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Dive Review of Papua Explorers in
Indonesia

Papua Explorers: "Raja Ampat does not disappoint", Feb, 2016,

by Annette Lohman, CA, US (Reviewer Reviewer 5 reports with 3 Helpful votes). Report 9282 has 1 Helpful vote.

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Ratings and Overall Comments 1 (worst) - 5 (best):

Accommodations 5 stars Food 5 stars
Service and Attitude 5 stars Environmental Sensitivity 5 stars
Dive Operation 5 stars Shore Diving N/A
Snorkeling 4 stars
Value for $$ 5 stars
Beginners 4 stars
Advanced 5 stars
Comments Truly a great Resort. The accommodations were great, diving was great and food was great. Strong emphasis on safety and great dive staff to point out the critters and take care of gear and us. The cottages were over the water, spacious, and a joy to return to after diving. In February/March with the fans going we never needed AC (which was not available). It even got chilly in our rooms with the fans goin. Nets around the beds provided security from mosquitos but they were not abundant anyway. Diving was terrific. We were there during full moon and experienced some currents but when we dived the famous "Passage" which is known for currents, the 20 minute "ripping current" wasn't and we had a wonderful 60 minute plus dive viewing all the life along the way. Had excellent camera room and good Wi-Fi (but don't expect mainland speeds). I would go back in a heartbeat.
Websites Papua Explorers   

Reporter and Travel

Dive Experience 501-1000 dives
Where else diving Indonesia, Bonaire, Mexico, Philippines, Solomons, Roatan, etc.
Closest Airport Sorong Getting There Long flights, four legs, 2 days

Dive Conditions

Weather sunny Seas calm
Water Temp 79-82°F / 26-28°C Wetsuit Thickness 3
Water Visibility 40-100 Ft/ 12-30 M

Dive Policy

Dive own profile yes
Enforced diving restrictions Long dives allowed. 60-75 minute dives common.
Liveaboard? no Nitrox Available? yes

What I Saw

Sharks Lots Mantas Squadrons
Dolphins None Whale Sharks None
Turtles 1 or 2 Whales None
Corals 4 stars Tropical Fish 5 stars
Small Critters 4 stars Large Fish N/A
Large Pelagics 4 stars

Underwater Photography 1 (worst) - 5 (best):

Subject Matter 4 stars Boat Facilities 4 stars
Overall rating for UWP's 4 stars Shore Facilities 5 stars
UW Photo Comments Nice camera room. Didn't use it because I always like to use my room.
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