At Divers Lodge Lembeh, we specialize in diving in the Lembeh Strait, an area known worldwide for macro photography and muck diving. With our private boat and guide service, you can explore the diverse marine life at your own pace, focusing particularly on the smaller, rare species that make diving in Lembeh unique.
Unique Marine Life
Lembeh Strait is well-known for its abundance of unique macro critters. This includes an extraordinary range of macro life, such as a vast variety of octopuses, nudibranchs, cuttlefish, seahorses, crustaceans and much more. These underwater critters provide an exceptional experience for divers, especially those interested in macro photography.
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You can see more underwater photos taken from Lembeh Strait in our Underwater Gallery page. Many thanks to our guests who contributed to the gallery.
Expertly Guided Diving
Our team of skilled dive guides, each with extensive experience of at least 500 dives in Lembeh Strait, provides an easy-going experience to find underwater critters. In addition we have one guide for every two divers. You can also request for an additional dive guide for a surcharge of IDR 150.000 per dive.
Our dive guides possess deep knowledge of the local marine life, including rare species like the blue-ringed octopus, mimic octopus, flamboyant cuttlefish, pygmy seahorses, and an array of nudibranchs. They are adept at locating these creatures, offering you an unparalleled opportunity to observe and photograph them.
Photos below made by Don Silcock during his stay in Divers Lodge Lembeh.
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Lembeh’s Dive Site Diversity
The dive sites in Lembeh Strait range from volcanic sandy bottoms to coral gardens, walls, and shipwrecks. While most diving in Lembeh focuses on the Strait’s famous muck diving sites, the southern side of Lembeh Island (accessible from November to April) offers a different experience entirely – with extensive coral walls, gardens, and large schools of fish. The diving conditions here are comparable to those found in Bangka and Bunaken, with excellent visibility and rich coral diversity..
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Map of Dive Sites in Lembeh
Below you can view the map for the dive sites within Lembeh Strait. Quite often critters move between dive sites and as such the underwater life of the dive site changes. Our dive guides are best informed and will dive at best site to your preferences, depending on what you’d like to find underwater.
For Scale: Lembeh Island is 22 kilometers / 13.6 miles long. It takes 15-30 minutes to reach the dive sites at the center and Northwest tip of Lembeh.
The House Reef and Mandarinfish
Our House Reef is a highlight, since the implementation of a strict no-fishing policy in 2007, the reef has become a home for a diverse range of species such as the Blue Ringed Octopus, Wonderpus, Hairy Squat Lobster, Tiger Shrimp, Hairy Octopus, and Ghost Pipefish, including the Mandarin fish. Divers can witness the unique mating dance of these colorful fish, especially at dusk. The reef itself offers a rich biodiverse environment, ideal for both day and night dives.
The dive depth of the reef varies between 2 and 30 meters, accommodating a range of diving experiences. The reef itself is a mix of coral formations and sandy slopes, interspersed with coral bommies and rubble. Patches of sea grass can be found in the shallower areas.
The reef begins at a shallow depth, suitable for snorkeling during calm weather. In certain areas, the reef extends to depths of 30-35 meters, where divers can observe schools of fish, including mackerel, triggerfish, and trevallies.
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Dive Equipment and Logistics
We manage all aspects of your diving logistics. Our staff will transport your dive and camera equipment from your accommodation to our dive boats. This ensures a seamless and worry-free diving experience for you. Our boats are designed with divers in mind, spacious and equipped with necessary facilities for your comfort.
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Private Dive Boat, Always
We offer each guest or group their own dedicated dive boat, operated by our experienced staff. Our boats are designed by divers and built for diving, with a capacity of 8 divers plus crew. Whether you come alone, with your spouse, buddy, or group of friends, you’ll have exclusive use of one of our boats. If you meet new friends and want to share the boat and costs, we will adjust the schedule accordingly.
This allows you to create your own schedule, decide when and where to dive, and dive without time limits (within safety standards). The cost for this unique service is IDR 1,550,000 (EUR 93, USD 97) per day, per boat, in addition to the number of dives you make. Boat sharing is available upon request and subject to availability. The cost is divided among the number of divers on the boat.
Our custom-built boats are spacious and have everything you need – towels, water, tea, coffee, snacks, and safety equipment. If you make more than two dives during the day, we highly recommend enjoying our convenient and delicious boat lunches, allowing you to maximize your diving time and experience the best of Lembeh’s underwater wonders without interruption.
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Dive Rates
Below are the rates for diving, also available in our Rates and Booking page.
Please note: All our prices are based in Indonesian Rupiah (IDR). The USD and EUR prices provided are approximate and may fluctuate with changes in exchange rates. The IDR price will remain constant.
For payments in EUR or USD, the final amount will be calculated based on the exchange rate at the time of payment.
Private boat service: IDR 1,550,000 (EUR 93, USD 97) per day, per boat, in addition to the cost of dives. Boat sharing is available upon request and subject to availability. The cost is divided among the number of divers on the boat.
| Dive Type | Price per-person, per dive (IDR) | Price per-person, per dive (EUR) | Price per-person, per dive (USD) |
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| Day Dives (08:00-17:30), 2 divers per guide | 500,000 | 30 | 31 |
| Night Dives (17:30-20:00), 2 divers per guide | 700,000 | 42 | 44 |
| Skin-diving/Snorkeling (Guide and gear included) | 250,000 | 15 | 16 |
| Guided House Reef Dives (daytime) | 400,000 | 24 | 25 |
| Guided House Reef Dives (Mandarin fish, 17:15 onward) | 600,000 | 36 | 38 |
| Self-guided House Reef Dives (07:00-17:00, min. 2 persons, with shore supervision) | 150,000 | 9 | 9 |
| Additional Private Guide | 150,000 | 9 | 9 |
All dives must be conducted between 07:30 and 20:00, with a maximum of 5 dives per day. Nitrox 28% – 35% is available. Dive without time limits, as long as it is within the safety standards of no decompression diving.
Rental Diving Equipment
We provide top-quality rental equipment, including tanks with Int valves and a range of sizes, including Nitrox 32%. Divers using DIN regulators should bring their own adapters. The water temperature in Lembeh Strait is typically pleasant with temperature of 27°C-29°C, however we would recommend a 3mm or 5mm full-length wetsuit based on individual comfort and seasonal variations.
| Rental Dive Equipment (price per day) | IDR | EUR | USD |
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| Complete set | 195,000 | 11.70 | 12.19 |
| BCD Jacket | 85,000 | 5.10 | 5.3 |
| Fluorescent Torch and Filter | 250,000 | 15.00 | 15.6 |
| Breathing Regulator | 75,000 | 4.50 | 4.69 |
| Dive Suit | 35,000 | 2.10 | 2.18 |
| Fins and Booties | 20,000 | 1.20 | 1.25 |
| Mask and Snorkel | 30,000 | 1.80 | 1.88 |
| Dive Computer | 45,000 | 2.70 | 2.81 |
| Weight Belt | 7,000 | 0.40 | 0.44 |
| Dive Light | 85,000 | 5.10 | 5.31 |
| Din/Int adapter | 5,000 | 0.30 | 0.31 |
| Other items | IDR | EUR | USD |
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| Nitrox 28 — 35 (per tank) | 75,000 | 4.52 | 4.68 |
| Large Tanks (13.25 L and 15.5 L) | 60,000 | 3.61 | 3.75 |
| Kayaking per 2 hours | 150,000 per boat | 9.00 per boat | 9.37 per boat |
Swimming and Snorkeling
In addition to diving, we also offers swimming and snorkeling activities, via private boat on dive sites or from our beaches. Providing a relaxing alternative for those who wish to explore the vibrant marine life near the surface.
Updated 16 February 2025
