# Lembeh Resort – Sulawesi’s Premier Luxury Diving Resort > Lembeh Resort is a boutique resort on Lembeh Island, North Sulawesi, Indonesia, specializing in diving, underwater photography, marine life experiences, and nature excursions. Lembeh Resort provides accommodation, diving experiences, underwater photography facilities and workshops, nature excursions, dining, spa services, and other guest experiences in Lembeh Strait. Lembeh Resort provides information about the resort, accommodations, diving, photography, experiences, offers, workshops, and booking. ## Key Facts - Location: Lembeh Island, Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia - Business Type: Boutique diving resort - Founder: Alex Rorimpandey - Founders of Critters at Lembeh Resort: Danny Charlton and Angelique Batuna - Established: December 2002 - Specialization: Diving, underwater photography, marine life experiences, and nature excursions - Conservation: Lembeh Foundation, established in 2018 ## About Lembeh Resort - [Homepage](https://www.lembehresort.com/): Overview of Lembeh Resort, including its location on Lembeh Island, boutique resort positioning, accommodation, diving, underwater photography, nature excursions, dining, spa, conservation, workshops, offers, and guest services. - [About Lembeh Resort](https://www.lembehresort.com/about-us): Information about the history, founders, diving heritage, location, conservation initiatives, international recognition, and partnerships of Lembeh Resort. - [Meet the Team](https://www.lembehresort.com/meet-the-team): Resort management, dive center management, training, diving expertise, hospitality experience, and underwater photography knowledge, supported by a professional team with international experience and qualifications. - [Partners](https://www.lembehresort.com/partners): Information about Lembeh Resort’s trusted partners across underwater photography, diving, travel, and tourism, including industry organizations, recommended dive resorts in Sulawesi and other parts of Indonesia, and partnerships supporting guest experiences and travel arrangements. ## Diving in Lembeh - [Diving in Lembeh](https://www.lembehresort.com/diving-in-lembeh): Comprehensive guide to diving at Lembeh Resort, covering Lembeh Strait’s marine life, 2,000+ species, 70+ dive sites, muck, coral, and mixed diving, personalized dive services, dive and photography facilities, Critter Log, underwater experiences, and what to expect when diving in Lembeh. - [Dive Center](https://www.lembehresort.com/dive-center): Comprehensive guide to the dive center at Lembeh Resort, covering diving facilities, personal lockers, Nitrox, rental equipment, rinse tanks, photo trained dive guides, marine biologists, dive boats, private boat and guide services, and onboard safety and camera facilities. - [Diving](https://www.lembehresort.com/diving): Comprehensive guide to diving at Lembeh Resort, covering muck, coral reef, wreck, night, sunset, mandarin fish, blackwater, and bonfire dives, day trips to Bangka, Eastern Lembeh, Bunaken, and Buyat, dive site habitats, the house reef, interactive dive site map, and what to expect during a day of diving. - [Snorkeling](https://www.lembehresort.com/snorkeling): Comprehensive guide to snorkeling at Lembeh Resort, covering Lembeh Strait’s marine biodiversity, muck, coral reef, and night snorkeling, day trips to Bangka, East Lembeh, Bunaken, and Buyat, snorkeling habitats, site maps, Critter Log species, and what to expect from a snorkeling experience. - [Dive Courses](https://www.lembehresort.com/dive-courses): Comprehensive guide to dive courses at Lembeh Resort, covering PADI e-learning and instructor training, Discover Scuba Diving, ReActivate, Open Water, Advanced Open Water, Emergency First Response, Rescue Diver, Enriched Air, Specialty Courses, Divemaster training, and bespoke underwater photography and video courses. - [Critter Log](https://www.lembehresort.com/critter-log): Comprehensive guide to marine life in the Lembeh Strait, featuring 2,000+ species, 1,100+ fish, 574+ corals, and 400+ molluscs, with searchable species information organized by taxonomy and examples including pygmy seahorses, filefish, blue-ringed octopuses, harlequin shrimp, and frogfish. ## Accommodation - [Accommodations](https://www.lembehresort.com/accommodations): Comprehensive guide to accommodation at Lembeh Resort, covering Cliffside Villas, Premium Luxury Cottages, and Garden View Rooms, including room sizes, occupancy, private pool and butler service, ocean views, verandas, proximity to resort facilities, resort map, and available guest experiences. - [Cliffside Villas](https://www.lembehresort.com/accommodations/cliffside-villas): Detailed guide to the Cliffside Villa at Lembeh Resort, covering its 124 m² space for up to 3 guests, 180 degree Lembeh Strait and volcano views, private infinity pool, king size canopy bed, two sundecks, private butler service, photography workspace, floorplan, and full amenities. - [Premium Luxury Cottages](https://www.lembehresort.com/accommodations/premium-luxury-cottages): Detailed guide to the thirteen Premium Luxury Cottages at Lembeh Resort, covering their 60 m² space for up to 3 guests, ocean and sunset views, private verandas, tropical surroundings, accommodation layouts, location within the resort, floorplans, and full amenities. - [Garden View Cottages](https://www.lembehresort.com/accommodations/garden-view-cottages): Detailed guide to the six Garden View Rooms at Lembeh Resort, covering their 41 m² space for up to 2 guests, lush garden views, ground and second floor locations, proximity to the restaurant, photo center, pool, and dive center, floorplan, and full amenities. ## Underwater Photography - [Photography Facilities](https://www.lembehresort.com/photography-facilities): Comprehensive guide to underwater photography facilities at Lembeh Resort, covering camera sales and rental equipment, photography and videography courses, coaching, technical support, individual camera workstations, charging facilities, onboard camera assistance, rinse tanks, camera care, and compressed air for equipment maintenance. - [Photo Center Team](https://www.lembehresort.com/photo-center-team): Information about the photography team at Lembeh Resort, including the history of the Photo Center as Asia’s first Backscatter authorized photo center, on site photography professionals, photography support for different experience levels, team members, and underwater photography galleries. - [Photography Services](https://www.lembehresort.com/photography-services): Comprehensive guide to photography services at Lembeh Resort, covering photo trained guides, equipment support and repairs, camera and underwater photography equipment rentals, Backscatter equipment sales, photography and videography courses, editing, and critique sessions. - [Photography Workshops](https://www.lembehresort.com/workshops): Comprehensive guide to underwater photography courses and workshops at Lembeh Resort, covering personalized one on one instruction, macro photography, macro videography, advanced lighting, photo and video editing, photo and video critique, customized courses, and upcoming photography workshops. - [Capturing Critters in Lembeh Underwater Photography Workshop 2027](https://www.lembehresort.com/workshops/capturing-critters-in-lembeh-underwater-photography-workshop-2027): Detailed information about the 2027 Capturing Critters in Lembeh underwater photography workshop, including guest Photo Pros Marty Snyderman and James Emery, personalized coaching, daily seminars, local support from Lembeh Resort’s Photo Center team and marine biologist, critter focused diving, workshop activities, and schedule and pricing information. - [Professional Photographers](https://www.lembehresort.com/photographers/category/pro-photographer): Profiles and underwater photography galleries of professional photographers featured at Lembeh Resort, including Alex Mustard, Alex Tattersall, Erin Quigley, and Saeed Rashid, with information about their photography backgrounds, expertise, publications, and work in Lembeh. ## Experiences - [Experiences](https://www.lembehresort.com/experiences): Guide to experiences at Lembeh Resort, covering dining at Langka Restaurant, spa treatments, nature and cultural tours, tropical gardens, pool activities, kayaking, upcoming underwater photography workshops and events, and the Guest Loyalty Program. - [Tours](https://www.lembehresort.com/tours): Guide to land tours from Lembeh Resort, covering Tangkoko Tour, Highland Tour, and Market Tour, with information about North Sulawesi’s biodiversity, volcanoes, historical sites, local markets, villages, nature reserves, and cultural experiences. - [Discover the Surroundings](https://www.lembehresort.com/discover-the-surroundings): Guide to the natural surroundings at Lembeh Resort, covering tropical gardens, native flora and fauna, land critters, pool facilities, sunset views, the house reef, snorkeling, and kayaking along the Lembeh coastline. - [Dining](https://www.lembehresort.com/dining): Guide to dining at Lembeh Resort, covering Langka Restaurant, Indonesian and international cuisine, dietary options including vegetarian, vegan, lactose free, and gluten free, the bar, cocktails and wines, and Minahasan cooking classes with optional local market visits. - [Spa](https://www.lembehresort.com/spa): Guide to spa and wellness treatments at Lembeh Resort, covering massage therapies, facials, manicure and pedicure treatments, reflexology, body scrubs, and signature treatments, with treatment durations and options based on local and international wellness traditions. ## Conservation - [Conservation](https://www.lembehresort.com/conservation): Guide to Lembeh Resort’s sustainability and conservation efforts, covering sustainable tourism, local employment and training, community and education projects, the Lembeh Foundation, waste banks, beach clean ups, sustainable food sourcing, energy efficiency, water conservation, recycling, composting, and environmental initiatives supporting local communities and the marine environment. ## Offers - [Offers](https://www.lembehresort.com/offers): Guide to packages and combination offers at Lembeh Resort, covering Lembeh Popular Stay, Lembeh Long Stay, Passport to Paradise, dive trips combining Lembeh Strait with Bunaken and Bangka Island, partner resort combinations in North Sulawesi, and extended diving trips to Halmahera and Raja Ampat. - [Lembeh Popular Stay](https://www.lembehresort.com/offers/lembeh-popular-stay): Seven night diving package at Lembeh Resort, covering Garden View Room and Premium Luxury Cottage accommodation options, 15 guided boat dives with Nitrox, unlimited house reef diving, full board meals, return airport transfers, and optional add ons including additional dives, night and mandarin dives, blackwater and bonfire dives, private guides and boats, dive courses, and equipment rental. - [Lembeh Long Stay](https://www.lembehresort.com/offers/lembeh-long-stay): Extended stay diving package at Lembeh Resort, offering 10 and 14 night options with guided boat dives with Nitrox, unlimited house reef diving, full board meals, return airport transfers, and day trips to East Lembeh, North Lembeh, Bangka Island, Buyat Bay, Bunaken National Marine Park, and Tangkoko, with optional diving, photography, culture and nature, and relaxation activities. - [Passport to Paradise](https://www.lembehresort.com/offers/passport-to-paradise): Multi destination diving package combining Bunaken, Bangka Island, and Lembeh Resort, with guided boat dives with Nitrox, unlimited house reef diving, full board meals, boat transfers between resorts, customizable stay durations, dive and snorkel sessions, room categories, and optional topside and cultural experiences. ## Frequently Asked Questions - [FAQ](https://www.lembehresort.com/faq): Answers to frequently asked questions about traveling to North Sulawesi and Lembeh Resort, covering arrival and visa requirements, airport transfers, baggage, travel safety, health and insurance, resort facilities and amenities, accommodation, internet access, food and dietary requirements, weather, money, local etiquette, diving packages, and departure information. ## Blog and Resources - [Blog](https://www.lembehresort.com/blogs): Collection of articles and resources covering diving in Lembeh, marine life, underwater photography, diving techniques, conservation, travel, resort experiences, and news from Lembeh Resort. - [What is the Wallace Line in Indonesia?](https://www.lembehresort.com/blogs/what-is-the-wallace-line-in-indonesia): In-depth guide to the Wallace Line and Wallacea, covering Alfred Russel Wallace, the geographic and biological divide between Asian and Australian fauna, endemic species in North Sulawesi and Lembeh, the biodiversity of the Lembeh Strait, and the region’s connection to the Coral Triangle. - [Sea Anemone Facts: All You Need to Know About Sea Anemones](https://www.lembehresort.com/blogs/sea-anemones-fact): Detailed guide to sea anemones, covering their biology, movement, feeding behavior, reproduction, defensive behavior, and symbiotic relationships with anemonefish, porcelain crabs, algae, commensal shrimp, and boxer crabs, with examples of marine life found in Lembeh. - [It’s All About The Bobbit Worm](https://www.lembehresort.com/blogs/all-about-the-bobbit-worm): Detailed guide to the Bobbit worm (*Eunice aphroditois*), covering its biology, habitat, nocturnal hunting behavior, feeding and reproduction, presence at Lembeh muck diving sites, night diving encounters, and underwater photography techniques for observing and photographing the species. ## Booking and Contact - [Book Now](https://www.lembehresort.com/book-now): Booking and availability information for Lembeh Resort, including accommodation options, resort rates, booking requests, availability checks, airport transfers, resort access information, and the downloadable resort fact sheet. - [Contact Us](https://www.lembehresort.com/contact-us): Contact form for general questions and inquiries, with responses provided by email. ## Policies - [Terms and Conditions](https://www.lembehresort.com/terms-conditions): Booking terms for individual and group travellers, including deposit requirements, payment deadlines, cancellation policies, refund conditions, travel insurance recommendations, and rules for unused services. - [Privacy Policy](https://www.lembehresort.com/privacy-policy): Information about how Lembeh Resort collects, uses, shares, and protects personal information, including personal and usage data, cookies and tracking technologies, analytics, marketing communications, third party service providers, data security, data protection rights, international data transfers, children’s privacy, and policy updates.