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                                                    Lembeh Macro Critter Workshop 2026

                                                    Macro
                                                    Sep 16, 2026 - Sep 23, 2026
                                                    Join us at the NAD Lembeh Resort for dives in the world's muck diving capital offering some of the richest critter diving!
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                                                    Macro Critters

                                                    Free Photo Workshops

                                                    Great Night Dives

                                                    Why Join This Trip

                                                    • A haven for macro photographers - Lembeh is, without doubt, the muck diving capital of the world

                                                    • Great resort (NAD Lembeh) with beachfront rooms, delicious food (all meals included), free public WiFi and a small pool

                                                    • Top dive operation in Lembeh with 2:1 divers to guide ratio

                                                    • FREE daily macro photography workshops

                                                    • Up to 21 boat dives + unlimited diving at the resort’s beautiful house reef

                                                    • Optional 3-night land extension available

                                                    • Fully refundable deposit until 12 months from departure

                                                    • 25% discount on rental photo gear from Bluewater Photo

                                                    Trip overview

                                                    Diving In Lembeh Strait

                                                    Lembeh Strait is, without a doubt, the muck-diving capital of the world. Underwater photographers flock here from all over the world to see a myriad of critters, frogfish, pipefish, nudibranchs, sea horses, juvenile fish, and other exotic animals. Don't expect large reefscapes in Lembeh, but very scenic reefs live around nearby islands if you want to extend your trip to get in some reef diving, too.

                                                    Lembeh 2022 Trip RecapLembeh 2022 Trip Recap

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                                                    Download our full scuba gear guide to Lembeh, Bluewater Travel guests receive 10% OFF! Click the image below to download (PDF).

                                                    Schedule

                                                    Guests can arrive any time on September 16 and leave any time on September 23. Here's the typical daily schedule for this 7-night trip:

                                                    • 6.30 Breakfast
                                                    • 7.30 Departure for two morning dives (snacks/ drinks during the surface interval)
                                                    • 12.15 Lunch at the resort
                                                    • 14.00 Departure for one afternoon dive
                                                    • 16.00 Snacks
                                                    • 16.30 Mandarin Fish Dive (only on Saturdays, minimum 2 pax)
                                                    • 17.45 Night Dive (minimum 2 pax)
                                                    • 18.00 Black Water Night Dive (minimum 2 pax)
                                                    • 19.15 Dinner

                                                    To get a little insight as to what the workshop is like, read the report from our 2022 trip!

                                                    Trip Inclusions

                                                    • 7 nights accommodation (with air-conditioning)

                                                    • Full board meals in the resort

                                                    • 4 dives per day inc. one dusk, night or blackwater dive with 2 to 1 diver to guide ratio

                                                    • Round trip airport transfers between 7:30-16:00

                                                    • Snacks, water, coffee, tea, chocolate drink, and espresso

                                                    • Free WiFi

                                                    Trip Exclusions

                                                    • Nitrox ($120)

                                                    • International flights

                                                    • Effective 14 February 2024, visitors coming through Bali must pay Foreign Tourists Levy of IDR 150,000/person prior to arrival in Bali

                                                    • Travel Insurance - as us about our preferred partner plan

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                                                    About NAD Lembeh

                                                    Situated on the well-loved Lembeh Strait, this muck diving paradise is alluring to divers worldwide.NAD Lembeh offers knowledgeable dive staff with trained eyes and passion for diving and little critters, comfortable rooms, and excellent photography amenities. NAD prides themselves for having the largest. and some would say the most experienced, dive team in Lembeh today.

                                                    Nad Lembeh Facilities

                                                    • Open-air restaurant
                                                    • Sunbeds
                                                    • Small pool
                                                    • Jacuzzi
                                                    • Big and spacious camera room
                                                    • Business center
                                                    • Free public WiFi
                                                    • Laundry services
                                                    • Return airport transfers
                                                    • Multilingual staff
                                                    • Non-smoking rooms
                                                    • Open air bar

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                                                    NAD-Lembeh ResortNAD-Lembeh Resort

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                                                    Read the reviews of the NAD-Lembeh Resort here.

                                                    Additional Information About The Resort:

                                                    • The resort offers 2:1 guest to guide ratio as a standard. Its 15 dive guides are permanent employees with local Lembeh diving experience (totalling at least 100 years between them). They are all underwater photography trained and proficient UW photographers themselves.
                                                    • Please note that the resort does NOT allow for our guests to wear gloves!
                                                    • The resort has a fleet of 4 dive boats that are at least 13m long with 2 x four-stroke engines. There are onboard toilets, Medical oxygen, and a Basic First Aid kit.
                                                    • There are a maximum of 8 guests per dive boat.
                                                    • It's the only resort on Lembeh island with a floating dock. This allows for easy access to the boats and dignified boarding, as well as easy entry to the house reef.
                                                    • The resort is on ground level with minimal steps to the bungalows. Beachfront rooms, restaurants, bar and camera room are all on the ground floor. Older guests or those with disabilities and knee/back problems find it easy to navigate.
                                                    • It's situated in a private bay and surrounded by lush greenery. Far from villages, thus offering a quiet and tranquil environment for a relaxing vacation.
                                                    • The resort offers 24-hour electricity and WiFi.

                                                    Trip Price

                                                    Trip starts from $2,253 per person.

                                                    Payment Schedule

                                                    • Deposit: $800 to book your spot
                                                    • Balance: due 1 July 2026
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                                                    Extend your trip

                                                    Want to extend your trip? We can help with that! See more of the Indonesia before or after your workshop in Lembeh with Bluewater. Flying all that way merits a multi-destination vacation! Manado and Bunaken are amazing destinations nearby that offers a range of additional unique experiences. Here are some examples of packages we can add on to your reservation:

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                                                    NAD Lembeh Resort Beachfront Room

                                                    Air Conditioning (AC)

                                                    En Suite Bathroom

                                                    Camera Room

                                                    Laundry Service

                                                    Double-occupancy

                                                    $2,253

                                                    per person

                                                    Single-occupancy

                                                    $2,853

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                                                    NAD Lembeh Resort Seaview Room

                                                    Air Conditioning (AC)

                                                    En Suite Bathroom

                                                    Camera Room

                                                    Laundry Service

                                                    Double-occupancy

                                                    $2,690

                                                    per person

                                                    Single-occupancy

                                                    $3,290

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                                                    NAD Lembeh Resort Beachfront Room

                                                    Air Conditioning (AC)

                                                    En Suite Bathroom

                                                    Camera Room

                                                    Laundry Service

                                                    Double-occupancy

                                                    $2,253

                                                    per person

                                                    Single-occupancy

                                                    $2,853

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                                                    Mark Hatter

                                                    Mark Hatter is an accomplished photojournalist who has had nearly one hundred feature articles with many hundreds of images published in more than two dozen fly fishing and diving publications over the last two decades. His most recent destination features have appeared in Alert Diver and Diver (UK) magazines. 

                                                    Mark has traveled the world in pursuit of new underwater photography challenges, including cold-water destinations such as British Columbia and even Antarctica in January 2018. 

                                                    “Of course, I love shooting in tropical locations but I think cold water diving is a great forcing function to hone one’s photography skills as the environment and equipment are much more demanding of a diver. Good image capture in cold water is particularly rewarding.” Mark tells us. 

                                                     Mark has been shooting underwater since the early 1980s and has worked in both film and digital mediums in his photojournalism pursuits. In 35 years of diving, Mark has logged over 2000 hours, much of it doing underwater photography. Currently, he teaches underwater photography classes locally at Seminole Scuba in Lake Mary, Florida. 

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                                                    Bluewater Travel's Raja Ampat Photo Workshop aboard MV Ambai in December 2024 was a 12-day diving adventure to remember. Clients explored the biodiverse waters of southern, central and northern Raja Ampat, completing 36 dives and capturing stunning underwater images. Highlights included close encounters with manta rays, wobbegong sharks and the shy walking shark. Night dives and daily photography workshops were part of the experience. As well as diving, the tourists enjoyed scenic tours, a beach barbecue and even an unplanned engagement. The trip concluded with a photo competition and a celebration of the beautiful marine life and friendship experienced aboard MV Ambai.

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                                                    Bali to Komodo Trip Report 2024
                                                    Bali to Komodo Trip Report 2024

                                                    Trip Report

                                                    Bali to Komodo Trip Report 2024

                                                    Indonesia

                                                    Discover the highlights of our 2024 Bali to Komodo liveaboard trip: exploring remote dive sites, volcanic reefs, and vibrant marine life. From Lombok's hidden gems to Komodo's famed currents and manta encounters, this photo workshop journey captures Indonesia's exciting underwater beauty in a once-in-a-lifetime adventure.

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                                                    Lembeh & Bali Trip Report 2024
                                                    Lembeh & Bali Trip Report 2024

                                                    Trip Report

                                                    Lembeh & Bali Trip Report 2024

                                                    Indonesia

                                                    Indonesia offers some of the best macro photography opportunities on the planet, and Bluewater’s 12-day, dual destination trip to Lembeh and Bali gave 20 guests an experience to remember. Read all about our Lembeh/Bali 2024 trip.

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                                                    Scuba Diving in May - Top 3 Destinations
                                                    Scuba Diving in May - Top 3 Destinations

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                                                    JennyH

                                                    Scuba Diving in May - Top 3 Destinations

                                                    Galapagos

                                                    Discover our top recommended destinations for scuba diving in May. Explore the mindblowing species in the Galapagos, dive Cozumel's renowned reefs, and experience thrilling currents in Komodo. Whatever your preferences, we'll build your dream dive trip in May!

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                                                    Scuba Diving in September - Top 3 Destinations
                                                    Scuba Diving in September - Top 3 Destinations

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                                                    JennyH

                                                    Scuba Diving in September - Top 3 Destinations

                                                    Indonesia

                                                    Discover our top recommended destinations for scuba diving in September. Explore the diversity of diving in Bali, snorkel with humpback whales in Moorea, and seek the most incredible macro critters in Lembeh. Whatever your preferences, we'll build your dream dive trip in September!

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                                                    2024 Bluewater Trips You Don't Want To Miss
                                                    2024 Bluewater Trips You Don't Want To Miss

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                                                    JennyH

                                                    2024 Bluewater Trips You Don't Want To Miss

                                                    Galapagos

                                                    Bluewater Travel's world-class guided trips and photography workshops are a favorite among customers and staff alike. Fantastic destinations, action-packed diving, expert guidance and tuition, and friendly, like-minded guests make eachscuba diving tripunique and memorable for those lucky enough to attend.

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                                                    Raja Ampat Trip Report 2024
                                                    Raja Ampat Trip Report 2024

                                                    Trip Report

                                                    JennyH

                                                    Raja Ampat Trip Report 2024

                                                    Indonesia

                                                    We celebrated New Year's Eve in Raja Ampat aboard the Emperor Harmoni liveaboard! Our itinerary covered Misool, Central Raja, and Dampier, so we got to experience all the best dive sites and encountered mantas, wobbegong sharks, walking sharks, bobtail squid, and a stunning array of corals. We also hiked to the incredible jellyfish lake and Piaynemo viewpoint.

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