7 Nights Full Board Aircon Twin-Share, 16 Nitrox Dives + 1 Free Pre-Check Dive @ critters' paradise for just US$1,390
If you don't already know, Lembeh Straits is well known ALL OVER THE WORLD for its rich abundance of unique & difficult-to-find-elsewhere critters that inhabit the world of muck, and is considered the paradise for divers who love macro photography! During the 1st day of my 1st diving trip there in 2014, I was already suffering from a happy indigestion of the creatures I have never seen before (that is saying something for someone with >1,000 dives, I assure you...)
Have you ever seen a cute pink crinoid cuttlefish like this?
Lembeh Straits is located at the north of Sulawesi, Indonesia. The nearest airport is Manado, which has direct flights from Singapore, Jakarta and Makassar. As the channel/strait is protected by the main island Sulawesi and Lembeh Island, the waters are rich in plankton, resulting in a paradise for macro marine creatures.
Lembeh Strait is well known world-wide as the Muck Diving Paradise (although there are also coral and WWII wreck dive sites).Muck diving means you are on the lookout on sandy areas or small reefs for numerous weird but amazing creatures (many of which can be found nowhere else on the planet). For example......
.....Frogfish the size of your thumbnail
......the super rare and elusive Hairy Octopus
....the Wonderpus
...all sorts of amazing nudibranch!
The local divemasters each has more than 10 years experience at Lembeh, and are SUPER SPOTTERS. Many professional photographers depend on our divemasters to help them find and photograph these amazing and strange critters at Lembeh! Here are just some other creatures:
...the super cute Coconut Octopus
...nine Pregnant pygmy seahorses on just ONE seafan!
...the well-camouflaged Halimeda Ghost Pipefish
...the elegant Tiger Shrimp
...and yes! the Blue-Ringed Octopus!
Our Resort at Lembeh Straits
The resort we will stay at is designed by none other than its Balinese owner, which is an architect-turned-beach-bum (that's how he describes himself) trained in Germany. He has designed two other large resorts in Lembeh Straits, before deciding to open his own cosy, personalized little one. This place is small but very professionally run, and everyone is so friendly you will feel right at home when you step in! :)
All the staff at the resort are locals because the owner believes in engaging the local community and providing a source of income for them. He also encourages his staff to try different roles and don't be surprised how a skillful boat man last week can be your friendly great chef this week!
With the beautiful-hearted people of the resort
Delicious Indonesian Cuisine with a different menu for each day!
Divemasters join us for meals as dear friends :)
So here's the Itinerary....
Day 01 (28 February 2015):
- Fly to and Arrive at Manado
[Suggested arrival flight for Singapore divers: SilkAir MI274/ 9.40am Depart SG/ 1.05pm Arrive Manado.
For other divers flying from Jakarta, arrive Manado anytime.]
- Pick up from Manado international airport and transfer to resort
- 1x afternoon pre-check dive at the resort's famous house reef
Day 02-06 (1-5 March 2015)
- 3 dives daily
Day 07 (6 March 2015)
- 1x morning dive
Day 08 (7 March 2015)
- After breakfast, head to Manado international airport
[Suggested departing flight for Singapore divers: SilkAir MI273/ 1.50pm Depart Manado/ 5.05pm Arrive Singapore.
For other divers flying to Jakarta, please take flights departing Manado after 12 noon.]
Golden goby
Following services are included :
*Pickup service (From and to the Airport)
*7 nights accommodation based on Twin-sharing
*Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner as well as morning+afternoon snacks (all are super yummy!)
*16x guided day dives + 1 x free pre-check dive
*Nitrox tanks for the 16x guided dives
*Dive guide
*Pickup service (From and to the Airport)
*7 nights accommodation based on Twin-sharing
*Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner as well as morning+afternoon snacks (all are super yummy!)
*16x guided day dives + 1 x free pre-check dive
*Nitrox tanks for the 16x guided dives
*Dive guide
Note :
* Additional Day Dive US$38,-/dive
* Additional Night Dive US$ 48,-/dive
* Rental Equipment at US$6 per item/ day
* Single Room Surcharge US$ 35,-/day
Exclusions:
* Alcoholic and soft drinks
* Any visa applicable
* No marine park fee, but if there is any change, the package does not include marine park fee
* Tips, if any is desired
* Airport tax
* Additional Day Dive US$38,-/dive
* Additional Night Dive US$ 48,-/dive
* Rental Equipment at US$6 per item/ day
* Single Room Surcharge US$ 35,-/day
Exclusions:
* Alcoholic and soft drinks
* Any visa applicable
* No marine park fee, but if there is any change, the package does not include marine park fee
* Tips, if any is desired
* Airport tax
Special Notes!
* Water Temperature is expected to be about 28 - 29 degrees.
* Divers must be Nitrox certified or will take Nitrox course during the trip at an additional US$185.
* To protect the marine environment during muck diving, good buoyancy is very important for this trip. Therefore, we as instructors have the right to reject divers whom we view requires more buoyancy practice before going to Lembeh.
* Registration closes on 31 January with full payment to be made.
* Divers must be Nitrox certified or will take Nitrox course during the trip at an additional US$185.
* To protect the marine environment during muck diving, good buoyancy is very important for this trip. Therefore, we as instructors have the right to reject divers whom we view requires more buoyancy practice before going to Lembeh.
* Registration closes on 31 January with full payment to be made.
Contact
Pls contact Kathleen Ng at kyazuryn@yahoo.com.sg to join us for the trip! :)
(All photos are courtesy of Kathleen Ng, taken at Lembeh Straits.)
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