Trip Report Diving Triton Bay with Triton Bay Divers - 4K HDR Video

[Laval]

This was our second stay at Triton Bay Divers Resort, a true hidden gem in one of the most remote corners of our planet. Getting there from Toronto, Canada, took four flights and a 1.5-hour high-speed boat ride, but once you arrive, you'll know it was worth every mile.

Triton Bay remains largely untouched, with no other dive resorts and only the occasional liveaboard passing through. During our three-week stay, we saw just one. Here, you're surrounded by pristine nature, water free of rubbish, and stunning white-sand beaches—a diver’s paradise far from the crowds.

What to expect: This is not a luxury resort. Accommodations and dive operations are simple yet comfortable. Rooms aren’t air-conditioned, but ceiling fans keep the nights cool. There’s no nitrox and no private guides, so be prepared for a more independent diving experience.

The diving: Visibility can be unpredictable, but when conditions align, the diving is simply spectacular. Imagine "schools of fish swirling like living constellations and vibrant coral reefs bursting with colors beyond imagination". Some call Triton Bay a “Mini Raja Ampat”, and for good reason:

Vibrant reefs covered in soft corals of every imaginable color
Whale sharks and dolphins
Wobbegong and walking sharks
Massive schools of reef fish
Bumphead parrotfish, Napoleon wrasse, and more
Pygmy seahorses and many other macro critters

We went on two whale shark trips, and the encounters were beyond belief. The first time, we dived with three whale sharks and a pod of 20 dolphins. The second time? Nine (!) whale sharks in one dive!

You can see all these wonders for yourself in my film:
"Triton Bay’s Hidden Wonders"

Enjoy the adventure!

 

[peeweediver]

Outstanding video. Food at the resort? Accommodate vegetarians?
Thanks for your trip report.

 

[Laval]

Outstanding video. Food at the resort? Accommodate vegetarians?
Thanks for your trip report.

Thank you for watching and your kind comment. They tried to accommodate vegetarian/vegan requests, but I would give them 3* (of 5*) for their effort.

 

[Joneill]

You can see all these wonders for yourself in my film:
"Triton Bay’s Hidden Wonders"

Enjoy the adventure!

I have to say: you are an amazingly talented videographer and I always look forward to your videos. As always, this is outstanding footage and really captures the incredible biodiversity of this special place well (I was in Triton Bay on White Manta in January)

 

[Laval]

I have to say: you are an amazingly talented videographer and I always look forward to your videos. As always, this is outstanding footage and really captures the incredible biodiversity of this special place well (I was in Triton Bay on White Manta in January)

Wow, thank you so much! That really means a lot. Triton Bay is such a magical place—so much biodiversity and life everywhere you look. I bet your trip on White Manta was incredible! Did you have any favorite dive sites or special encounters?

 

[Joneill]

Wow, thank you so much! That really means a lot. Triton Bay is such a magical place—so much biodiversity and life everywhere you look. I bet your trip on White Manta was incredible! Did you have any favorite dive sites or special encounters?

All were good, but a few standouts:

• Little Komodo was awesome, especially one of the 2 dives we did there where we rode the fast current around to the backside shallow coral gardens. The wall we flew past on our left side was absolutely covered with a blazing rainbow of soft corals.
• Last Frontier was one of the fishiest (quantity and diversity) ever and the colorful window we swam through at the end was a great finish.
• Bo’s Rainbow was fantastic too - huge schools of anchovies with hunting Blue Trevally’s, dense coral gardens up in the shallows, awesome swim-through and tons of groupers aggregating in one area (30+) - saw a free swimming blue ring octopus as well!
• The whale shark dive under the fishing baggan off Kaimana was just mind blowing - we had 4 large ones and 50+ dolphins. Some divers who ventured deeper (40-60 feet) saw sailfish in as well. An amazing experience to get so close (and sometimes even bumped) by these huge animals as they swam past or went for your bubbles!
• The topside scenery is equally stunning - amazing views on surfacing as well!

 

[Rat Diver]

Terrific video. Thanks for sharing it and providing feedback about the resort.

Also, what camera gear are you using and which software did you edit this with?

 

[cozcharlie]

All were good, but a few standouts:

• Little Komodo was awesome, especially one of the 2 dives we did there where we rode the fast current around to the backside shallow coral gardens. The wall we flew past on our left side was absolutely covered with a blazing rainbow of soft corals.
• Last Frontier was one of the fishiest (quantity and diversity) ever and the colorful window we swam through at the end was a great finish.
• Bo’s Rainbow was fantastic too - huge schools of anchovies with hunting Blue Trevally’s, dense coral gardens up in the shallows, awesome swim-through and tons of groupers aggregating in one area (30+) - saw a free swimming blue ring octopus as well!
• The whale shark dive under the fishing baggan off Kaimana was just mind blowing - we had 4 large ones and 50+ dolphins. Some divers who ventured deeper (40-60 feet) saw sailfish in as well. An amazing experience to get so close (and sometimes even bumped) by these huge animals as they swam past or went for your bubbles!
• The topside scenery is equally stunning - amazing views on surfacing as well!

Last Frontier was definitely my favorite reef dive in Triton. I think I did it 4 or 5 times in two weeks on liveaboards in January. Looking forward to hopefully doing it in the fall when we swing by there on a long liveaboard trip. Obviously whaleshark dives are just a whole other level. Your video isn’t working on my iPhone at moment. I may watch on my TV when I get back to the states . I always enjoy them a great deal. Thanks for posting!

 

[Laval]

All were good, but a few standouts:

• Little Komodo was awesome, especially one of the 2 dives we did there where we rode the fast current around to the backside shallow coral gardens. The wall we flew past on our left side was absolutely covered with a blazing rainbow of soft corals.
• Last Frontier was one of the fishiest (quantity and diversity) ever and the colorful window we swam through at the end was a great finish.
• Bo’s Rainbow was fantastic too - huge schools of anchovies with hunting Blue Trevally’s, dense coral gardens up in the shallows, awesome swim-through and tons of groupers aggregating in one area (30+) - saw a free swimming blue ring octopus as well!
• The whale shark dive under the fishing baggan off Kaimana was just mind blowing - we had 4 large ones and 50+ dolphins. Some divers who ventured deeper (40-60 feet) saw sailfish in as well. An amazing experience to get so close (and sometimes even bumped) by these huge animals as they swam past or went for your bubbles!
• The topside scenery is equally stunning - amazing views on surfacing as well!

Thank you! We did not dive at the Last Frontier. This dive site is even not on their list. It is either far away from the resort or they have it under a different name.

 

[Joneill]

Thank you! We did not dive at the Last Frontier. This dive site is even not on their list. It is either far away from the resort or they have it under a different name.

Technically, it’s not in Triton Bay proper - it’s at the far southern end of Triton Bay on the southwest side of Dramai Island (so on the open sea side). An awesome site!