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My spouse and I just booked a Liveaboard in Raja Ampat for the end of 2025. Does anyone have experience getting there from the US? Specifically from the East coast? All I know is we need to ultimately get to Sorong to catch the boat. Thanks for any suggestions! Myanna

Having explored the depths of Raja Ampat, primarily the Dampier Strait area, for several years, we sought an alternative dive destination in Indonesia to complement our underwater adventures. Intrigued by the allure of Triton Bay, we set our sights on this destination. Thus, in January 2024, we...

Hi All, I am from India and planning to do PADI OW and AOW in April and considering Indonesia. Please suggest any dive shops or places to consider. I am leaning towards Nusa Penida, but any information or recommendations would help

I've been wanting to post about the trip I took to Misool for a while now- A group of four dive buddies traveled from Jacksonville, Fl to Sorong to catch a boat to Misool on October 12th. This is that adventure: Two of my dive buddies had traveled to Misool pre-Covid with their wives and liked...

Hello everybody, Sunny greetings from Scubaspa ZEN! We are delighted to be here on Scubaboard with all of you. Scubaspa ZEN is a luxury liveaboard located in Indonesia, offering three different destinations each year: Komodo, Banda Sea, and Raja Ampat. Onboard, we have 9 cabins, a full al...

We are happy to present the first video of a series encapsulating our extensive two-week Scuba Diving Expedition spanning "Komodo - Flores - Alor," documented during the months of September to October, 2023, all transpiring aboard the esteemed vessel, The Seven Seas. Please note that this is...

Mine and my husbands first time going to Indonesia! We're very excited but I'll be the first to say we're pretty lost on where we should prioritize our time. We have about two weeks mid-May that we will be there and would love suggestions on where we should go for scuba diving, (we aren't muck...

Hi! Will need some advise on planning my trip to Bangka end Dec - has anyone been there late Dec/early Jan annd can share how the vis and sea temperature is like during that time! And is it constantly raining! Also, how is the current as I’m a relatively new diver! Any tips would be really...

Here is a link to my new short video about great encounter with a very friendly cuttlefish in the Flores Sea in Indonesia during our liveaboard trip on the Seven Seas in September 2023. The cuttlefish displayed most of its 'color changing/camouflage' capabilities, which were spectacular. If...

My wife and I are headed to Indonesia soon for a live-aboard trip, and the operator has booked our domestic flights from Bali to/from the boat on Lion Air. We're both very used to traveling outside the US, so small carry-on bags and weight limits are nothing new. With that said, Lion Air seems...

Hello divers, I've booked a 10 night liveaboard that leaves Sorong in Raja Ampat November 3. The dive itinerary shows dives in the Dampier Strait and Misool and some hikes such as Piaynemo. It includes all meals, shared accomodation and ~26 dives over those 10 nights/ My mother had a...

Hi ScubaBoard community! I am planning on doing a divemaster internship next year roughly between March and end of Mai either in Indonesia or the Philippines. Are there any persons in this community who can recommend specific dive center and/or locations? I have around 45 dives at the moment and...

Hello fellow divers :) I'm a 32yo supply chain manager based in Europe currently planning a 4-6 month sabbatical period, during which I'm considering to invest a couple months on getting certified as a divemaster in Indonesia. I'm not a super experienced diver (only 33 logged dives), but I have...

Hello world, Please let me know of good schools/centres for shipwreck diving in the winter that are somewhere warm. I want to do a solid month or two mainly wreck diving and progressing my PADI tickets Where do I want: Somewhere warm, I work on ships mostly in the North sea so just want a...

Hey all, Currently traveling and working in Australia! I am however looking at what i can do after this adventure before i go back to university. I was thinking 1 month of diving in Indonesia. I got certified 3 months ago and got kind of addicted. I don’t have alot of dives (34) hence why i am...

Seahorse Liveaboard Ultimate Raja Ampat January 26 to February 7, 2024 15% Discount - $5722 ppdo sales@liquiddivingadventures.com The Seahorse is a luxury traditional Indonesian sailing Phinisi offering charters to the best destinations of Indonesia. The ship was completely refurbished in...

Considering a trip to Komodo as my next big dive trip. Won’t lie the current situation is making me think twice. Will for sure plan the trip around a quarter moon when current is less. Three questions: 1) Recommendations for liveaboards? Main one I like the look of is Wunderpus. Anyone...

Damai II Raja Ampat & Halmahera Save $1620pp 12 Nights - March 6-18, 2024 Long Beach Scuba Show Special - Booth 504 Damai II Liveaboard Raja Ampat & Halmahera March 6-18, 2024 - Save $1620 per person. Now 12 nights for $6480 ppdo. Dive one of the finest ships in Indonesia! We have 2 cabins at...

Scubaspa ZEN Indonesia Last Minute 20% OFF Bali - Labuan Bajo Expedition: 23 May - 29 May 2023 Sea Star $5005 -$1000 = $4005 plus fees (ppdo) Dolphin Suite $5199 -$1040 = $4159 plus fees (ppdo) Komodo Expedition: 04 Jun - 11 Jun 2023 Sea Star $4550 -$910 = $3640 plus fees (ppdo)...

Dewi Nusantara - Raja Ampat - Save $1600 You know the Dewi and you know this ship rarely discounts their charters...until now. I have cabins available on three charters to Northern Raja Ampat: Trip 2316 Dates August 18-28 | Trip 2317 Dates August 30-September 10 | Trip 2318 Dates...