We have our own boat with compressor but unfortunately our compressor is broken. It has pretty much everything a
I am planning to go with my partner to raja ampat in late november and we are a bit afraid because we are OWD with only about 10 dives each. The bottom is at 35m but stay at 25m and drift along with
Hit the news article link in the Learning to Dive in Raja Ampat section above for details of homestays offering dive courses. Speak up if you see those provisions being ignored by operators or fellow divers!
Do you want to know more about the latest researchbehind theabove recommendations?
gives you a better experience. First congratulations for an excellent page! If you are in Indonesia, your journey to Raja Ampat may only take you a day - and 2 - 4 flights (it took us 4 from Komodo) to most people's standard a pretty long travel day. It helped us make diving Raja Ampat a real possibility rather than an unreachable dream. Well done!
You have such a lot of useful information on this site, thank you!
Well, do you You can dive Raja Ampat at any time of year, but best conditions are between October and April.
Detailed must-know information for those considering accommodation in Raja Ampat homestays.
Hi!
Here's where you will find it!
Raja Ampat is a haven for divers and snorkelers. could you tell me if you get good adress !
Id like to visit Raja Ampat with my girlfriend. You cannot come to Raja Ampat and not come to Arborek jetty. Also a thank you note to Laura who we met at the wonderful Warimpurem homestay and who helped with a minor medical issue & supports this website great work the booking system is very efficient :-) 5*s to all :-).
Dampier Strait homestays include all those on Kri, Gam, Arborek and the south coast of Waigeo.
Current best practice to avoid decompression sickness (DCS) should always be followed.
Its possible do it when I stay in Sorong? Reviewing a few diving websites would more than likely provide extra information to help you too.
Is it possible to get some additional training while in there or is there the possibility to dive in spots for almost beginners Thank you in advance for your Feedback! They also have generators for electricity, but we havent heard of any homestays with backup generators.
So far im finding some buddies on the facebook pages of this website, but otherwise only expensive and rare charterboats. If diving is your main aim, then wed recommend staying at one of the homestays with an on-site dive center. It doesnt really matter which of those 7 you choose, as they all dive the most popular sites. Unless you want to stay at one of the most popular homestays (all on Kri), it is not necessary to book in advance. This is another site that ends with a sheltered shallow reef that is great for some reflection photos with the trickling lighting. First congratulations for this webpage, is excelent!!
Traditionally, divers in the US were trained to limit their rate of ascent to 18 meters/min (or 60 feet per minute). Check it out at their Secret Sea Visions website. Walking around the village talking and taking selfies with the islanders was a blast - we even met a lady who was a part ofGirls that Scubaon the island -
If so, I ask you to be so kind and send me a link / links.
They're here. We've spoken a lot about Raja Updated Sep 9 2017: UNDP Equator Prize winners. Hi Dan Ive never seen a dive shop in Sorong or Waisai, so I dont think it will be easy.
Can only suggest you review the comments left on the pages of the dive centers linked above and make a decision based on those. This worked out a hell of a lot cheaper and we
Good luck!
possible - and do you blame them?
I am staying at Hamueco. (Lion Air has a fairly dismal on-time record and weve been caught out one too many times by them.).
But in the meantime there is such a wealth of great sites to choose from, that some divers become quite overwhelmed with the choice.
Were both freedivers and I didnt find any info on freediving in RA, only about snorkelling. The jetty itself starts at around 2m and goes down to around 10, so freediving and snorkelling actually
All homestays can arrange transfers to other homestays, so its easy to move around.
Limiting speed of ascent may be the most important (and easiest) way to reduce the risk of DCS. If not, maybe you know whom else I may ask.
Now, this is the tough bit!
I understand that fuel is expensive for getting to dive sites. best liveaboards in Raja Ampat right now and booking yourself a seat! What is the best way to fly from Bali to wasai / sorong?
Be sure to check that tanks are in test.
nudibranchs ( :P ) and somewhere like Koryau Kayem for seahorses.
Wetsuits or lycra swimsuits are definitely recommended, because youre almost certain to encounter waters rich in stingers (nematocysts) at some stage. Wherever you fly from you have to get intoSorong, the closest Indonesian city in West Papua andthe gateway to Raja Ampat. Well, get ready for quite
or I can talk with the boats owners direcctly? A lot of divers who make it all the way out to Raja Ampat prefer to then jump straight on a liveaboard (a boat you live and dive on for the duration of your stay) and get as many dives as
Cheers, Kevin, Hello Pavel, As a solo freediver im struggling too to find some centers that can do it. Im planing a 6D/7N trip to R4 in the coming February or March mainly for diving (5 diving days or so). Our Adventure Trips combine scuba diving with on land activities to allow you to discover all that Raja Ampat has to offer.
Other equipment to consider bringing: Your own equipment is advised.
BUT, it is worth it, and it separates the real divers to the novice ones. Hi, please could some one recommend a good place that can offer a PADI or SSI open water course? Could we pay as usd or euro OR I have to pay only indonesia rupiah? Aug 25 2015: This survey provides feedback directly to Raja Ampats eco-tourism operators.
Our recommendation? There are several homestays on Kri that offer diving.
Consult as widely as possible with other divers and only commit to a guide recommended by those you trust.
Wobbegong sharks. We'd recommend doing a live aboard for 7 days and then taking a few days after or before to exploring the surrounding areas and rest before an epic flight home! Our experienced guides are knowledgeable about the tides and currents in the area, which is key in planning the diving schedule andproviding an optimal experience for you during every dive. Home to the Arborek jetty - where the locals proudly protect the fish and the jetty, you would think that is its main attraction, however, we quickly found it
In Europe we can do them for 250 which is about $300 and Ive been offered it at 500!!! Also I want plenty of time underwater to study macro critters rather than being led around in a shoal, so a good house reef would be great.
Perfect for beginners or those at an intermediate level, in light of its Go on one of our Adventure Trips to explore other islands nearby for the day, explore more remote dive sites and even check out flora and fauna on land. Some old hands say that the best dive sites are yet to be discovered. Thanks so much in advance!
Do they also have a back-up generator?
:).
Do you love macro life like colorful nudibranchs, shrimps and crabs?
Can you recommend any dive centres nearby? Want to make a recommendation? Hello and congratulations for the great website. be seen as well. Home The Ultimate Raja Ampat Guide Things to see & do Diving with Raja Ampat homestays.
Should we book the home stay before we arrive in Sorong or can we just do it there? (@pinneng), the best female scuba equipment from head to toe, A reef hook for strong currents (please hook only to rocks). Ill visit Raja Ampat area, just me!
There are relaxed diving conditions as well as strong current diving perfect for divers who like a littleadventure. Your complete infos is really useful and helpful for people like me who never visit Raja Ampat before. It would be especially foolish to ignore this in Raja Ampat! Over the past decade, a number of certification agencies have cut that in half, teaching students to limit ascent rates to 9 m/min. I am about to book a homestay (Corepen) but I dont know how to book the diving itself. There is so much to see in the 5m-18m range that there is rarely a need to go deeper.
We encourage you to post your personal observations and any concerns in the feedback section of the relevantoperators page on this site hereshow that will make a difference.
Id like to be in R4 maybe for a couple of weeks, is booking accomm/diving in advance necessary and can one easily move around homestays? Your email address will not be published. like warm waters, manta rays, sharks, macro, huge schools of fish, drift dives and pretty much everything in between?
I am planning a diving trip to this area in October 2017 and mainly want to dive Sel Pele for macro photography.
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Thats because the relative change in pressure per meter is much higher at shallow depths than when the diver is deep.
Information about Papuan owned liveaboard tours can be found on our liveaboard boat tours page. best diving in the world - so what's the rush? Shall we book now with lion air or can you recommend an easier or more direct option, In our opinion, Garuda from Denpasar to Makassar, then Makassar to Sorong is the best way to go.
I have carried out research into European seahorses and nudibranchs in the Mediterranean for many years and would love to photograph the more colourful tropical species. Looking for somewhere cheaper to dive? Lovely and useful. Divers Alert Network is one example of a supplier of such insurance.
Such flightsare extremely expensive and usually require upfront payment.
make sure you ask your dive operator to take you there.
copyright Stay Raja Ampat 2022 Policies, terms and conditions. Or you could use a credit card, but be sure to read the info about using foreign bank credit cards in Indonesia before relying on one. Of particular concern are the following: First Aid Oxygen supplies are limited:Not all homestays have first aid oxygen available in their dive boats. (yes, that was us) then we say YES it is 100% worth the money Raja Ampat Dive Resort who offer a dive and stay packages - like most resorts on the islands.
else like this in the world, and we actually recommend freediving here rather than diving.
Hi, thanks for the informative website. Any of the places linked in the bulleted list at the top of this page would be fine. One of the more famous of the Raja Ampat Dive andis often dived with Mioskon as the 2nd dive.
Most probably we want to go to Kri and Arborek ( or somewhere alike)for two weeks total Same thing regarding diving, can we just go tho the dive centers and book the dives or is it possible that doing it that way everything may be fully booked and we can not dive then? Can you maybe recommend a couple of places in particular from the site that might suit me? Note that specialist flights that maintain the patient at sea level pressures are required.
Is it easy to buy or hire diving weights in Raja Ampat?
Please note: In October 2019, dive centers at Kri made an agreement that they will not steal clients from each other.
Dive from the shore on our house reef anytime.
Your feedback will be much appreciated.
Thank you once again.
However,it's asbeautiful on land as it is underwater and home to rare species of wildlife. Read these source PDF documents: Always observe the provisions of the Raja Ampat DivingCode of Practicewhich has been developed to protect Raja Ampats unique marine environment and maximise your safety.
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Sea temperatures are warm (between 24 and 30C) all year round, so light wetsuits are usually best. Beyond that, reading the guest comments at the foot of each page might help you narrow the choices.
Anunderwater pinnacle that starts around 7 meters and goes down to less than 30
For sure go and visit after you've explored the jetty! Apologies for the late moderation of and reply to your query we have only just returned from Raja Ampat. recommend, but if you are looking to save the pennies it is a lot cheaper to stay in a resort or guest house and dive when you like. kind regards, Gerard Pilarz.
They obviously mus have also generator for power for dive compressors, right? Other diving liveaboard operators have their own websites which can easily be found by search engine query. If youve visited the islands, your feedback is sought and valued! Dive within your limits. You never ever return disappointed from a dive at Cape Kri!! So is it worth it? There are no hospitals in Raja Ampat capable of treating the injuries and complications that can result from a serious diving accident.
is any operator there? Dive prices are no more expensive if you are alone.
There is a (pretty expensive) dive resort on gam offering freediving sessions (35$/session with equipment&guide). If you're lucky you'll spot the 3-meter longDugonga close relative to the Manateeand commonlycalled "sea cow".
It's better if you have something to compare it to.
We are planning to stay at Koryau Kayem homestay and we wont be using any of the diving operators. If you don't have much luggage, you can try catching an ojek (Indonesian name for motorbike) for about 20k rupiah. the mild current as the tender follows you from above. And remember: the best dive site is the one that you can relax and enjoy because you are well-prepared, diving within your limits and have confidence in the people around you.
None of the homestay operators have insurance to cover you in the event of a serious accident so you will need to arrange your own personal dive insurance that provides for specialist emergency medical evacuation.
SSI and PADI courses from fully qualified instructors are available atRaja Ampat homestay dive centers.
This step by step guide provides everything you need to know when planning a Raja Ampat trip.
Hi There. Should I contact the dive shop directly (how?)
I ask this because in my 4 trips to Asia I have never booked anything in advance, maybe just one night at some busy places. Soul Scuba Divers is a dive center located on Kri Island in Central Raja Ampat, about 20 minutes from Waisai on Waigeo. Email at soulscubadivers@gmail.com or fill out the form below!
currents, which are usually light but can occasionally be rather strong.
Regards George. She doesnt do fixed tours, hence there are no prices on her page as trip cost will vary according to her clients requirements. I am going to Raja Ampat on 24 of October.
Are there shops in Sorong or Waisai and do you know what approximate prices would be?
And we will decide to stay Koranu fyak homestay.
Diving in Raja Ampat isnt always easy, there are unpredictable currents, so you must never dive without aDSMB/SMB. Hello! Or we can just go to the different islands and look for a room once there? If a reverse profile is unavoidable, make sure the difference from the maximum depth of the later deeper dive and the earlier shallow dive is no more than 5 meters.
The panaoramaofcountless limestone karst islands can be enjoyedat Piaynemo and--the even more impressive--Wayag viewpoint.
Have a good (or bad) experience? Kri Island is the perfect place for scuba junkies and snorkelers.
They have good facilities and are also fun to hang out with.
Stunning white sand beaches, limestone cliffs and dense junglesmake up the more than 1,500 islands ofRaja Ampat.
fusiliers, sardines, damsels, banner fish, butterfly fish, sweetlips and snappers frequent the site, triggerfish and predators such as barracuda, Spanish mackerel, Jacks and giant trevallies can Booking diving isnt necessary you can arrange that with Corepen when you arrive. All good homestay dive centers will also assess your capability prior to dive site selection. south depending on which way the current is flowing. Thanks a lot. Do it in the comments section below or on the relevant homestay page.
Start here to quickly find the answers to all your questions. Grab your camera and book your flightnow. Yes as stated in the article above, Yenkoranu and Mangkur Kodon have dive compressors.
As a rule you can expect is to see many yellow snappers on the reef and, if you dive down a little farther, you can find Hello. A Send us a message on WhatsApp: +62 822 6614 5516.
Bring a dive computer youll get much more out of your stay (and be much safer) if you do. Hi Pavel, Did you by any chance find info elsewhere?
Review the usual hand signals with the dive guide and others in your group, to ensure that you can be easily understood when at depth.
It'sendemic to Papua and a small region in Northern Australia. community-based marine conservation. Double-check with the dive guide that you and your group (which may include divers that you do not know) have understood the type of dive, the likely profile and the intended pick up point.
Any recommendations?
recommended resorts, and for guesthouses do a little search in booking.com And long. Head back up to "Liveaboard or Shore diving" to check out our As youve seen Miles, Raja Ampat is not a cheap place to get qualified, but it doesnt need to be that expensive: Wobbegong Dive Adventures offers SSI Open Water certification for about 330. Thank you very much for your assistance ! below.
But, if for instance you are coming from the U.K you will most likely have to fly Let's start with the reason you are here; to see what the scuba diving is like in Raja.
below. Although out of print, Burt and Maurines earlier book Diving Indonesias Raja Ampat, is also a great resource and is still widely available in Indonesia check the airport, Periplus and Gramedia bookstores for copies. At present only the following homestays have their own equipment and compressor: Regardless of which homestay you stay at, diving in Raja Ampat can be arranged in conjunction with theRaja Ampat dive shops listed above.
This will no doubt change as their businesses grow and develop more resources, but for now its very much a matter of choosing a reputable operator and diving conservatively.
We are both open water divers but just with 6-9 dives behind us. or through the homestay? Raja Ampats homestay operators are steadily developing the training, experience and resources necessary to satisfy the diving communitys demand for a cheaper alternative to the regions foreign owned resorts and liveaboard boats.
The short answer is YES.
In reality, however, 9 m/min is still too fast, and it misses the point that the maximum speed of ascent change according to depth the shallower you are, the slower you need to ascend.
Thanks a lot!! Even though most homestays do not have their own dive equipment, all those based in the Dampier Strait canarrange dive trips with the homestays listed above, or with other local dive centres.
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