Nad Lembeh is a small, owner-operated resort situated in a private bay on Lembeh Island. One of the biggest reasons people are drawn to Nad resort is the 2:1 guest to guide ratio…. Overview Continued
The majority of nationalities can receive a 30-day visa upon arrival. Please check with the Indonesian embassy within your home country. The closest airport to Lembeh is in Manado, Northern Sulawesi. Transfer from the airport to the resort can be arranged when booking.
“I descended on my first div in Lembeh and wondered why on earth I was here, then the dive guide pointed at a small spec, not much larger than the tip of a biro. My eyes adjusted from the usual scanning as far as I could see and a whole new world opened up; Holy cow, the floor just came alive SO MANY CRITTERS!”
All dive guides are highly experienced at assisting guests with setting up the perfect opportunity for taking photographs of the enormous range of macro life within the dive sites. Nad is also one of the go-to resorts for many camera workshops led by professional underwater photographers.
Featuring 10 Beachfront Rooms and 5 Seaview Bungalows, both options not only have a bedroom but a day room too. Beachfront rooms are perfect for those guests wishing to be closer to the restaurant and camera room whilst the Seaview Bungalows offer a more secluded location with stunning views over the Lembeh Straits. Accommodation is based on two guests sharing either double or twin and the day room can also be used for child occupancy when requested.
Nad resort also features a lovely restaurant that serves various Asian and western dishes. Fish can be served when requested but you will not find it on the main buffet style menu because we love to be in the water! The resort also has a great bar set-up with plenty of power sockets and a presentation system providing an ideal setting for post dive editing and displaying your shots whilst enjoying a beverage, and for those wishing to relax after diving, why not take a plunge in the pool or jacuzzi whilst watching the sun set over the Straits.
The diving day comprises of embarking from the floating dock which makes embarkation and disembarkation safe and easy. With the boats leaving for two dives during the morning and more during the afternoon, Nad also accommodate night and black water dives. With possibly the best dive guide to guest ratio you could wish for you are guaranteed to be able to take your time in photographing the multitude of macro available in the Straits. Muck diving is an eye-opener and if you are considering it for the first time we can assure you that it is simply amazing! Critters to look for include Pigmy Seahorse, Shaun the Sheep Nudibranch, Ornate Ghost Pipefish, a multitude of Frogfish including the Hairy Frogfish, Skeleton Shrimp, Hairy Crabs and Mimic, Wonderpus and Coconut Octopus are always a nice find.
The Red Sea and when to dive
The beauty of the Red Sea is that it provides year-round diving and it is super cheap when compared to other destinations. Known for its beautiful reefs and clear water, the Red Sea also has other attractions such as globally recognized wrecks and numerous species of Pelagics and sharks. Water temperatures range from 25-30ºC (77-86ºF) with visibility in excess of 20m (65 Ft) it’s not hard to work out why this destination drawers such attention from recreational divers.
