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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
 
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 
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 
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
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 
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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
1Helpful vote(s) received
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
Hammer Head Divers/ Cruise ship   Bali   "Enlightening "
You must book at least two divers, I was a single diver and paid for two divers . Price per diver was $90. 00 each , US dollars. Pri... Full report  
3 stars
4 stars  
3/2023   Don Herbert
1000+ 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
 
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 
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 
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
 
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
 
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 
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
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
 
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
 
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
 
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
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
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
 
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 
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
 
Oceanic LiveAboard East Flores   "World class diving at rarely dived sites!."
Our fourth Oceanic cruise was Oceanic's first post- Covid- 19 cruise. Oceanic offers four cruises between Maumere and Kupang only in... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
9/2022   Toshihisa Tsunoda
1000+ Dives
 
Oceanic LiveAboard East Flores   "World class diving at rarely dived sites!."
Our fourth Oceanic cruise was Oceanic's first post- Covid- 19 cruise. Oceanic offers four cruises between Maumere and Kupang only in... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
9/2022   Toshihisa Tsunoda
1000+ Dives
 
Ilike Liveaboard LiveAboard Banda Sea and Raja Ampat   "We Covered a lot of geography on this tour"
The dive operator sent all hands on deck to get us into the water. The crew was happy and helpful. The tender drivers picked us up... Full report  
4 stars
2 stars  
10/2021   Kathleen Poole
500+ Dives
 
Siladen Dive Ctr., part of the resort   Siladen/Bunaken Marine Park   "Fourth time at this resort, and fifth time diving Bunaken"
We keep returning to this place for the pristine reefs, easy diving conditions and warm water. After three years away from diving, ... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
11/2022   S P Smith
1000+ Dives
 
Lumba Lumba Resort   Bunaken   "Bunaken at its best"
Lumba Lumba was the 2nd part of our Indonesia trip. We had just finished almost a week at Black Sands. Bruce and Fung suggested a... Full report  
3 stars
5 stars  
9/2022   Fredda Lerner
1000+ Dives
 
Black Sand Dive Resort   Lembeh Strait   "Best Muck Diving again!"
BSD is the best driving. Bruce and Fung do a wonderful job of welcoming guests and keeping us happy. Saw the rhinopias this trip... Full report  
3 stars
5 stars  
9/2022   Fredda Lerner
1000+ Dives
Photos available 
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
 
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
Blue Corner/ NusaBay Menjangan   Menjangan, NusaBali   "No big stuff, just really easy diving"
Nusabay Menjangan is located within the West Bali National Park and is a 30 minute boat ride from the entrance to the park. A boat... Full report  
3 stars
5 stars  
10/2022   Margaret H Jorgensen
1000+ Dives
 
Wakatobi Dive Resort   Wakatobi   "Wakatobi Dive Resort"
Wakatobi Resort is an outstanding dive resort located a 2+ hour charter flight from Bali. Unlike many dive operators / resorts, t... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
8/2022   Jeffrey J Whitehead
250+ Dives
 
Murex Dive Resorts & Live-Aboards/ Murex Manado   Manado   "Quiet Stay As Resort Reawakens"
Spent a week at Murex Manado in June 2022. My flight was late, but I was greeted at airport by the driver who drove me to resort i... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
6/2022   Rik Pavlescak
500+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
Wakatobi Dive Resort/ Walatobi   South East Sulawesi   "Good Macro disappointing on anything else"
This was a bucket list trip and overall I was a bit disappointed. If you are a macro aficionado you will probably enjoy but other... Full report  
2 stars
3 stars  
11/2022   Peter Neubauer
1000+ Dives
2Helpful 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
 
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
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
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
1Helpful 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
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
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
 
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 
New White Manta LiveAboard Kalimantan/Sulawesi   "Amazing New Liveaboard: the New White Manta"
This ship was amazing. The dive operations ran quite smoothly and my only criticism is that the ladders on the tenders are hard fo... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
8/2022   Lisa J Malachowsky
1000+ Dives
Photos available 
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
 
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
Lembeh Resort   Lembeh   "A long overdue week in paradise"
This was our third stay at this resort. We were first scheduled to go here in 2019 but COVID got in the way. We let them keep ou... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
8/2022   Craig Howe
1000+ Dives
 
Wakatobi -- Pelagian LiveAboard Wakatobi   "Expensive but worth it"
My husband and I stayed a week on the Pelagian and a week in the resort. This trip was a total splurge after the isolation of Covi... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
8/2022   Lisa Biehl
250+ Dives
 
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 
Black Sand Dive Retreat   Lembeh   " Virtually Custom Experience at a Lovely Little Resort"
Black Sand is a small operation set on the mainland of Sulawesi in the middle of the strait in its own little bay. With only 7 ro... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
9/2022   Laura Todd
1000+ Dives
Photos available 
Aggressor Fleet LiveAboard Komodo   "First liveaboard trip in Indonesia was breathtaking!"
‪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
Bali Hai Divers/ [same]Menjangan Dynasty   Bali   "Look out below ... and above!!!!"
MENJANGAN DYNASTY REVIEW The third stop on our 2022 Indonesian dive excursion was the Menjangan Dynasty Resort. The van ride ... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
9/2022   Michael J. Millet
1000+ Dives
Photos available 
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
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
Aggressor Fleet LiveAboard Lembeh to Raja Ampat   "What could have been a disaster"
The Raja Ampat Aggressor has 2, 12- day cruises when they move from Northern Sulawesi to Raja Ampat, and then again when they move ... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
8/2022   Craig Howe
1000+ Dives
 
Alami Alor   Alor   "Tough to get to but worth the trip"
Alami Alor was the first stop on our three stop Indonesia dive adventure. You can also check out my reviews of Villa Markisa and ... Full report  
5 stars
2 stars  
8/2022   Brian Morrow
500+ Dives
Photos available
1Helpful vote(s) received
Bali Hai Divers/ Menjangan Dynasty Resort and Dive C   Northwest Bali   "Nice Diving Around Menjangan Island"
The Menjangan Dynasty Beach Glamping Resort and Dive Centre is located in far northwest Bali approximately 4. 5 hours from the airp... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
9/2022   Brian Morrow
500+ Dives
Photos available 
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
Murex Dive Resorts   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 LiveAboard Indonesia   "The Dragon and More"
The stars are difficult as we had problems with the cruise directors after the very first dive. Thankfully, I'd written the owner, ... Full report  
3 stars
5 stars  
9/2022   Rose Mueller
1000+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
Nautika Dive Resort, Alor   Alor, East Nusa Tengarra   "World class tropical reef diving"
I had heard great word of mouth reports about Alor, and my expectations were fully met. I rated Alor as second only to Tubbutaha i... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
8/2022   Phil Johnston
1000+ Dives
Photos available
1Helpful vote(s) received
Pure Dive Resort   Nusa Penida   "Surprisingly good reef diving, consistent manta sightings"
I visited Nusa Penida solely to see Mola Molas, which are seasonal & appear only during late winter/ early spring as they inhabit ... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
8/2022   Phil Johnston
1000+ Dives
Photos available 
NAD Lembeh   Lembeh Strait, Sulawesi   "Excellent service, wonderful dive crew and amazing photo opportunities"
After two and a half years of postponements and rebooking due to Covid shut downs, my husband and I finally made it to NAD- Lembeh. ... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
7/2022   Laurel Whillock
1000+ Dives
 
Wakatobi Dive Resort   [N/A]SE Sulawesi   "Fantastic 10th Anniversary Trip to Wakatobi"
Sorry, don't have time to write a full report here, have quite a backlog of work after this trip!... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
7/2022   Brad Chatellier
250+ Dives
 
Blue Green Expeditions/ Lembeh Resort   Lembeh Straight   "Muck Diving"
Food was awesome, staff very friendly. Sang karaoke for us. Went out of their way to address us by name. Camera room well appointe... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
8/2022   Paul Williams
1000+ Dives
 
Siren Diving/ Seaweed Guesthouse   Nusa Lembongan   "Another amazing trip with Siren Diving"
We dove with Siren in Apr of 2018 see report here ( [. . . ] ... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
7/2022   Richard Blackburn
1000+ Dives
 
White Manta LiveAboard Sangalaki   "A week off Borneo"
The boat was a floating hotel. Rooms were spacious. Beds were comfortable. They made the beds while you were diving. En suite ... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
7/2022   Richard Blackburn
1000+ Dives
Photos available
1Helpful vote(s) received
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  
4 stars
5 stars  
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  
5 stars
3 stars  
6/2022   Rik Pavlescak
500+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
Murex Dive Resorts & Live-Aboards/ Murex Manado   Manado   "Quiet Stay As Resort Reawakens"
Spent a week at Murex Manado in June 2022. My flight was late, but I was greeted at airport by the driver and got me to resort in ... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
6/2022   Rik Pavlescak
500+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
Blue Manta LiveAboard Komodo   "First Liveaboard Trip For Me; I'm Most Likely Spoiled: Excellent"
This was my first liveaboard and I wasn’t sure about what to expect. From the moment I was picked up at the hotel in Labuan Bajo I... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
6/2022   Rik Pavlescak
500+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
Adelaar   Komodo   "Best diving in the world for me, 5 star ship"
I went on the Adelaar 10 day trip from Bali to Komodo and back, on their first trip back after the pandemic in April 2022. The trip... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
5/2022   Robert Fetterman
250+ Dives
Photos available
3Helpful vote(s) received
Critter Junkies   Ambon   "Incredible Muck Diving, Same Sites Multiple Times"
This was the first backpacker- type dive operation I've dove with, so it was a new experience. Just a dive shop on Ambon Bay, run ... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
11/2019   Lisa C. Evans
1000+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
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  
5 stars
3 stars  
12/2019   Paul Selden
1000+ Dives
 
Aggressor Fleet LiveAboard Komodo   "A wonderful dive trip with just one problem"
Komodo is one of my favorite dive sites in the world. This is the third liveaboard to the site and everything still sparks joy. Th... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
12/2019   Judy Orange
1000+ Dives
2Helpful vote(s) received
Alami Alor   Alor   "Amazing Diving and a Beautiful Resort"
What a beautiful resort, in a quite remote area. It's a 50 minute ride from the airport, which is quite small. On a long bay. A... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
11/2019   Lisa C. Evans
1000+ Dives
3Helpful vote(s) received
MV Samambaia LiveAboard Banda Sea, Forgotten Islands   "Remote Area Searching for Sharks"
This was my second time on the Samambaia, which is a beautiful, comfortable boat. This itinerary is quite remote, and involves r... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
10/2019   Lisa C. Evans
1000+ Dives
 
Biodiversity   Raja Ampat   "Delightful experience diving Raja Ampat"
My wife and I enjoyed a wonderful 10 day stay in Raja Ampat at the outstanding Biodiversity Resort. It is run by a Catalan couple ... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
10/2019   Ed zkenney
250+ Dives
Photos available 
Kungkungan Bay Resort   Lembeh Straits   "Great diving, but sadly they're no longer there."
Diving was its normal great staff and the dive team was exceptional. While the service at the resort was quite good, it was clea... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
1/2020   Sheryl Kimes
1000+ Dives
 
Dive Damai LiveAboard Raja Ampat   "Top Dive sites during Peak Season (theoretically) all for ourselves"
We are a group of friends living in Bali that hired the entire boat for a week for a heavily discounted price because of Corona. W... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
1/2021   Werner Brandt
100+ Dives
Photos available
1Helpful vote(s) received
Mermaid Liveaboards Full report   Raja Ampat   "Avoid Using Mermaid Liveaboards!"
April, 2020 Times of crisis, such as Covid19, have a way of revealing the true character of a company. This was unfortunately the... Full report  
1 stars
1 stars  
3/2020   Michael Francis
250+ Dives
6Helpful vote(s) received
Wakatobi Dive Resort Full report       "Seventh Time Is Most Magical"
I have visited Wakatobi Dive Resort 6 times previously (see a couple reviews I've posted on Undercurrent). There are plenty of rea... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
3/2020   paul moliken
250+ Dives
Photos available
2Helpful vote(s) received
Papua Diving/ Sorido Bay Resort Full report   Raja Ampat   "Paradise for Divers in Raja Ampat"
This report is about our second visit to Sorido Bay Resort (SBR), with the first being a year ago for the same duration (18 days). ... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
1/2020   Valera Sakhnenko
250+ Dives
2Helpful vote(s) received
Dive Concepts Full report   Bali   "Overview Sampler of Bali Diving"
The last leg on an extended trip to SE Asia centered on Bali and diving. We scheduled 2 months in the area, 1/ 2 of it planned, hop... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
4/2020   Mark Magers
500+ Dives
Photos available
3Helpful vote(s) received
Lumba Lumba Diving Full report   Bunaken-Lumba Lumba Diving   "Fantastic Lumba Lumba accommodations and Bunaken diving"
The Lumba Lumba accommodations and associated Bunaken diving were fantastic and I recommend them for divers of all levels and expe... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
3/2020   Michael Francis
250+ Dives
 
Gaia Love Full report LiveAboard Raja Ampat   "Raja Ampat Indonesia - Gaia Love Live-Aboard"
I flew from Atlanta, GA USA using Qatar Airways, transferring in Doha Qatar and Jakarta. When in Jakarta I used Garuda Airways to ... Full report  
5 stars
1 stars  
3/2020   Jason Propsner
500+ Dives
2Helpful vote(s) received
Spice Island Divers Full report   Ambon   "Muck Diving Heaven"
After our trip to Misool my wife and I and my dive buddy flew to Ambon and spent 5 days at Spice Island Divers. I had been to Amb... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
2/2020   David E Reubush
1000+ Dives
Photos available 
Misool Eco Resort Full report   Raja Ampat   "Healthy reefs and abundant fish life"
My wife, I, and my dive buddy spent 12 days at Misool Eco Resort in early February as participants in Burt Jones and Maurine Shiml... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
2/2020   David E Reubush
1000+ Dives
Photos available
2Helpful vote(s) received
Misool Eco Resort Full report   Raja Ampat   "Healthy reefs and abundant fish life"
My wife, I, and my dive buddy spent 12 days at Misool Eco Resort in early February as participants in Burt Jones and Maurine Shiml... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
2/2020   David E Reubush
1000+ Dives
 
Pristine Paradise Full report   UnaUna   "Truly Pristine diving"
This truly was pristine diving. The reefs were healthy and had huge sponges and acres of healthy coral. The coral at the Black F... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
2/2020   Patricia MacSween
500+ Dives
 
Black Sand Dive Retreat/ Same Full report   Lembeh Stdrait   "The best muck diving on earth"
Black Sand Dive Retreat is a small dive resort on the famous Lembeh Strait in Indonesia, considered one of the best muck diving si... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
2/2020   David Hill
1000+ Dives
 
Bastianos Bangka/ Same Full report   North Sulawesi   "Nice resort, but you have to push for the good diving"
Banka Island sits off the north point of North Sulawesi in Indonesia. It is an hour and a half ride from Manado airport and a 15- ... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
2/2020   David Hill
1000+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
Sali Bay Dive Retreat/ Same Full report   Maluku Islands   "Nice resort by very disappointing diving"
Sali Bay markets itself as the only dive resort in the Malukus. Maybe there is a good reason why there aren’t any others. It is... Full report  
2 stars
3 stars  
2/2020   David Hill
1000+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
Dive Damai Full report   Raja Ampat   "We're spoiled forever!"
My first liveaboard and trip to Raja Ampat. The trip absolutely surpassed our expectations! We spent 10 nights on the ship. The... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
12/2019   Pec Indman
500+ Dives
Photos available
2Helpful vote(s) received
Aggressor Fleet Full report LiveAboard Komodo   "IndoAgressor great diving etc but BED BUGS"
Staff, food, diving great. BUT Bed bugs in at least 3 cabins. We are on a 3. 5 month mostly diving trip in Asia & now can't get rid... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
12/2019   Laurie McNeill Lee
500+ Dives
 
Ambai Full report LiveAboard Raja Ampat   "Raja Ampat the Ultimate"
General information The cruise we went on (“Raja Ampat the Ultimate”) covered the entire Raja Ampat (RA) area - - from Misool in t... Full report  
5 stars
2 stars  
11/2019   Boris Volodin
100+ Dives
6Helpful vote(s) received
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
Dive into Ambon/Maluku Resort & Spa/ Maluku Resort & Spa Full report   Ambon   "Critters & Corals. Good despite earthquake."
7 full diving days, 3 dives per day, didn’t do any night dives. Spent 1 day diving coral reefs on the eastern side of Ambon, app... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
12/2019   Phil Johnston
1000+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
Amed Divers Full report   Bali   Air conditioners could not be set cool enough to suit my wife- - 18 Celsuis. Rooms were large and comfortable. Resort's primary cu... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
11/2019   Les Bates
250+ Dives
 
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