scottbrooks
New
Hi,
I am a long time casual resort diver looking to visit an indopacific site in May/June/July. I have some time on my hands between gigs so it seems like a good use of the flexibility.
I'd like diversity in the diving - reef-y stuff, sharks, pelagics. I am not a deeply experienced diver despite doing it since 1993 so nothing overly challenging. I won't have a built in buddy so the idea of tagging along with a guide is attractive too. Ideally it would be a 7 night trip.
My first instinct was Palau but then rotated to Raja Ampat after some research. Trying to latch on to a last minute single (wife is not able to join) for a trip in May is proving a bit of a challenge, particularly for a shorter itinerary. I am looking for a higher end type operation - no weird dorm bunks / sleeping on the deck / dodgy operations. Safety is a pri0 requirement.
The Aggressor trips are longer and switch to Komodo in May/June then Derawan. The Pearl of Papua runs 7 night trips but appears to have mixed reviews.
1) Any thoughts on those destinations relative to each other?
2) Recommendations / opinions on LA operators in Indonesia?
I am a long time casual resort diver looking to visit an indopacific site in May/June/July. I have some time on my hands between gigs so it seems like a good use of the flexibility.
I'd like diversity in the diving - reef-y stuff, sharks, pelagics. I am not a deeply experienced diver despite doing it since 1993 so nothing overly challenging. I won't have a built in buddy so the idea of tagging along with a guide is attractive too. Ideally it would be a 7 night trip.
My first instinct was Palau but then rotated to Raja Ampat after some research. Trying to latch on to a last minute single (wife is not able to join) for a trip in May is proving a bit of a challenge, particularly for a shorter itinerary. I am looking for a higher end type operation - no weird dorm bunks / sleeping on the deck / dodgy operations. Safety is a pri0 requirement.
The Aggressor trips are longer and switch to Komodo in May/June then Derawan. The Pearl of Papua runs 7 night trips but appears to have mixed reviews.
1) Any thoughts on those destinations relative to each other?
2) Recommendations / opinions on LA operators in Indonesia?