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Grand Comodo/ [same]Raja Ampat Dive Lodge       "A not so pristine Raja Ampat"
It was my 9th trip to Indonesia and the 5th journey to Raja Ampat, but only the first that disappointed me. For me and probably fo... Full report  
4 stars
2 stars  
3/2025   Bela Asztalos
1000+ Dives 		Photos available 
Papua Explorers   Raja Ampat Papua   "Raja from Land"
After leaving a 10 day liveaboard trip, I spent a week at Papua Explorers. On a previous trip, I spent a week at an "eco- lodge" d... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
2/2025   Daniel M Isard
1000+ Dives 		 
Cove Eco Resort/ Cove Eco   Raja Ampat   "Not A Great Experience"
From Portland, Oregon, I flew for 2 hours and connected in San Francisco. Here I stayed overnight, then 11 hours on Japan Airlines... Full report  
4 stars
2 stars  
2/2025   Love Sharks
500+ Dives 		Photos available
2Helpful vote(s) received
Seven Seas LiveAboard Komodo   "Good diving and boat crew, management awful"
When you read other recent reviews of the hassles with the Seven Seas management, believe it. It was pretty much a nightmare plan... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
1/2025   Lisa C. Evans
1000+ Dives 		3Helpful vote(s) received
Alami Alor Dive and Snorkel Resort   Alor   "Outstanding overall, but watch out for the SuperMoon"
Alami Alor is a wonderful dive resort located on the island of Alor, south of Kalabahi, on the eastern side of the bay. Getting t... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
10/2024   Steven Moore
500+ Dives 		Photos available 
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Wallacea Dive Cruises LiveAboard Komodo to Bali   "Excellent"
Combination of wide angle and macro photography opportunities. This was a photo workshop sponsored by Bluewater Travel/ Photo. Gr... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
9/2024   Gerald Canning
1000+ Dives 		 
Arenui LiveAboard Komodo   "Excellent Diving and Crew"
The diving in Komodo is wonderful. Healthy and dense coral as far as the eye can see. Turtles, cuttlefish, eels, spotted eagle ray... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
7/2024   Stephanie Voris
500+ Dives 		Helpful vote(s) received
Aggressor Fleet LiveAboard Sulawesi & Borneo   "Transit from Lembeh Straits to Borneo"
It was 13 days on the Raja Ampat Aggressor. They run this trip as part of their transition from Raja Ampat to Borneo. We ended up ... Full report  
4 stars
2 stars  
7/2024   John Morgan
1000+ Dives 		Photos available
Helpful vote(s) received
Mermaid I LiveAboard Bali and Komodo   "Excellent itinerary for both small and large creatures"
This is a long trip, but as expected. The boat operates out of Bali, and also owns a hotel, if you want to spend a day or two ahe... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
6/2024   Janet Westin
250+ Dives 		Helpful vote(s) received
Papua Explorers/ [Papua Explorers Eco Resort]   Raja Ampat   "Raja Ampat - Gam Island"
Raja Ampat: To get to Raja Ampat you go through Jakarta Airport for a direct flight to Sorong or have a connection in Makassar... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
5/2024   Henry O Ziller
500+ Dives 		Photos available 
Abyss Ocean World / The Manjangan   Bali   "The Menjangan - Fantastic"
The Menjangan – Bali Indonesia Our lodging was at The Menjangan in West Bali National Park. It is a 3- to- 5- hour drive from Denpas... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
5/2024   Henry O Ziller
500+ Dives 		Photos available 
Blue Manta Liveaboard       "Great trip on Blue Manta Liveaboard to Komodo"
While in Jakarta we stayed at the FM7 resort. It is near the airport, offers a free airport shuttle, breakfast was included, ans a... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
5/2024   Jim Tompkins
1000+ Dives 		 
Kalimaya Dive Resort   Komodo   "Critters, Nudis and Dragons in Exquisite Isolation"
Kalimaya is located on the eastern edge of Sumbawa island just past the western edge of Komodo National Park and features the beau... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
4/2024   Laura Todd
1000+ Dives 		Photos available
3Helpful vote(s) received
Mermaid II   Raja Ampat   "Raja Ampat on the Mermaid II"
The aboard staff are excellent in every way. The briefings are informative and in most cases reflect the dive. Although th... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
4/2024   Michael Francis
250+ Dives 		 
Blue Manta LiveAboard [Misool, Banda Sea, Alor, Maum   "Misool to Maumere"
This was a potentially interesting itinerary as we treaveled from Sorong thru Misool, on to Koon Island, Manuk, and other sites in... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
4/2024   Tom Baker
1000+ Dives 		 
Aggressor Fleet LiveAboard     "Great Crew; Good Boat; Cold Water"
KOMODO AGGRESSOR REVIEW On February 24, boarded the KA in Labuan Bajo for a 7 night trip venturing down to the southern... Full report  
4 stars
2 stars  
3/2024   Michael J. Millet
1000+ Dives 		Helpful vote(s) received
Metita Beach & Dive Resort/ Same   North Halmahera   "A new dive resort still in startup mode"
Metita Beach and Dive Resort is a new resort located on Metita Island just off of Morotai Island in North Halmahera, Indonesia. It... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
3/2024   David Hill
1000+ Dives 		Helpful vote(s) received
Gaia Love LiveAboard Raja Ampat   "Awesome Liveaboard for Raja Ampat"
Gaia love is a fantastic boat built by 2 couples who are avid divers/ owners for which this is a labor of love an not their main pr... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
2/2024   Leslie Chow
1000+ Dives 		Photos available 
Dewi Nusantara LiveAboard     "Excellent diving from beautiful boat"
This beautiful Ironwood boat is considerably larger than the average liveaboard. The design and size of the boat makes for smooth... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
12/2023   Debora McAteer
1000+ Dives 		 
Siladen Resort and Spa   North Sulawesi   "Trip #2 to Siladen --- Great Food and Accommodations"
SILADEN RESORT AND SPA REVIEW After departing Gangga Island Resort , we headed over to Siladen Resort and Spa (SRS). This was... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
9/2023   Michael J. Millet
1000+ Dives 		Photos available 
Arenui LiveAboard Komodo Islands/Alor   "Luxury Diving"
The Arenui is deluxe diving. The very friendly staff does everything, including helping you dress and undress from your wetsuit fo... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
9/2023   Oedipus
250+ Dives 		Photos available
Helpful vote(s) received
Aggressor Fleet LiveAboard East Borneo to Lembeh   "Berau to Lembeh Repositioning Trip"
This 12 night cruise is one of two annual re- positioning cruises the Raja Ampat Aggressor makes between the Raja Ampat and Derawan... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
9/2023   Brian Morrow
1000+ Dives 		 
Gangga Divers/ Gangga Island Resort and Spa   North Sulawesi   "Place to Explore the Bangka Area Off North Sulawesi"
This was our second trip to Gangga Island Resort having been there previously in 2017. This was also our middle stop on this year... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
9/2023   Brian Morrow
1000+ Dives 		 
Derawan Dive Lodge       "Diving the Derawan Islands"
There are 2 resorts on the island, I chose this one because they emphasized diving. It was just reopening from Covid, so there wa... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
8/2023   Craig Howe
1000+ Dives 		 
Misool Eco Resort   Raja Ampat / Misool   "Nice dive resort / wrong time of year"
Resort is in an isolated area of Raja Ampat. . . normally a 4. 5 hour boat ride from Sorong which would be on an ideal ocean weather d... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
5/2023   Gail King
1000+ Dives 		 
Abyss Ocean World/ The Menjangan Resort   Menjangan/Pemuteran (Bali)   "World class diving and service in one of the most remote areas of Bali"
We stayed at The Menjangan Resort and dove with Abyss Ocean World in April 2023 after three weeks diving in Raja Ampat, one week d... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
4/2023   Hugh E Aaron
1000+ Dives 		Photos available
2Helpful vote(s) received
Dive into Lembeh   Lembeh Strait   "Good muck diving"
We flew non- stop from EWR to SIN and then stopped off for four wonderful days in Singapore. Even though the Night Zoo is touted as... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
4/2023   Todd B Lichtenstein
500+ Dives 		 
Misool   Raja Ampat   "Great destination above and below the water"
IMO Misool is one of the worlds great places to dive. The resort itself is fantastic. A private island with luxe acomodations, an ... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
4/2023   howard blitz
1000+ Dives 		 
Bali Reef Divers/ Puri Wirata   Bali (Amed)   "Great Diving in a Gorgeous Oceanside Setting"
We stayed at Puri Wirata in March 2023 after about three weeks diving in Raja Ampat. We were at Puri Warita for one week. We had ... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
3/2023   Hugh E Aaron
1000+ Dives 		Photos available 
Villa Markisa   Bali (Tulamben)   "World class diving at a high end, all inclusive resort"
We stayed at Villa Markisa in Tulamben in March 2023 after three weeks diving in Raja Ampat and one week diving in Amed, which is ... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
3/2023   Hugh E Aaron
1000+ Dives 		Photos available 
Lumba Lumba Resort   Lumba Lumba-Bunaken   "Fantastic Bunaken Dive Resort "
This was my third visit to Lumba Lumba. It’s a beautiful and wonderful resort and dive experience. If you like turtles, this is th... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
3/2023   Michael Francis
250+ Dives 		Photos available
Helpful vote(s) received
Arenui LiveAboard Triton Bay, Raja Ampat   "Enjoyable dive trip on a comfortable boat with superb crew"
This trip is put together last minute (under 3 months instead of a year ago) as the group trip we had hoped to join was full. Our ... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
2/2023   Judy Orange
1000+ Dives 		Helpful vote(s) received
Amazing Adventures Travel/ [same]Kusu Resort   [N/A]Kusu Resort, south Halmeh   "31 dives with our own personal dive guide"
My wife and I have been certified divers since 1977 and have been all around the planet enjoying the underwater realm of lif... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
2/2023   mark ravitz
1000+ Dives 		 
Siladen Dive Ctr., part of the resort Full report   Siladen/Bunaken Marine Park   "Fourth time at this resort, and fifth time diving Bunaken"
We keep returning to this place for the pristine reefs, easy diving conditions and warm water. After three years away from diving, ... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
11/2022   S P Smith
1000+ Dives 		 
Bali Hai Divers/ Menjangan Dynasty Resort and Dive C Full report   Northwest Bali   "Nice Diving Around Menjangan Island"
The Menjangan Dynasty Beach Glamping Resort and Dive Centre is located in far northwest Bali approximately 4. 5 hours from the airp... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
9/2022   Brian Morrow
500+ Dives 		Photos available 
Bali Hai Divers/ [same]Menjangan Dynasty Full report   Bali   "Look out below ... and above!!!!"
MENJANGAN DYNASTY REVIEW The third stop on our 2022 Indonesian dive excursion was the Menjangan Dynasty Resort. The van ride ... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
9/2022   Michael J. Millet
1000+ Dives 		Photos available 
Black Sand Dive Retreat Full report   Lembeh   " Virtually Custom Experience at a Lovely Little Resort"
Black Sand is a small operation set on the mainland of Sulawesi in the middle of the strait in its own little bay. With only 7 ro... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
9/2022   Laura Todd
1000+ Dives 		Photos available 
Pure Dive Resort Full report   Nusa Penida   "Surprisingly good reef diving, consistent manta sightings"
I visited Nusa Penida solely to see Mola Molas, which are seasonal & appear only during late winter/ early spring as they inhabit ... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
8/2022   Phil Johnston
1000+ Dives 		Photos available 
Wakatobi Dive Resort Full report       "Just gotten better"
After a pandemic- induced absence, I returned to Wakatobi for the 7th time, half- expecting a less than stellar trip because of Covi... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
7/2022   paul d moliken
250+ Dives 		 
White Manta Full report LiveAboard Sangalaki   "A week off Borneo"
The boat was a floating hotel. Rooms were spacious. Beds were comfortable. They made the beds while you were diving. En suite ... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
7/2022   Richard Blackburn
1000+ Dives 		Photos available
Helpful vote(s) received
Murex Dive Resorts & Live-Aboards/ Murex Manado Full report   Manado   "Quiet Stay As Resort Reawakens"
Spent a week at Murex Manado in June 2022. My flight was late, but I was greeted at airport by the driver and got me to resort in ... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
6/2022   Rik Pavlescak
500+ Dives 		Helpful vote(s) received
Murex Dive Resorts & Live-Aboards/ Murex Manado Full report   Manado   "Quiet Stay As Resort Reawakens"
Spent a week at Murex Manado in June 2022. My flight was late, but I was greeted at airport by the driver who drove me to resort i... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
6/2022   Rik Pavlescak
500+ Dives 		2Helpful vote(s) received
Ilike Liveaboard Full report LiveAboard Banda Sea and Raja Ampat   "We Covered a lot of geography on this tour"
The dive operator sent all hands on deck to get us into the water. The crew was happy and helpful. The tender drivers picked us up... Full report  
4 stars
2 stars  
10/2021   Kathleen Poole
500+ Dives 		 
Dive Damai Full report LiveAboard Raja Ampat   "Top Dive sites during Peak Season (theoretically) all for ourselves"
We are a group of friends living in Bali that hired the entire boat for a week for a heavily discounted price because of Corona. W... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
1/2021   Werner Brandt
100+ Dives 		Photos available
Helpful vote(s) received
Dive Concepts Full report   Bali   "Overview Sampler of Bali Diving"
The last leg on an extended trip to SE Asia centered on Bali and diving. We scheduled 2 months in the area, 1/ 2 of it planned, hop... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
4/2020   Mark Magers
500+ Dives 		Photos available
4Helpful vote(s) received
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  
4 stars
5 stars  
3/2020   paul moliken
250+ Dives 		Photos available
2Helpful vote(s) received
Bastianos Bangka/ Same Full report   North Sulawesi   "Nice resort, but you have to push for the good diving"
Banka Island sits off the north point of North Sulawesi in Indonesia. It is an hour and a half ride from Manado airport and a 15- ... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
2/2020   David Hill
1000+ Dives 		Helpful vote(s) received
Dive into Ambon/Maluku Resort & Spa/ Maluku Resort & Spa Full report   Ambon   "Critters & Corals. Good despite earthquake."
7 full diving days, 3 dives per day, didn’t do any night dives. Spent 1 day diving coral reefs on the eastern side of Ambon, app... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
12/2019   Phil Johnston
1000+ Dives 		Helpful vote(s) received
Aggressor Fleet Full report LiveAboard Komodo   "IndoAgressor great diving etc but BED BUGS"
Staff, food, diving great. BUT Bed bugs in at least 3 cabins. We are on a 3. 5 month mostly diving trip in Asia & now can't get rid... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
12/2019   Laurie McNeill Lee
500+ Dives 		 
Borneo Cottages Full report   Maratua Island, Kalimantan   "Budget diving at Maratua island Kalimantan"
BUDGET DIVING AT MARATUA ISLAND, EAST KALIMANTAN, INDONESIA by Andrew Falconer Maratua island is a bit off the radar for most A... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
11/2019   Andrew Falconer
500+ Dives 		Photos available 
Daniel's Lagoon Resort Full report   Lembeh Strait   "Excellent Macro Photography Destination"
Over the years, I have stayed at five different dive resorts along the Lembeh Strait [there are about 20], from premium offerings ... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
11/2019   Ken Tucker
1000+ Dives 		Photos available
3Helpful vote(s) received
Critter Junkies Full report   Ambon   "Incredible Muck Diving, Same Sites Multiple Times"
This was the first backpacker- type dive operation I've dove with, so it was a new experience. Just a dive shop on Ambon Bay, run ... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
11/2019   Lisa C. Evans
1000+ Dives 		Helpful vote(s) received
MV Samambaia Full report LiveAboard Banda Sea, Forgotten Islands   "Remote Area Searching for Sharks"
This was my second time on the Samambaia, which is a beautiful, comfortable boat. This itinerary is quite remote, and involves r... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
10/2019   Lisa C. Evans
1000+ Dives 		 
S/Y Indo Siren Full report LiveAboard     "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  
4 stars
1 stars  
7/2019   Andrew Robbins
250+ Dives 		Photos available 
Bastianos Full report   Bunaken   "A revisit"
To finish our Indonesia trip (see my reviews of Papua Explorers and Papua Paradise), we went to Bastianos on Bunaken, where we had... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
5/2019   John E. Keith
250+ Dives 		 
AquaMarine Diving - Bali Full report   Bali   "Diving Safari"
Bali is a big island with dive sites too far apart to be easily reached staying in one place. We have taken "Dive Safari" trips wi... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
5/2019   Tabby Stone
1000+ 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  
4 stars
5 stars  
3/2019   Manuel Campano
100+ Dives 		 
Blue Marine Diving/ Damai Bungalows Full report   [N/A] Gili Air Island   "Solid diving but a lot of earthquake damage on the reef"
Gili Air is a ghost town at the moment. The earthquake six months ago on Lombok has significantly reduced tourism and it's offseas... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
2/2019   Eileen J Councill
500+ Dives 		 
NAD Lembeh Full report   Lembeh Straits   "Plastic hurting Lembeh Straits"
Our third trip to NAD Lembeh, but first time in High Season, January. The Resort did fine with the extra people, the food i... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
1/2019   Terry H Anderson
500+ Dives 		 
Seven Seas Full report LiveAboard Raja Ampat   "The variety is amazing"
This is our second trip on the Seven Seas, the last time we had cruise director Karl, this time it was new cruise director Alex. ... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
12/2018   Christhol Swanson
100+ Dives 		3Helpful vote(s) received
Maluku Explorer, formerly MV Liburan Full report   Halmahera   "Good Liveaboard, Great Uncrowded Diving"
Second time on this boat, with a slightly different itinerary this time. We were the only liveaboard we saw in 8 days of diving. ... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
10/2018   Lisa C. Evans
500+ Dives 		 
Tompotika Dive Lodge Full report   Central Sulawesi   "Amazing Service and Diving in Remote Location"
This lodge has the best customer service I have ever experienced on a dive trip. They have a very high quality operation, and ver... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
10/2018   Lisa C. Evans
500+ Dives 		 
Alor Dive Full report   [Alor   "Budget Diving in Alor, Indonesia"
I booked a weeks diving with Alor Dive, with accomodation at the homestay Cantik in Kalabahi. Alor Diving is run by a German guy n... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
10/2018   Andrew Falconer
500+ Dives 		 
Ankermi Happy Dive Full report   Maumere bay,Flores, Indonesia   "Budget diving at Maumere bay, Flores, Indonesia"
IAfter a weeks diving in Alor (see separate report), I flew via Kupang to Maumere on Flores. I was met at the airport and taken to... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
10/2018   Andrew Falconer
500+ Dives 		Helpful vote(s) received
Murex Dive Resorts --Bangka Full report   Bangka, North Sulawesi   "Fantastic Staff, Great Accommodations, Treated Like a VIP"
Booking at Murex Bangka on my own (no travel agent) was easy via email- - responses to questions were answered within a day. Payment... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
10/2018   Rik Pavlescak
100+ Dives 		 
Siladen Resort Full report   Bunaken Marine Park   "5 star resort with diving"
Siladen Island Resort & Spa is about a 40 minute boat transfer from Sulawesi. Rooms have AC w/ nice outdoor bath. Staff knows you... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
10/2018   William R. Rigby
500+ Dives 		 
Siladen Resort Full report   Bunaken Marine Park   "5 star resort with diving"
Siladen Island Resort & Spa is about a 40 minute boat transfer from Sulawesi. Rooms have AC w/ nice outdoor bath. Staff knows you... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
10/2018   William R. Rigby
500+ Dives 		Helpful vote(s) received
Komodo Resort/Sebayur Diving Full report   Komodo National Park   "Wonderful resort with outstanding diving"
Stayed a week and hope to return again. Very comfortable mid- size (16 cottages) resort on beautiful beach and spectacular house ... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
9/2018   Michael A Replogle
500+ Dives 		Helpful vote(s) received
Wakatobi Dive Resort Full report   Wakatobi   "All Good At Wakatobi"
We were very well cared for from Bali forward. . . service is great in all aspects concerning Wakatobi. Our only problem was the weath... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
9/2018   Gail M King
1000+ Dives 		Helpful vote(s) received
Arenui Full report LiveAboard ]Komodo   "Incredible Boat, Very Good Diving"
This is surely one of the very best liveaboards anywhere. The cabins were spacious and comfortable. There were reading lights ove... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
8/2018   Tom Baker
1000+ Dives 		2Helpful vote(s) received
Siladen Resort Full report   Bunaken   "Well worth returning to."
My dive buddy and I were scheduled to go to Lembeh for a trip organized by Burt Jones and Maurine Shimlock to dive with Drs. Gerry... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
7/2018   David E Reubush
1000+ Dives 		2Helpful vote(s) received
Dive into Lembeh Full report   Lembeh   "Lembeh is great but not in all regards"
Having dived in the luxury of Wakatobi’s healthy reefs, we decided to experience muck diving in Lembeh for the first time as... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
6/2018   paul moliken
100+ Dives 		2Helpful vote(s) received
Karang Divers/ Alam Mimpi Full report   Hidden Treasure   "Bali North"
Alam Mimpi – Karang Divers, Bali We were cruising at an altitude of 34 000 feet on our way to Bali. Lunch was served, I enjoyed a... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
5/2018   Michael Joest
1000+ Dives 		Photos available 
Amira liveaboard Full report LiveAboard     "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  
4 stars
3 stars  
5/2018   victor kenton
1000+ Dives 		2Helpful vote(s) received
Aqua Marine Full report   Bali   " Bali Diving, Interesting critters, good photo ops"
There are many dive operations and shops in Bali, I had contacted a few other companies with little and sometimes no response. I c... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
5/2018   bill mashek
1000+ Dives 		 
alamBatu Full report   Tulamben   "Great resort for divers and non-divers alike"
The long travel time to get here was expected and we planned accordingly. Arrived in Bali 4 days before we transferred to the reso... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
5/2018   Dennis A McCrea
1000+ Dives 		 
Kungkungan Bay Resort Full report   Lembeh   "Engaging dives, kind staff, excellent for vegetarians!"
Our stay at Kungkungan was most enjoyable. This was our first stop on a two week holiday to North Sulawesi with Bunaken to follow. ... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
5/2018   Angela Richards Dona
500+ Dives 		Helpful vote(s) received
Samambaia Full report LiveAboard Komodo   "Fabulous Liveaboard, Crowded but Good to Great Diving"
This boat is relatively new, and it was beautiful, comfortable, and they had taken care of many of the small things that can bug y... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
5/2018   Lisa C. Evans
500+ Dives 		 
Two Fish Divers Full report   Bunaken   "Good value for seasoned divers; "fishy" walls, turtles!"
Bunaken still great wall diving after many years (last visited 1996)—though some trash now. Resort well- located: Good to be out on... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
3/2018   Sharon Bailey-Bok
1000+ Dives 		2Helpful vote(s) received
Dive Damai Full report LiveAboard Raja Ampat   "Spectacular diving , so so operator"
Did a 10 day liveaboard on the Damai 2 from Sorong. The food, diving, most of the crew and accommodations were great. The currents... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
12/2017   Regina roberts
1000+ Dives 		Helpful vote(s) received
Kasawari Lembeh Full report   Lembeh, Sulawesi   "Kasawari Resort Changes Ownership"
Had the misfortune to be at the resort just as it was transitioning from one owner to another. The atmosphere was unsettled with t... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
11/2017   Frances Lewis
1000+ Dives 		 
Aggressor Fleet/ Raja Ampat Aggressor Full report LiveAboard     "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  
4 stars
1 stars  
10/2017   Brian Morrow
500+ Dives 		 
S/Y Indo Siren Full report LiveAboard Banda Sea   "Great Diving in Indonesia But Not A Great Value"
Every diver knows there are three important aspects of a dive trip: Eating, Sleeping, and Diving. This is what we pay for and the ... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
10/2017   Angela Richards Dona
500+ Dives 		5Helpful vote(s) received
Tambora Full report LiveAboard Sorong to Ambon   "Raja Ampat to Ambon - lots of variety"
This was a 10. 5 dive day liveaboard starting in Sorong, diving Misool and other nearby Raja Ampat sites for 3 days, then across th... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
10/2017   Lisa C. Evans
500+ Dives 		2Helpful vote(s) received
Tulamben Wreck Divers Full report   Tulamben   "Diving under the volcano"
Tulamben was our first stop on a 5- week trip, the 2 1/ 2 week Indonesian portion of which was arranged by Dive Adventures (Nina) in... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
10/2017   John E. Keith
250+ Dives 		 
Dive into Ambon Full report   Ambon   "Go for the Muck Diving!"
This was an add- on to a liveaboard trip. We chose Dive into Ambon because they are located between Ambon Bay and the eastern side... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
10/2017   Lisa C. Evans
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Aggressor Fleet Full report LiveAboard North Sulawesi to Raja Ampat   "Great Trip from Bitung to Sorong"
Boarded the Raja Ampat Aggressor in Bitung, North Sulawesi for a 12 night trip covering about 500 miles eastward to Sorong, West P... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
10/2017   Michael J. Millet
1000+ Dives 		Helpful vote(s) received
Villa Markisa Full report   Bali   "Best dive resort on Bali for black sand and small animals"
The Villa Markisa attracts European and Asian divers, but is not well known in the USA. Guests this week included a Swiss couple, ... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
9/2017   Marilyn Walker
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Wakatobi Dive Resort Full report       "Current - it's hard to like"
First dive is at 7: 30 am, second dive at 11 am, third dive either 2: 30 pm or 5: 30 pm as night dives rotate around among the severa... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
9/2017   Marilyn Walker
1000+ Dives 		2Helpful vote(s) received
Lembeh Resort Full report   Lembeh/Siladen   "Lembeh/Siladen Combo"
We stayed at Lembeh Resort for 6 nites & 18 critter dives with lots of unusual critters spotted in the black sand. Lembeh Resort se... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
8/2017   Gail M King
1000+ Dives 		Helpful vote(s) received
Murex Dive Resorts & Live-Aboards/ Murex Bangka Full report   Manado   "Small, friendly resort on Bankga island"
This was our third trip to Murex Bangka and once again we had a wonderful time. Don't go here if you want a five star experience, ... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
6/2017   Michael N. Hofman
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Dive into Ambon/ Maluku Resort and Spa Full report   Ambon   "Dive into Ambon - good diving!"
Dive into Ambon offers a variety of diving (weather permitting) that their competition (Maluku divers, does not) beautiful reef di... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
5/2017   Holly Bent
1000+ Dives 		 
Maluku Divers Full report   Ambon, Maluku   "Maluku Divers Resort"
The muck diving is as good as Lembeh- - meaning it's superb. Especially the frogfish, all kinds including the psychedelic frog... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
5/2017   L ALAN WILLIS
250+ Dives 		Helpful vote(s) received
Amira Indonesia Full report LiveAboard Raja Ampat   "Spacious Liveaboard, good service, marginal food"
Good size boat with plenty of space. Cabins were big and well appointed, only complaint was the ceiling patches for the leaking d... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
4/2017   William Deertz
500+ Dives 		 
Blue Manta Full report LiveAboard     "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 stars
3 stars  
4/2017   L ALAN WILLIS
250+ Dives 		 
Triton Bay Divers Full report   Triton Bay   "Triton Bay Divers Remote, But Worth the Effort to Get There"
Triton Bay Divers is a relatively new (2 years old), small (6 cabins) dive resort in Triton Bay. My dive buddy and I got off the ... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
3/2017   David E Reubush
1000+ Dives 		3Helpful vote(s) received
Water WorxX Dive Center Bali/ Pondok Bambu Full report   Padang Bai   "East Bali Diving"
We spent our first week in Indonesia diving Padang Bai. After checking out several dive operations, I decided to go with Water Wo... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
3/2017   Carol D Cox
1000+ Dives 		Photos available
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Papua Paradise Eco Resort Full report   Raja Ampat   "Service with a smile..."
Papua Paradise is all about service with a smile. When we departed after 11 days it was as if we were saying goodbye to family. T... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
2/2017   Eileen J Dietrich
500+ Dives 		2Helpful vote(s) received
Dewi Nusantara Full report LiveAboard Raja Ampat to Triton Bay   "Raja Ampat to Triton Bay on the Dewi Nusantara"
This was my second trip to Raja Ampat on the Dewi Nusantara. This trip was led by Burt Jones of Secret Sea Visions and Hergen Spa... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
2/2017   David E Reubush
1000+ Dives 		3Helpful vote(s) received
Tulamben Wreck Divers/ Tulamben Wreck Divers Resort Full report   Tulamben, Bali   "East Bali"
Tulamben is not a party place, and the beaches are not very attractive. There are plenty of accommodations catering primarily to d... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
12/2016   eric williamson
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