The Great Dive Debate: Liveaboard or Resort? Picture this: You’re 50 feet down, floating above a coral wall alive with reef sharks and hammerheads in the blue. When you surface, your floating home is waiting—dinner prepared, tanks filled, and tomorrow’s dives set at remote sites no day boat could reach. Now imagine instead: After drifting …
Sulawesi is a diver’s dream. One moment you might be searching for tiny, rare critters in black volcanic sand, and the next you could be drifting along coral walls alive with turtles, sharks, and schools of fish. Whether your passion is muck diving, coral reefs, or big encounters in open water, Sulawesi offers something for every …
Planning a trip to North Sulawesi? If you are looking for a place that feels both peaceful and full of life, Lembeh Strait is the perfect choice. Known around the world for its diving experience, this small corner of Indonesia has much more to offer than what lies beneath the surface. From quiet beaches and …
Woven Realms of Culture, Heritage, and the Deep Step aboard Solitude Adventurer and set sail through Indonesia’s most captivating waters, where ancient maritime routes, volcanic landscapes, and some of the world’s richest reefs come together in a way only this part of the Coral Triangle can offer. Whether you’re a seasoned explorer returning for more …
For decades, snorkelling has been considered the gentler cousin of scuba diving — a splash in the shallows compared to the deep immersion of tanks and training. But that perception is shifting. As more travellers seek authentic, accessible, and nature-rich experiences, snorkelling is undergoing a quiet revival. No longer confined to holiday coastlines or seen …
In today’s evolving travel landscape, the most memorable journeys are often those that offer more than just a change of scenery. Increasingly, travellers are seeking experiences that nourish their passions and give purpose to their time away. And one of the most meaningful ways to do that? Workshops. Whether you’re joining a photography masterclass, exchanging …
Solitude World’s iNaturalist Projects Turn Guests into Citizen Scientists When you think of diving in Lembeh, Anilao or anywhere in the Coral Triangle, the first thing that comes to mind is often the astonishing diversity of marine life—rare muck critters, cunning octopuses, frolicking mantas, gliding whale sharks, frenzied sharks and dazzling reefscapes. But what if …
Weedy scorpionfish, also known as Rhinopias frondosa, is a slow-moving predator that’s almost too unique to be real. This rare member of the scorpionfish family is notoriously hard to spot unless you’re diving the volcanic black sands of Lembeh Strait, where they’re more commonly encountered. But here’s the twist: this fish doesn’t want to be found. …
Featuring Tips from Solitude Liveaboards & Resorts Dive Regions Understanding Marine Biodiversity: A Diver’s Guide to Species IdentificationFeaturing Tips from Solitude Liveaboards & Resorts Dive Regions For many divers, the magic of being underwater lies not just in the weightless movement through water or the serenity of reefscapes, but in the encounters — fleeting or …
You do not need to dive to enjoy Lembeh. If you are not a diver or if you simply want a break from diving, snorkeling is a great way to explore the ocean here. It is easy, relaxing, and full of interesting marine life. This guide will help you plan your snorkeling experience. You will …
A hidden dive site in Lembeh doesn’t mean that it’s hidden on the map, but it’s just not on most divers’ radar. These are the quiet corners, a little off the usual route, that reward those willing to slow down and take a second look. Whether you’re chasing rare shots, new critters, or just a …
Spotting a frogfish for the first time feels like finding something out of this world. At first, it looks like part of the reef or a clump of sponge. Then it moves, and suddenly you’re face to face with one of the ocean’s most unique creatures. Lembeh Strait is one of the best places in …