Plongée à Lembeh Strait — Indonesia

Lembeh Strait is the planet's greatest concentration of bizarre marine critters per square meter. The black volcanic sand slopes host mimic octopuses, hairy frogfish, flamboyant cuttlefish, and dozens of nudibranch species that exist nowhere else. If your camera has a macro lens, this is its promised land.

Score
62.8
Visibilité
6–18m
Température
25–29°C
Meilleurs mois
May, September
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Intermediate
Lembeh Strait
IndonesiaAsia-Pacific
62.8

SCORE

1.4700°N

125.2500°E

Lembeh Strait is the planet's greatest concentration of bizarre marine critters per square meter. The black volcanic sand slopes host mimic octopuses, hairy frogfish, flamboyant cuttlefish, and dozens of nudibranch species that exist nowhere else. If your camera has a macro lens, this is its promised land.

The Muck Diving Capital of the World

Visibility6–18 m
Temperature25–29°C
Max Depth24 m
Currentmoderate
2-Tank Dive$80
Best MonthsMay, September
CertificationOpen WaterIntermediate

Score Breakdown

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ML38.0CH71.0VIS58.0SV81.0TMP71.0DA51.0OP78.0TS64.0GT68.0VAL58.0CRD59.0SP70.0

Marine Life

38.0

Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.

Species Diversity
32
Megafauna Encounters
28
Reef Fish Abundance
66
Macro Life
30
Endemic Species
40
Marine Life Diversity
38.0
Coral & Reef Health
71.0
Visibility & Conditions
58.0
Dive Site Variety
81.0
Water Temperature
71.0
Depth & Access
51.0
Operator Quality
78.0
Topside Experience
64.0
Getting There
68.0
Value & Cost
58.0
Crowding
59.0
Social Proof
70.0

Dive Types

reefwreckmucknightpelagic

Traveling with Non-Divers?

Your non-diving travel companions will find plenty to enjoy topside while you're underwater. Here are some activities to consider.

Activities for Non-Divers

snorkelingTangkoko Nature Reserve (tarsier spotting)local market in Bitung

Nearby Cultural Sites

  • Tangkoko National Park

Non-Diver Score

3/10

Dedicated dive destination — not ideal for non-divers.

Family FriendlyNot recommended
Restaurants & Nightlifebasic

Safety & Emergency

Dive Insurance

DAN recommends dive insurance for all divers.

Learn more at DAN.org
Hyperbaric Chamber25 km — TNI-AL Hyperbaric Chamber, Manado
Nearest Hospital15 km

Chamber in Manado (45 min drive); Manado has international hospital

Skill LevelIntermediate
Current Strengthmoderate

Top Operators

NAD Lembeh Resort

PADI

4.9
280 reviewsNITROX

Lembeh Resort

PADI

4.8
350 reviewsNITROX

Two Fish Divers Lembeh

SSI

4.7
220 reviewsNITROX