes away from the resort, which you will be brought to via speedboat.
There will be 3 guided boat dives at Lembeh Straits on the second and third day.
