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Wakatobi Dive Resort   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
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
 
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  
5 stars
5 stars  
11/2006   Galen Clifford
250+ Dives
 
Dive Damai Full report LiveAboard Komodo   This is an beautiful Indonesian wooden boat with an awesome crew! While we were on board, there were 17 crew/ 8 guests. We booked ... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
2/2013   Gari Sisk
500+ Dives
 
Dive Damai Full report LiveAboard Komodo Islands   Cabin 6 is the largest room with high ceilings. About 450 square feet at the stern of the ship. Private balcony except when crew ... Full report  
5 stars
2 stars  
12/2013   Garry Gough
500+ Dives
Helpful vote(s) received
Wakatobi Dive Resort Full report   Wakatobi   The corals at Wakatobi are the absolutely the best I’ve ever seen – absolutely breath taking at every site. The whole operation i... Full report  
3 stars
5 stars  
8/2010   Gary
250+ Dives
 
Dive Damai LiveAboard Cenderawasih & Raja Ampat   "Still the Best"
This was our third trip with Dive Damai. The second on the Damai I. This time, we started in Cenderawasih and ended in Norther... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
9/2024   Gary & Robin Schiendelman
1000+ Dives
Photos available
Helpful vote(s) received
Alam Batu Beach Bungalow Resort   Bali   "A Terrific and Relaxing Resort"
Although we’ve been to Bali a couple of times in the past, this was the first time we’ve been diving there. We had a week between ... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
8/2024   Gary & Robin Schiendelman
1000+ Dives
Photos available
Helpful vote(s) received
Pindito/ N/A LiveAboard Raja Ampat   "Raja Ampat Never Disappoints!"
We have been to Raja Ampat a number of times so we knew the diving would be superb, and it was! This was our first trip on the Pin... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
4/2024   Gary & Robin Schiendelman
1000+ Dives
Photos available 
Papua Paradise Eco Resort   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 
Mermaid Liveaboards   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 
Papua Paradise Eco Resort   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
Dive Damai Full report LiveAboard Forgotten Islands - Raja Ampat   "Still exemplary service and a boat that is aging well"
Dive Damai 9 Years Later. . Still exemplary service and a boat that is aging well We were on the Damai I for a 2 week trip to Raj... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
11/2022   Gary & Robin Schiendelman
1000+ Dives
Photos available
4Helpful vote(s) received
Murex Dive Resorts Full report   North Sulawesi   "Passport to Paradise - Bunaken, Bangka, Lembeh"
Passport to Paradise in North Sulawesi As soon as we heard Indonesia was opening with a Visa on Arrival, we confirmed our reser... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
8/2022   Gary & Robin Schiendelman
1000+ Dives
Photos available
3Helpful vote(s) received
Arenui Full report LiveAboard Alor / Komodo   The Arenui is a beautiful and well appointed boat. Cabins and common areas are large, comfortable and well thought out. The food i... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
5/2014   Gary & Robin Schiendelman
1000+ Dives
Helpful vote(s) received
Thalassa Dive Center Full report   North Sulawesi   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  
5 stars
4 stars  
7/2009   Gary Krippendorf
500+ 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  
5 stars
4 stars  
8/2008   Gary Krippendorf
500+ Dives
 
Kungkungan Bay Resort Full report   North Sulawesi   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  
5 stars
3 stars  
6/2007   Gary Krippendorf
250+ 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  
5 stars
5 stars  
6/2007   Gary Krippendorf
250+ Dives
 
Thalassa Dive Center/ Hotel Santika Full report   North Sulawesi   I planned a trip for 12 of us to go diving in North Sulawesi, Indonesia. We split our diving between 2 locations, Bunaken and Lemb... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
7/2006   Gary Krippendorf
250+ Dives
 
Kungkungan Bay Resort Full report   North Sulawesi   I planned a trip for 12 of us to go diving in North Sulawesi, Indonesia. We split our diving between 2 locations, Bunaken and Lemb... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
7/2006   Gary Krippendorf
250+ Dives
 
Kungkungan Bay Resort Full report   Lembeh Strait - North Sulawesi   I planned a trip for 4 of us from the San Francisco bay area to go diving in North Sulawesi, Indonesia. After much research we dec... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
7/2004   Gary Krippendorf
100+ Dives
 
Thalassa Dive Center/ Santika Hotel Full report   Bunaken - North Sulawesi   I planned a trip for 4 of us from the San Francisco bay area to go diving in North Sulawesi, Indonesia. After much research we dec... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
7/2004   Gary Krippendorf
100+ Dives
 
Tasik Divers/ Tasik Ria Full report   Sulawesi   Tasik Ria is an inexpensive, diver- oriented resort about 45 minutes from the Manado airport and within the Bunaken National Park. ... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
9/2009   Gene Huff
500+ Dives
 
Tasik Divers/ Tasik Ria Full report   Sulawesi   Tasik Ria is an inexpensive, diver- oriented resort about 45 minutes from the Manado airport and within the Bunaken National Park. ... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
9/2009   Gene Huff
500+ Dives
 
Kasawari Lembeh Resort Full report   Lembeh   Outstanding resort and diving operation. The resort is small with well maintained grounds and a pool. The villas are large and o... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
8/2009   Gene Huff
500+ Dives
 
Wakatobi / Pelagian/ Pelagian Full report LiveAboard Wakatobi   You go through Bali to get to Wakatobi and the Pelagian so a few Bali bonus days added greatly to our trip. Wakatobi arranged for... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
9/2008   Gene Huff
500+ Dives
 
ALAMI ALOR Full report   East of Flores   "wonderful remote diving in Indonesia"
This is a newer resort and still in the process of refining itself. But the owners are on- site and are working hard to make this ... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
4/2017   George S. Irwin, M.D.
1000+ Dives
Helpful 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
 
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
 
Siladen Resort & Spa Full report   North Sulawesi   "easy living at Siladen Resort "
What a nice surprise to find this hidden treasure of a dive resort. The resort is nicely done, the food was excellent and always ... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
11/2014   George S. Irwin, M.D.
1000+ Dives
2Helpful vote(s) received
Misool Eco Resort Full report   Raja Ampat   "expensive sights in Raja Ampat"
We were promised a meet and welcome at the Sorong Airport. No one showed and trying to then make arrangements to gather our thing... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
10/2014   George S. Irwin, M.D.
1000+ Dives
2Helpful vote(s) received
Raja4Divers Full report   Raja Ampat   The trip is long and difficult to arrive in Sorong, West Papua and involves an overnight flight from Jakarta. Then it is another ... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
10/2013   George S. Irwin, M.D.
1000+ Dives
3Helpful vote(s) received
Gangga Island Resort Full report   Gangaa Island, Sulawesi   We stayed at both Lembeh and at Gangga Island and it turned out to be a good combination. The diving at Lembeh and Gangga compleme... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
1/2009   George Theodoris
100+ Dives
 
Lembeh Divers / Lembeh Resort Full report   Lembeh, Sulawesi   We stayed at both Lembeh and at Gangaa Island and it turned out to be a good combination. The diving at Lembeh and Gangga compleme... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
12/2008   George Theodoris
<100 Dives
 
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
 
Blue Manta   Banda Sea   "Excellent Liveaboard "
Totally recommend this boat blue manta and her sister boat white manta. Very similar set up. Great photographic facilities. Dive ... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
10/2024   Gillian
250+ Dives
Helpful vote(s) received
Aggressor Fleet Full report LiveAboard Komodo   "First liveaboard trip in Indonesia was breathtaking!"
&#8234;Watch My YouTube Video: [. . . ] all the pictures/ videos were taken during the trip by m... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
10/2022   Giorgio Bonmassar
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 Raja Ampat   This was our second trip on Arenui and, if anything, it was even better than the previous time. The crew were just as welcoming an... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
4/2012   GlobeTrotter
100+ Dives
 
Arenui Full report LiveAboard Raja Ampat   Where to start? My husband and I have been on several liveaboards in Thailand and Indonesia, but none as luxurious as this one. Ou... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
4/2011   GlobeTrotter
100+ Dives
 
Papua Explorers   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   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 
Dive Gaia Full report LiveAboard [Raja Ampat   "Raising the bar for Liveaboards"
Honestly, as the title suggests, this experience on the m/ v Gaia was a very pleasant surprise compared to all the other liveaboard... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
12/2018   gopal krishnan
500+ Dives
Helpful vote(s) received
Papua Paradise   Raja Ampat   "Raja Ampat -resort based world class diving"
Getting there and away It is a long haul to Papua Paradise Resort – no matter where you are coming from. You need to get to Sor... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
4/2024   Graham McGregor
500+ Dives
 
Papua Paradise   Raja Ampat   "Raja Ampat -resort based world class diving"
Getting there and away It is a long haul to Papua Paradise Resort – no matter where you are coming from. You need to get to Sor... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
4/2024   Graham McGregor
500+ Dives
Photos available 
Solitude Adventurer Full report   Banda Sea   "Hammerheads and beautiful coral in the Banda Sea"
Overall We had not been previously to the Banda Sea and went largely because of the possibility of Hammerheads. Certainly, they... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
10/2022   Graham McGregor
500+ Dives
Photos available
Helpful vote(s) received
Gannga Divers/ Papua Paradise Full report   Raja Ampat   "Fabulous diving in Raja Ampat"
This was the first time I have repeated the same dive destination back to back (was there roughly same time in 2018). Raja Ampat d... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
11/2019   Graham McGregor
500+ Dives
Photos available
2Helpful vote(s) received
Papua Paradise Resort Full report   Raja Ampat   "World class diving in Raja Ampat"
Getting there and away It is a long haul to Papua Paradise Resort – no matter where you are coming from. You need to get to Sor... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
11/2018   Graham McGregor
500+ Dives
Photos available
2Helpful 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
 
Mermaid II Full report LiveAboard Komodo   Overall, a great liveaboard diving experience. Mermaid II was billed in advance as "good but not luxurious" which I felt was a bit... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
10/2014   Graham McGregor
250+ Dives
Photos available
Helpful vote(s) received
Sea Creatures Diving/ Labuan Bajo   Komodo   "Surprise brilliant dive holiday in Komodo National Park"
Our dives in Komodo National Park in June 2024 My friend and I booked a ‘big birthday’ dive trip to Vanuatu. About three we... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
6/2024   graham stevns
250+ Dives
 
Wakatobi Resort Full report       The diving around Wakatobi is fantastic. I have never encountered such healthy coral in both soft and hard verities. There is a pr... Full report  
4 stars
2 stars  
11/2002   Greg Barrett
1000+ Dives
 
Wakatobi/ Pelagian Full report LiveAboard Sulawesi   This has to be the best dive location anywhere, but you have to really want to get there. It took 2 connections to get to Bali, a... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
10/2009   Greg Fay
500+ 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
 
S/Y Indo Siren Full report LiveAboard Raja Ampat (north)   "North Raja Ampat, Indonesia"
I'll be honest right up front. The reason I used the Indo Siren was because I received a considerable discount stemming from my t... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
4/2018   Gregg Backemeyer
1000+ Dives
3Helpful vote(s) received
Mermaid Full report LiveAboard Raja Ampat to Komodo   "Great time on Mermaid 1"
My mother and I had the best trip ever with the great crew of Mermaid I. I have been diving off and on since 1980, never in Indon... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
5/2016   gretchen blair
250+ 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  
5 stars
4 stars  
9/2014   Hart Guerin
1000+ Dives
 
White Manta LiveAboard Sulawesi   "Wonderful boat, excellent macro, outstanding camera facilities"
The New White Manta is exceptionally comfortable. Cabins are large and well furnished, with excellent bathrooms and showers. The d... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
6/2025   Harvey Cohen
500+ Dives
Photos available
Helpful vote(s) received
Mermaid Liveaboards 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
Mermaid Liveaboards Full report LiveAboard Komodo   "First-rate diving with lots of variety"
This was the 10- day Bali- Komodo itinerary ( [. . . ] ), which typically offers 28 di... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
6/2018   Harvey S. Cohen
500+ Dives
Helpful vote(s) received
Mermaid Liveaboards Full report LiveAboard Raja Ampat to Ambon   "Another glorious cruise through the Banda Sea"
This was my 4th cruise on Mermaid 1; they do a lot of repeat business. It was my first time on this particular itinerary. See http... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
3/2017   Harvey S. Cohen
500+ Dives
3Helpful vote(s) received
Mermaid Liveaboards Full report LiveAboard Sorong to Maumere   "The premier liveaboard dive cruise"
[. . . ] [. . . ] ... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
5/2015   Harvey S. Cohen
250+ Dives
2Helpful vote(s) received
Mermaid Liveaboards/ Mermaid 1 Full report LiveAboard Raja Ampat   This was my 2nd trip on Mermaid 1 (1st was Komodo). Very comfortable, uncrowded with full 15- diver load. Great food, and great peo... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
3/2014   Harvey S. Cohen
250+ Dives
 
Mermaid Liveaboards/ Mermaid 1 Full report LiveAboard Bali to Komodo   The quality and quantity of sea life was just overwhelming. Check the dive log at the beginning of www[dot]flickr[dot]com/ photos/ h... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
6/2012   Harvey S. Cohen
250+ Dives
Helpful vote(s) received
Raja4Divers Full report   Raja Ampat   "Trip of a Lifetime"
After seeing the best of the Caribbean we wanted to experience the South Pacific. From what we read the Raja Ampat region would h... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
5/2015   HB Davidson
100+ Dives
3Helpful vote(s) received
Wakatobi Dive Resort   Wakatobi   "Very very good"
Our fifth trip to Wakatobi. Obviously we love it. The facilities, the rooms, the island, the camera room, the boats, the food, all... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
10/2024   helen buttress
500+ Dives
 
Archipelago Fleet/ Adventurer II Full report   Raja Ampat   The Adventurer II was transitioning from one area of Indonesia to Raja Ampat so we picked up the boat in Ambon and then cruised ar... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
12/2008   Helen Malnar
500+ Dives
 
Peter Hughes/ Komodo Dancer Full report   Komodo   Met the boat in Bali and sailed (with sails up) and motored toward the Komodo National Park. From start to finish the diving was ... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
7/2007   Helen Malnar
500+ Dives
 
Wakatobi Resort Full report   Onemobaa, Sulawesi   We have a lot to say about how great Wakatobi Resort is. The only negative is how long it takes to get there. From Colorado ther... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
10/2006   Henry and Carol Ziller
100+ Dives
 
Misool Eco Resort Full report   Raja Ampat   "Phenomenal Diving"
My wife and I visited Misool in March 2018 and stayed in a water cottage on the lagoon for 12 nights. The resort is located in the... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
3/2018   Henry Zenzie
250+ Dives
4Helpful vote(s) received
Wakatobi Dive Resort & Pelagian Full report LiveAboard Sout Sulawesi   I completely agree with all the reports that laud the service - absolutely fantastic. The guides, waiters etc etc. were all super... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
7/2011   Hilary Elder
500+ Dives
 
Mermaid Liveaboards/ Mermaid 1 Full report LiveAboard Komodo   This was one of the best liveaboard experiences I have had and I have been on many. The cabin was large and comfortable with a sp... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
9/2010   Hilary Elder
500+ Dives
 
misool eco resort Full report   raja ampat   Combining the flights and boat journey, it takes about 1 1/ 2 days to get to the resort from Bali and about 2 full days to return t... Full report  
4 stars
2 stars  
3/2012   Hollie Lindauer
250+ Dives
 
WAOW Charters Full report LiveAboard Raja Ampat - the 4 kings   "Raja Ampat on the Waow does NOT disappoint"
After 15 previous liveaboard experiences and history of working in the industry, WAOW is the best boat we (my husband and I) have... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
1/2018   Holly Bent
1000+ Dives
2Helpful vote(s) received
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
 
Blue Manta Full report LiveAboard Banda Sea   "Think twice before booking a transpositioning charter!!!"
I would rate the Blue Manta as a solid 3/ 5 on my personal liveaboard scale. I consider myself a Harsh critic, having worked as cr... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
5/2017   Holly Bent
1000+ Dives
7Helpful vote(s) received
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
 
Master Liveaboards   Komodo   "Wonderful 10-day liveaboard experience"
Our experience on the Indo Master was excellent. 18 guests with 20 crew, so service was high. We had a great upper- deck room and... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
8/2025   Hugh Westermeyer
1000+ Dives
Photos available
2Helpful vote(s) received
Scuba Junkies - Komodo   Lomodo   "Good value for a 3 star trip"
Land based trip. The boat is large and slow - up to a 2- hour trip to get out to diving locations. On the way out, they serve bre... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
8/2025   Hugh Westermeyer
1000+ Dives
Photos available 
Village Bunaken Full report   Bunaken   We stayed at The Village Bunaken, run by an Indonesian woman and her Dutch husband. Fly to Manado then get picked up for a 40 minu... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
6/2013   Ian Kennedy
250+ Dives
 
Wakatobi/M/V Pelagian Full report LiveAboard Southern Sulawesi   I did not expect Pelagics and except for some Dog Tooth Tuna and Barracuda, we did not get any. Some very good Mandarin Fish sight... Full report  
5 stars
1 stars  
9/2005   Ike
250+ Dives
 
Komodo Dancer/ Villa Markessa Full report LiveAboard Komodo and Bali   Likely would not recommend the Komodo Dancer mostly because they promised hot water in cabins and delivered NONE the whole 7 night... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
7/2013   irene
100+ Dives
 
Grand Komodo -- TemuKira/ Raja a pat dive lodge Full report LiveAboard Raja ampat and cendrawasih bay   "Indonesian diving in raja ampat with grand Komodo tours"
i have dived at raja ampat dive lodge for a weeks time before or after a ten day live aboard on explorer or temu kira for the last... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
10/2016   Irene dabanian
250+ Dives
Helpful vote(s) received
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
 
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
 
Komodo Dancer Full report LiveAboard Bali and Komodo   This was an outstanding trip. The boat is quite stable and comfortable and the food was good. An excellent (and sizeable) crew of ... Full report  
5 stars
2 stars  
6/2004   Jack Gibson
500+ Dives
 
Wakatobi -- Pelagian Full report LiveAboard Pelagian-Wakatobi   "Pelagian is true luxury with vast variety of diving"
The Pelagian is by far the best liveaboard we've ever been on. The boat is immaculate and refurbished annually. The rooms are spot... Full report  
5 stars
2 stars  
11/2019   Jack Pessia
500+ Dives
 
Wakatobi Dive Resort Full report   [N/A]Wakatobi   "Wakatobi Still The Best!"
This was our third trip to Wakatobi. It is our favorite dive destination, true barefoot luxury at its finest. This time we were th... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
11/2019   Jack Pessia
500+ Dives
3Helpful vote(s) received
All 4 Diving/ Parigata Resort & Spa Full report   Bali   "Great Diving in Bali"
My husband and I signed up for the Dive Safari with 7 dives and 4 night's accommodations. The first two dives were in Tulamben on... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
4/2016   Jackie Pearce
500+ Dives
 
S.M.Y. Ondina Full report LiveAboard     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  
5 stars
3 stars  
7/2006   Jacob Rosenstein
250+ Dives
 
Eco Divers/ Minahasa Lagoon Full report   Manado   First, the bottom line: Minahasa Resort is very nice, and the diving at Bunaken Island is excellent. I do not, however, recommend ... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
10/2012   James Castanino
250+ Dives
 
AquaMarine Diving/ Griya Santrian Sanur Full report   Bali (Nusa Penida)   I spent a weekend in Bali and did one day of (amazing) diving with AquaMarine. I chose this shop specifically due to their positiv... Full report  
5 stars
2 stars  
10/2011   James Castanino
250+ Dives
 
Aurora Full report LiveAboard Komodo   Boat was comfortable and roomy enough. (We had 10 divers. ) Cabins are a bit larger than average, but not the largest we've had. ... Full report  
5 stars
1 stars  
7/2011   James Jenkins
1000+ Dives
Helpful vote(s) received
Lembeh Resort Full report   North Sulawesi   This was our third time at Lembeh Resort. We still love the resort, the people, and critter diving. The resident dive center man... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
10/2010   James Jenkins
1000+ Dives
 
Gangga Island Resort Full report   North Sulawesi   This is a great place IF you are happy with 2 - 3 dives/ day. Four are offered, but the afternoon dive is at 3: 30 and almost no on... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
11/2010   James Jenkins
1000+ Dives
 
Kararu/ Cheng Ho Full report   Komodo   The service, food and general accommodations on the Cheng Ho are above average. The boat is very large, with multiple spaces to r... Full report  
5 stars
1 stars  
8/2008   James Jenkins
1000+ Dives
 
Archipelago II Full report LiveAboard Komodo   The level of service on this boat exceded that even of the Ocean Rover and was the best ever. Totally spoiled! The accommodation... Full report  
5 stars
1 stars  
8/2008   James Jenkins
1000+ Dives
 
Lembeh Resort Full report   Lembeh Island, North Sulawesi   This was one of our best diving trips, land or liveaboard! Perhaps, like Stan Waterman, we are getting older and enjoying the mac... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
9/2006   James Jenkins
1000+ Dives
 
Wakatobi -- Pelagian Full report   WaKaToBi Islands   Overall, this was one of our best liveaboard experiences, even given the absence of pelagics. There were only two other negativ... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
10/2006   James Jenkins
1000+ Dives
 
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