So I was going to look in to staying on Lembongan thinking that i would get shorter boat rides, more dives per day, guides more experienced with the local sites, smaller groups or private guiding, and less money per dive. Are my assumptions wrong when it comes to Bali/Lembongan?
Time may not be an issue for me. I have an open ended return ticket and am thinking about staying in SE Asia from mid-Nov to late-April. I realize probably no molas during that time, but my wife wants to see mantas.
Yes, u should be right to assume that the guides would be more experience in their local sites. Usually the guides will share their latest interesting critter finds with 1st their colleagues & then their friends fr other local shops.
When I was at Tulamben in March this year, it was a lot quieter than Aug 08. Year end is the peak travel period, not sure how bz the place would be tho...
Happy holidays!