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Dive Op / Resort	Live Aboard?	Area	Title / Review	Rating Advanced / Beginner	Diving Date	Reporter/ # Dives	Photos/ Helpful Votes
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*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		8/2023	Craig Howe 1000+ Dives
*All Star - Dune*			"Very diverse and unique dive environements" Aurora is a pinisi style wooded vessel, which is a traditional- designed ship built in Sulawesi. This is my second trip on a pinis... Full report		6/2023	Kim Sass 1000+ Dives
*Wallacea*			"Great Indonesia Liveaboard" Wallacea operates two liveaboards in Indonesia, the Ambai and the Seahorse. Wallacea caters to Europeans, and specifically Fre... Full report		4/2023	Paul Barrett 250+ Dives
*Seven Seas*			"Wonderful time on an aging boat with (mostly) excellent crew" I now know that it is possible to enjoy oneself immensely, having paid a large sum of money to do so, while also feeling a bit dis... Full report		4/2023	Angela Richards Dona 500+ Dives
*Black Sand Dive Retreat*			"Great Muck Diving in Lembeh Strait" Black Sand Dive Retreat remains one of the best designed, best run small dive resorts we have seen anywhere. This is muck diving a... Full report		3/2023	David Hill 1000+ Dives
*Misool Eco Resort*			"Great Diving at an Outstanding Resort" I spent one week at Misool in mid- January 2023. Both the resort and the diving were truly excellent. To start, the resort itself... Full report		1/2023	Curtis S. Kates 1000+ Dives
*Wakatobi -- Pelagian*			"Good diving but inefficient A/C" After spending 10 days at Wakatobi Resort we boarded the Pelagian for a one week cruise. The diving was good with plenty of colour... Full report		12/2022	Debora McAteer 1000+ Dives
*Wakatobi Dive Resort*			"Third time is as good as the previous trips" The trip was originally scheduled for May 2020 but due to COVID- 19 the trip was rescheduled twice with no difficulty. We have bee... Full report		11/2022	Steve Dussault 1000+ Dives
*Wakatobi Dive Resort*			"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		7/2022	paul d moliken 250+ Dives
*Dive Into Lembeh*			"Second Visit, Still a Delight!" This was my second time staying at Dive Into Lembeh. Sadly, the owners Steven and Miranda were not on site (good for them, though- ... Full report		6/2022	Rik Pavlescak 500+ Dives
*Wakatobi Dive Resort*			"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	2
*Papua Diving/ Sorido Bay*			"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*			"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*			"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*			"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	2
*Alami Alor*			"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*			"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*			"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*			"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*			"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*			"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*			"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*			"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*			"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*			"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*			"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	4
*Amira 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		5/2018	victor kenton 1000+ Dives	2
*Dewi Nusantara*			"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*			"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*			"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	3
*Dewi Nusantara*			"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*			"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*			"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	2
*WAOW Charters*			"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*			"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*			"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*			"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	2
*Wakatobi -- Pelagian*			"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*			"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*			"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*			"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	2
*Wakatobi Dive Resort*			"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*			"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*			"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*			"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*			"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	2
*Zen Dive / Alila Manggis, Candidasa*			"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*			"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*			"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	3
*Wakatobi -- Pelagian*			"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*			"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
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	------- Select a Dive Operator -------- -- All Dive Operators in Indonesia -- Aggressor Fleet AquaMarine Diving - Bali Archipelago Expeditions Arenui Dewi Nusantara Dive Damai Eco Divers Gangga Island Resort & Spa Grand Komodo Kararu Dive Voyages Kasawari Lembeh Kungkungan Bay Resort Lembeh Resort Maluku Divers Mimpi Resort Misool Eco Resort Murex Dive Resorts & Live-Aboards Papua Diving Peter Hughes Diving Pindito Raja4Divers Scuba Seraya Resort Sea Rovers Dive Centre Seven Seas Tasik Divers Thalassa Dive Center Two Fish Divers WAOW Charters Wakatobi Dive Resort Worldwide Dive and Sail

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Indonesia Diving Reviews: Dive Resorts & Liveaboards

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