Route Description - Lembeh – Mahangetang – Tifore – Lembeh
Set sail on an unforgettable journey to North Sulawesi and dive into one of the most stunning underwater landscapes in the world. Discover vibrant coral reefs, encounter exotic marine species, and experience the unmatched beauty of this diving paradise. Our expedition offers a unique opportunity to explore diverse dive sites and immerse yourself in the rich marine biodiversity of North Sulawesi. Don’t miss out on this extraordinary adventure—book your spot now and dive into the wonders of North Sulawesi!
Day 1 :Bitung
Boarding in our charming Phinisi vessel, named Aurora in Bitung located just in the heart of the Lembeh strait. After picking you up in the airport a refreshing welcome drink will be waiting for you on board. It was time to get to know each other and prepare everything to start the adventure. 1 check dive
Day 2 :Ruang Island/Makalehi
The waters of Pulau Ruang and Makalehi hides a Vibrant spectacle full of life and colours. Dive such Lava Flow coral gardens in Pulau Ruang and splendid walls in Makalehi are a good example of it.
Day 3 :Mangahetang
This underwater volcano itself called the Banua Wuhu rises more than 400 m from the sea floor to form a shoal less than 5 m below sea level. Mahengetang’s two cones reach to within a few feet of the surface 4-5 meters in low tide and 8- 10 meters in high tide in a couple of places. The submarine volcano exhibits an exorbitant flourishing pristine marine habitat. Unaffected by the volcanic sulphur and thermal factor, the marine life here is very interesting and dense colonies of corals and barrel sponges lay at a depth of 10 meters to 20 meters. We will spend 2 days discovering this exciting Diving area.
Day 4 :Mangahetang
This underwater volcano itself called the Banua Wuhu rises more than 400 m from the sea floor to form a shoal less than 5 m below sea level. Mahengetang’s two cones reach to within a few feet of the surface 4-5 meters in low tide and 8- 10 meters in high tide in a couple of places. The submarine volcano exhibits an exorbitant flourishing pristine marine habitat. Unaffected by the volcanic sulphur and thermal factor, the marine life here is very interesting and dense colonies of corals and barrel sponges lay at a depth of 10 meters to 20 meters. We will spend 2 days discovering this exciting Diving area.
Day 5 :Bowondeke
Today is a good day to combine 2 of the most popular dive styles in Indonesia. A large pinnacle breaks the surface and it makes an excellent dive site to start the day due to the amount of schooling fish and the healthy state of the soft corals. Strong currents here will dictate when we will dive. After that Moving back to Pulau Siao, this time to the eastern side we will have the opportunity to dive another 2 more times in black sand slopping walls perfect for encountering weird creatures that will the delight for the lovers of the smallest creatures in the oceans.
Day 6 :Banka Island
An explosion of color and kaleidoscopic soft corals. Bangka dive sites are a sensory overload where the pristine reefs are teeming with life. Pelagic and critters, Bangka has it all! We will spend here and make 3 dives.
Day 7 :Tifore
Tifore Island is a small island between Halmahera and Lembeh with a submerged reef, here the main attraction is the Fish schooling moving along its coral reefs.
Day 8 :Lembeh Strait
Tifore Island is a small island between Halmahera and Lembeh with a submerged reef, here the main attraction is the Fish schooling moving along its coral reefs.