Lembeh Straits
Located on the other side of Manado from Bunaken National Park, the Lembeh Strait houses an underwater dream for photographers and divers alike. With plenty of dive sites just off the coast, theres always something new to see in the waters and divers just keep coming back, always anxious of what they are to find next. Keep a look out for the mimic octopus or harlequin shrimps next time you're here!
Unlike Malaysia diving areas, Manado is not affected by the annual Northeast monsoon and so is accessible for diving all year round. Conditions do however change within the year. The August period although offers the poorest visibility, it also offers the richest number of critters to find underwater.
Getting There
- 3 hours 30 min from Singapore to Manado, by air
- 1 hour 30 min airport resort transfer, by van
Resorts and Beaches
With a couple of resorts on Lembeh, our key choices are as follows:
Bastianos Lembeh Diving Resort
With your rooms right on the beachfront, you're just minutes away from the tempting dive sites every single morning. Treat yourself to the fresh seafood served by the ocean view restaurant while your there. Facilities of the resort include a camera room for photography buffs, a library, and also a swimming pool to relax by when you're not diving.
Kungkungan Bay Resort
Known as "KBR" to their many fans, Kungkungan Bay Resort has 17 rooms available to guests all with a view of the ocean. The english speaking staff are not only friendly, but can even entertain you with music using their local xylophone, the Kolintang. This resort has a wide range of facilities including hot water showers, a swimming pool with a swim-up bar, a lounge, a lending library, and even internet access!
Diving
| Great for: | Beginners, Advanced, Photography, Critter hunting |
| Not so great for: | Wreck diving, wall diving, drift diving |
| Highlights: | Mimic octupus, harlequin shrimps, skeleton shrimps, flamboyant cuttlefish |
| Depth: | 5 - >30m |
| Visibility: | 10 - 25m |
| Currents: | Gentle |
| Surface Conditions: | Calm |
| Water Temperature: | 26 - 29°C |
| Experience Level: | Beginner - Advanced |
| Number of dive sites: | >30 |
| Recommended Length of stay: | 5 - 10 day |
How much does it cost?
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SGD620
5D4N Bastianos Lembeh Resort Package (additional day - SGD169)
Excludes equipment rental, air ticket, taxes -
SGD1134
5D4N Kungkungan Bay Resort Package (additional day - SGD310)
Excludes equipment rental, air ticket, taxes
How to register?
Before you visit Gill Divers personally to complete the registration (ideally 1 week before the intended trip), please complete the following forms.
And also bring along
- Two (2) passport sized photos (if you are taking a course)
- Deposit of $150.00 to confirm your placement (Cancellation policy)