Greetings Everyone,
This is my second post so I hope I am doing things right. I am currently on day 2 of 60 days in Indonesia. I am 2 months into my Southeast Asia solo trip and have finally returned to Bali after traveling overland in Philippines and Thailand.
I was in Bali in February 2018 and did 6 dives with OK Divers in Padangbai. We did 2 dives in Padangbai, 1 at Manta Point, 1 at Crystal Bay (no molas out of season), 1 at Gili Tepekong (amazing swim throughs) and 1 at Gili Mimpang (ripping up current). I am happy with the dives so good on Bali and Nusa Penida.
A little background on my dive history: certified NASE 2013, have around 200 dives, Florida, Micronesia, and Caribbean. I am Rescue certified. I feel comfortable in most dive enviroments. I have done some negative entry current dives in Palau but no experience in down current or washing machine currents.
I am interested in beautiful coral and reef, schooling fish, large pelagics, good viz, cool critters and most importantly a reputable, safe, established dive operation. I am budget traveler however I understand that Liveaboards are pricey and you get what you pay for. I am curious if mid April is pushing it for Raja. I am a bit intimidated by all I have heard and read about the currents in Komodo. Curious if you have to pay park fees for everyday you visit in Komodo Via LOB? I have looked into Lembeh and Bunaken, but know very little about Alor. I am considering 1 week LOB Komodo or Alor in addition to 1 week Lembeh/Bunaken. I am open to a budget up to $3500ish.
I am curious what you guys think would suit me the best. I have intentions on coming back to Indonesia. I have read through the Indonesia forums and looked at the SEA spreadsheet on dive seasons/conditions. Any more advice would be greatly appreciated. If any fellow solo divers are interested in meeting up, please get in contact, would be nice to split a cabin with a fellow ScubaBoard member or do some dives from a land based op!
Thank you!
This is my second post so I hope I am doing things right. I am currently on day 2 of 60 days in Indonesia. I am 2 months into my Southeast Asia solo trip and have finally returned to Bali after traveling overland in Philippines and Thailand.
I was in Bali in February 2018 and did 6 dives with OK Divers in Padangbai. We did 2 dives in Padangbai, 1 at Manta Point, 1 at Crystal Bay (no molas out of season), 1 at Gili Tepekong (amazing swim throughs) and 1 at Gili Mimpang (ripping up current). I am happy with the dives so good on Bali and Nusa Penida.
A little background on my dive history: certified NASE 2013, have around 200 dives, Florida, Micronesia, and Caribbean. I am Rescue certified. I feel comfortable in most dive enviroments. I have done some negative entry current dives in Palau but no experience in down current or washing machine currents.
I am interested in beautiful coral and reef, schooling fish, large pelagics, good viz, cool critters and most importantly a reputable, safe, established dive operation. I am budget traveler however I understand that Liveaboards are pricey and you get what you pay for. I am curious if mid April is pushing it for Raja. I am a bit intimidated by all I have heard and read about the currents in Komodo. Curious if you have to pay park fees for everyday you visit in Komodo Via LOB? I have looked into Lembeh and Bunaken, but know very little about Alor. I am considering 1 week LOB Komodo or Alor in addition to 1 week Lembeh/Bunaken. I am open to a budget up to $3500ish.
I am curious what you guys think would suit me the best. I have intentions on coming back to Indonesia. I have read through the Indonesia forums and looked at the SEA spreadsheet on dive seasons/conditions. Any more advice would be greatly appreciated. If any fellow solo divers are interested in meeting up, please get in contact, would be nice to split a cabin with a fellow ScubaBoard member or do some dives from a land based op!
Thank you!