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Wakatobi Dive Resort Full report   Wakatobi   "Wakatobi - Computer Generated Perfection"
If you have the time and money to do it, Wakatobi Dive Resort is probably the best place I've been to for diving from both a conte... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
6/2024   Christopher Smith
100+ Dives
 
Blue Manta Liveaboard Full report   Komodo   "Indonesia diving did not disappoint."
Komodo Dive trip. When our close dive travel friends said, “What do you think about Indonesia?” my wife and I barely hesitated to... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
6/2024   Brice
250+ Dives
 
Mermaid I Full report 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
Blue Manta Liveaboard Full report       "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
 
Seven Seas Full report LiveAboard Komodo   "Excellent dive trip with whalesharks and mantas, BUT..."
[My daughter and I cruised the 10 day "Komodo and Sumbawa Whalesharks" itinerary. I have been twice before on the Seven Seas and, ... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
5/2024   William R Kimlinger
1000+ Dives
 
Adelaar Full report   Exploratory to Selayar   "Amazing custom trip on Adelaar"
I am the owner of Dive N Ride Adventures and chartered the Adelaar to retrace a scuba trip I took in the 1990s in Indonesia. At th... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
4/2024   Lisa J Malachowsky
1000+ Dives
Photos available 
Papua Explorers Full report       "Papua Explorers"
My wife and I stayed at Papua Explorers (“PapEx”) for nine nights late March/ early April 2024. This was part one of a two part di... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
4/2024   Kendall Raine
1000+ Dives
Photos available 
Coralia Full report LiveAboard     "Coralia Northern Route"
I traveled as a single diver aboard Coralia for a nine- night cruise around northern Raja Ampat in early April 2024 (following a ni... Full report  
5 stars
2 stars  
4/2024   Kendall Raine
1000+ Dives
Helpful vote(s) received
Papua Paradise Eco Resort Full report   Raja Ampat   "Another Great Trip"
This was a return trip to Papua Paradise. Many things are unchanged so please read our Undercurrent review from April 2023. Thi... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
4/2024   Gary & Robin Schiendelman
1000+ Dives
Photos available 
Kalimaya Dive Resort Full report   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 Full report   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
 
Pindito Full report LiveAboard Misool & Triton Bay   "Wonders of eastern Indonesia"
When travelling this far, it's advisable to take a few days to acclimate to the time change before diving, so we stayed in Jakarta... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
4/2024   Frederick R. Turoff
1000+ Dives
Photos available 
Blue Manta Full report 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
 
Dive Damai Full report LiveAboard Raja Ampat   "Spectacular diving with great variety of creatures"
Be ware: Raja Ampat area is crowded with dive boats and there's competition for the best dive sites. The boat is lovely: cabins, ... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
3/2024   Laura Mosqueda
500+ Dives
 
Aggressor Fleet Full report 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
Kalimaya Full report   Sumbawa   "A hassle to get to but well worth it"
KALIMAYA REVIEW On March 2nd, I traveled from Labuan Bajo to Bima, Sumbawa via DPS. After a 2 hour van ride over some very steep... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
3/2024   Michael J. Millet
1000+ Dives
Photos available
2Helpful vote(s) received
Villa Markisa Full report   Bali   "Great Resort; Lousy Weather"
VILLA MARKISA REVIEW After a 10 day liveaboard Thailand, a 7 day liveaboard doing Komodo and a week at Kalimaya Resort on Sumba... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
3/2024   Michael J. Millet
1000+ Dives
2Helpful vote(s) received
Black Sand Dive Retreat Full report   [N/A]North Sulawesi   "Possibly the best little dive resort on earth"
After diving a number of other resorts over the last year, we returned again to Black Sand Dive Retreat on Lembeh Strait in Indone... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
3/2024   David Hill
1000+ Dives
2Helpful vote(s) received
Arenui Full report LiveAboard Raja Ampat   "Raja Ampat worth the trip. Arenui staff superb."
Raja Ampat had been on our diving bucket list for some time. We anticipated that doing it aboard the Arenui would make the entire... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
3/2024   Timothy C Barden
250+ Dives
3Helpful vote(s) received
Mermaid II Full report LiveAboard Raja AMpat   "Well-run oeration. Tight for 18 guests."
This trip was a full charter of 18 divers. Pretty crowded on this boat. The cabins are small, and storage is tight. The rooms had a... Full report  
5 stars
1 stars  
2/2024   Donald Brown
1000+ Dives
 
Gaia Love Full report 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 
Spice Island Divers Ambon Full report   Ambon   "Enjoyable Muck Diving in a Comfortable Resort, but..."
This is meant as a 5- day side trip before a 10- day liveaboard to Raja Ampat. Originally I thought of a land- based Raja Ampat resor... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
2/2024   Judy Orange
1000+ Dives
2Helpful vote(s) received
Mermaid Liveaboards Full report LiveAboard Togian Islands   "Splendid 11 day cruise with mind-boggling variety"
Mermaid's two liveaboards are operated and maintained to the highest standards of quality. I've dived with them seven times in var... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
2/2024   Harvey Cohen
500+ Dives
Photos available
2Helpful vote(s) received
Coralia Full report   Raja Ampat   "Fabulous Operation"
The Coralia is a floating work of art operated by ostensibly the best crew we've ever experienced in 35 liveaboards. The 20+ crew ... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
1/2024   David Marchese
1000+ Dives
Photos available
4Helpful vote(s) received
Mermaid II Full report   Raja Ampat   "Amazing diving in Raja Ampat"
This trip was actually done in December, 2022. After waiting so long to report it, I can no longer select that month. This was my ... Full report  
5 stars
2 stars  
1/2024   David Jackson
100+ Dives
 
Lembeh Resort Full report       "A Great Workshop for Photographers"
I was at Lembeh Resort for the annual Capturing Critters Underwater Photography Workshop. Lots of great things to say about the Re... Full report  
5 stars
2 stars  
1/2024   Richard Schifreen
250+ Dives
 
Wakatobi Dive Resort Full report   Sulawesi, Wakatobi   "Wakatobi in January"
The good: very pristine reefs, coral, and tropical fish support of the local population fishing outside of the dive sites in exc... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
1/2024   David Steinberg
1000+ Dives
Helpful vote(s) received
Triton Bay Divers Resort Full report   Triton Bay   "SECLUDED SPLENDOR: TRITON BAY DIVE RETREAT"
SECLUDED SPLENDOR: TRITON BAY DIVE RETREAT After exploring Raja Ampat's depths, especially the Dampier Strait region, for years, ... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
1/2024   Valera Sakhnenko
500+ Dives
Photos available
2Helpful vote(s) received
Alam Batu Full report   Bali   "A spacious, comfortable resort"
My buddy and I visited Alam Batu in January of 2024 with a group organized by Kerri and Hergen of Subculture Travel. While I have... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
1/2024   David E Reubush
1000+ Dives
Photos available
2Helpful vote(s) received
Dive Damai Full report LiveAboard Komodo   "Another great trip to Komodo"
This was my third trip to Komodo on the Damai I starting with the 4th voyage as a new boat in 2009. The most recent prior trip wa... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
1/2024   David E Reubush
1000+ Dives
Photos available
Helpful vote(s) received
Dewi Nusantara Full report 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
 
Seven Seas Full report LiveAboard Forgotten Islands   "Still good 7 years later"
My partner and I dove the Forgotten Islands with Seven Seas back in 2016 and considered it one of the best trips ever, so when w... Full report  
5 stars
2 stars  
11/2023   Karen York
500+ Dives
 
Gaia Love Full report   Raja Ampat   "Outstanding Odyssey to Raja Ampat"
Seasick Productions/ Haas Photography organized group trip. Clockwork perfection. Highly recommend Singapore Airlines business cla... Full report  
5 stars
1 stars  
11/2023   Lee Fenner
500+ Dives
Photos available 
Dive Damai Full report LiveAboard Raja Ampat   "Overpriced but a Nice Liveaboard"
I was in cabin 4 as a solo and it’s 269 sq. ft. located below the main level. Above this room is the camera room, so there's not a... Full report  
5 stars
1 stars  
11/2023   Jan D
500+ Dives
 
Papua Explorers Full report   Raja Ampat   "Diving with Papua Explorers"
My two friends and I joined two other friends who had dived with Papua Explorers in the past. Papua Explorers DID NOT DISAPPOINT. ... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
11/2023   Gloria Wesaw
500+ Dives
Photos available 
Papua Explorers Full report   Raja Ampat   "Diving with Papua Explorers"
My two friends and I joined two other friends who had dived with Papua Explorers in the past. Papua Explorers DID NOT DISAPPOINT. ... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
11/2023   Gloria Wesaw
500+ Dives
Photos available 
Aggressor Fleet Full report LiveAboard Derawan/ N. Sulawesi   "Derawan to North Sulawesi"
RAJA AMPAT AGGRESSOR 2023 REVIEW Enjoyed a 12 night dive trip aboard the RAA in late August and early September from August 25... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
10/2023   Michael J. Millet
1000+ Dives
Photos available 
Wakatobi Dive Resort Full report   Wakatobi   "Wonderful Dive Resort"
Wonderful experience and Wakatobi. Diving, services, staff were all excellent. Saw 1 coral bleached, but otherwise reefs appeared ... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
10/2023   Michelle Pae
<100 Dives
 
Dewi Nusantara Full report LiveAboard Raja Ampat on Liveaboard   "Ultra Luxury Amazing Dive Operation and Ship"
10 days of diving starting 1/ 15/ 23 on the stunningly beautiful Dewi Nusantara liveaboard, this time in Raja Ampat. This was our 2... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
10/2023   Douglas
500+ Dives
Photos available
Helpful vote(s) received
Alor Divers Eco Resort Full report   Alor Archipelago   "Many Faces of Indonesia"
I have visited Indonesia from Bali to Irian Jaya and in between several times before. All of my trips were at least very good. So, ... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
10/2023   Bela Asztalos
1000+ Dives
Photos available 
Wakatobi Dive Resort Full report   S.E. Sulawesi, Indonesia   "16th Trip to Wakatobi"
Tipped off by an Undercurrent staffer, my first visit to Wakatobi was in 1998. I had just come off ten years of bringing dive grou... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
10/2023   Kenneth Knezick
1000+ Dives
Photos available
Helpful vote(s) received
Gaia Love Full report   Banda Sea, Triton Bay   "Mixed Bag In Banda"
First of all the Gaia Love is a great boat; the "value" would have been a higher rating if we had seen whale sharks, hammerheads a... Full report  
3 stars
4 stars  
10/2023   Tim Williams
1000+ Dives
 
Wakatobi Dive Resort Full report   Sulawesi   "Still the best dive resort around. They get everything right."
We had a wonderful 10 day trip to wakatobi. From the meetup and breakfast at the bali airport, wakatobi takes great care of you. T... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
10/2023   Feney Matthews
1000+ Dives
 
Wakatobi Dive Resort Full report   Wakatobi   "Excellent Dive Resort/Pristine Diving"
Wakatobi is excellent in all aspects: 2 hour charter flight from Bali to the resort, spacious beach bungalows with 2 double beds, ... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
10/2023   Gail King
1000+ Dives
Helpful vote(s) received
Dive Damai Full report LiveAboard Banda Sea/Raja Ampat   "Forgotten Islands, Banda Sea & Raja Ampat Oct. 2023"
This trip, my second trip aboard the Damai II, exceeded my first trip in 2018 (Raja Ampat itinerary) and that was a great trip! Th... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
10/2023   Beth Gregory
500+ Dives
Photos available
Helpful vote(s) received
Wakatobi Dive Resort Full report   Wakatobi   "All it's cracked up to be"
So much has been written about Wakatobi, that I'll add only a few things. First, one of the divers used a wheelchair. The resort... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
10/2023   Rick Morgan
500+ Dives
Helpful vote(s) received
Amira Dive and Travel Full report LiveAboard Banda Sea, Raja Ampat   "Once in a livetime diving trip in eastern Indonesia"
Few people will have ever heard of Saumlaki. The small Indonesian town in the southeastern Moluccas is located on the island of Ya... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
10/2023   Michael Bode
1000+ Dives
Photos available 
Wakatobi Dive Resort Full report   Wakatobi   "Still as superb as ever"
This was our fifth visit so we clearly like the reefs, diving, service, accommodations, etc. This trip was regularly pushed off du... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
9/2023   Andrew Bernat
500+ Dives
 
Lembeh Resort Full report   Lembeh   "9 days in muck diving paradise"
This is the 4th time for me at this resort and I plan to spend at least a week here every time I travel to Indonesia. Not only do ... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
9/2023   Craig Howe
1000+ Dives
 
Arenui Full report       "Excellent 50th anniversary dive trip!"
The Arenui provides an incredible live aboard package. Their care for their customers is beyond compare. They do their best to p... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
9/2023   John Strang
1000+ Dives
 
Gangga Island Resort & Spa Full report   North Sulawesi   "My 4th visit to GIR"
GANGGA ISLAND RESORT REVIEW In early September, 2023, I visited GIR for the 4th time. My last prior visit was in 2017. My dive... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
9/2023   Michael J. Millet
1000+ Dives
Photos available
Helpful vote(s) received
Siladen Resort and Spa Full report   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 Full report 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 Full report 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
 
Wakatobi Dive Resort Full report   Wakatobi   "Unparalleled 5 Star Resort Diving"
Wakatobi Dive Resort is an incredible place to luxuriate while getting in some world class bottom time. The resort is located on ... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
9/2023   Jeff Robertson
500+ Dives
Photos available 
Bali Elite Scuba Team Full report   Bali   "Cost effective local Diving service "
We could dive without any restriction. Dive guides are waiting for us to take videos of small critters. taking video needs mor... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
9/2023   Toshihisa Tsunoda
1000+ Dives
 
Absolutescubabali Full report   Bali   "PADANGBAI, the gateway to the Gili Islands"
Resort- integrated service in PADANGBAI with ferry service to the Gili Islands. The reefs on the main island side are excellent muc... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
9/2023   Toshihisa Tsunoda
1000+ Dives
 
Gaia Love Full report LiveAboard     "Luxury liveaboard diving"
I originally booked this trip with Ultimate Dive Travel in 2018 and was paid in full by the time Covid shut down the World. Thank... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
9/2023   John M. Damas
1000+ Dives
 
Seven Seas Full report LiveAboard Komodo, Flores, Alor   "Komodo-Flores-Alor Exploratory Dive Trip"
From September 21 to October 5, 2023, my wife and I embarked on an amazing two- week underwater voyage aboard The Seven Seas, navig... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
9/2023   Valera Sakhnenko
250+ Dives
Photos available 
Arenui Full report LiveAboard Alor   "The queen of liveaboards "
After 30 years of diving and a dozen liveaboards we finally got to experience Arenui. Truly the best of any boat. Just book space ... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
8/2023   Eric Schindler
500+ Dives
Helpful vote(s) received
Arenui Full report LiveAboard LABUANBAJO/Komodo   "Great Trip even with a non-diver"
This is my second trip aboard the Arenui. I was worried things had changed after covid. They did, it was better! My first ... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
8/2023   Anthony Bracco
250+ Dives
Helpful vote(s) received
Derawan Dive Lodge Full report       "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
 
Aggressor Fleet Full report LiveAboard Derawan Islands to Lembeh   "12 day cruise from Derawan Islands to Lembeh"
This was my 4th trip on this boat and I loved every min of it. We first dove the Derawan Islands that we had been diving for the p... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
8/2023   Craig Howe
1000+ Dives
 
NAD Lembehl Resort Full report   Lembeh   "A world of wonders - the joy of muck diving!"
My husband and I spent a week on an "Insider Divers" Group trip at an Underwater Photography workshop led by Simon Lorenz and Tobi... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
8/2023   Ellen Marie Smith
500+ Dives
 
NAD Lembehl Resort Full report   Lembeh   "A world of wonders - the joy of muck diving!"
My husband and I spent a week on an "Insider Divers" Group trip at an Underwater Photography workshop led by Simon Lorenz and Tobi... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
8/2023   Ellen Marie Smith
500+ Dives
Photos available
Helpful vote(s) received
Dewi Nusantara Full report LiveAboard Cenderawasih Bay   "Fantastic dive trip on luxurious boat"
Dewi Nusantara, if you can afford it, cannot be missed. You surely do get what you pay for. The boat is huge, the cabins so comfor... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
7/2023   Linda Dunn
500+ Dives
 
Aggressor Fleet Full report LiveAboard Raja Ampat - Lembeh.   "Transition trip - Raja Ampat to Lembeh"
This was a transition trip for the Raja Ampat Aggressor. They were moving the boat from Raja Ampat to the Derawan Islands. Ther... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
6/2023   Randy Alexander
500+ Dives
Photos available 
All Star - Dune Full report LiveAboard     "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  
5 stars
2 stars  
6/2023   Kim Sass
1000+ Dives
 
Dive Into Lembeh Full report   Lembeh   "The resort you will want to return to again and again."
This was my third visit to DIL and I have already booked for three weeks in 2024. This resort continues to tick all the boxes for... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
6/2023   Lynn Phillips
1000+ Dives
Helpful vote(s) received
Bali Diversity Full report   Amed, Bali   "Excellent, clean Muck Dive at Sidem, outside of Amed in Bali"
This was a great small critter/ macro photography dive site. Was recommended to us by one of the owners of the operation, and she ... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
5/2023   Lisa Jabusch and Steve Nieters
500+ Dives
Photos available 
Adelaar/Magia 2 (last minute boat replacement) Full report   Komodo N.P.   "Last minute Damage to boat created a no win situation"
On the cruise immediately before ours, the ship Adelaar incurred hull damage necessitating drydock repairs. Five days before the ... Full report  
5 stars
2 stars  
5/2023   Lisa Jabusch and Steve Nieters
500+ Dives
 
Wakatobi Dive Resort Full report   So. Sulawesi   "Unique and Fabulous"
By far, the clearest and cleanest water we've seen in many trips to Indonesia. Little/ no trash on the reefs, no sewage/ trash at th... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
5/2023   Rene Umberger
1000+ Dives
Photos available 
Grand Komodo -- Putri Papua Full report LiveAboard Raja Ampat & Misool   "PUTRI PAPUA Saved Our vacation from Covid-19"
PUTRI PAPUA Saved Our vacation from Covid- 19. The April 2020 Pearl of Papua cruise was cancelled due to the Indonesian border blo... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
5/2023   Toshihisa Tsunoda
1000+ Dives
Photos available 
Misool Eco Resort Full report   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
 
Lumbalumba Full report   Bunaken   "Beautifuyl Wall Diving at Bunaken"
Lumbalumba is a gorgeous small dive resort just south of Manado, Indonesia, with direct access to diving in Bunaken National Marin... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
4/2023   David Hill
1000+ Dives
Photos available 
Wallacea Full report LiveAboard     "Great Indonesia Liveaboard"
Wallacea operates two liveaboards in Indonesia, the Ambai and the Seahorse. Wallacea caters to Europeans, and specifically Fre... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
4/2023   Paul Barrett
250+ Dives
Helpful vote(s) received
Aggressor Fleet Full report LiveAboard Komodo   "Great 10 day Aggressor liveaboard in Komodo"
Komodo Full boat briefing once onboard, showing escape routes including ladder for alternate routes. Fire detectors, extinguish... Full report  
5 stars
2 stars  
4/2023   Robert Linscheer
500+ Dives
Helpful vote(s) received
Papua Paradise Eco Resort Full report   Raja Ampat   "A Wonderful Week!"
We spent a week at Papua Paradise Eco Resort prior to boarding a liveaboard in Sorong. The resort had been recommended by a very r... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
4/2023   Gary & Robin Schiendelman
1000+ Dives
Photos available
2Helpful vote(s) received
Mermaid Liveaboards Full report   Raja Ampat/Banda Sea/Maumere   "5 Star Diving, 3 Star Boat"
This trip was the Mermaid’s Biodiversity Super Special Trip. 16 days beginning in Raja Ampat and continuing thru the Banda Sea to... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
4/2023   Gary & Robin Schiendelman
1000+ Dives
Photos available 
Amira Full report LiveAboard Forgotten Islands   "Another excellent trip"
This was my third trip on Amira, and if I dive Indonesia again, it will be on Amira again! My dive buddies (we came from the east... Full report  
5 stars
2 stars  
4/2023   ann mcgrath
500+ Dives
2Helpful vote(s) received
Cove Eco Resort Full report   Raja Ampat   "Spectacular Diving, Comfortable Accommodations and Great Food"
Cove Eco Resort We were visiting Raja Ampat as part of a 45 day trip to Indonesia. We spent 11 days at Sorido Bay (reviewed se... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
4/2023   Hugh E Aaron
1000+ Dives
Photos available 
Seven Seas Full report LiveAboard     "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  
5 stars
3 stars  
4/2023   Angela Richards Dona
500+ Dives
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Siladen Resort Full report   Siladen   "5 star resort!"
We have dove and traveled all over the world. I have to say that Siladen Resort is one of the best and nicest resorts I have ever ... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
4/2023   Todd B Lichtenstein
500+ Dives
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Mermaid Liveaboards Full report LiveAboard Raja Ampat   "First class operation - great dive sites"
We went with Mermaid after reading other reviews in Undercurrent. We initially made the reservation in 2019 for a 2020 trip. They ... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
3/2023   Michael Kay
250+ Dives
 
Black Sand Dive Retreat Full report       "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  
5 stars
5 stars  
3/2023   David Hill
1000+ Dives
Photos available 
Villa Markisa Full report   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
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Lumba Lumba Resort Full report   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
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Dive Damai Full report LiveAboard Raja Ampat   "Damai 1 - Kaimana to Ambon"
I was on a 10- day trip that started in Triton Bay and ended in the Banda Sea. I would first like to say the crew on Damai 1 was ve... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
3/2023   Chris Hardham
500+ Dives
 
Papua Explorers Dive Resort Full report   Raja Ampat   "Eco-friendly dive resort with great dive sites"
I chose this resort because of recommendations I read in Undercurrent. I made the reservation in 2019, then the pandemic. I resche... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
2/2023   Michael Kay
250+ Dives
 
Arenui Full report 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
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Dive into Lembeh Full report   Lembeh   "Another fantastic trip to Lembeh!!"
We loved Dive Into Lembeh and will be heading back there again on our next trip to Indonesia. We were sad when Kungkungan closed... Full report  
5 stars
2 stars  
2/2023   Sheryl Kimes
1000+ Dives
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Wallacea Cruises-Ambai Full report   Raja Ampat   "Nice trip with a surprise at the end"
There were 17 guests, 4 Americans,   1 Italian,   and the rest were French.   The boat had a new relief cruise director who flawlessl... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
1/2023   Peter Pinkerton
1000+ Dives
 
Misool Eco Resort Full report       "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  
5 stars
5 stars  
1/2023   Curtis S. Kates
1000+ Dives
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Lembeh Resort Full report   Lembeh   "Capturing Critters Workshop"
We were excited to attend the Capturing Critters in Lembeh photo workshop led by Erin Quigley, and Joel and Jen Penner. The resor... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
1/2023   Pec Indman
500+ Dives
Photos available 
Mermaid I Full report   Raja Ampat   "Raja Ampat with a full moon"
This was a 10 day (8 diving days) trip through Raja Ampat from the northern islands to Misool. This was my second trip on the Mer... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
1/2023   Joel Hirsh
500+ Dives
 
Coralia Full report   Raja Ampat   "Amazing! Would love to return!"
We stayed in one of the two Master Cabins which was 100% worth the money. The cabin was spacious and had a lovely private balcony... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
1/2023   Kim Segers
250+ Dives
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Insider Divers Full report LiveAboard Raja Ampat   "Sea Safari 8 with Insider Divers"
This was my first trip with Insider Divers and I was not disappointed! Simon Lorenz runs these trips (he is based in Hong Kong) an... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
1/2023   Ellen Marie Smith
500+ Dives
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Meridian Adventure Dive Resort Waisai Raja Raja Full report   Raja Land Based Waisai Island   "Raja Great Land Based Dive Operation"
In response to a last minute request, Melissa Moss at Reef & Rainforest did a great job finding and booking for us 7 Days at Merid... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
1/2023   Douglas
500+ Dives
Photos available
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Blue Manta liveaboard Full report LiveAboard Raja Ampat   "Hellacious journey, nice diving––The Blue Manta liveaboard"
The trip leader, Egoi Benitez, was outstanding: organized, enthusiastic, and maybe gave the best pre- dive briefings ever. In fact, ... Full report  
3 stars
5 stars  
1/2023   Paul E Gillespie
250+ Dives
Photos available 
Pindito Full report LiveAboard Raja Ampat   "Return to Indonesia to Dive the Pindito in Raja Ampat"
We dived on the Pindito thru the Banda Sea about 8yrs prior to this trip and had some of the best diving of our lives, by far. Th... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
1/2023   Jeanette Hartshorn
500+ Dives
 
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