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Wakatobi Dive Resort Full report

"Seventh Time Is Most Magical"
I have visited Wakatobi Dive Resort 6 times previously (see a couple reviews I've posted on Undercurrent). There are plenty of rea... Full report

3/2020

paul moliken
250+ Dives

Papua Diving/ Sorido Bay Full report

"Luxury Raja Ampat experience "
The good. We got there during manta season, which is when the water is filled with their food (which also limits visibility). Th... Full report

12/2019

Paul Selden
1000+ Dives

Wakatobi -- Pelagian Full report

"Good diving, exceptional service"
Wakatobi is a long trip from anywhere in the U. S. and The Pelagian is an expensive live aboard. The boat is immaculate and t... Full report

9/2019

Larry Schnabel
500+ Dives

S/Y Indo Siren Full report

"Komodo Liveaboard"
Our trip was the first for the boat after it got back from dry dock and a major refurbishment. The boat returned late and we miss... Full report

7/2019

Andrew Robbins
250+ Dives

Bunaken Oasis Resort & Spa Full report

"Great personalized diving and service"
The Bunaken Oasis Resort & Spa is approximately 3 years old. The resort is built into the side of a mountain (so be prepared for ... Full report

6/2019

Steven Cohen
1000+ Dives

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Alami Alor Full report

"Best diving yet."
We had excellent help from Lauren with the resort in planning our trip. Her advice on flights, given the instability of local sche... Full report

5/2019

David Ritchie
500+ Dives

Dive into Ambon/ Maluku Resort & Spa Full report

"Happy to see my wish-list fish there"
It took two full days to reach Ambon from Florida, with 4 international/ domestic flights and an overnight stay in Jakarta. It was ... Full report

4/2019

masako satake
500+ Dives

Dive into Lembeh Full report

"Lembeh never disappoints"
This was our third visit to Lembeh Strait. I generally do not like to repeat the same locations or see the same creatures, but Lem... Full report

4/2019

masako satake
500+ Dives

cuz cuz dive resort Full report

"Budget diving delivering a great value"
Bunaken Island is the place to see turtles! See my review on the Cha Cha nature resort on Bunaken Island. The cost is $35. 00 U... Full report

3/2019

Manuel Campano
100+ Dives

Bastianos Lembeh Full report

"Top notch and worth the trip"
This was a return trip to Bastianos Lembeh. Having been there in 2011. The resort has upgraded many of the rooms, adding three ov... Full report

3/2019

Jim Willoughby
1000+ Dives

Matahari Diving Center Full report

"Superb macro diving + USS Liberty"
Diving in Tulamben is a treat! The macro critters and photography are bar none, some of the best in the world. The hotel at Mataha... Full report

2/2019

Eileen J Dietrich
500+ Dives

Grand Komodo -- Raja Ampat Explorer Full report

"Great Diving, but getting more crowded."
We have been with Grand Komodo on 7 dive trips over 16 years. Well, we love Indonesia, people, food, and culture. The firs... Full report

1/2019

Terry H Anderson
500+ Dives

Tasik Divers Full report

"Great wall dives with friendly Hawksbill turtles"
Dove this resort in combo with previous week at Kungkungan Bay Resort. They offer a variety of dive options, including trips... Full report

10/2018

John Yavorsky
1000+ Dives

Wakatobi Dive Resort Full report

"Wakatobi Dive Resort continues to be excellent"
This was our fourth visit so you know how we come down on the perennial service vs. cost issue. Everything about the resort - gues... Full report

8/2018

Andrew Bernat
500+ Dives

Wakatobi -- Pelagian Full report

"Great Trip on the Pelagian"
See my previous report - this trip was very similar in all respects except for: 1) Due to southeasterly winds the itinerary was... Full report

8/2018

Andrew Bernat
500+ Dives

Grand Komodo -- Tarata Full report

"Superb diving & value, great guides, only advanced diving--K'rrren!"
This was our first return trip to the KOMODO area since 1996. At that time, we did not see a single other dive boat! Now many liv... Full report

7/2018

Sharon Bailey-Bok
1000+ Dives

Amira liveaboard Full report

"Amira liveaboard"
This was my third trip on Amira, and my experience had some negative qualities. In particular, the dive guides generally under per... Full report

5/2018

victor kenton
1000+ Dives

Dewi Nusantara Full report

"As usual the Dewi was awesome, great diving, great boat, great staff"
I cannot say enough good about this boat. It is worth the hassle of getting to Ambon. We started in Ambon and ended in Tual, the... Full report

4/2018

Deborah Berglund
1000+ Dives

Mermaid Liveaboards/ Mermaid II Full report

"Creatures great and small in Raja Ampat"
My wife and I had a fantastic week of diving aboard the Mermaid II out of Sorong. Travel was EWR > NRT > CGK > UPG > SOQ (w... Full report

3/2018

DAVID J FRANK
500+ Dives

Pindito Full report

"Raja Ampat on Pindito"
This was my second time on the Pindito. I find to boat to be very cozy, great food, and has a great crew. This was also my second ... Full report

1/2018

Lisa D Vitale
1000+ Dives

Dewi Nusantara Full report

"Dewi Nusantara superb"
Spectacular muck diving with occasional drift dives, always superb diving, awesome boat, awesome staff. Nothing negative, we were... Full report

10/2017

Deborah Berglund
1000+ Dives

Aggressor Fleet/ Raja Ampat Aggressor Full report

"Raja Ampat Aggressor - Derawan to Raja Ampat Ship Movement"
This was a seasonal ship transfer itinerary to move from the Derawan Islands to Raja Ampat region. Our trip started in Bitung Har... Full report

10/2017

Brian Morrow
500+ Dives

Murex Dive Resorts & Live-Aboards/ The Lembeh Resort Full report

"Critters at Lembeh Resort"
The Lembeh Straits are a must dive location for divers who are interested in, and have experienced, many coral reefs around the wo... Full report

7/2017

Mel Cundiff
1000+ Dives

WAOW Charters Full report

"Banda Sea Discovery Tour on WAOW Liveaboard"
Wonderful dive operator. The boat did not fill for the trip, so I got a private room for no extra cost even though I originally bo... Full report

4/2017

C Leroy Anderson
1000+ Dives

Blue Manta Full report

"Blue Manta transition trip"
The Blue Manta is a luxurious liveaboard with rooms the size of a four star hotel, and queen- size beds. On the other hand it... Full report

4/2017

L ALAN WILLIS
250+ Dives

IQ Divers/ private villa Full report

"Gilli Trawangen, Lombok"
We were quite happy with our dive masters, Gusta and Jontu. Jontu especially spotted lots of small animals, and was very concerned... Full report

1/2017

eric williamson
100+ Dives

Grand Komodo -- Putri Papua Full report

"Raining fish"
Raja Ampat may be one of the most inconvenient places to visit, but is has some of the finest diving in the world. My journey beg... Full report

11/2016

Dan Purnell
1000+ Dives

Wakatobi -- Pelagian Full report

"Wakatobi Pelagian"
This was definitely a five- star trip. Wakatobi staff met us at Denpasar Airport when we arrived in country, even though we had mad... Full report

10/2016

Laurie Pemberton
500+ Dives

Wakatobi Dive Resort Full report

"Wakatobi Resort"
Our experience at Wakatobi Resort was super. Staff are friendly and helpful, and we were amazed that everyone seemed to know our n... Full report

10/2016

Laurie Pemberton
500+ Dives

Misool Eco Resort Full report

"Amazing Diving in Raja Ampat"
]Everything about this dive trip was top notch from the rooms, the food, the dive prep area and the dive crew. The boats were a b... Full report

9/2016

Elaine S Hopkins
500+ Dives

Mermaid/ Mermaid I Full report

"Raja Ampet on Mermaid I"
We just returned from the Feb 20- Mar 1, 2016 charter on Mermaid I diving the Raja Ampet area. Great boat, good crew, fun diving. T... Full report

2/2016

Laurie Pemberton
500+ Dives

Wakatobi Dive Resort Full report

"SNORKEL ONLY, but at Wakatobi, so quite different"
food, service, accommodations, and staff were the best!!! i used to dive, but can no longer equalize. despite that, each snorkel w... Full report

12/2015

paul moliken
100+ Dives

Lembeh Resort Full report

"Lembeh Resort - Muck Capital of the World"
This was my 5th trip to Lembeh Resort and it just keeps getting better. The resort property continues to improve (deck near pool, ... Full report

11/2015

Jonathan Persky
1000+ Dives

Kasawari Lembeh Full report

"Critters Galore!"
I had been to Kasawari right after they opened in 2006, and was very impressed with how the grounds have matured on this trip. Wh... Full report

10/2015

Colin Zylka
1000+ Dives

Kungkungan Bay Resort Full report

"Great Lembeh Resort"
This was our second visit to the resort which we thought was just great last time about one year ago. Well, it is better now and ... Full report

10/2015

George S. Irwin, M.D.
1000+ Dives

Dive Damai Full report

"The Trip We Could Not Take"
The Trip We Could Not Take We divers are quick to complain about service we perceive as substandard, but we are not a... Full report

9/2015

Rickie Sterne/Chris Button
1000+ Dives

Zen Dive / Alila Manggis, Candidasa Full report

"Great diving in Eastern Bali"
I was on holiday with my wife (non diver) and son (who dives). We had three days of two tank dives with Zen Dive based in Candida... Full report

8/2015

Graham McGregor
500+ Dives

Wakatobi Dive Resort Full report

"Wakatobi Dive Resort"
I definitely recommend using their VIP service to expedite your transfer through Bali to Wakatobi. We arrived late at night and we... Full report

8/2015

John Miller
500+ Dives

TAMBORA Full report

"really nice boat"
I have been on this boat 3 times already and am going to go back next June. I just read a bad report about this boat and they are... Full report

5/2015

BRUCE LEIBOWITZ
1000+ Dives

Wakatobi -- Pelagian Full report

"Diving Wider Wakatobi from the Pelagian"
For those willing and able to pay the considerable tariff, there is a lot to like on the Pelagian. Pelagian divers enjoy the... Full report

3/2015

Rickie Sterne/Chris Button
1000+ Dives

Wakatobi Dive Resort Full report

"Simply the best"
Probably the best dive resort we have ever been to. From the moment we made the reservation, the team from Wakatobi was helpful. M... Full report

11/2014

Thomas Pannke
500+ Dives

Dewi Nusantara Full report

"Dewi Nusantara, used to be Paradise Dancer, superb trip"
... Full report

10/2014

Deborah Berglund
1000+ Dives

Wakatobi Dive Resort Full report

Wakatobi organized and has a variety of tank sizes. You tend to get cold doing 3 dives 70 minutes each in 79 F water, so tho... Full report

9/2014

Larry Schnabel
500+ Dives

Wakatobi Dive Resort Full report

My review is colored by my extraordinarily high expectations for Wakatobi. Those expectations were met by the resort, but the divi... Full report

9/2014

Margaret Jorgensen
500+ Dives

Wakatobi Dive Resort Full report

"Spectacular outrageous bucket list trip"
our (three adults) first trip to Indonesia . . . stay was 16 nights at Wakatobi. . . . Diving was simply outrageously wonderful. . . . beyon... Full report

9/2014

Hart Guerin
1000+ Dives

Siladen Resort and Spa Full report

"Healthy coral and good wall dives"
In Bunaken Marine Park, this small island has a full service dive resort. Dive here for the beautiful coral and sponges. Great re... Full report

9/2014

Connie Bowling
250+ Dives

Papua Paradise Eco Resort Full report

"#1 on divers' bucket list"
This is a 2 hour fast boat ride from Sorong. Resort is very accommodating with airline arrivals and has a rep waiting for you at a... Full report

9/2014

Connie Bowling
250+ Dives

Pindito Full report

"This will make you cry. Where are all the fish?"
This was our second trip to Raja Ampat, and our 9th liveaboard trip. This itinerary started from Sorong and went to Ambon, which ... Full report

3/2014

Daniel Benson
1000+ Dives

Dive Damai/ Damai II Full report

"Damai, great trip!"
Great boat, comfy, good camera facilities, guides fantastic, diving great. Everything went like clockwork. ... Full report

12/2013

Deborah Berglund
1000+ Dives

Wakatobi Dive Resort Full report

"Wakatobi: A Marvel of A Dive Operatio and Magical Diving "
Executive Summary: This is an excellent resort with superb diving, attentive staff and five star food. Living accommodations are... Full report

11/2013

Kendall Valentine
500+ Dives

Wakatobi resort Full report

The trip was great. We spent a week at the resort. The staff at the resort were very helpful and made the diving extremely easy. ... Full report

7/2013

Mark VanDover
? Dives

Two Fish Divers Full report

Based on reviews here and on Trip Advisor, I chose this resort/ dive company for my trip to Indonesia in 2012. I stayed at Two Fis... Full report

6/2012

Annette Lohman
500+ Dives

Two Fish Divers Full report

Based on reviews here and on Trip Advisor, I chose this resort/ dive company for my trip to Indonesia in 2012. I stayed at Two Fis... Full report

6/2012

Annette Lohman
500+ Dives

Wakatobi Dive Resort Full report

Took a morning off to do one of their island excursions. The island visit was OK. We met some villagers that lived on a small isl... Full report

5/2012

Bill Markley
<100 Dives

Wakatobi Dive Resort Full report

This was our fourth visit. ... Full report

5/2011

Tom Reynolds
500+ Dives

Seven Seas Full report

This was an unusual, 23- day exploratory trip beginning in Maumere and ending in Ambon after a 1000- mile cruise via the "Forgotten ... Full report

11/2010

Linda Rutherford & Ron Welf
500+ Dives

Peter Hughes -- Paradise Dancer/ Peter Hughes Paradise Dancer Full report

The boat is by far the best we have ever been diving from and the crew were very helpful, courteous, friendly and knowledgeable. T... Full report

10/2010

David McDougall
250+ Dives

Seasafari/ Seasafari VII Full report

I went with a local Indonesian dive club "Kapal Selam" which means submarine in bahasa. They were a great bunch of divers from J... Full report

12/2009

Jim McKnight
250+ Dives

Kasawari Lembeh Full report

Kasawari Resort is on Lembeh Strait near the city of Bitung. The resort is fairly new. It is spacious and clean. We had a room ove... Full report

12/2009

Michael J. Millet
1000+ Dives

Grand Komodo -- Raja Ampat Explorer Full report

GRAND KOMODO DIVE BOATS . . . . . . . . . . INDONESIAN PARADISE I JUST FINISHED A 15 DAY TRIP WITH GRAND KOMODO ON THEIR NEWEST BOAT, THE... Full report

12/2009

michael harder
1000+ Dives

Wakatobi Full report

We packed way too many clothes. The resort is casual, but we still dressed for dinner (most evenings) with a collared shirt and ni... Full report

10/2009

Colin Zylka
1000+ Dives

Gangga Divers/ Lotus Bungalows Resort Full report

We just returned from an amazing trip to Lotus Bungalows resort and Gangga divers. The resort is run by Henrietta and the dive ope... Full report

9/2009

Kathy Granger
500+ Dives

Wakatobi Resort Full report

Wakatobi Resort is on a tiny remote island northeast of Bali. It is worth the airplane seat hours - just do it. I have never exper... Full report

11/2008

Jeanne Sleeper
1000+ Dives

Thalassa/ Hotel Santika Full report

Wonderful dive sites that have healthy corals, lots of fish, and more variety of sea life than any other place I have been. It is ... Full report

8/2008

Gary Krippendorf
500+ Dives

Wakatobi Dive Resort Full report

We combined a one week trip on the Pelagian with an eleven day stay at the Wakatobi Dive Resort. We have been to Wakatobi twice be... Full report

7/2008

Lori
500+ Dives

Pelagian Dive Yacht Full report

The Pelagian is the live aboard associated with Wakatobi Dive Resort. We started our long journey in Seattle and flew throug... Full report

6/2008

Lori Brown
500+ Dives

Gangga Resort and Spa Full report

Gangga Island Resort, May 2008. Peter Swan, Phoenix Az. Experience – Past Instructor, Over 1000 dives, author: Step Zero: Getting ... Full report

5/2008

Peter Swan
1000+ Dives

Peter Hughes/ Paradise Dancer Full report

The excitement was evident from the first contact at the Manado airport through the hour ride to the Paradise Dancer. Everyone wa... Full report

5/2008

Peter Swan
1000+ Dives

Peter Hughes/ Paradise Dancer Full report

We received the following message from Peter Hughes on March 19 regarding our anticipated trip on Paradise Dancer on April 6th: ... Full report

4/2008

Richard Bennett
<100 Dives

Wakatobi Full report

Good - excellent staff - extremely well organized operation from the greeter in Bali to the efficient check out staff at dep... Full report

4/2008

Dwight Chornook
100+ Dives

Two Fish Divers Full report

Two Fish—Double the value, double the underwater diversity, double the dive guides, double the personal service, double the experi... Full report

2/2008

Michael Wood
250+ Dives

Wakatobi/ Pelagian Full report

After having already paid for a trip on the Wakatobi boat, the Pelagian, it was with some significant concern that I read the less... Full report

12/2007

David Reubush
500+ Dives

Wakatobi/ Wakatobi Dive Resort Full report

The diving was typical of the Indo- Pacific. The day boats were comfortable and sufficiently large. The divemasters were overly d... Full report

10/2007

Robert M. Jackson
1000+ Dives

Wakatobi Dive Resort Full report

This was our first "big" dive trip outside the Caribbean and we loved it. The corals were spectacular. The dive boats are 65... Full report

9/2007

Bob & Pat Thompson
100+ Dives

Eco Divers/ Kunkungan Bay Resort Full report

This is my second trip in one year. I took a large group in 2006 and we all absolutely loved it. This year I went back with a gr... Full report

9/2007

Lesa Perrault
500+ Dives

Wakatobi/ Pelagian Full report

Pelagian carries only 12 divers and cruises the waters in vicinity of southern Sulawesi; 2 divemasters and the entire crew are exc... Full report

9/2007

Bob & Doris Schaffer
1000+ Dives

Thalassa Dive Center/ Hotel Santika Full report

I planned a trip for 8 of us to go diving in North Sulawesi, Indonesia. We split our stay between 2 resorts. Having been to the s... Full report

6/2007

Gary Krippendorf
250+ Dives

PETER HUGHES DIVING/ KOMODO DANCER Full report

NOTHING BAD. ALL GOOD. THE CRUISE DIRECTORS, ONNO (DUTCH) & CARINE (FRENCH) LENTING, AN ADORABLE MARRIED COUPLE TREATED US ALL LIK... Full report

3/2007

WARREN SPRUNG
500+ Dives

Kungkungan Bary Resort Full report

A Dive Trip to Paradise at Kungkungan Bay Resort: I have just returned from Kungkungan Bay Resort (KBR) at Lembeh Strait, North... Full report

11/2006

Galen Clifford
250+ Dives

KBR/ Kungkungan Bay Resort Full report

My second visit to KBR. The first was during 9/ 11 and the place was pretty much empty, but for one other american, 2 Brits, and ... Full report

8/2006

Diane Lake
250+ Dives

S.M.Y. Ondina Full report

Overall, this is a very good dive boat. The dive briefings are detailed and informaive. However, once in the water the group split... Full report

7/2006

Jacob Rosenstein
250+ Dives

Lembeh Resort Full report

Pickup at airport provided, with a one and a half hour van ride to the dock where the boat takes you to the resort. Good briefing... Full report

4/2006

Ernie Hounshell
1000+ Dives

Kungkungan Bay Resort Full report

Vans pick you up at the airport for the one and a half hour scenic ride to the resort on the other side of the island. After a br... Full report

4/2006

Ernie Hounshell
1000+ Dives

Wakatobe Dive Resort Full report

I wish I had known before hand how great the diving was there. Would have taken more film. Pigmy seahorses, Ghost Pipefish, Scor... Full report

9/2005

Ray Haberman
500+ Dives

Bali/ Matahari and Puri Gopa Full report

We dived two diffent areas of Bali and stayed in two different resorts - Matahari in Tulamben and Puri Gopa in Sanur. The Matahari... Full report

8/2005

Rick Tuss
500+ Dives

Murex Diving/ Lembeh Resort Full report

We arrived at the Lembeh Resort in the early afternoon after driving one hour from the Manado airport and taking the 10 minute bo... Full report

7/2005

Sean Bruner
250+ Dives

Wakatobi Dive Resort Full report

We were met at the airport in Bali, whisked thru customs and off to our hotel. A very pleasant experience after 19 hours in the a... Full report

6/2005

Ernie Hounshell
1000+ Dives

Wakatobi Full report

Wakatobi was a great experience, but not without challenges. The transfers were seamless, Crispin (the Bali contact) could not ha... Full report

4/2004

Matt Adams
100+ Dives

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