Saronde - Lembeh (Saronde - Bitung)

Sunshine Liveaboard · Indonesia · 6 Days / 5 Nights

Duration
6 Days / 5 Nights
Embarkation
Saronde, Indonesia
Disembarkation
Bitung, Indonesia
Dives
Approximately 12 dives in total

About this route

Embark on an exciting journey through Northern Sulawesi's most iconic dive destinations, starting from the calm waters of Saronde Island and concluding in the renowned muck diving haven of Lembeh Strait. This route offers a diverse array of diving experiences, from vibrant coral gardens and dramatic reef walls to unique black-sand critter hotspots. All dives are led by experienced professionals who are well-versed in the region's distinct underwater ecosystems, ensuring a rich exploration for various diving preferences.

Day-by-day plan

  1. Day 1: Embarkation – Saronde Island

    Guests will meet at Saronde Island for embarkation. After a warm welcome, the crew will provide a safety briefing, conduct a boat orientation, and assist with equipment setup. The vessel will remain anchored overnight, with departure scheduled for early the next morning.

  2. Day 2: Diving Saronde to Lembeh

    Today marks the start of diving, with up to four dives planned across exceptional sites between Saronde and Lembeh. Divers can anticipate a diverse mix of wall dives, focused macro critter hunting, and healthy drift dives through pristine reefs. This area is known for vibrant coral formations and rich biodiversity. Continuing the diving adventure, up to four dives are scheduled today, exploring more of the exceptional sites between Saronde and Lembeh. Expect a variety of wall dives, opportunities for macro critter hunting, and exhilarating drift dives along healthy reefs. The region offers vibrant coral formations and volcanic seamounts, providing diverse underwater scenery.

    Dive sites: Gorontalo's coral formations, Volcanic seamounts

  3. Day 3: Diving Saronde to Lembeh

    Today marks the start of diving, with up to four dives planned across exceptional sites between Saronde and Lembeh. Divers can anticipate a diverse mix of wall dives, focused macro critter hunting, and healthy drift dives through pristine reefs. This area is known for vibrant coral formations and rich biodiversity. Continuing the diving adventure, up to four dives are scheduled today, exploring more of the exceptional sites between Saronde and Lembeh. Expect a variety of wall dives, opportunities for macro critter hunting, and exhilarating drift dives along healthy reefs. The region offers vibrant coral formations and volcanic seamounts, providing diverse underwater scenery.

    Dive sites: Gorontalo's coral formations, Volcanic seamounts

  4. Day 4: Diving Saronde to Lembeh

    Today marks the start of diving, with up to four dives planned across exceptional sites between Saronde and Lembeh. Divers can anticipate a diverse mix of wall dives, focused macro critter hunting, and healthy drift dives through pristine reefs. This area is known for vibrant coral formations and rich biodiversity. Continuing the diving adventure, up to four dives are scheduled today, exploring more of the exceptional sites between Saronde and Lembeh. Expect a variety of wall dives, opportunities for macro critter hunting, and exhilarating drift dives along healthy reefs. The region offers vibrant coral formations and volcanic seamounts, providing diverse underwater scenery.

    Dive sites: Gorontalo's coral formations, Volcanic seamounts

  5. Day 5: Diving Lembeh Strait – Critter Capital

    Today focuses on the famed critter sites of Lembeh Strait, offering up to four dives including night and sunset dives. This area is renowned as a muck diving haven, providing unparalleled opportunities for macro critter hunting amidst black-sand environments. Expect to encounter a wide array of rare and unusual marine life.

    Dive sites: Lembeh Strait critter sites

  6. Day 6: Disembarkation – Bitung

    The trip concludes with an early morning arrival in Bitung. Guests will enjoy a final breakfast onboard before proceeding with check-out and transfers to the airport or local hotel. The last dive of the trip would have been on the penultimate day.

Upcoming departures

  • 2027-08-17 – 2027-08-22from 990 EURBook

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