Detailed information about individual homestays can be found on our accommodation page by clicking the photo or name of the homestay. Booking in advance is definitely necessary if you want to stay at dive center (or any other popular) homestays. On our trip to Raja Ampat,we actually stayed in a resort and dove every day from their boat or from the shore of the island. Youre welcome Caroline and thank you :).

Do they also have a back-up generator? There are600 species of coral, 1700 species of reef fish and 17 species of dolphins and whales. Raja Ampat is extremely remote and medical support services in the event of a serious diving accident are extremelylimited. Any recommendations? Yes as stated in the article above, Yenkoranu and Mangkur Kodon have dive compressors. considered to be among the best diving spots in Raja Ampat and the place to see the strange and impressive wobbegong as well as manta rays, great barracudas and maroon clownfish hiding inside Traditionally, divers in the US were trained to limit their rate of ascent to 18 meters/min (or 60 feet per minute). Here's where you will find it! liveaboard in Raja Ampat may just be one of the best things you'll ever do, but they are a little bit (a lot) pricey. Grab your camera and book your flightnow. without a doubt you should be checking out the With a population of only 197the village of Arborek is fast rising as a pioneer among the 18 beautiful villages in West Papua that have embarked on developing local regulations for Id like to visit Raja Ampat with my girlfriend. copyright Stay Raja Ampat 2022 Policies, terms and conditions. There are no hospitals in Raja Ampat capable of treating the injuries and complications that can result from a serious diving accident. And we will decide to stay Koranu fyak homestay. Cape Kri holds the world record for the site with the largest number of species referenced in one single dive! 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. Pygmy Seahorse are also abundant on this Central Raja Ampat dive site. Waigeo is the main island and the one where most of the guest house and hotels are. There are several homestays on Kri that offer diving. If youve visited the islands, your feedback is sought and valued! also if they need on more diver. Check that your travel insurance covers you for specialist emergency medical evacuation in the event of a diving accident. Now, this is the tough bit! Consisting of a coral column that plunges down to 25 meters deep. 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. Could we pay as usd or euro OR I have to pay only indonesia rupiah? like warm waters, manta rays, sharks, macro, huge schools of fish, drift dives and pretty much everything in between? Hi Boris Due to the limited number of tanks and high level of demand you probably wont be able to rent tanks, but any of the homestays with compressors (linked above with location maps on their pages) would be able to fill your tanks for you. and time. BR Sonja, Hi guys! (Its just not resort style.). Stunning white sand beaches, limestone cliffs and dense junglesmake up the more than 1,500 islands ofRaja Ampat. 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. 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. Im sure they will help you if they can. It has pretty much everything a Shark lovers, don't hesitate; in addition to theendemic species called theWalking Shark (Epaulette Shark), you'll findrare species of Wobbegong Sharkand Blacktip, Whitetip and Gray Reef sharks are plentiful in Raja Ampat's waters. Do I need to book in advance? Wetsuits or lycra swimsuits are definitely recommended, because youre almost certain to encounter waters rich in stingers (nematocysts) at some stage. But in the meantime there is such a wealth of great sites to choose from, that some divers become quite overwhelmed with the choice. or I can talk with the boats owners direcctly? The famousArborek jetty, where thousands, if not millions of fish surround your every move. You can dive Raja Ampat at any time of year, but best conditions are between October and April. There are relaxed diving conditions as well as strong current diving perfect for divers who like a littleadventure. (@pinneng) on May 29, 2017 at 6:10am PDT. FromSorongyou then need to getto Sorong harbor. I am planning a diving trip to this area in October 2017 and mainly want to dive Sel Pele for macro photography. The short answer is YES. 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? Limiting speed of ascent may be the most important (and easiest) way to reduce the risk of DCS. cheap liveaboard deal) of 3,000 for flights and liveaboard and anything up to 10,000 depending on the boat and the season. As it says above, Raja Ampat can be challenging for inexperienced divers. Over the past decade, a number of certification agencies have cut that in half, teaching students to limit ascent rates to 9 m/min. Thanks. Thanks :). Then there is the black tipped reef sharks, white tipped reef sharks and even grey reef sharks.

best liveaboards in Raja Ampat right now and booking yourself a seat! raja ampat center exists richest diversity triangle coral tropical marine natural Raja Ampat is home tothe most biodiverse coral reef in the world, and theabundance and variety of its marine life is trulyastounding. I didnt see any prices on her page. Unless you want to stay at one of the most popular homestays (all on Kri), it is not necessary to book in advance. Celeste. You might find it difficult to get accommodation at the more popular dive center homestays at such short notice, but you always have the option of staying at a nearby place and diving with the diving operators. Walk along palm lined beaches while listeningto nothing but waves and bird sounds. 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 Room types, facilities, services and cultural considerations. The most popular thing to do in Raja Ampat isPianemo lookout point. Thank you for a great website! Apologies for the late moderation of and reply to your query we have only just returned from Raja Ampat. Thats what i read online google it! 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. Start here to quickly find the answers to all your questions. Let's start with the reason you are here; to see what the scuba diving is like in Raja. Then Raja Ampat is the place for you! 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. zeagle 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. However, it is notoriously expensive and hard to get to, so when doing it it's got to be done properly! How does she charge and how much? 2. SSI and PADI courses from fully qualified instructors are available atRaja Ampat homestay dive centers. I have the exact same question as you as Ill be in Raja Ampat January 2018 for a scuba luveaboard but am hoping to do a week of freediving as well. 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. Hi There. If you have the money, go for a liveaboard, however, you can still get a lot of diving in - on a budget by staying in a resort, check out these 4 diving resorts in Raja Ampat You certainly dont need to go that far for fabulous macro stuff though. the journey! ampat I am about to book a homestay (Corepen) but I dont know how to book the diving itself. Well, do you Hi there! Check out our list of cheapest to most (Dont assume the computer isnt working right, or that its ok to skip the stop as long as you stayat roughly the same depth as the other divers in your group.). 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.

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! Possibly one of the most beautiful places on earth Raja Ampat on land is not to be missed (after all you've at least got your non-dive day). We are at Batanta right now heading our way over to Kri and Wayag via Pef. Thanks a lot. The equipment is all new and Alfie, Roli, Jodi and team are extremely competent and sensitive to individuals requirements and skills ensuring great, safe diving to match abilities. I was wondering that there are possibilities to rent dive tanks in Homestays or other places. The current splits there and flows both down the northern and southern flanks of the pinnacle and over the top along the reef top. 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! However,it's asbeautiful on land as it is underwater and home to rare species of wildlife. Another alternative (if you are part of a group of experienced divers and have your own equipment) is to hire a reputable local dive guide and boat and dive independently. (@pinneng), the best female scuba equipment from head to toe, A reef hook for strong currents (please hook only to rocks). We welcome all honest feedback and your fellow divers, your hosts and dive guides will benefit from your input. Raja Ampat has four main islands:Misool, Salawati, Batanta, and Waigeo. Should we book the home stay before we arrive in Sorong or can we just do it there? below. Adventure trips: Best Way to Explore Raja Ampat, Prepared for Paradise: Useful Information for Traveling in Raja Ampat, The Most Incredible Creatures you Can See in Raja Ampat, Learn more about diving with us in Raja Ampat. We are planning to stay at Koryau Kayem homestay and we wont be using any of the diving operators. See our Raja Ampat weather page for more detailed climate information. That's why Girls that Scuba is Want to dive Raja Ampat? Hi! Raja Ampat offers once-in-a-lifetime diving experiences for everyone to enjoy. Raja Ampat can be a challenging dive environment and is not recommended for beginners or inexperienced divers. Hi Melina its true that at present, none of the homestay dive operators have emergency oxygen available.