Thalassa Dive Resort Lembeh

How To Get There

To get to Thalassa Dive Resort Lembeh, you can fly to Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) in Manado, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. From there, you can arrange for airport transfers through the resort, which is approximately a 90-minute drive away.

Alternatively, you can take a taxi or shuttle to the Bitung Port, which is about a 40-minute drive from the airport, and then take a ferry to Lembeh Island. The resort is located on the middle of the island and is accessible by car or motorbike from the ferry terminal.

Dive Overview

Lembeh Strait is a popular destination for divers who are interested in macro underwater photography, as well as those who enjoy wide-angle photography. The area is home to an incredible variety of marine life, including rare species such as pygmy seahorses, mimic octopuses, flamboyant cuttlefish, and hairy frogfish. The black sand slopes provide a unique environment that is rich in nutrients and attracts a variety of fascinating creatures.

Lembeh Strait has become a world-renowned destination for underwater photographers and marine biologists alike, and it continues to attract divers from all over the world who are eager to explore this magical place in North Sulawesi.

[Read More:Lembeh Dive Travel Guide]

Accommodation Overview

Thalassa Dive Resort Lembeh offers a total of 12 accommodation options, including 9 bungalows and 3 single deluxe rooms. The bungalows are spacious and overlook the ocean and Lembeh Island, with large doors that open from floor to ceiling.

Each bungalow and single deluxe room includes a private bathroom, air conditioning, a fridge/minibar, and a private terrace. The bungalows also feature double or twin beds and a walk-in closet, while the single deluxe rooms have a shared veranda.

Food & Drinks

Thalassa Dive Resort Lembeh offers a wide range of dining options to suit different tastes and preferences, with an emphasis on Indonesian cuisine and fresh, locally sourced ingredients. The restaurant mainly serves continental breakfast and Indonesian food for lunch and dinner. In addition to the restaurant, the resort features a pizza bar with a traditional wood oven. Guests can choose from a variety of delicious pizzas made with fresh ingredients, including vegetarian and meat options.

The resort also has a bar and lounge area where guests can enjoy a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, including beer, wine, cocktails, and juices. The coffee corner serves a variety of hot and cold beverages, including coffee, tea, and fresh juices.

Dive Information

Lembeh Diving Highlights

Known as the world's capital for muck diving, Lembeh Strait in North Sulawesi offers second-to-none macro biodiversity. The number species that you can cross off your critter list within a week of diving Lembeh is staggering, to say the least.

Hairy frogfish yawning. Shot by Matt Sullivan while leading a Bluewater macro photography workshop in Lembeh.

On a typical Lembeh dive trip, you can seehairy frogfish, flamboyant cuttlefish, juvenile barramundi, cods, juvenile pinnate batfish, rhinopias, harlequin shrimps, mandarin fish, snakeblennies in the open, large beautiful stinging anemones...it's almost impossible to list them down on one page.

Check out the ultimate critter list with over 130 macro species found across Anilao, Bali, and Lembeh on our sister website uwphotographyguide.com.

Lembeh also offers excellent diving infrastructure along with its reputation as an underwater macro photography hotspot. Most dive resorts are photographer-friendly and have exceptionally skilled local dive guides to help you find the tiniest, rarest critters that are almost impossible to see with the naked eye.

Located only a 2-hour drive away from Manado Airport (MDC), Lembeh is easy to combine with other diving hotspots in Sulawesi, such as Bunaken, and can even be considered as an extension option after/before a trip to Raja Ampat. Direct flights to Bali are also available.

View all dive resorts in Lembeh or learn more on diving Lembeh.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

• Diving Season: Year-round, the best dive conditions in March to October (North & Central) and November to February (South).
• Difficulty: Beginner to Advanced.
• Nearest Airport: Labuan Bajo (LBJ), accessible from Bali (DPS) and other major airports in Indonesia.
• Topside Activities: Land-based tour to see the Komodo dragons is a must. There is also a good number of nature-based and cultural tours to choose from.