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Lembeh Resort Full report   Lembeh Strait   "Lembeh Strait, - almost as good as in the past"
We had not been to Lembeh Strait in 13 years, and returned to Lembeh Resort. The rooms have been redone, and the dining area and d... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
5/2018   S P Smith
1000+ Dives 		 
Murex Dive Resorts & Live-Aboards/ Murex BANGKA Island Full report   Northern Sulawesi   "Diamond in the Rough - Great Future Potential"
Great sea life, healthy reefs and fish (small fish - but plentiful). Excellent MUCK and reef diving. Nice mix of both. Resort p... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
11/2014   Sandra Holloway
500+ Dives 		 
SMY Ondina Full report LiveAboard Raja Ampat   "12-Day Raja Ampat "
This was a City Seahorse charter of the liveaboard SMY Ondina. The trip was 12 days round trip from Sorong. Lots has been written ... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
11/2015   Scott Cray
500+ Dives 		 
Aqua Marine Divers/ Watergarden, OceanView, Mimpi Full report   Bali   "Bali/Aqua Marine Divers"
We did a 3+ week trip to Bali. We dove in the southeastern area, eastern Bali and northern Bali. We stayed at the Watergarden in ... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
6/2016   Scott Oslund
1000+ Dives 		1Helpful vote(s) received
Kungkungan Bay Resort Full report   North Sulawesi   Outstanding service and attitude from ALL KBR employees. Great, varied food. Stayed in T1- - wife, son, me; gave the adults privacy... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
6/2011   Scott Oslund
1000+ Dives 		 
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Reef & Rainforest is an agency for travelers that scuba dive. Looking for Biodiversity, critters, Komodo, Raja Ampat, temples? We specialize in adventures to Indonesia.
Two Fish Divers (land based) & Dive Komodo (liveab Full report   Amed, Lembongan, Komodo   "Komodo diving is not to be missed - and Lembongan great too"
Komodo diving is truly amazing! Really hard to put into words - there's all the little stuff you could dream of (particularly whe... Full report  
5 stars
2 stars  
8/2019   SHARA NEIDELL
100+ Dives 		1Helpful vote(s) received
Kungkungan Bay Resort Full report   Lembeh Strait   An important note - if you travel via Singapore, you may want to collect your luggage and transfer to Silk air on your own. We arr... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
11/2013   Sheri Sandes
100+ 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 		 
Kungkungan Bay Resort Full report   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 		 
Kungkungan Bay Resort Full report   Lembeh Straits   "We LOVE diving at KBR!"
We absolutely love diving at KBR. The first time we went was in 2000 and fell in love with both it and muck diving. We returned ... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
2/2018   Sheryl Kimes
1000+ Dives 		1Helpful vote(s) received
Kasawari Lembeh Full report   Sulawesi   "Another fantastic dive trip!"
This was our third trip to Kasawari. We LOVE going there! The dive guides are incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about divi... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
2/2014   Sheryl Kimes
1000+ Dives 		 
Wakatobi -- Pelagian/ Wakatobi Full report LiveAboard Bali to Wakatobi   We were scheduled to be on the repositioning cruise of Pelagian to Wakatobi followed by a week at the resort. Due to circumstance... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
3/2010   Steve Kraus
500+ Dives 		1Helpful vote(s) received
Grand Komodo -- Raja Ampat Explorer/ Raja Ampat Explorer Full report LiveAboard Papua   "Whale Sharks at Cenderwash Bay"
This can only be described as a bucket list type diving trip. We went half way around the world for a five day dive trip that rea... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
11/2014   Steve Smith
250+ Dives 		1Helpful vote(s) received
Bunaken Oasis Resort & Spa Full report       "Great personalized diving and service"
The Bunaken Oasis Resort & Spa is approximately 3 years old.  The resort is built into the side of a mountain (so be prepared for ... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
6/2019   Steven Cohen
1000+ Dives 		Photos available
2Helpful vote(s) received
Wakatobi Dive Resort Full report   Wakatobi   Wakatobi is a superior resort and dive operation. The dive staff and land service people know your name within 24 hours. They se... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
8/2013   Steven Cohen
1000+ Dives 		 
Alami Alor Dive and Snorkel Resort   Alor   "Outstanding overall, but watch out for the SuperMoon"
Alami Alor is a wonderful dive resort located on the island of Alor, south of Kalabahi, on the eastern side of the bay. Getting t... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
10/2024   Steven Moore
500+ Dives 		Photos available 
Amira liveaboard Full report LiveAboard Raja Ampat   "Outstanding Raja Ampat Getaway"
We were excited to learn about the Amira, especially considering its price (US$4, 750 pp for a 10n/ 11d cruise, about $1, 500 less th... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
10/2016   Steven Moore
500+ Dives 		1Helpful vote(s) received
Wakatobi Dive Resort Full report   Wakatobi   "Third trip, still as good as it gets..."
This was my third trip to Wakatobi, second one staying at the resort plus another on their dive yacht, The Pelagian. And there's ... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
4/2015   Steven Moore
250+ Dives 		 
Mermaid Liveaboards Full report LiveAboard Bali, Komodo   "Mermaid I-amazing diving, crew, and customer service"
This trip takes you from Bali to dive sites around several islands (Moyo, Sangeang, Sumbawa, Komodo, Rinca, Flores). The first nig... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
8/2017   Susan M Fuchs
250+ Dives 		2Helpful vote(s) received
MV Ambai Full report LiveAboard [Raja Ampat   "Great Diving in Raja Ampat"
This was a wonderful experience all the way around! I missed my flight but the cruise director made arrangements for me to join th... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
3/2017   Susan Shaw
500+ Dives 		3Helpful vote(s) received
Siladen Resort Full report   Bunaken   "Lovely resort with great dive operatopm"
Lovely resort set on a tropical island with sand beaches. Wonderful Italian chef with buffet lunch and dinner right on the beach u... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
9/2019   Susie Snowdon
1000+ Dives 		 
Critters@Lembeh Resort Dive Center/ Lembeh Resort Full report   [N/A]Lembeh   "Wonderful Muck Diving"
Lembeh Resort is lovely, built on the sides of a valley ending on a beach where the dive operation is located. There are lots of ... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
9/2019   Susie Snowdon
1000+ Dives 		 
Dive Damai Full report LiveAboard Southern Forgotten Islands   "Great Boat, great crew"
Beautiful boat with a very helpful crew. Never more than 4 divers per dive guide. Great for finding small critters. Excell... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
4/2018   Susie Snowdon
1000+ 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 
Solitude Adventurer Full report LiveAboard Banda Sea to Raja Ampat   "Excellent boat for Indonesian Diving"
The boat is a large catamaran making it more stable than monohulls. They have 6 double rooms with twin beds, one king suite and on... Full report  
5 stars
1 stars  
11/2019   Tabby Stone
1000+ Dives 		 
Spice Islands Full report   Ambon   "Reopened and running well"
We had visited the resort 10 years ago when it first opened as Maluku Divers. Ambon, then and now has had great muck diving. Ove... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
11/2019   Tabby Stone
1000+ Dives 		1Helpful vote(s) received
AquaMarine Diving - Bali Full report   Bali   "Diving Safari"
Bali is a big island with dive sites too far apart to be easily reached staying in one place. We have taken "Dive Safari" trips wi... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
5/2019   Tabby Stone
1000+ Dives 		 
Dewi Nusantara Full report LiveAboard Raja Ampat   "Nicest Liveaboard We've Been On"
The boat is one of the nicest we've ever been on. Unlike many of the Indonesian boats it is schooner style meaning the decks were ... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
12/2017   Tabby Stone
1000+ Dives 		2Helpful vote(s) received
Kasawari Lembeh Full report   Lembeh Straits   "It's a long way to Kasawari --- but worth it."
It's a wonderful resort with great guides who know where to find all of the myriad of odd critters found in he Lembeh area. Servic... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
2/2014   Tabby Stone
1000+ Dives 		 
NAD Lembeh Full report   Lembeh Straits   "Plastic hurting Lembeh Straits"
Our third trip to NAD Lembeh, but first time in High Season, January. The Resort did fine with the extra people, the food i... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
1/2019   Terry H Anderson
500+ Dives 		 
Grand Komodo -- Raja Ampat Explorer Full report LiveAboard     "Great Diving, but getting more crowded."
We have been with Grand Komodo on 7 dive trips over 16 years. Well, we love Indonesia, people, food, and culture. The firs... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
1/2019   Terry H Anderson
500+ Dives 		1Helpful vote(s) received
Grand Komodo, Raja Ampat Dive Lodge/ Raja Ampat Dive Lodge Full report   Raja Ampat Dive Lodge   This is our 7th time with Grand Komodo in 11 years, so obviously I think Grand Komodo is outstanding. Each time we return we ... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
7/2013   Terry H Anderson
500+ Dives 		 
NAD Lembeh Full report   Lembeh Straits   This is the second time that we have had the pleasure of diving with NAD Lembeh, the last time was last year, 2012, me an my w... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
7/2013   Terry H Anderson
500+ Dives 		 
Grand Komodo -- Putri Papua/ Combo trip-Raja Ampat Dive Lodge an Full report LiveAboard Raja Ampat   This is our 6th time with Grand Komodo [in about 11 years] so we feel like part of the family. Their new Raja Ampat Dive Lodge is... Full report  
5 stars
2 stars  
11/2012   Terry H Anderson
500+ Dives 		 
NAD Lembeh Full report   Lembeh   NEH Lembeh is one of about 7 dive operators in the famous Lembeh Straits, the muck diving capital of Indonesia [and perhaps the wo... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
3/2012   Terry H Anderson
500+ Dives 		 
NAD Lembeh Resort Full report   Lembeh Straits   Muck- Macro Diving at its best. NAD Lembeh Resort is now one of 12 resorts in the Lembeh Straits area. It is outstanding macro di... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
4/2012   Terry H Anderson
500+ Dives 		 
Wakatobi Dive Resort Full report       "Simply the best"
Probably the best dive resort we have ever been to. From the moment we made the reservation, the team from Wakatobi was helpful. M... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
11/2014   Thomas Pannke
500+ Dives 		 
Arenui 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 		1Helpful vote(s) received
Papua Explorers Resort Full report   Raja Ampat   "Some of the fishiest dive sites you'll find"
Overall, a wonderful dive trip, but different than what I expected. I was surprised more by what I didn't see, than what I did. Ve... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
10/2016   Tony Fernandez
1000+ Dives 		1Helpful vote(s) received
Grand Komodo -- Raja Ampat Explorer/ Raja Ampat Dive Lodge LiveAboard Raja Ampat   "Liveaboards, Malicious and goodwill"
For our fourth Raja Ampat cruise, we decided to dive only in Central. The fish were as abundant as ever, and from the first night ... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
9/2024   Toshihisa Tsunoda
1000+ Dives 		Photos available 
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 		 
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 		 
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 
Oceanic Full report 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 Full report 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 		 
Pearl of Papua Full report LiveAboard Raja Ampat   "Destination has changed but excellent operation."
Raja Ampat is a remote place to Europeans and Americans. From 2018 Garuda flies from Jakarata to Sorong directly, though very expa... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
11/2019   Toshihisa Tsunoda
1000+ Dives 		Photos available 
Borneo Cottage Full report   Borneo   "New resort in Maratua with personal service, "
Borneo　Cottage　lies close to pier of Mratua Island launched in 2018 Maratua Isla. is about 50 km off the Borneo Isl... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
4/2019   Toshihisa Tsunoda
1000+ Dives 		Photos available 
Oceanic Full report LiveAboard Komodo   "Newly operated live-aboard in Komodo"
Oceanic is a new live- aboard stated operation from this year. We are anxious about education of crew, however they have a lot of e... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
9/2017   Toshihisa Tsunoda
500+ Dives 		 
SMY Ondina Full report   Komodo   "Excellent combination of diving and land trip."
Divers aboard Ondina are mainly European, so Spanish and French briefings are welcomed. We Japanese group could join only north ro... Full report  
3 stars
4 stars  
7/2016   Toshihisa Tsunoda
500+ Dives 		 
NOBLE BALI Full report   Bali   "Tulamben in Bali, diverse creatures!"
IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A BOUTIQUE DIVE DESTINATION AND LOCAL CULTURE , THIS IS THE PLACE. ON WAY BACK TO KUTA, I COULD DROPPED I... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
11/2014   Toshihisa Tsunoda
500+ Dives 		 
Gangga Island Resort & Spa Full report   Gangga Island - North Sulawesi   Gangga island resort (about 50 acres) is the sole occupant of its side of the Gannga Island. It features 15 large units on the be... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
5/2010   Victor A Bary
250+ Dives 		 
Seven Seas Full report LiveAboard Southern Moluccas,Banda,Ambon   A 23- day special itinerary, partly exploration. Spectacular, rarely visited islands, some with active volcanos. Lot of walls, many... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
11/2010   W Szaniawski
1000+ Dives 		1Helpful vote(s) received
Eco Divers/ ECO Divers Lembeh Cottages Full report   Lembeh Strait   We were initially disappointed to learn that the cottages were about a 15 minute drive from the water. However, transportation ... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
10/2011   Wally
250+ Dives 		 
Murex Dive Resorts & Live-Aboards/ Murex MV Serenade Full report   North Sulawesi   I was on this boat previously in 2007 so I had a good idea of what to expect this time. I call it "backpacking at sea" to give you... Full report  
4 stars
1 stars  
10/2011   Wally
250+ Dives 		 
Amira Indonesia Full report LiveAboard Raja Ampat   "Spacious Liveaboard, good service, marginal food"
Good size boat with plenty of space. Cabins were big and well appointed, only complaint was the ceiling patches for the leaking d... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
4/2017   William Deertz
500+ Dives 		 
Papau Explorers Full report   Raja Ampat[N/A]   "Raja Ampat has strong currents, great coral growth, and lots of fish"
Incredible diving and lots of current situations. Many times on most dives we used reef hooks. Found Wobbegong sharks on many di... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
8/2018   William E Jurney
1000+ Dives 		 
Lembeh Resort Full report   Lembeh Straits and B[N/A]   "Sulawasi,Indonesia and Lembeh Straits"
Sulawasi and Lembeh Straits is a destination for experienced divers who have seen it all. It is a super location for photog... Full report  
5 stars
2 stars  
7/2015   William E Jurney
1000+ Dives 		 
Wakatobi Dive Resort Full report   Wakatobi   This personal observation is in response to one of the comments made in the October Undercurrent issue regarding "Trip- ruining Div... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
9/2009   A. B. Alexander
250+ Dives 		 
Lembeh Resort Full report   Lembeh Strait   I think everyone knows that Lembeh Strait is pretty much the critter capital of the world. The only creatures I wanted to see and ... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
5/2012   Adam Hartnett
250+ Dives 		 
Prince John Dive Resort Full report   Central Sulawesi   "Crystal clear water helpful friendly staff"
Main reason for coming here was to experience the total eclipse of the sun in March 2016 but we were very pleasantly surprised by ... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
3/2016   Adam Preston
1000+ Dives 		1Helpful vote(s) received
Komodo Alor Dive/ Raja Ampat Explorer Full report LiveAboard Raja Ampat   Have done about 25 liveaboards across the world over the last 20 years, and this was the best. The dive operators arranged domest... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
5/2010   Alan G Miller
500+ Dives 		 
Maluku Divers Full report   Ambon   First, the not great news: the rooms , while new and nice do not have screens or mosquito nets and it is buggy - the skeeters will ... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
10/2010   Alan Olson
500+ Dives 		 
Wakatobi Dive Resort Full report   Wakatobi   Wakatobi is a long trip from pretty much anywhere. It's a 2 1/ 2 hour flight from Bali, and then a short van ride and boat ride fr... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
4/2010   alan s blaustein
250+ Dives 		 
Alor Divers Full report   Alor   "Alor Divers and Ecoresort"
Alor has world class diving, with lots of variety- - corals, muck and critters, and (at one site) sharks and other pelagics. And no ... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
5/2016   ALAN WILLIS
250+ Dives 		 
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 		 
Scuba Seraya Resort Full report   Tulamben   "Scuba Seraya - Reliable as ever"
With a 3yr old AND a 11 month old in tow PLUS granny and gramps, you really want to go to a place that you know well and know what... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
7/2016   Alex Mitchell
100+ Dives 		1Helpful vote(s) received
Cennigan Divers Full report   Nusa Penida   "Currents aren't exaggerated"
Getting there: Private driver from Tulamben, south over the mountains to Sanur Beach, where the people are. At Sanur Beach t... Full report  
5 stars
1 stars  
7/2018   Alexander Armintor
100+ Dives 		 
Scuba Seraya Resort Full report   Indonesia   "Volcano greatly exaggerated"
Scuba Seraya Resort good: Nice Bali style bungalows with the typical beautiful detailing, outdoor garden bathroom and doors ... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
7/2018   Alexander Armintor
100+ Dives 		 
Sea Rovers / Tirta Sari Full report   Pemuteran Bali   "Tirta Sari / Sea Rovers "
Tirta Sari Good: Tirta Sari is a resort, no dive shop, 3 minute walk to Sea Rover dive shop, mid- village location, 1 minute walk t... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
6/2018   Alexander Armintor
100+ Dives 		 
Mermaid Liveaboards/ Mermaid II Full report LiveAboard Komodo   "Komodo certainly lived up to the hype"
Getting there: Qatar Airlines from Atlanta to Doha to Denpasar Bali (26+ hrs air time plus 11 hr layovers in Doha). The Qatar Ai... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
7/2016   Alexander Armintor
100+ Dives 		2Helpful vote(s) received
Adventure H2O Full report LiveAboard Banda Sea/Irian Jaya   This was our second trip on KOMODO H2O. Our first trip was 14 days in the Irian Jaya area. Three days into that trip, we were so ... Full report  
5 stars
2 stars  
12/2005   Allan & Barbara Jones
1000+ Dives 		 
Dive into Lembeh Full report   Lenbeh Straits, Indonesia   "A New Lembeh Straits Resort"
A New Lembeh Straits Resort March, 2018 Many reports have been issued on diving Lembeh. This report describes a new land- based... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
3/2018   allan l jones
1000+ Dives 		2Helpful vote(s) received
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 		 
Wakatobi -- Pelagian Full report LiveAboard     "Great Trip on the Pelagian"
See my previous report - this trip was very similar in all respects except for: 1) Due to southeasterly winds the itinerary was... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
8/2018   Andrew Bernat
500+ Dives 		 
Wakatobi Dive Resort Full report       "Wakatobi Dive Resort continues to be excellent"
This was our fourth visit so you know how we come down on the perennial service vs. cost issue. Everything about the resort - gues... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
8/2018   Andrew Bernat
500+ Dives 		1Helpful vote(s) received
Wakatobi -- Pelagian Full report LiveAboard Wakatobi   "An Idyllic Week on the Pelagian"
This was our first trip on the Pelagian and our second ever on a liveaboard. The previous trip was not a success due to very rough... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
12/2015   Andrew Bernat
500+ Dives 		1Helpful vote(s) received
Wakatobi Dive Resort Full report   Wakatobi   "A Wonderful Trip to Wakatobi"
This was our third trip to Wakatobi so we obviously like it. There are a fair number of reviews of Wakatobi and it's interesting t... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
11/2015   Andrew Bernat
500+ Dives 		 
Underwater Tribe Full report   Tulamben, Bali   "Photo workshop with Underwater Tribe"
Not a dive trip but a photo workshop. Luca was my instructor. What makes this workshop unique in my experience is that it is one- o... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
11/2015   Andrew Bernat
500+ Dives 		 
Wakatobi Dive Resort Full report   Wakatobi   "Departing from Wakatobi"
Our third trip is planned for 2015 so we obviously like it. There are lots of reviews on the web, including many in Undercurrent a... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
12/2013   Andrew Bernat
250+ Dives 		 
Kasawari Lembeh Full report   Lembeh   Facilities and operation are top notch, very professional. Dive guides are very eager to please and show you what you are looking ... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
11/2010   Andrew Bernat
250+ Dives 		 
Sorido Bay Resort Full report   Raja Ampat   The reefs are outstanding - healthy, diverse and filled with fish. The dive operation is both very careful of the reefs and very i... Full report  
5 stars
1 stars  
11/2010   Andrew Bernat
250+ Dives 		1Helpful vote(s) received
Bali Dream Divers/ DREAM DIVERS BALI Full report   BALI - TULAMBEN/AMED   "DIVING BALI"
The main reason we went there in [1st to 9th September] is for the MOLA MOLA [Sunfish] season. However, during the first week of ... Full report  
3 stars
4 stars  
9/2017   Andrew Colin Thompson
250+ Dives 		 
Papua Explorers Full report   Raja Ampat-4 Kings   "Good! fantastic."
The Bad - the budget flights is the main issue. from SG to Indonesia, transit for at least 2hours then rush for connecting flights... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
12/2016   Andrew Colin Thompson
250+ Dives 		 
Dive Concepts/ Amed / Tulumben / Menjangan   Bali   "Back to Bali for a dive"
Normally I only use Bali as a transit stop on the way to some of the other diving destinations in Indonesia, but this time I decid... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
11/2023   Andrew Falconer
500+ Dives 		Photos available
2Helpful vote(s) received
Dive Concepts/ Bali Yogi, Ocean Garden, Sari Bunga   Bali   "It was what I Expected"
This is my last day in Bali, where I have been for the last ten days for a short trip back to Indonesia for the first time in four... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
11/2023   Andrew Falconer
500+ Dives 		Photos available 
Borneo Cottages Full report   Maratua Island, Kalimantan   "Budget diving at Maratua island Kalimantan"
BUDGET DIVING AT MARATUA ISLAND, EAST KALIMANTAN, INDONESIA by Andrew Falconer Maratua island is a bit off the radar for most A... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
11/2019   Andrew Falconer
500+ Dives 		Photos available 
Wobbegong Dive Adventures and Arborek Dive Shop/ homestays Full report   Raja Ampat   "Budget Diving at Raja Ampat"
BUDGET DIVING AT RAJA AMPAT by Andrew Falconer I first dived at Raja Ampat in November 2016 (previous article “Budget Diving at... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
4/2019   Andrew Falconer
500+ Dives 		Photos available
4Helpful vote(s) received
Ankermi Happy Dive Full report   Maumere bay,Flores, Indonesia   "Budget diving at Maumere bay, Flores, Indonesia"
IAfter a weeks diving in Alor (see separate report), I flew via Kupang to Maumere on Flores. I was met at the airport and taken to... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
10/2018   Andrew Falconer
500+ Dives 		1Helpful vote(s) received
Alor Dive Full report   [Alor   "Budget Diving in Alor, Indonesia"
I booked a weeks diving with Alor Dive, with accomodation at the homestay Cantik in Kalabahi. Alor Diving is run by a German guy n... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
10/2018   Andrew Falconer
500+ Dives 		 
Wakatobi homestay diving & wobbegong dive Full report   Sulawesi and West Papua   "Budget diving at Wakatobi and Raja Ampat"
Wakatobi and Raja Ampat are two of the best known and remote dive locations in Indonesia, where diving from resorts or live aboard... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
9/2018   Andrew Falconer
500+ Dives 		2Helpful vote(s) received
Wakatobi homestay diving & wobbegong dive Full report   Sulawesi and West Papua   "Budget diving at Wakatobi and Raja Ampat"
Wakatobi and Raja Ampat are two of the best known and remote dive locations in Indonesia, where diving from resorts or live aboard... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
11/2016   Andrew Falconer
500+ Dives 		 
Blue Motion diving Full report   Maluka province   "Budget diving in Ambon and the Banda islands"
Ambon and the Banda Islands are in Maluku Province of Indonesia, which is in the east of the archipelago. The Moluccas as they wer... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
3/2016   Andrew Falconer
500+ Dives 		2Helpful vote(s) received
Lumba Lumba diving Full report   Sumatra   "Budget diving at Pulau Weh, Sumatra, indonesia"
Pulau Weh, is a small island off the top of Sumatra, and is the first landmass of the Indonesian archipelago, celebrated by a "Kil... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
2/2015   Andrew Falconer
500+ Dives 		1Helpful vote(s) received
Wicked diving Full report LiveAboard Komodo   "Budget live-aboard diving around Komodo island"
Komodo, the islands and the waters around it are part of a national park, located in the strait between Sumbawa and Flores, east o... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
12/2014   Andrew Falconer
500+ Dives 		1Helpful vote(s) received
Immanuel Divers/ Daniel’s homestay Full report   North Sulawesi   "Budget diving at Bunaken island and Lembeh strait, Indonesia"
[Recently I spent two weeks in Indonesia, diving at two well known dive spots, namely Bunaken island and Lembeh strait. Both these... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
5/2013   Andrew Falconer
500+ Dives 		 
Iqdivers and DiveZone Full report   Lombok   "Diving in north and south west Lombok, Indonesia"
Recently direct flights (Jetstar) started from Perth to the new international airport on Lombok, so I decided to take advantage of... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
10/2013   Andrew Falconer
500+ Dives 		 
Prince John Dive Resort Full report   Sulawesi   "BUDGET DIVING AT PALU, CENTRAL SULAWESI "
Palu is a city located in Central Sulawesi, located on the western side of a narrow land mass. There are regular daily fligh... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
11/2017   Andrew Falconer
500+ Dives 		 
Bira Dive Camp Full report   Sulawesi   "Budget diving at Bira, South Sulawesi, Indonseia"
All the diving is by boat and is mostly centered around Kamping island, which is about 30 minutes away, and other closer sit... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
10/2017   Andrew Falconer
500+ Dives 		 
Sanctum Dive Indonesia Full report   Una Una Volcano Togean Island   "Amazing"
It was very far trip but worth every penny. To reach the Una Una volcano took a lot of determination. The flights only good conne... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
1/2019   Andrew Joseph
250+ Dives 		 
S/Y Indo Siren Full report LiveAboard     "Komodo Liveaboard"
Our trip was the first for the boat after it got back from dry dock and a major refurbishment. The boat returned late and we miss... Full report  
4 stars
1 stars  
7/2019   Andrew Robbins
250+ Dives 		Photos available 
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