Lembeh & Sangihe Archipelago
Mandatory Requirements: PADI Advanced Open Water or equivalent with a minimum of 50 logged dives; Nitrox certification and experience in currents strongly recommended.
Duration
10 nights
Skill level
Advanced
Overview
Abundant marine life
Varied diving
Pristine reefs
Pelagic encounters
Volcanic islands
This unique Indonesia liveaboard diving itinerary explores the diverse reefs of North Sulawesi, combining the legendary muck diving of Lembeh Strait with the colourful coral reefs of Bangka Island and the remote volcanic landscapes of the Sangihe Archipelago. The Lembeh Strait is world-famous for its extraordinary variety of rare and unusual marine life. Patient divers exploring the black sand slopes and rubble habitats may discover frogfish, mimic octopus, flamboyant cuttlefish, blue-ringed octopus and countless nudibranchs and shrimps. Nearby Bangka Island offers a striking change of scenery with coral-covered pinnacles, reef slopes and vibrant soft corals supporting schools of reef fish and cruising turtles. Further north, the rarely visited Sangihe Archipelago rises from deep oceanic waters, where dramatic walls and pinnacles attract large schools of fish and occasional pelagic visitors. Together, these regions reveal a wonderfully varied side of diving in North Sulawesi.
Dates & Prices
What's included:
- Transfers between domestic airport (or local hotel) and the harbour on embarkation and disembarkation days
- Full board accommodation (based on shared occupancy)
- Tea, coffee, fruit juice & soft drinks
- Up to 4 dives daily
- 11 litre (80 cuft) cylinder with air fills
- Weights, weight belt and SMB
Obligatory surcharges:
- Marine Park & Port Fees
- Fuel Surcharge
- Flights
- Obligatory surcharges
- Additional transfers
- Equipment rental
- Nitrox
- Beer, cocktails, wine & spirits
- On board merchandise
- Crew and dive guide gratuities
Maps & Itinerary
This 10-night liveaboard itinerary explores North Sulawesi and the remote volcanic islands of the Sangihe Archipelago. The route links the famous muck diving of Lembeh Strait with nearby coral reefs of Bangka Island before contunuing north to a rarely visited island chain rising from deep oceanic waters.
Lembeh Strait & North Sulawesi:
Near Bitung, dives in Lembeh Strait are known worldwide for their unusual critter life and black sand habitats. Nearby reefs around Bangka Island offer colourful coral pinnacles, reef slopes and drop-offs where gentle currents often bring schools of fusiliers, snappers and surgeonfish.
Sangihe Archipelago:
North of Sulawesi, this remote chain of volcanic islands rises steeply from the depths of the Molucca Sea between Indonesia and the Philippines. Diving here features dramatic walls, submerged pinnacles and lava-formed reefs where currents can attract large schools of fish and occasional pelagic visitors.
On a typical day we offer up to 4 day dives or, 3 day dives and a sunset or night dive. The diving day is scheduled as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing and Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation period, briefing and Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation period, briefing and Dive 3
- Snack relaxation period, briefing and Dive 4, where possible
- Dinner
The map above highlights the main regions visited during this itinerary across North Sulawesi and the remote Sangihe Archipelago; exact dive sites and the sequence of dives may vary depending on sea conditions and guidance from the cruise director. Adverse weather can affect the Lembeh & Sangihe Archipelago itinerary, which includes some overnight cruising.
Please be advised that domestic flights in Indonesia are often subject to delays, schedule changes and cancellations which can result in missed connections and arrival after the liveaboard has departed. We strongly recommend that you make arrangements to arrive at your itinerary’s start location the day before the embarkation date. Please refer to the Indonesia Travel FAQs, or contact our reservations team for further advice.
Accommodation
9.22
Rated excellent
Nitrox
Surcharge
Wifi
Surcharge
Equipment
Surcharge
Tech friendly
No
Prepare to embark on an extraordinary journey aboard Indo Master, a true reflection of Indonesian culture and spirit within a phinisi-style boat. Our 47- metre luxury wooden liveaboard has 9 individually air-conditioned cabins, hosting a maximum of 18 guests and also includes 16 crew ready to serve you day and night.
Indo Master seamlessly blends modern comforts with timeless charm. Relax on the spacious top deck, leaving your worries behind as you bask in luxury. Seek solace in the cosy lounge areas, surrounded by breathtaking views and peaceful moments. Enjoy a restful night’s sleep in larger than average size beds fitted with premium bedding.
Extras
Master Liveaboards offers a range of services to make your time on board even more enjoyable. Rental equipment, Nitrox and courses can be pre-booked and pre-paid at the time of booking your liveaboard.
Itinerary | Per Person |
|---|---|
Komodo National Park (7 nights) | 180 USD* |
Komodo National Park (10 nights) | 230 USD* |
Raja Ampat (7 nights) | 215 USD* |
Raja Ampat (10 nights) | 245 USD* |
Banda Sea | 200 USD* |
Banda Sea & Misool | 260 USD* |
Misool, Halmahera & Lembeh | 260 USD* |
Lembeh & Halmahera | 150 USD* |
Lembeh & Sangihe | 150 USD* |
Alor Archipelago | 150 USD* |
Southern Forgotten Islands | 150 USD* |
Wakatobi | 150 USD* |
Fuel Surcharge | |
*All surcharges, including marine, park and port fees, are subject to change at any time, and without notice.
The applicable marine park fees for your itinerary will be added to your onboard extras to be paid on the boat before disembarkation.
Equipment | 6 nights | 7 nights | 10 nights | 12 nights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Full equipment set* | 200 USD | 240 USD | 360 USD | 440 USD |
BCD | 75 USD | 90 USD | 135 USD | 165 USD |
Regulators | 75 USD | 90 USD | 135 USD | 165 USD |
Wetsuit | 50 USD | 60 USD | 90 USD | 110 USD |
Fins | 25 USD | 30 USD | 45 USD | 55 USD |
Boots | 25 USD | 30 USD | 45 USD | 55 USD |
Mask & Snorkel | 25 USD | 30 USD | 45 USD | 55 USD |
Dive Computer | 75 USD | 90 USD | 135 USD | 165 USD |
UW Torch/ Flashlight | 50 USD | 60 USD | 90 USD | 110 USD |
*Full equipment set includes Wetsuit, BCD, Regulators, Mask, Snorkel, Boots, Fins, Weights and Weight belt. Additional charges apply for dive computer and torch rental.
All equipment must be pre-booked to ensure availability and correct sizes, etc. are on board.
6 nights | 7 nights | 10 nights | 12 nights | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Nitrox | 80 USD | 100 USD | 130 USD | 150 USD |
Additional 11 L (AL80) Aluminium cylinder | 35 USD | 42 USD | 63 USD | 77 USD |
13 Litre (AL100) Aluminium cylinder | 25 USD | 30 USD | 45 USD | 55 USD |
All cylinders must be requested in advance to ensure availability.
Availability of large cylinders is limited and not guaranteed. Please contact our reservations team to check and pre-book.
PADI Courses | Cost: |
|---|---|
PADI Advanced Open Water | 250 USD |
PADI Enriched Air Nitrox (EANx) | 100 USD |
PADI Deep Diver Speciality | 200 USD |
Other PADI Specialities | Please enquire* |
Please note: The course prices listed above do not include course materials or certification registration. You can register for online learning for PADI Advanced Open Water and PADI EANx (Nitrox) here. For other courses, please contact our reservations team. While completing AOWC onboard is possible, we need a minimum of 3 students to run the course. If there are less students, a private guide will be required.
Bar Services | Price |
|---|---|
Local beer (per can) | 3 USD |
Cocktails (per glass) | 8 USD |
Spirits (single shot) | from 6 USD |
Spirits (bottle) | from 120 USD |
Wine (per bottle) | from 45 USD |
Corkage & handling fee* | 20 USD |
Other Services | Price |
|---|---|
Laundry (per bag) | 25 USD |
Indo Master merchandise | Prices vary |
Wi-Fi Internet access | |
Single device | 50 USD |
Additional device (per person) | 15 USD |
*Should you wish to bring alcohol onboard with you, a corkage fee will be charged per bottle, or per 6 cans of beer/breezers.
On-board pricing is subject to change without notice. While we try to keep information as up to date as possible, please be aware that, although unlikely, prices may be different on your cruise.
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