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Kungkungan Bay Resort Full report   Lembeh Strait   "Return to KBR!"
I have been diving at KBR twice before, and enjoyed the diving and the resort enough that I planned a trip there for a third time, ... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
11/2015   ann mcgrath
500+ Dives
 
Arenui Full report LiveAboard Komodo   "Komodo aboard the Arenui"
This was my third trip to Komodo, and my first aboard the Arenui. The boat largely lived up to its "boutique liveaboard" hype. T... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
8/2015   Mark Rosenstein
500+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
Scuba Seraya Resort Full report   Tulamben   "Muck Diving Tulamben"
This was my second time in Tulamben, my first time at Scuba Seraya. The resort was very nice. My room was well appointed and fea... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
8/2015   Mark Rosenstein
500+ Dives
 
WAOW Full report LiveAboard Alor   "WAOW--Truly a luxury liveaboard! Five stars!!!"
The WAOW is the nicest liveaboard we've ever been on, and they set the standard for a "luxury" trip. We've been on other boats ma... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
9/2015   MARC PINTO
500+ Dives
2Helpful vote(s) received
Arenui Full report LiveAboard Komodo   "Nice but not quite "luxury""
This trip was actually in August 2013, but that date wasn't available in the drop- down box. The Arenui is nice, but not really "l... Full report  
4 stars
2 stars  
10/2014   MARC PINTO
500+ Dives
 
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Siladen Resort & Spa Full report   Bunaken   "Siladen Resort"
This was my first visit to Siladen Resort & Spa. It’s located on the island of Siladen near Bunaken Marine Park. The resort is m... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
11/2015   Jonathan Persky
1000+ 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  
5 stars
4 stars  
11/2015   Jonathan Persky
1000+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
Wakatobi Dive Resort Full report   Sulawesi   "Fantastic diving at a premium price.......and worth every penny!"
The website is expansive and worth a visit. I won't try to recreate the information provided there except to say that the content ... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
5/2015   Rick Mooney
500+ Dives
 
Papua Explorers Full report   Raja Ampat   "Great centrally located dive resort in Raja Ampat"
Having been to another dive resort in Raja Ampat and on live aboards a number of time, we were drawn to this resort by a friend wh... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
11/2015   Michael N. Hofman
1000+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
Papua Explorers Resort Full report   Raja Ampat   "Paradise Found!"
Raja Ampat. Utter the name among experienced divers, and you'll likely receive wistful expressions and whispers of "someday" in re... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
11/2015   Sandy Falen
1000+ Dives
3Helpful vote(s) received
Ondina Full report   Raja Ampat   "Two week Raja Ampat trip"
Tour operator City seahorse gave us full info in advance. The crew was outstanding and the dove guides terrific. Boat was some wha... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
11/2015   Ben Glick
1000+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
Maluku Divers Full report   Ambon   "Muck Diving in Ambon"
While I have been to Ambon before, this was my first stay at Maluku Divers. The resort is a very short car ride from the airport. ... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
11/2015   Jonathan Persky
1000+ Dives
 
AquaMarine Diving - Bali/ various Full report   Bali   "Variety on a dive safari around the island"
This trip was based on Aquamarine's Best of Bali itinerary, with a few tweaks. Six of us were picked up in Denpasar, and we rode ... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
5/2015   Lisa C. Evans
500+ Dives
 
Arenui Full report LiveAboard Raja Ampat N/A]   "Diving Raja Ampat from the MV Arenui"
The crew was MARVELOUS. Love them all. The diving was DIVINE. Many of everything. The cabins good. The lounge- dining area- photogr... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
1/2015   Roberta Finke
1000+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
Papua Explorers Full report   Raja Ampat   "Papua Explorers- Raja Ampat"
Location: If you are reading this, you know about Raja Ampat. So I won't go into too much detail about the life- altering diving to... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
12/2014   Ashley Alward
250+ Dives
2Helpful vote(s) received
Dive Komodo/ Green Hill, Puri Sani Beach Resort Full report LiveAboard Komodo   "Komodo by land and live aboard"
Expect really good dives around Komodo as Cauldrons, Batu Bolong, Castel Rock, Cristal Rock, Tatawa Kecil or Manta point just to n... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
9/2015   Giuseppe Corcione
1000+ Dives
 
Arenui Full report LiveAboard [Komodo   "Best Liveaboard Trip Yet"
This had to be the best liveaboard I have done in the past three years. The crew was great and very attentive. Gee did a great jo... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
8/2015   Greg Luken
250+ Dives
 
Dive Damai Full report LiveAboard Ambon to Triton Bay   "Great Boat/Crew with Challenging Dive Conditions"
The original itinerary for this 12 night live- aboard trip was to start in Ambon then on to the Banda Islands, next diving the Forg... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
10/2015   Michael J. Millet
1000+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
Pindito Full report LiveAboard Raja Ampat   "Another great trip on the Pindito"
Another great trip on the Pindito! My hats off to the crew and especially the guides for going out of their way to help us with d... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
10/2015   Mark Etter
500+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
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  
5 stars
5 stars  
10/2015   George S. Irwin, M.D.
1000+ Dives
 
Grand Komodo -- Raja Ampat Explorer/ raja ampat dive lodge and explorer Full report LiveAboard raja ampat north and misool   "grand komodo explorer and raja ampat dive lodge"
raja ampat dive lodge is a great way to relax and dive dampier straits. we had our own private boat, capt, and dive guide for the ... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
11/2015   irene dabanian
250+ Dives
 
Gangga Island Resort & Spa Full report   North Sulawesi   "Great time in Gangga!"
We had an excellent week at Gangga after an excursion on the Pindito. The resort was beautiful yet simple and relaxing. The food... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
11/2015   Mark Etter
500+ Dives
 
villa markesa Full report   bali   "bali divng at tulambin "
villa markessa provides a luxury small resort all nclusive muck dive and boat dive environment. beautiful resort. great food. fres... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
10/2015   irene dabanian
250+ Dives
 
Wakatobi Dive Resort Full report   Wakatobi   "Wakatobi: Unsafe at any depth"
Last April my wife and I took our dream vacation but instead we had to endure a Wakatobi nightmare. We are experienced divers wi... Full report  
1 stars
1 stars  
4/2015   Steve Hess
500+ Dives
2Helpful vote(s) received
Blue Season Bali/ Puri Santrian Full report   Nusa Penida, Bali   "Rough Dive Operation; Tough Diving"
Dived 2 days (6 dives) with Blue Season Bali in the waters of Nusa Penida. The dive shop van promptly picked me up on both days. a... Full report  
4 stars
2 stars  
11/2015   Michael J. Millet
1000+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
Blue Season Bali/ Menjangan Resort Full report   Menjangan   "Great Diving; Nice Resort"
I spent 2 nights at the Menjangan Resort between live- aboard trips. The resort is located in northwest Bali and is about a 4 hour ... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
10/2015   Michael J. Millet
1000+ Dives
 
Adelaar Full report LiveAboard Komodo   "A clumsy live-aboard with historical past."
This 10- day Komodo trip left from Bali, which saved the hassle and extra expense of flying to Labuan Bajo to catch the boat. On th... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
10/2015   Michael J. Millet
1000+ Dives
2Helpful vote(s) received
Papua Diving/ [Sorido Bay Resort Full report   Raja Ampat   "Soared Bay Resort - don't waste your time"
This is an expensive resort. The food was roughly similar each day - buffet of overdone fish, chewy chicken and beef of some sort... Full report  
3 stars
2 stars  
10/2015   George S. Irwin, M.D.
1000+ Dives
 
Two Fish Divers/ TwoFish Full report   Nusa Lembongan   "TWO FISH DIVERS NUSA LEMBONGAN"
We stayed at TwoFish May 2015. We were there for 4 nights and that was about right for us. Overall, we spent 5 weeks in Indonesia ... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
5/2015   BRADLEY CONDO
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  
5 stars
3 stars  
10/2015   Colin Zylka
1000+ Dives
 
Grand Komodo -- TemuKira Full report LiveAboard [Cendrawasih Bay to Raja Ampat   "Whale Sharks to Nudibranchs. Cendrawasih Bay - Raja Ampat on TemuKira"
We dove for almost 3 hours with 5 whale sharks!! This absolutely justified our long trip around the world. These gentle gian... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
9/2015   Peggy and Jose Miguel Duran MD
1000+ Dives
2Helpful vote(s) received
World Diving Lembongan Full report   Nasu Lembongan   "Terrifiic Dive center: World Diving Lembongan"
Nasu Lembongan is an often overlooked dive site about 45 minutes by fast boat ferry from Bali (Sunar). World Diving Lembongan is ... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
6/2015   David
100+ Dives
 
Villa Markisa Full report   Tulamben, Bali   "Supermacro Diving in Tulamben"
We chose to do only muck diving during our week at Villa Markisa, although we were offered the opportunity to visit coral sit... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
4/2015   Rickie Sterne/Chris Button
1000+ Dives
 
Villa Markisa Full report   Tulamben, Bali   "Supermacro Diving in Tulamben"
We chose to do only muck diving during our week at Villa Markisa, although we were offered the opportunity to visit coral sit... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
4/2015   Rickie Sterne/Chris Button
1000+ Dives
 
Dewi Nusantara Full report LiveAboard Raja Ampat, northern   "Dewi Nusantara live-aboard in Northern Raja Ampat"
Dewi Nusantara is the best live- aboard I ever have experienced. It is spacious and comfortable. The dive guides are great. The e... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
10/2015   Ann Tretter
500+ Dives
 
Wakatobi -- Pelagian Full report LiveAboard     "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  
4 stars
5 stars  
3/2015   Rickie Sterne/Chris Button
1000+ Dives
 
Gangga Island Resort & Spa Full report   North Sulawesi   "Gangga Island Resort & Spa"
The Good Gangga Island Resort & Spa is an upscale island resort in North Sulawesi about 30 minutes by boat from Manado. As div... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
10/2014   C Kapfer
500+ Dives
 
Black Sand Dive Retreat Full report   North Sulawesi   "Black Sand Dive Retreat"
The Good Black Sand Dive Retreat is a beautiful, spacious resort right in the middle of the prime diving area on the mainland s... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
10/2014   C Kapfer
500+ Dives
 
Arenui Full report LiveAboard Komodo Island   "Great Diving in Komodo"
In September a group of us decided we’d head for Indonesia for some diving, specifically aboard the liveaboard Arenui The gro... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
8/2015   Pierre Hurter
1000+ Dives
 
Scuba Seraya Resort Full report   Tulamben   "Tulamben, Bali - Scuba Seraya Resort"
March is slow because it suppose to be the rainy season. So there were not many people at the resort. No problem with rain. Even i... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
3/2015   Mr Franklin Mah
250+ Dives
 
Aggressor Fleet Full report LiveAboard Komodo National Park   "Komdo Dancer"
A part of the trip was the opportunity to see the Komodo dragons, both near shore as well as a walk in the park. The Komodo Dan... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
3/2015   Mr Franklin Mah
100+ Dives
 
Wakatobi -- Pelagian/ Wakatobi resort Full report LiveAboard Wakatobi   "All around perfect. A five star experience"
My wife and I spent one week on the Pelagian live aboard followed by a week at the Wakatobi resort. The Pelagian should be conside... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
9/2015   Peter Dollard
1000+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
AquaMarine Diving - Bali/ [Tirta Sari Bungalows Full report   Bali   "Excellent"
Aquamarine- diving is one of the most professional companies in Bali . I was in a package I did 32 dives from Walls to wrecks ... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
10/2015   Ms angelica litteken
1000+ Dives
 
Dive Damai Full report LiveAboard Raja Ampat   "Raja Ampat, Indonesia"
Long flight broken up with a 2 night stay in Bali. About 35 or more hours to get to the Damai II which was beautiful and well car... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
3/2015   Anne Warburton
500+ Dives
2Helpful vote(s) received
Misool Eco Resort Full report   Raja Ampat   "Misool Eco Resort"
Really enjoyed the experience here. Lovely staff, great (healthy!) food. The worst was getting there; the boat ride from Sorong to... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
1/2015   Cynthia Shaw
1000+ Dives
 
Wakatobi Dive Resort Full report   Wakatobi   "Third trip, still as good as it gets..."
This was my third trip to Wakatobi, second one staying at the resort plus another on their dive yacht, The Pelagian. And there's ... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
4/2015   Steven Moore
250+ 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  
5 stars
5 stars  
8/2015   John Miller
500+ Dives
 
Dive Damai Full report LiveAboard     "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  
3 stars
3 stars  
9/2015   Rickie Sterne/Chris Button
1000+ Dives
2Helpful vote(s) received
Scuba Seraya Resort/ Scuba Seraya Full report   Seraya   "Great service and diving."
Resort is spacious, clean, and very confortable. Food is very good and there is variety for those who do not have an adventurous ... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
7/2015   Maria Chapman
1000+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
Arenui Full report LiveAboard Adonara, Kawula, Sangeang, Ko   "Arenui: Maurmere-Labuan Bajo (Adonara, Kawula, Sangeang, Komodo)"
This was my second trip to the Komodo ares. (The first was in July 2011 on Komodo Dancer. ) The cruise was organized and accompan... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
5/2015   Richard Ebright
250+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
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  
4 stars
4 stars  
8/2015   Graham McGregor
500+ Dives
 
Komodo Liveaboard/ Mona Lisa Full report LiveAboard Komodo   "Mona Lisa Liveaboard Has Seen Better Times"
This must have been a good boat at one point, and I suppose the same goes for the diving company that runs it. But both the boat a... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
7/2015   Joaquin monserrate
250+ Dives
 
TAMBORA Full report LiveAboard     "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 stars
4 stars  
5/2015   BRUCE LEIBOWITZ
1000+ Dives
3Helpful vote(s) received
Ocean View tulamben Full report   Bali   "closest thing to liveaboard diving from a land based operation"
Ocean view shares frontage of the famous liberty wreck with one other resort. Ocean view is on the left side of the laneway which ... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
7/2015   joanne pannell
100+ Dives
 
Moana Liveaboard Full report LiveAboard Komodo National Park   "Bad Experience in Komodo"
We had a 6- day "adventure" aboard the Moana in early summer of 2015. The best I can say about the experience is that the diving o... Full report  
1 stars
1 stars  
5/2015   David Stellway
250+ Dives
2Helpful vote(s) received
Arenui Full report LiveAboard Komodo   "More great diving in Komodo"
I first dove Komodo in 2009 and had been anxious to get back ever since. When Burt Jones and Maurine Shimlock (Secret Sea Visions... Full report  
5 stars
2 stars  
5/2015   David E Reubush
1000+ Dives
2Helpful vote(s) received
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