Lets go dive in Lembeh! Join Marelux & Atlantis Divers on this bucket list trip for 10 days & nights at Solitude Resort in Lembeh, Indonesia!
We have put together trip packages that includes 10 nights at the resort, all hotel costs & fees, 3 meals a day, 9 days of 3 tank daytime dives with a diver to guide ratio of 2:1, and 7 Blackwater dives in one of the top dive locations in the world. Macro & Blackwater Underwater photography workshops, presentations, demonstrations and trip contests included.
Dive & Learn with Ipah, Rob & Marelux: This trip will be led by two Marelux Senior Ambassadors, Ipah Uid Lynn & Robert Stansfield.
Ipah Uid Lynn is an award-winning underwater photographer, Canon Ambassador, Marelux Ambassador, international speaker, Female Fifty Fathom Blancpain, and macro specialist, known for her emotive storytelling approach to underwater imagery. Her passion lies in revealing the hidden beauty of the tiny underwater world, transforming small subjects into powerful visual stories.
Specializing in underwater macro photography, Ipah’s work focuses on behavior, emotion, and narrative, going beyond technical perfection to create images that connect deeply with viewers. Her images and talks have been featured internationally, and she currently serves as a jury member for the World Underwater Macro Awards (WUMA). United Nations World Oceans Day, OCEAN ART, VOO by Adex and many more.
Through her masterclasses, talks, and workshops, Ipah inspires photographers to slow down, observe, and truly see, turning moments into meaningful stories, one tiny subject at a time.

Robert Stansfield, a Marelux Senior Ambassador, is a multi-award-winning underwater photographer based in Cozumel, Mexico, specializing in macro and Blackwater photography. Founder of Blackwater Cozumel, he is widely recognized for pioneering Blackwater diving in the region and helping establish Cozumel as a premier destination for photographing rare pelagic and larval marine life. He regularly leads workshops with a specific focus on Blackwater and Macro underwater photography.
The Marelux workshops will be built around mastering macro and Blackwater photography. Rather than a series of stand-alone talks, the sessions are structured as a complete course—starting with the fundamentals, moving into core macro & Blackwater techniques, and then progressing to advanced topics such as creative lighting and editing techniques. Photographers of all levels are welcome and the sessions will be crafted to match everyones individual level and experience.
About Marelux: Marelux has rapidly emerged as a leader in the high-end underwater photography industry. The company specializes in designing and manufacturing professional-grade equipment, ranging from precision-engineered mirrorless camera housings to innovative, patented accessories like snoots and strobes.What sets Marelux apart is their "innovation-first" approach. Rather than simply providing protection for cameras, they focus on integrating smart technology to make underwater shooting safer and more intuitive. Their gear is built for durability and reliability, ensuring it can withstand the pressures of the deep while remaining accessible to both professional creators and dedicated hobbyists.
Marelux Photography Product Demos & Contests / Prizes: Marelux will provide demo products that will include some of the new innovative gear such as latest Artemis Video Lights, Apollo Combo strobes, Lumiflux 1000 Wireless Trigger, Mirage 20 Multi-Flash Generator, Macroview Diopters and more.
Photo and video contests, judged by the Marelux Ambassadors, will be announced with prizes from Marelux and Atlantis Divers.
Diving in Lembeh: Welcome to Lembeh, Indonesia — the “Mecca of Muck Diving.” Discover incredible biodiversity on black sand slopes, home to rare critters like frogfish, mimic octopuses, flamboyant cuttlefish, pygmy seahorses, and vibrant nudibranchs. Warm water (80+ degrees) and calm conditions make it ideal for all divers and a paradise for macro photographers.
The Lembeh Strait — a narrow, 10-mile channel with 70+ dive sites between Lembeh Island and North Sulawesi — isn’t about coral reefs or white-sand scenery. It’s world-famous for muck diving, where the focus is on extraordinary, often bizarre marine life. With A-list subjects seen daily, Lembeh is one of the most productive underwater photography destinations on the planet.
Blackwater Diving: Experience the thrilling adventure of blackwater diving! At night we will plunge into deeper waters equipped with brilliant lights to attract mesmerizing pelagic creatures. Witness the magic of larval fish, jellyfish, and nocturnal wonders in their natural habitat. This unforgettable spectacle reveals the ocean's hidden gems and captivates both seasoned divers and newcomers.
Lembeh’s extraordinary underwater ecosystem makes it a must-visit for any diving enthusiast!
Resort: Solitude Resort is one of the top hotels in Lembeh. The resort has a full camera room. House reef access is available until 5pm daily. Solitude resorts has some of the best dive guides and will have 1 guide for every 2 divers.
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Typical Schedule: Specific daily timings will be included in a full itinerary prior to travel
Suggested Equipment & Software: To maximize the benefit of the workshop please have the below suggested items ready (not required)
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