Thank you everyone for your responses - this definitely helps paint a clearer picture of both regions (and leg choices) in my mind. Also, I just need to gain more experience with current before hand so I can gauge what I will and won't be comfortable with and enjoy.
In terms of muck, we definitely want to give it a try but not sure if we should commit to Lembeh for a leg. We snorkeled for several years before turning to diving and LOVE finding small stuff. Hubby and I are always keeping eyes peeled for small things to point out to each other such as blennies and shrimp in the Caribbean. The first time I saw a Blenny, I was hooked. We have yet to see a sea horse, but will make a point on our next trip to find some. We saw some Nudi pics/vids at a dive presentation on the Philippines and were blown away. My only hesitation is that I want pretty coral, too - but it seems like that could be had on another leg of the trip.
In terms of muck, we definitely want to give it a try but not sure if we should commit to Lembeh for a leg. We snorkeled for several years before turning to diving and LOVE finding small stuff. Hubby and I are always keeping eyes peeled for small things to point out to each other such as blennies and shrimp in the Caribbean. The first time I saw a Blenny, I was hooked. We have yet to see a sea horse, but will make a point on our next trip to find some. We saw some Nudi pics/vids at a dive presentation on the Philippines and were blown away. My only hesitation is that I want pretty coral, too - but it seems like that could be had on another leg of the trip.