by Richard | Mar 15, 2018
Amazing behaviours and rare species with the experts
9 nights, 10 days at the luxurious Lembeh Resort
Join Richard & Wendy of Our Beloved Seas to explore the lush muck magic of Lembeh Strait and its curious creatures
Lembeh Resort
The world’s best muck diving at its most luxurious resort
12-21st February 2025
Limited availability, please message us for waitlist
Lembeh Strait is world renowned for the profusion of unusual organisms that make it their home. Many new species have been found here, and these will definitely be on our search-list. In addition, it is a great place for photographers to practice their animal behaviour photography. It is a wonderland for critter hunters, with Ambon scorpionfish, hairy frogfish, flamboyant cuttlefish, wunderpus, mimic octopus and many more commonly seen. Join the experts to help find these critters!
Trip start: 12th February ’25
Trip end: 21st February ’25
Prices start from: US$ 2785 pp
Availability: FULL – Waitlist only
Depart & Return from: Manado
Lembeh Resort is nestled away in a private cove with a wealth of exotic flora and fauna in a central part of Lembeh Island. The secluded location of the resort ensures a quiet and tranquil experience, while the warm-hearted team offer service with a smile to make certain that your experience of Lembeh will be the best that it possibly can be. You will discover that despite of the seclusion on a tropical island in North Sulawesi you will not have to give up the comforts of a luxury ocean front resort. Our cottages are charming, spacious and comfortable with a wealth of modern amenities.
The Lembeh Strait is widely recognised by marine biologists as having the Worlds highest concentration of rare and unusual marine life. The practice of Muck-Diving, also known as Critter-Diving, began in Lembeh Strait in the mid nineties when marine biologists started to explore the black sand slopes of Lembeh Strait to identify the amazing diversity of animals that inhabit the underwater realm of Lembeh Strait. Today, 20 years later, divers who enjoy both macro as well as wide-angle underwater photography travel from all over the world to experience this magical place in North Sulawesi.
Perched slightly above the beautiful waters of Lembeh Strait and surrounded by lush tropical gardens Lembeh Resort was built to inconspicuously blend into the natural landscape. Westerly views of ancient extinct volcanoes and spectacular sunsets await you. Experience the warm hospitality, tropical beauty and unique wonders of our home, Lembeh Resort. We are committed to delivering North Sulawesi hospitality at its best and making our guests’ stay enjoyable and memorable both above and below the water. With a 4:1 staff ratio to ensure a high level of service, our team looks forward to welcoming you to Lembeh Resort soon.
Inclusions:
– 9 Nights Accommodation in the selected type
– 22 Guided Boat Dives with air
– Unlimited Complimentary Self-Guided House Reef Dives with AIR
– Arrival airport escort service (upon exiting terminal)
– Round Trip Transfers
– All meals & snacks; free-flow drinking water, coffee & tea; taxes and Free Wi-Fi
Exclusions:
Nitrox $187 for 22 dives
Airfares, both domestic and international
Alcoholic and a la carte beverages
Prices start from $2785 per person
AMAZING! Richard is able to make scientific talks hugely entertaining . I learnt so much, and every dive after the talks I found myself on the hunt for the new critters I had just learnt all about. Brilliant!
Australia
The talks enhance the diving experience and encourage new interest outside the obviously spectacular! Friendly, approachable organisation
United Kingdom
by Richard | Mar 15, 2018
Raja Ampat Unexplored 2025
Visit Indonesia’s extraordinary Raja Ampat Islands
11 nights, 12 days aboard the luxurious Dewi Nusantara
Join Richard & Wendy on this ‘Our Beloved Seas‘ expedition and hunt for rare and unusual animals with the experts
Raja Ampat
Sorong is the start and end point of this trip
21st February – 4th March 2025 (rescheduled from 2022)
FULL – Waitlist only
This trip is immediately preceeded by 10 nights at Lembeh Resort, please enquire if interested
We were very happy to be able to visit Raja Ampat again and explore this wonderful region. Although it has become well known, and often dived, there are many new discoveries by the team on a regular basis. Who knows what we might find next!
Trip start: 21st February 2025
Trip end: 4th March 2025
Prices start from: US$ 6999
Availability: Waitlist Only
Depart from: Sorong, West Papua
Return to: Sorong, West Papua
We begin the trip in Sorong and will explore the stunning Raja Ampat region. After the trip, we will spend another 10 days at Lembeh Resort which can be either in combination with this trip or as a stand alone trip. Please contact us for details.
LIVING ABOARD
Living aboard Dewi Nusantara is as close to a five star experience as is possible in the faraway corners of the Indonesian archipelago.
With an overall length of 57 meters, our three masted topsail schooner moves with a grace and stability that only larger sailing vessels can offer. 2000 square meters of sail are complemented by two 500 horsepower marine engines and two desalinators that each produce 5000 liters of fresh water per day. We purposely designed the Goddess of the Archipelago to be totally independent for long periods at sea while offering unparalleled comfort. There are eight spacious air-conditioned staterooms, that can be adapted to either twin or double use, each with its own en suite bathroom. The master and commanders’ cabin aft is the size of a large hotel suite.
While you experience the romance of a bygone area you will be able to indulge in the sheer luxury of finding lots of space everywhere you go from bow to stern. There is a huge lounge and the dining facilities are those of a superb restaurant.
With her state of the art diving equipment Dewi Nusantara has become the ultimate live-aboard diving platform in Indonesia. Her discreet and attentive Indonesian crew of 18 is complemented by one cruise director and four dive-masters who all have a long experience in the area.
Inclusions:
Food & Beverages
Diving
Marine life talks by Dr Richard Smith
Airport transfers to meet Dewi
Exclusions:
Port & Harbour Fees
Long Distance Fees
Airfares, both domestic and international
Spirits and wine (one serve of wine is provided with dinner)
Prices start from $6999 per person
AMAZING! Richard is able to make scientific talks hugely entertaining . I learnt so much, and every dive after the talks I found myself on the hunt for the new critters I had just learnt all about. Brilliant!
Australia
The talks enhance the diving experience and encourage new interest outside the obviously spectacular! Friendly, approachable organisation
United Kingdom
