Lembeh Entrance Fee

To minimize the negative side effects of the dive tourism on the marine life of the waters of Bitung, the Government of Bitung city made the following rules of conduct:

Every recreational scuba divers has to have a valid permit issued by the City of Bitung, before he/she is allowed to dive in the waters of Bitung. The dive centre is primarily responsible that their guests, dive guides and boat crew follow the rules of conduct.

• Valid permit of City of Bitung visible present on the boat
• No touching or disturbing the marine life
• No anchoring
• Not more than 4 divers per guide
• Maximum 15 divers including guides per dive site at the same time

Violation of the rules of conduct can be a risk Pidana and Perdata according PERDA KOTA BITUNG NOMOR 10 TAHUN 2009 PASAL 39.

In relation to Bitung Regional Law Number 10, 2009 about Tourism Retribution and Dive Permit; Divers who stay in Bitung City pay permit Rp.50.000,- per person for the time of their continues stay in Bitung during one calendar year. The following year permit is available starting 1 December of the current year. Divers who stay outside of Bitung City pay permit Rp.50.000,- per person per day.