Black Sand Dive Retreat

Intimate seven-bungalow Lembeh retreat with small speedboats, private-guide options, a rich house reef and dedicated underwater-camera facilities.

At a glance

Overview

Black Sand Dive Retreat is a small specialist dive resort in Lembeh Strait, designed for macro divers and underwater photographers who value low guest numbers and flexible diving.

The confirmed 2027 packages combine private bungalow accommodation, full board, return Manado airport transfers, two or three pre-booked boat dives per day and a generous self-guided house-reef policy.

Highlights

  • Macro and critter diving, underwater photography, house-reef flexibility, small groups, private guides and experienced divers
Location
Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
Nitrox
Nitrox is available at €9 per tank.
Dives per day
Pre-book 2 or 3 guided boat dives per day, with applicable free self-guided house-reef diving
Dining
Full board is included: dinner on arrival, three meals on each full day and breakfast o...
Languages spoken
English and Indonesian
The resort experience

About Black Sand Dive Retreat

Dining and meal plans

Full board is included: dinner on arrival, three meals on each full day and breakfast on departure, plus morning and afternoon snacks.

Dietary requirements must be shared before booking.

Beyond diving

Non-divers can enjoy the pool, tropical grounds and relaxed small-resort atmosphere.

A Tangkoko Nature Reserve excursion can be arranged; its current price and schedule are confirmed individually.

Getting there

Return Manado airport transfers are included in the confirmed packages.

Arrival and departure details, baggage and any separate-transfer requirement must be supplied before confirmation.

Underwater experience

Diving from Black Sand Dive Retreat

Dives per day

Pre-book 2 or 3 guided boat dives per day, with applicable free self-guided house-reef diving

Dive programme

Groups are normally limited to four divers per guide and four guests per speedboat. For every two paid boat dives, one free self-guided house-reef dive is available that day; three-dive packages include unlimited free self-guided house-reef diving. Solo diving is not permitted.

Night and dusk upgrades, private guides, Nitrox and rental equipment are available. Mandarin-fish diving can be requested but the operating day is not guaranteed.

Nitrox

Nitrox is available at €9 per tank.

House reef

A productive black-sand house reef is available for self-guided buddy-team dives under the confirmed package rules. Guided house-reef dives cost €12 by day or €15 at dusk/night.

Photography facilities

The dedicated fan-cooled camera room has work stations at two heights, with 220V and 110V charging outlets. Separate camera rinse tanks are located by the dive centre.

Small guide groups, private-guide options and a critter-rich house reef suit focused macro photography.

Where you will stay

Rooms & rates

Seven private bungalows are spread through the tropical resort. Six are the same size and one is slightly larger for an additional-bed request.

All include air conditioning, ceiling fan, safe, walk-in closet, tea and coffee, unlimited drinking water and a semi-open hot-water bathroom.

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Private Bungalow

From €959 per person / 5 nights
Per person in double/twin sharing, including full board, return airport transfers and 8 guided day dives
One of seven private tropical bungalows with flexible double/twin bedding, air conditioning and a semi-open hot-water bathroom.
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Private bathroom
  • Hot water
  • Walk-in closet
  • In-room safe
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Operator options

Available resort options

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Dives per diving day

Diving Extra

Transfer

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Learn while you dive

Courses & Training

Add recreational training or a specialty course to your stay. Select one or more courses here; prerequisites, instructor availability, materials and final prices are confirmed by the resort before quotation.

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Training is reported or partially evidenced, but the exact current course menu should be reconfirmed before quotation.

Your selected course or courses will be included automatically in the availability request. No training is booked or confirmed until the resort accepts the final programme.

Enhance your stay

Optional activities

Add land excursions, snorkeling, wellness and other non-diving experiences to your stay. Schedules, availability and current prices are confirmed for your requested dates.

Land Excursion

Tangkoko Nature Reserve Excursion

Afternoon and dusk wildlife excursion to search for Sulawesi's endemic tarsiers and black crested macaques.
Afternoon and dusk; exact timing confirmed locally
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