Scuba Diving Retreat at Bastianos Lembeh Resort
Bastianos Dive Resort Lembeh: A Haven for Divers in the Muck Diving Capital
Nestled in the heart of the Lembeh Strait, known as the muck diving capital of the world, Bastianos Dive Resort Lembeh offers a unique and unparalleled diving experience. This resort, a second location of the renowned Bastianos Dive Resorts established in 1991, provides a comfortable and convenient base for those seeking to explore the rich marine life of the Lembeh Strait.
The resort accepts MasterCard and Visa credit cards and is located a 1.5-hour drive from Sam Ratulangi International Airport, with a 10-minute boat transfer from the harbor pier completing the journey.
Bastianos Dive Resort Lembeh offers two types of accommodations - Superior Rooms and Standard Rooms. The Superior Rooms are fully air-conditioned and outfitted with either a double bed or twin beds, while the Standard Rooms are slightly smaller but also fully air-conditioned. All rooms and villas are described as clean, spacious, with good service, and all villas face the Lembeh Straits, highlighting ocean views as a key feature.
Guests can enjoy full board meals served buffet-style in the restaurant, as well as access to the bar/lounge and the poolside bar. Coffee and tea are served in the common area.
Diving enthusiasts will be pleased to know that the Bastianos Lembeh Dive Center is located on-site, offering guests a unique opportunity to explore the waters of the Lembeh Strait. Muck dives in Lembeh consist of sandy black slopes with good visibility, approximately 10-15m. Underwater photographers flock to Lembeh to see a variety of critters, frogfish, pipefish, nudibranchs, seahorses, and other exotic animals. The black sand in Lembeh reduces back-glare during dives, making it an ideal location for underwater photography.
In addition to its muck diving sites, Lembeh Strait also has some fascinating shipwrecks covered in corals and creatures. Diving in Lembeh offers a variety of experiences, including sites with small walls and slopes full of soft corals.
The resort offers diving packages featuring up to 12 dives with free Nitrox, indicating premium services and amenities for diving enthusiasts. Price range information specific to Bastianos Dive Resort Lembeh is not directly available, but similar diving resorts in the Lembeh area start from approximately $22 per night for basic accommodations, with dive-inclusive packages and higher-end rooms costing more.
Local time in Lembeh is UTC+8. For exact room types, amenities, and pricing, contacting the resort directly or checking their official channels would be best.
Whether you're a seasoned diver or a beginner, Bastianos Dive Resort Lembeh provides a perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and adventure for your diving holiday.
- Diving at Bastianos Dive Resort Lembeh, set in the Lembeh Strait, a muck diving capital, offers unique and unparalleled experiences for diving enthusiasts.
- Underwater photographers often flock to Bastianos Dive Resort Lembeh to capture images of the various critters, frogfish, pipefish, nudibranchs, seahorses, and other exotic animals found there.
- For those seeking to explore the rich marine life of the Lembeh Strait, Bastianos Dive Resort Lembeh provides a comfortable and convenient base, with on-site diving packages featuring up to 12 dives with free Nitrox.
- The resort accepts MasterCard and Visa credit cards, and while price range information is not directly available, similar diving resorts in the Lembeh area start from around $22 per night.
- Bastianos Dive Resort Lembeh offers guests a blend of comfort, convenience, and adventure for a memorable diving holiday, whether they are seasoned divers or beginners.
