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Kalimaya       "A remote gem with a huge variety of diving"
Located on the east coast of Sumbawa, this is a challenging destination to get to from the UK. It was worth the trip. Kalimaya is ... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
11/2023   Tom Flaherty
250+ Dives 		 
Seven Seas 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   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 
Eco Divers/ White Sands resort       "Great helpful people"
My wife and myself were already diving with Eco divers last year and we were so happy with their service and with great Lembeh muc... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
11/2023   ALES JESIH
1000+ Dives 		 
Papua Diving/ Sorido Bay resort   Sorido bay, papua   "Excellent diving especially for photography "
There r many life aboards in area. Most r stout wooden vessels. We did see one that looked to have its own chopper pad. Maybe Jeff... Full report  
5 stars
1 stars  
11/2023   robert h Neff
500+ Dives 		 
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Alami Alor   Alor Island   "Best Resort Diving in the World"
Alor has it all: Astonishing reefs/ walls/ overhangs, soft coral, hard coral, enormous swarms of tropicals, sharks (occasional hamme... Full report  
5 stars
2 stars  
10/2023   Michael Wood
1000+ Dives 		1Helpful vote(s) received
Aggressor Fleet 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   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 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 
Alor Divers Eco Resort   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   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
1Helpful vote(s) received
Wakatobi Dive Resort   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   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 		 
Dive Damai 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 		 
Wakatobi Dive Resort   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   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 		 
Siladen Resort and Spa   North Sulawesi   "Great Place From Which to Explore Bunaken Marine Park "
Siladen Resort and Spa is a wonderful, well- run resort within Bunaken Marine Park. This was the third stop on our trip and we arr... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
9/2023   Brian Morrow
1000+ Dives 		 
Arenui       "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   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
1Helpful vote(s) received
Wakatobi Dive Resort   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   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   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 		 
Papua Diving/ Sorido Bay   Raja Ampat   "Sorido Bay delivers again "
This was our 2nd time at Sorido Bay & found reefs & fish quantities still staggering. The boat dives avg 10 minute away, mostly dr... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
9/2023   Laurie McNeill Lee
1000+ Dives 		Photos available 
Gaia Love 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 		 
Arenui 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 		 
Arenui 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 		 
Aggressor Fleet 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 		 
DIL (Diveintolembeh)/ Dive into Lembeh]   Lembeh   "Great diving"
Still returning to Lembeh and staying with Steve and Miranda at their well run resort. Diving is excellent as is food and the res... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
8/2023   Anne Warburton
500+ Dives 		 
DIL (Diveintolembeh)/ Dive into Lembeh]   Lembeh   "Great diving"
Still returning to Lembeh and staying with Steve and Miranda at their well run resort. Diving is excellent as is food and the res... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
8/2023   Anne Warburton
500+ Dives 		 
NAD Lembehl Resort   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   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
1Helpful vote(s) received
Eco Divers/ White Sands Beach Resort Lembeh   [N/A]Lembeh, North Sulawesi   "Great Week of Muck Diving"
My dive buddy and I had been reading about the muck diving of Lembeh and viewing photos/ videos from this part of the world for yea... Full report  
5 stars
2 stars  
8/2023   Claire Rausch
1000+ Dives 		Photos available 
Insider Divers / MSV AMIRA   Komodo   "Komodo Liveaboard - Amazing & ill"
Immediately following a photo workshop with Insider Divers, we took the Indsider Diver's add- on trip to the Komodo National Park w... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
8/2023   Ellen Marie Smith
500+ Dives 		 
Insider Divers / MSV AMIRA   Komodo   "Komodo Liveaboard - Amazing & ill"
Immediately following a photo workshop with Insider Divers, we took the Indsider Diver's add- on trip to the Komodo National Park w... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
8/2023   Ellen Marie Smith
500+ Dives 		Photos available 
Dewi Nusantara 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 		 
Wakatobi Dive Resort/ Wakatobi   Wakatobi   "Wakatobi - The sequel "
We had first dove Wakatobi back in the fall of 2019. This was a group trip arranged through one of our local Colorado dive shops; ... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
7/2023   Bert Ross
500+ Dives 		Photos available 
Aggressor Fleet 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 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   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 		1Helpful vote(s) received
Papua Diving/ Kri Eco   Rajah Ampat   "Wow. As good as everyone says. Worth the travel, and we'll be back"
This was the start of our first trip to Indonesia and we were there 2 weeks, bridging April and May. We chose Kri Eco because it ... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
5/2023   Lisa Jabusch and Steve Nieters
500+ Dives 		Photos available 
Bali Diversity   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 
Wakatobi Dive Resort/ [same]Wakatobi   Sulawesi- Wakatobi Isl.   "Fantastic return visit to the resort and the Pelagian"
[This was our second trip to Wakatobi. We spent one week diving from the resort and then another week diving from the Pelagian. ... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
5/2023   Jane Goble
500+ Dives 		 
Adelaar/Magia 2 (last minute boat replacement)   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   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 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 
Wakatobi -- Pelagian/ Wakatobi resort LiveAboard Wakatobi- SE Sulawesi Sea   "Returning to Wakatobi after Covid"
This was our third trip back to Wakatobi- we dove the first week on the Pelagian, and the second week at the Resort. The diving is... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
5/2023   Peggy Goldberg
1000+ Dives 		 
Lumbalumba   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 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 		1Helpful vote(s) received
Aggressor Fleet 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 		 
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
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 
Amira 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   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 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 		Photos available 
Siladen Resort   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 		 
Mermaid Liveaboards 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       "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 
Papua Diving/ Sorido Bay   Raja Ampat   "World Class Diving with Luxury Accommodations and Service"
We were visiting Raja Amapt as part of a 45 day visit to Indonesia. We spent five days in the Ubud area of Bali before traveling ... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
3/2023   Hugh E Aaron
1000+ Dives 		Photos available 
Dive Damai 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   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 		 
Dive into Lembeh   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 		 
Wallacea Cruises-Ambai   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       "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 		1Helpful vote(s) received
Lembeh Resort   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   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 		 
Resort divers/ Diveintoraja   Raja Ampat   "Raja Ampat"
My dive buddy and I had done a live aboard several years before so decided to try a land resort this time. The resort was large w... Full report  
5 stars
2 stars  
1/2023   Anne Warburton
500+ Dives 		 
Resort divers/ Diveintoraja   Raja Ampat   "Raja Ampat"
My dive buddy and I had done a live aboard several years before so decided to try a land resort this time. The resort was large w... Full report  
5 stars
2 stars  
1/2023   Anne Warburton
500+ Dives 		 
Resort divers/ Diveintoraja   Raja Ampat   "Raja Ampat"
My dive buddy and I had done a live aboard several years before so decided to try a land resort this time. The resort was large w... Full report  
5 stars
2 stars  
1/2023   Anne Warburton
500+ Dives 		 
Solitude Lembeh   Lembeh   "Kasawari is Now Solitude -Remodeled Resort - Still Great Diving "
We have dived Lembeh many times staying at Kasawari and when it first became Solitude. Since our previous visit they did major re... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
1/2023   Tabby Stone
1000+ Dives 		Photos available 
Papua Explorers   Papua Explorers   "Nice Resort, but probably would not return"
It's a very long trip to get here, especially from the East Coast of the US. From Jakarta, it's a four hour flight to Sorong foll... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
1/2023   Kim Segers
250+ Dives 		1Helpful vote(s) received
Coralia   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 		 
Insider Divers 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 		Photos available 
Meridian Adventure Dive Resort Waisai Raja Raja   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 
Resort divers/ Diveintoraja   Raja Ampat   "Raja Ampat"
My dive buddy and I had done a live aboard several years before so decided to try a land resort this time. The resort was large w... Full report  
5 stars
2 stars  
1/2023   Anne Warburton
500+ Dives 		 
Pindito 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 		 
Wakatobi Dive Resort   Wakatobi   "Good diving in warm water at lovely resort"
We saw a large variety of colourful small fish. Several schools of medium / small fish like the Red Toothed Triggerfish and numero... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
12/2022   Debora McAteer
1000+ Dives 		 
Wakatobi -- Pelagian LiveAboard     "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  
5 stars
5 stars  
12/2022   Debora McAteer
1000+ Dives 		 
Nad Lembeh   Lembeh Strait   "Amazing. Can't wait to go back!"
This resort is geared to photographers and nearly everyone there has a large camera rig. You are allowed to dive your own profile ... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
12/2022   Kim Segers
250+ Dives 		 
Spice Island Dive and Resort   Ambon   "Service, Comfort and World Class Muck Diving"
I have stayed at Spice Islands Dive and Resort three times. Why do I return to Spice Island Dive when Indonesia has many fabulous ... Full report  
5 stars
2 stars  
11/2022   Bonnie McKenna
1000+ Dives 		1Helpful vote(s) received
Blue Manta LiveAboard Banda Sea   "Blue Manta from Ambon to the Forgotten Islands and back. "
This was a trip originally scheduled through Marin Dive Center California for November 2020 and was rebooked once travel to Indone... Full report  
5 stars
2 stars  
11/2022   carol risdall
1000+ Dives 		Photos available
1Helpful vote(s) received
Wakatobi Dive Resort   Sulawesi   "Great diving, warm people, and good food"
Very well managed in all aspects. Abundant creatures and lots of healthy coral. My only complaint is the air conditioning was no... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
11/2022   Carol Still
500+ Dives 		 
Alami Alor   Alor   "This has become my favorite place to dive. "
This was my second visit to Alami Alor. The sea life is amazing. The highlight of the trip was blue whales. One day we spotted... Full report  
5 stars
1 stars  
11/2022   Margaret H Jorgensen
1000+ Dives 		1Helpful vote(s) received
Solitude LiveAboard     "A Dream Trip"
[Solitude Adventurer Liveaboard - A Dream Trip After waiting more than two years to take this trip, our group of 14 divers finall... Full report  
5 stars
1 stars  
11/2022   Bonnie McKenna
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  
5 stars
3 stars  
11/2022   Steve Dussault
1000+ Dives 		 
LaGaligo LiveAboard Raja Ampat South   "Diving under Red Sails"
Fourteen crew for only 11 guests! This was concierge diving. The crew could not be helpful enough, very attentive. They celebrated... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
11/2022   Randy Kettering
500+ Dives 		Photos available 
LaGaligo LiveAboard Raja Ampat South   "Diving under Red Sails"
Fourteen crew for only 11 guests! This was concierge diving. The crew could not be helpful enough, very attentive. They celebrated... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
11/2022   Randy Kettering
500+ Dives 		 
Blue Manta   Banda Sea   "Excellent diving, but no hammerheads"
Blue Manta Banda Sea 9 Day Liveaboard The boat was definitely one of the best we have been on. Cabins were thoughtfully laid o... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
11/2022   Catherine May
1000+ Dives 		1Helpful vote(s) received
Dive Damai 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
3Helpful vote(s) received
LaGaligo   Raja Ampat South   "Raja Ampat South "
The dive crew were fantastic. Warm towel and delicious hot drink after each dive. The boat is beautifully appointed in solid teakI... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
11/2022   Randy Kettering
500+ Dives 		Photos available 
Aggressor Fleet 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 		1Helpful vote(s) received
Solitude Adventurer   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 
Dive Damai LiveAboard Malauku   "Banda Sea - back again post COVId"
I was so excited to be able to return to Indonesia after. 2+ year hiatus on operations. Overall Damai 2 is in good shape, diving ... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
10/2022   Sherry M. Wren
1000+ Dives 		Photos available 
Wakatobi -- Pelagian LiveAboard Wakatobi   "Wakatobi Resort & Pelagian"
3rd trip to Wakatobi Resort, 2nd on the Pelagian - not disappointed. Clearly they invested to keep everything in top shape thru Co... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
10/2022   Steven Skiba
500+ Dives 		 
Murex Dive Resorts & Live-Aboards   North Sulawesi: Manado, Bangka   "Once again, Sulawesi provides a memorable and excellent experience"
This was our/ my 10th trip to dive with Murex and the caveat is that I have a very special relationship with them, cultivated over ... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
10/2022   Ken Kurtis
1000+ Dives 		Photos available 
Villa Markisa   Tulamben, Bali   "The Best Dive Resort We Have Ever Stayed"
The resort provides transportation from the airport. It takes 2. 5 to 3 hours to get to the resort. If you've been to Bali before... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
9/2022   Brian Morrow
500+ Dives 		Photos available
2Helpful vote(s) received
Alami Alor/ Same   Alor   "Lot's of black sand diving and chilly water---Great Diving"
Our original booking was for 10 nights at Alami Alor Resort. However, due to the flight cancellations and schedule changes, it was... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
9/2022   Michael J. Millet
1000+ Dives 		Photos available
2Helpful vote(s) received
Villa Markisa   Bali   "Great Resort; Excellent Diving"
Our party arrived at DPS at about 3: 30 PM from Alor. After collecting our luggage, we headed to the the Tulamben area arriving abo... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
9/2022   Michael J. Millet
1000+ Dives 		Photos available
1Helpful vote(s) received
Meridian Adventure Dive   Raja Ampat   "Speedboat diving in Raja Ampat"
This was a resort that was booked for us by Aggressor Fleet when the captain of their boat left. They were not expecting 14 diver... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
9/2022   Craig Howe
1000+ Dives 		1Helpful vote(s) received
Raja Ampat Biodiversity Nature Resort   Raja Ampat]   "A week off the grid."
We were originally booked to go to Ambon before COVID took that off the map. Dive into Ambon went under during COVID, so our trav... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
9/2022   Craig Howe
1000+ Dives 		 
Mermaid II LiveAboard Bali-Komodo-Bali   "Great liveaboard diving! Superb crew, great dives!"
We booked this trip in 2018 for travel in 2020, however postponed several times because of Covid. Mermaid people were very good a... Full report  
5 stars
2 stars  
9/2022   Rick Bates
1000+ Dives 		Photos available
2Helpful vote(s) received
Misool Eco Resort   Raja Ampat   "9 Days in paradise! Wonderful staff, rooms, food, GREAT Dives"
After numerous delays due to Covid, we final got our trip to Indonesia. We had just finished a 7 day liveaboard (Mermaid II) and ... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
9/2022   Rick Bates
1000+ Dives 		Photos available
2Helpful vote(s) received
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