Raja Ampat
Raja Ampat
Raja Ampat is an archipelago in West Papua (former Irian Jaya) and consists of 610, mostly uninhabited islands. The four largest islands are Waigeo in the north, Salawati (southwest of Sorong), Batanta (north of Salawati) and Misool in the southwest. The name Raja Ampat is also based on these four islands and literally translated means "the four kings".
Raja Ampat is a relatively unknown area in Indonesia, but this destination is well known among divers. This is due to the wide range of various fish species and fantastic coral reefs, varying from hard to soft coral. But the islands themselves are also impressive. The Raja Ampat Islands have quiet lagoons with crystal white sand and water that varies from bright green to bright blue.
Diving is especially popular in the Dampier Strait. Here you will find numerous dive spots with an incredible amount of coral and fish. Cape Kri, Blue Magic and Manta Point are real eye-catchers.
Misool is also loved for its wide variety of fish and coral.
Raja Ampat is open all year round, but from mid-July to mid-September you are more likely to experience rain and high waves. Misool is closed between mid-June and mid-September.
Raja Ampat has dozens of dive resorts and homestays. The homestays often use local diving schools, such as the Arborek dive shop. The more luxurious diving resorts offer not only more comfort, but also more safety. Sorido Bay resort, Raja Ampat Biodiversity and Papua Explorers are our favorites in the Dampier Strait, Papua Paradise Eco resort off Batanta Island. The Scuba Republic is an excellent middle class resort.
A fast public ferry runs twice a day between Sorong and Waisai on Waigeo Island. Waigeo also has an airport with a daily flight to Sorong.
Liveaboards
Liveaboards usually offer weeklong dive cruises in northern Raja Ampat (Dampier Strait and the northern Wajag karst islands. Longer, often 10-day trips also cover the southern part around Misool. Most liveaboards operate Raja Ampat cruises between September and March April, then dock and sail in the waters around Komodo for the summer season.
Video Raja Ampat snorkel cruise
Het Agusta eco resort ligt op het eilandje Agusta, iets ten zuiden van de bekende Dampier Strait.
Behalve een duikcentrum heeft het resort een zwembad, restaurant, spa en hagelwit strand...
Het resort telt 14 cottages, verdeeld over Deluxe, Superior en Standaard Raja cottages. Alle cottages hebben
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De Papua Arts Alter Native Stay cottages liggen bij het plaatsje Saporkren op het eiland Waigeo in Raja Ampat. Er zijn cottages boven het water en op het land. De cottages zijn zeer eenvoudig en kennen vrijwel geen luxe, behalve een bed, muskietennet en een terras. Er zijn gedeelde badkamers. De fam ... meer infomore infoinformations supplémentaires
Andau dive resort is een beachfront dive-resort op het eilandje Andau van de Fam islands.
Het resort heeft nette, maar kleine Standaard en de grotere Deluxe cottages. Er is één familiecottage met 2 slaapkamers.
Alle kamers beschikken over privé badkamer, airco en terrasje met uitzicht op zee.
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Corepen Homestay ligt aan de zuidkust van het eiland Pulau Gam, direct aan de Dampier Strait. De homestay heeft 5 eenvoudige kamers direct aan het strand, voorzien van een bed, muskietennet en veranda. Er zijn gemeenschappelijke toiletten met westers toilet en badkamers met mandibak (geen douche, we ... meer infomore infoinformations supplémentaires
Delvin Homestay ligt op het eiland Kri en telt 4 cottages op het water, 2 op het strand en 2 VIP bungalows met en-suite douche/toilet, ook op het land. De homestay heeft een mooi huisrif en organiseert duik- en snorkeltrips en verschillende andere activiteiten. Delvin Homestay heeft een eigen duikce ... meer infomore infoinformations supplémentaires
Dore Atri is the homestay of pak Martin. The homestay has 3 rooms, divided over 2 cottages. Both cottages are located right on the beach.
The family speak English reasonably well and know a lot about the culture and history.
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The Epica is a traditional fishing boat, completely refitted for diving with sustainably planted trees, the Epica is an open, breezy boat with two decks and a little sun deck on top of the captain’s cabin. With a length of 24m she may not be the biggest boat in the area, but definitely one of the f ... meer infomore infoinformations supplémentaires
As the name suggests, Fam Island Dive Camp is located on Fam Island. All cottages are situated right on the beach. Furnishings are simple, consisting of a bed, and a bench with chairs on the terrace. The en-suite bathroom features cold running water and a Western-style toilet.
Fam Island Dive Cam
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Simple guesthouse, directly on the water, on the island Gam near the village Friwen. ... meer infomore infoinformations supplémentaires
Very simple guesthouse, directly on the white beach. Pak Kornelis, the owner, is a diving instructor and has some packs of diving equipment.
NB: Not affiliated with PADI!
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Simple guesthouse, directly on the water, on a small island at 5 minutes by boat from Friwen (Pulau Gam). ... meer infomore infoinformations supplémentaires
This cosy and very simple guesthouse is located on a white sandy beach, close to Batu Lima, a wonderful coral reef. ... meer infomore infoinformations supplémentaires
Very simple guesthouse, directly on the beach of Pulau Gam. With a bit of luck you’ll see turtles laying their eggs there in the evening! ... meer infomore infoinformations supplémentaires
The simple guesthouse Paradise is built above the water. From your terrace you can see the turtles swimming below...
The guesthouse has no beach.
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Kri Eco Resort is located on the edge of the island on a pristine white beach. Nice bird calls will wake you up in the morning, your breakfast is ready and then it’s time for the morning dive. The cottages are built above the water. Facilities such as toilets and washrooms are on shore, but within ... meer infomore infoinformations supplémentaires
Eeenvoudige homestay op het eiland Waigeo, direct aan het strand.
De bamboe huisjes zijn gebouwd op het water. De kamers zijn uiterst eenvoudig: een matras op de grond en een klamboe, gedeelde badkamer/toilet met Indonesia style mandibak (geen douche). Mandos Guesthouse is via de weg berekbaar en d
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Mawar Homestay lies at the western tip of Pulau Arborek and offers two private and one four-room bungalow on land, and three private beach bungalows which are over water at high tide. All have spectacular sunset views.
Bedding in each room consists of mattresses on the floor with pillows, bolste
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The Papua Explorers dive resort is located on the south side of the island of Pulau Gam. The resort mainly accommodates divers, but also non-divers will enjoy themselves here with snorkelling, canoeing, birding or just relaxing.
The 12 spacious (72 m2) bungalows are built above the water and have
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Throughout the year, the Papua Paradise eco resort is a wonderful place to stay for diving in the most beautiful marine gardens in the world.
The cottages are spacious, clean and built above the sea.
New are the Deluxe over-water bungalows. Somewhat larger and more luxurious than the superior bu
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The beautiful Raja Ampat Biodiversity resort is located on the beach of the island of Pulau Gam, directly on the Dampier Strait. The resort has only 9 cottages, divided between Standard, Superior and Deluxe. All are built in traditional style and are located directly on the beach, have a private ter ... meer infomore infoinformations supplémentaires
Raja Ampat dive resort is a 15-minute boat ride or 20-minute drive from Waisai Town on Waigeo Island in Raja Ampat. The resort has 12 bungalows, all equipped with AC, bathroom with hot running water, 24 hours electricity and a private veranda.
The diving center has modern Bauer compressors and mo
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Mawar Homestay lies at the western tip of Pulau Arborek and offers two private and one four-room bungalow on land, and three private beach bungalows which are over water at high tide. All have spectacular sunset views.
Bedding in each room consists of mattresses on the floor with pillows, bolste
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The liveaboard is a simple Buginese schooner with 3 cabins with each 2 bunk beds. In some places you can choose to stay in (again) a simple homestay. There are 2 toilets and (cold) shower on board.
Stay includes breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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Het eenvoudige Scuba Republic resort telt slechts 7 kamers, 3 double, 2 twin en 2 triple beach bungalows, alle met eigen badkamer, aircon en terras..
Het resort beschikt over een restaurant, laundry service en het belangrijkst: een eigen (SSI) duikcentrum. Direct voor het resort ligt het huisrif.
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Sordio Bay Resort is the place for your ultimate diving holiday. It is built by divers, for divers. It offers you the luxurious Western amenities, combined with the traditional Papuan style of building. You can choose from bungalows of 65m2 or 90m2. In the bungalows you have Western amenities such a ... meer infomore infoinformations supplémentaires
Yenbuba Homestay has seven over-water private bungalows and two VIP beach bungalows. Over water bungalows sleep two, while the VIP land bungalows can sleep 3.
All bungalows have verandahs with table and chair settings, hammocks and ocean views. Bungalow bedrooms have double beds equipped with pil
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Yenkangkanes Homestay has an ocean bungalow with two rooms, each of which sleeps two people on mattresses equipped with covers, pillows, bolsters and mosquito nets. A shared verandah has chairs and tables from which to take in the ocean views across to Gam and Friwen island. A third similarly equipp ... meer infomore infoinformations supplémentaires
Private (VIP) bungalows
Yenkoranu’s private (VIP) bungalows have glazed windows and ensuite private bathrooms with showers and western style pedestal toilets. The private bungalows have free standing double beds with covers, pillows, bolsters and mosquito nets and bath towels are supplied.
VIP
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Yenros Homestay has four single room, private bungalows located in a cove on a perfect stretch of beach near Yenbeser village on Gam. Bedding in all bungalows are mattresses on the floor with mosquito nets, pillows and bolsters. Power outlets and room light switches are provided. Each bedroom also ... meer infomore infoinformations supplémentaires
