Cephalopod Insanity & Steve Fish at Lembeh Resort

Travel to the critter capitol of the world on these special dates and you not only get to dive with devilfish, ribbon eels, mantis shrimp and all kinds of octopi, you will have special photo seminars for Reef and Rainforest guests only and the expert guidance of in-house photo pro Steve Fish.

Fun with frogfish, stupendous stargazers, nudibranch nirvana, and of course, outrageous octopuses! All with enlightening education!!

Space is limited, contact us soon to reserve your spot.

9 nights accommodation, breakfast, lunch, morning & afternoon snack, a-la-carte dinner, unlimited tea, regular coffee and drinking water, 22 guided boat dives, 1 self-guided house reef dive per day, round trip airport transfers, all taxes and resort service charge.

Rates are per person based on double occupancy.
Not included: alcohol and soft drinks, massage, dive center gratuities and surcharges for night and mandarin fish dives.

Lembeh Resort, a spectacular boutique style resort, is situated on Lembeh Island and perched above the beautiful Strait. The property is surrounded by lush tropical gardens and blends perfectly into the landscape. All guest cottages boast spacious verandahs for perfect views of glorious North Sulawesi sunsets and an intimate connection with nature. Modern amenities including air-conditioning, mini bar, wifi internet and massage ensure your comfort and relaxation.

Enjoy stunning views across the Lembeh Strait while relaxing in the fresh water swimming pool. In the Library you will find extensive lending library of novels and other reading materials. Satellite TV with international channels and a selection of DVDs are available for your viewing pleasure on the Library’s large-screen TV. In the main lobby the gift shop stocks a range of Lembeh Resort t-shirts, postcards and a range of Indonesian artifacts, as well as other essential items.

Lembeh has 14 spacious cottages, each with wide verandahs, which overlook the Strait. Cottages One through Seven are traditional Minahasa style (wood cabins), all with twin or double beds. Cottages One, Two, Five and Six are detached with private verandah. Cottages Three A & B are quad rooms, featuring a shared verandah and two bedrooms plus an adjoining air-conditioned sitting room (which can sleep two extra people). Cottages Four A & B also share a verandah and are perfect for friends or families. Cottage Seven is our Garden Suite and features an inside bathroom. Rooms Eight through 12 are modern cliff-side villas, all with twin or double beds. Each offer spectacular views across the Lembeh Strait…it’s worth the climb!

All rooms have fully air-conditioned bedrooms, ceiling fans and en-suite Balinese-style (open air) bathrooms. Bathrooms have either a bathtub & shower or two showers with plenty of hot & cold water. Complimentary toiletries include our custom blended shower gel & shampoo made from therapeutic essential oils.

All rooms feature comfortable locally inspired furnishings, mini bar, complimentary tea & coffee-making facilities, drinking water, personal safe & laundry service. Hairdryers are available from reception.

Your underwater experience with Lembeh Resort will be as fantastic as your stay. Boasting more than 60,000 combined Lembeh Strait dives, our professional and knowledgeable guides delight in uncovering the secrets of these waters and exceeding your highest diving holiday expectations. This is their home. They take responsibility for providing a fantastic dive experience each and every dive. Communication between dive team members, above and below water, is an essential element in being able to provide our guests with great dives.

Boasting nearly 60,000 combined Lembeh Strait dives, the dive team's infectious enthusiasm will exceed your highest expectations. The guest to guide ratio of 3:1 ensures personal attention that will help you get through most if not all of the critters on your wish lists. Unlimited diving is offered to resort guests, with the majority of the 40+ sites within the Strait only minutes away.

After your first dive, our dive team will see that your equipment is carried, rinsed and stored. For all future dives it will be loaded on the boat assembled and ready for your use. The friendly and cheerful people of North Sulawesi are as much a selling point as the diving. Our professional, courteous and attentive service will be as memorable as the critters.

The spacious camera room and equipment rinsing/drying facilities are only steps from the boat. Boat crews will treat camera gear with the respect it deserves. Located in the Lobby, the Internet Room has two workstations with memory card readers and CD burners, so you can download your photos or surf the Web.

The Digital Photo Center, headed by Steve Fish, is the only one in Lembeh Strait staffed full-time by a veteran industry Photo-pro. You can feel confident that your photo & video needs will be taken care of while staying at Lembeh Resort.

Rental equipment from point & shoot to full professional photo & video setups, as well as accessories such as video lights and strobes is available.

The Photo Center offers a full range of courses from beginner to professional, including digital workflows for photo and video. Steve's courses are dynamic and can be tailored to your specific needs.

Even for guests staying at other resorts, Steve offers equipment repair service. You'd be amazed what he can fix.

Steve Fish (yes, his name really is Fish) is a professional photographer, filmmaker and author with over 37 years of diving experience. Since 1993 he has worked full time at dive resorts and on liveaboard dive boats around the world as UW Photo/Video Pro in residence. His photos have appeared in magazines and books around the world. His UW video footage has been used in broadcast projects on 3 continents. He is the author of four recent books; two on UW Video and Editing techniques and two on Underwater Digital Photography. Steve teaches a variety of courses on Underwater Photography and Underwater Videography and has been the photo-pro in residence at Lembeh Resort since 2010.