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Raja 4 Divers is a secluded dive resort in Indonesia

1. WHY RAJA 4 DIVERS RESORT

There is a great variety of dive sites in the immediate area surrounding of Pulau Pef, from sites dripping with lush soft corals, to spectacular hard coral gardens, slopes, critter sites and mantas. Being in the heart of Raja Ampat Pulau Pef is quite simply one of the most beautiful islands in the archipelago. It is not a chance that Raja 4 Divers Resort has been celebrated by all the specialized diving journals in the world.

2. ACCOMMODATIONS & FACILITIES

Raja 4 Divers is a small dive resort on the private island Pulau Pef and runs by their Swiss owners. Entirely built in authentic Papuan style, it offers exclusivity, great comfort and together with the local Papuan employees a family atmosphere. Ten spacious beach bungalows on stilts, with large semi-open bathrooms and a big sunset deck offer plenty of space for relaxation and rest. Enjoy the incredible sunsets of Raja Ampat in front of your bungalow!

The Papuan style bungalow on stilts above the sea

The 128sqm bungalows have enough room for everything: 48sqm the bedroom, 24sqm the deck, and the open air bathroom 44sqm. The bungalows, built on stilts in authentic Papuan style, are located on the Western side of the island along the coconut palm beach. They are generously sized and offer a unique feeling of open space. The design is based on tried and tested traditional Papuan building methods, which guarantee a pleasant interior climate.

Each bungalow offers space for up to four people and luxurious comfort while keeping a rustic Papuan style: large beds, mosquito net, tablets & limited wifi, mini fridge, water dispenser, writing desk, mini safe, tea and coffee making facilities, fans, desk and various recharging stations including adaptor. In the adjacent private indoor/outdoor garden bathroom, hot and cold water, bath towels, swimming towels, soap, shampoo and mosquito spray are provided. On the huge terrace deck: sun loungers, beanbags, a hammock and steps into the water.

Raja 4 Diver Resort Facilities

An overwater restaurant, dive center, camera room, lounge, main jetty and pier complete the facilities at Raja 4 Divers Resort. The resort facilities have been built by divers, thinking in divers and, of course, in their main interest: the underwater photography.

The restaurant serves a delicious cuisine fusing local and international dishes, emphasizing on fresh produce and local flavours. The bar and the ‘sunset lounge’ are the place to meet and share the adventures of the day while enjoying a cold drink.

Dive Center Facilities

The dive centre is managed by a professional PADI instructor, backed up by valuable local knowledge and experienced dive guides. While the dive centre is situated in the main building at the beginning of the jetty, the wet and dry storage areas are conveniently located at the end of the jetty where dive briefings are held. It is also the departing point to board the boats or dive the house reef.

Limited satellite wifi internet and Nitrox are offered free of charge. Rental gear is available, as well as a library of marine reference guides. For maximum convenience, the divers’ personal diving gear is stored at the end of the jetty for the duration of the trip, where dive briefings are held and the dive boats are docked.

Dive Service

Raja4Divers offers unlimited diving – up to three guided boat dives daily plus a night dive and unlimited diving at the house reef. The use of Nitrox 32 is encouraged and offered free of charge to certified Enriched Air Divers. In order to become Nitrox certified, ask about completing the PADI Enriched Air Specialty course during your trip. Other courses are available on request.

The three dive boats, Pef II, Pef III and Pef IV, are equipped with built-in sun protection, and are powered by twin Yamaha 50hp 4-stroke outboard engines, which makes them fast, quiet and fuel-efficient. They have been especially custom-fitted for maximum comfort with a ratio of one dive guide to four divers and a maximum of eight divers per boat. Each dive boat is equipped with standard safety equipment on all trips – first aid kit, emergency oxygen, tools and anchor, as well as a padded camera crate, drinking water and towels.

Special dive facilities for divers & underwater photographers

Photographers are welcome to use the air-conditioned Imaging Studio -or camera room- for storage and set-up of their camera gear.

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3. RESORT ACTIVITIES

The main activities at Raja 4 Divers are diving and snorkelling, the sea conditions are good year-round, with the water temperature at a constant 28-30°C (82-86°F) and visibility averaging 10-20m (32-65 ft). Water visibility in Raja Ampat generally seems a little ‘reduced’ due to large amounts of food particles present, which in turn nourish these rich reefs via tidal currents. Currents converging around a reef point tend to attract a stupendous diversity of fish schools, a phenomenon that has made Raja Ampat famous all over the world. Non-diving guests will also be able to enjoy the rich underwater world of Raja Ampat. The house reef is waiting be explored directly from the resort and close by reefs can be reached comfortably by kayak. Snorkellers are also welcomed on the boat trips for divers and our snorkelling guides will find and point out many hidden treasures of the sea.

Pulau Pef is surrounded by the world’s richest reefs, many varied habitats and a myriad of spectacular dive sites: soft corals, spectacular hard coral gardens, slopes, critter sites and mantas. The reefs of Raja Ampat are specifically referred to as ‘species factories’, replenishing other reef ecosystems by sweeping coral larvae across the Indian and Pacific Oceans via their strong currents. Raja Ampat is not just another diving destination, this is the Holy Grail for scientists and underwater photographers, proven to be the richest reefs on the planet and Pulau Pef offers the possibility to experience that fascinating variety of habitats and underwater experiences. Maybe for that it is called the mini Raja Ampat.

The unique landscape and marine life of Pulau Pef offers besides diving, other countless ways to experience Raja Ampat: kayaking, snorkeling, bird watching, whale watching, exploring jungle trails, climbing hills, sun bathing, spotting dolphins, treating yourself to a cold beer at the sunset bar or else enjoying the sweet idleness and the wonderful view over the vast sea from the hammock of your private deck. Often our guests have been able to observe passing by dolphins directly from the resort sundeck!

4. RESORT PACKAGES

Regular Rates for stays from 07 January – 10 June 2023 / 30 September – 23 December 2023. The resort package excl. 15% government taxes, prices per person. Ask for the special rates for stays from 08 July – 30 September 2023.

Accommodation & full board packages

6 nights at the resort & 1 night in Sorong incl. breakfast, per person: on single €2850, on double €1975, on triple €1750, on 4 bed-room €1550

13 nights at the resort & 1 night in Sorong incl. breakfast, per person: on single €5459, on double €3750, on triple €3325, on 4 bed-room €3000

20 nights at the resort & 1 night in Sorong incl. breakfast, per person: on single €7725, on double €5325, on triple €4700, on 4 bed-room €4200

27 nights at the resort & 1 night in Sorong incl. breakfast, per person: on single €9775, on double €6750, on triple €5975, on 4 bed-room €5200

Inclusions

Accommodations
Full board, water, tea, coffee, snacks
Laundry
Kayak rental
Limited wifi & iPad
For snorkellers: boat trip with divers to various dives sites for snorkeling

Included for divers

Very interesting is our package for unlimited diving, accommodations and meals, that is includes:
In addition to unlimited house reef diving and snorkeling we offer daily three trips to different dive sites
Nitrox
Camera atelier inclusive a 27“ iMac

Exclusions

Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages
National Park Fee
Transfers
Rental dive gear
Private dive guide
Dive courses
Massages
Tips

5. HOW TO GET THERE

Arrival at Raja 4 Divers resort at Pulau Pef is on Saturdays, departure is on Friday afternoon. The destination airport is Sorong which belongs to West Papua, Indonesia. There are various airlines that fly to Jakarta and from there directly to Sorong. Here you will be awaited by Raja4Divers staff and shuttled to the harbor and then taken by boat to Pulau Pef. In our speed boat you can comfortably travel lying down.

Guest travelling to Raja Ampat normally will make an overnight stop. We offer our costumers a complimentary transit night and airport transfers. On request we can arrange your domestic flights in Indonesia. Follow the link practical information: how to get to Raja Ampat.

6. BEST TIME TO TRAVEL

The island of Pef is situated 50km south of the equator, and is well within the tropical climate of the equatorial belt. There are no real seasons in Raja Ampat. Sun, wind and waves can change on a daily basis all year round. This also applies to currents and underwater visibility. Rain showers are usually short and temperatures remain warm nevertheless. Unlike many other regions of Indonesia, where the months between October and April usually bring a lot of rain, Raja Ampat does not really have a rainy season. During that time most of the liveaboards come to Raja Ampat to avoid the bad weather. From May to September, however, only guests from the local resorts dive the countless reefs of Raja Ampat. This means for you: having the dive sites all to yourself! To learn more follow the link practical information: diving season in Raja Ampat.

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Cove Eco Resort

4 September 2014

Resorts

Cove Eco Resort

a secluded private island

Cove Eco Resort is seated on Yeben, a small island off the southeast of Waigeo, one of the four main islands of Raja Ampat, due to its location this 50 hectare island resort is open year round. The sea front accommodations are surrounded by sandy white beaches, clear waters, and coral reefs with surprising marine life, that its guests can enjoy with good diving conditions throughout the year.

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Cove Eco Resort is a secluded dive resort in Indonesia

1. WHY COVE ECO RESORT

Cove Eco Resort is on a secluded private island, close to some of the pristine reefs and most interested dive points of Raja Ampat: Manta Cove, Melissa’s Garden, My Reef, Mayhem, Citrus Ridge, Yeben Shallow, Fam Islands, Rufus Island, Passage Kabui, Arborek, Manta Sandy… to name a few. And at the moment, is the closest resort to Wayag archipelago, which can be reached by our day trip excursions, as well as Pyanemo and Arborek Village.

What’s make Cove Eco Resort unique in Raja Ampat is its private island of about 50 hectares surrounded by amazing crystal clear water declared as non-fishing zone all over 5 km around. Yeben Island is about 7km of reefs, 5km of coast of which 3km of white sand beach accessible by boat or Kayak and some of them by walk.

The resort is committed to give a high costumer service, above and below water: the 14-18 guests on our private island have diving, snorkeling, tours or bottom glass kayak will be cared by a staff of 50 workers and the dives are done in small groups of 4 divers + 1 dive guide. At breakfast, lunch and dinner time our friendly staff will pamper our guests to the highest level with creative and unique food.

2. ACCOMMODATIONS & FACILITIES

Cove Eco Resort has only 10 rooms, 4 Superior Cottages and 6 Standard Cottages, all with double, triple or quadruple configuration. The the main difference between the superior accommodations and the standard one is that the superior has air conditioning, mini fridge, hot water kettle, and the standard does not.

Superior Cottages

The 84sqm Superior Cottages characteristics: air conditioning, mini fridge, hot water kettle, private porch with private table and sunbed, large desk with chair, two bed side tables with electrical sockets, one universal socket, one ceiling fan with light, private bathroom, private toilet (separated from bathroom), toiletries (shampoo, soap, and towel).

Standard Cottages

The 42sqm Standard Cottages characteristics: private porch with hammock and sunbed, desk with chair, mosquito net, two bed side tables with electrical sockets, one universal socket, one ceiling fan with light, one standing fan, private bathroom with toilet and shower, toiletries (shampoo, soap, and towel).

Resort Facilities

PADI dive center

Wifi in common areas

Restaurant with fusion cuisine served to each guest -no buffet-.

Bar Lounge

3. RESORT ACTIVITIES

Scuba diving, snorkeling, kayaking, standup paddling

Excursions: Piaynemo island, Wayag archipelago, The Passage, Dampier Strait.

Bird watching in Gam island

4. RESORT PACKAGES

Cove Eco Resort offers all inclusive accommodation packages.

Inclusions: Accommodations according your choice on Standard Cottage with ceiling fan or Superior Cottage with air conditioning. Full board meal with breakfast, lunch, dinner and tea or coffee time with snack. Laundry service. Internet Wifi in common areas -slow bandwidth-. Unlimited snorkeling excursion, kayak and stand-up paddle, each day at 08:00am and 14:00pm around our area from 1km to 16km with 1 guide per group. Snorkeling equipment: mask +snorkel + fins + rash guard. Excursion each Wednesday to Piaynemo, Star Lagoon and Melissa’s Garden. Transport on Monday or Friday from Sorong airport or Hotel to Yeben Island and return.

Exclusions: Scuba diving rental equipment: EUR 45/day. EUR 200/week. EUR 380/2 weeks. Additional dives: 1 to 9 dives/EUR 50. 10 to 19 dives/EUR 45. 20 to 29 dives/EUR 40. 30+ dives/EUR 35. House reef diving -without boat-, with guide: EUR 35. House reef diving for experienced divers only -without boat-, unguided: EUR 20. Discovery diving: EUR 100 -included equipment-. Additional Excursion: Wayag Excursion: EUR 510/person (based on 2 person). Kri Sinking Island, Yenbuba and Arborek Village: EUR 180/person (based on 2 person). Hidden Bay, The Passage, Kabui: EUR 140/person (based on 2 person). Additional transfer on no regular transfer day: EUR 275 (minimum 2 person). Raja Ampat Marine Conservation Pin to be paid in cash by guest at EUR 75 or IDR 1,000,000 each adult.

5. HOW TO GET THERE

Cove Eco Resort is located at Yeben Island in the archipelago of Raja Ampat in West Papua, divers usually enter this region by Sorong Airport in the Indonesian province of Papua Barat, which is connected by domestic flights to the main international hub of Indonesia: Jakarta, Bali, and Manado. We recommend all guests arrive the evening before the start of your stay at Cove Eco Resort. The transportation to Yeben from Sorong is by ferry via Waisai on Monday or Saturday. The transfer to Sorong boat terminal will be arrange by the resort and you will be pick up at your hotel in Sorong or your arrival at Sorong Airport. First class ferry tickets will be provided and the ferry transfer is about 2h. The transfer from Waisai to Yeben will be on our private speedboat, depending upon sea conditions is about 1h30min transfer to the resort.

Guest travelling to Raja Ampat normally will make an overnight stop. We offer our costumers a complimentary transit night and airport transfers. On request we can arrange your domestic flights in Indonesia. Follow the link practical information: how to get to Raja Ampat.

6. BEST TIME TO TRAVEL

Cove Eco Resort is able to operate year round due to its sheltered position. Diving and snorkeling conditions north of Dampier Strait are good all year round. High season runs from October to April, visibility tends to be influenced by high concentrations of plankton that guarantee pelagic encounters. From May to November there is more wind in the region, which can churn the sea on the surface but without interfering with diving, visibility tends to be better during this time of year. Being located so close to the equator, high humidity and tropical rains are occasional. Follow the link practical information: diving season in Raja Ampat.

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Kri Eco Resort & Sorido Bay Resort

4 September 2014

Resorts

Kri Eco Resort & Sorido Bay Resort

An incredible marine biodiversity

The small island of Kri in Raja Ampat is home to Sorido Bay & Kri Eco Resort, a tourist complex inspired by the natural environment that surrounds it and designed according to the local architectural tradition, a resort where the cuisine has managed to incorporate the products that nature offers and where the locals will brighten your day with that sincere Papuan smile that will stay with you as a memory of the legendary Papua Indonesia.

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1. WHY KRI ECO RESORT & SORIDO BAY RESORT

Pulau Kri or Kri Island is the place in Raja Ampat where all records for marine biodiversity have been broken, the first time in 2001 when Conservation International broke their records by counting 283 different species of fish during a single dive. That single dive added 80 species to the previous record of 203. Then in April 2012 another count by Conservation International recorded 374 different fish species. Today, healthy corals and profuse marine life are the main attractions of diving in this region of Raja Ampat.

Most of the staff now working at Kri Eco Resort and Sorido Bay Resort have been “rescued” from shark finning and dynamite fishing.

Kri Eco Resort is credited with using locally sourced, low-impact building materials, making the tropical climate more bearable and allowing its guests to enjoy the incredible views of Kri Island as well as gentle sea breezes. always present in the Raja Ampat islands.

2. ACCOMMODATIONS & FACILITIES

Kri Eco Resort has a total of 13 rooms in 3 categories: 4 Papuan Cottages, 7 Superior Cottages, 2 Deluxe Cottages. All rooms are minimalist in design. The use of Papuan materials gives a truly special charm to the cottages. All accommodations have Wi-Fi and electric fans for those nights when the breeze is not strong enough, in fact all accommodations are a mix of Papuan style with the necessary comforts that we are used to in the Western world.

Papuan Cottages

Located along a walkway over the water, these are typical Papuan rooms, they will give you a sense of calm and closeness to nature on a level few have experienced.

Features: Shared bathrooms with western toilet and shower. Hot mandis after a night dive (an Indonesian mandi is operated by pouring water over yourself with a pot). Electric fan 24/7. Western style bed and mattress. mosquito net 24h electricity. Potable water to drink. Soap and towels. Work table for cameras with various plugs. Free Wi-Fi (1GB MB per week). Free laundry service. Kayak and Stand Up Paddle board available for free.

Papuan Superior Cottages

Located along the beach, on stilts in the water, they have direct access to the ocean through a natural staircase.

Features: Shared bathrooms (4 guests max) with western toilet and hot shower. Electric fan 24/7. Western style bed and mattress. Mosquito net. 24h electricity. Potable water to drink. Soap and towels. Work table for cameras with various plugs. Free Wi-Fi (1GB MB per week). Free laundry service. Kayak and Stand Up Paddle board available for free.

Deluxe Cottages

Located in front of the beach, they offer more comfort and privacy than the superior and papuan cottages.

Characteristics: Private bathroom with hot water shower. Large terrace with access to the beach through a natural staircase. Electric fan 24/7. Western style bed and mattress. Mosquito net. 24h electricity. Potable water to drink. Soap and towels. Work table for cameras with various plugs. Free Wi-Fi (1GB MB per week). Free laundry service. Kayak and Stand Up Paddle board available for free.

Sorido Bay Resort has 7 spacious bungalows, in 2 styles: 5 Sentani and 2 Kaimana. All lodges are nestled in lush green jungle overlooking a kidney-shaped lagoon. All bungalows have a private atmosphere with excellent service and modern comforts. All rooms have air conditioning, free Wi-Fi and international plugs.

Sentani Bungalow

The Sentani Bungalow is 60m2, ideal for single or double accommodation, offering modern comfort and splendid sea views.

Features: air conditioning, Wi-Fi (unlimited use), king-size bed, electric fan, 24/7 power supply with 220 V and 110 V outlets, toiletries, minibar, safe, charging station. camera work, camera taxi, laundry service, private solarium, kayak and stand up paddle board available free of charge.

Kaimana Bungalow

The Kaimana Bungalow has 90m2, it is ideal as family accommodation for up to 4 guests. This bungalow has a living room that can be converted into an additional bedroom. Modern comfort and splendid sea views.

Features: air conditioning, Wi-Fi (unlimited use), king-size bed + additional bed on request, separate living room, electric fan, 24/7 power supply with 220 V and 110 V outlets, toiletries toilette, minibar, safe, camera workstation, camera taxi, laundry service, private solarium, kayak and stand up paddle board available free of charge.

The restaurant

The restaurant and lounge areas are located close to the sea. The rest of Kri Eco Resort offers great food and a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. Meals are prepared in the open kitchen and served at the common table. A variety of local vegetables and fruits cater to vegetarian guests. Drinking water, coffee and tea are provided free of charge. For an additional charge you can enjoy a fresh beer, soft drinks or fresh fruit juices.

3. RESORT ACTIVITIES

Naturally, as we are in the home reef with the world’s largest record of fish species and in the center of marine biodiversity, the main activity will be diving and snorkeling.

We have more than 30 sites in close proximity to the resorts. Here is a selection of some of our favorite dive sites: Cape Kri, the house reef. Sardine Reef, 10 minutes from Kri. Blue Magic, 15 minutes from Kri. Manta Sandy, 25 minutes away. The Passage, in a fast and fabulous speedboat ride. To learn about the dive sites in Cape Kri and its surroundings follow the link: Raja Ampat dive sites.

Diving with Sorido Bay Resort & Kri Eco Resort

Other activities besides diving and snorkeling

Excursions to the islands

Bird watching

Kayaking

Stand Up Paddle

4. RESORT PACKAGES

Both resorts offer packages of 7, 10, 14, 17 and 21 nights. Contact us to have a personalized quote.

5. HOW TO GET THERE

Kri Island is located in the Dampier Strait and is part of the Raja Ampat archipelago, West Papua. Divers usually enter the Raja Ampat region via the Sorong airport, connected to the international airports of Jakarta, Bali and Manado. Guests traveling to Raja Ampat will normally do an overnight transit before continuing their journey. We offer our costumers a complimentary transit night and airport transfers. On request we can arrange your domestic flights in Indonesia. Follow the link practical information: how to get to Raja Ampat.

6. BEST TIME TO TRAVEL

Diving and snorkelling conditions in the Dampier Strait are good all year round. High season runs from October to April, visibility tends to be influenced by high concentrations of plankton that guarantee pelagic encounters. From May to November there is more wind in the region, which can churn the sea on the surface but without interfering with diving, visibility tends to be better during this time of year. Being located so close to the equator, high humidity and tropical rains are occasional. Due to our sheltered position we are able to operate all year round. Follow the link practical information: diving season in Raja Ampat.

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Misool Eco Resort

4 September 2014

Resorts

Misool Eco Resort

Diving at Misool Eco Resort, where environmental conservation comes first

Misool Eco Resort is a true tropical hideaway south of equator nestled deep in an archipelago of uninhabited islands known as Misool Island Group in remote southern Raja Ampat, and where the meaning of diving, snorkeling and pristine nature will never be the same after the experiences of this journey.

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Misool Eco Resort

1. WHY MISOOL ECO RESORT

Misool Eco Resort is a truly exclusive dive resort with a maximum capacity of just 40 guests and a staff-to-guest ratio of 4 to 1, which proudly can appeal the category of Eco Resort and Conservative Center. The island resort, Batbitim, is surrounded by 1220 sq km No-Take Zone established in 2005 and 165 km far from the nearest port. Because its extremely remote location, Misool Eco Resort is able to offer the variety and quality of live-aboard diving combined with all the comforts of a land-based holiday resort. At the present have been explored over 60 dive-sites within a 1-hour radius of the resort, and mapped over 25 world-class dive sites within a 15-minute radius of the resort including Fiabacet, Boo, Yilliet, Wobbegong City and Magic Mountain where you can expect to dive a diverse selection of sites, including a busy manta cleaning station, coral covered walls, reef flats, gentle sea mounts, drift dives, vast hard-coral gardens, placid lagoons, and current-raked pinnacles.

Your stay at Misool Eco Resort directly supports our numerous conservation initiatives and provides sustainable employment opportunities to local people, entirely decoupled from the extraction of marine resources. With tangible results, in 2010 a milestone in environmentalism in Indonesia: the local government declares Raja Ampat as Shark and Manta Sanctuary after a successful petition of Misool Eco Resort and Shark Savers.

2. ACCOMMODATIONS & FACILITIES

All the infrastructure of Misool Eco Resort was built entirely of reclaimed tropical hardwoods, milled on site with their own portable sawmill. All the accommodations have been meticulously designed for comfort, privacy, sustainability and feature Balinese-style open air bathrooms, air-conditioning, fresh hot and cold showers, mini-bars, in-room safes, and handcrafted furniture and fittings.

There are 8 luxurious water cottages located in the north lagoon and built on stilts over the water. Every water cottage has an original hammock built right into the veranda just above the sea water. The view from the veranda is framed by a traditional grass roof, offering a high degree of privacy as well as shade. Stairs lead down from your veranda to the North Lagoon.

There are also 9 deluxe villas for those seeking more space and seclusion. Villa Utara, Wakachom, and Nasnoos are especially recommend for families or groups of friends, features two bedrooms with en-suite bathroom, a shared common area with a half bath, a loft, and a massive veranda. These villas are located on the North Lagoon.

Villa Tabisasu is perfect for couples who appreciate a bit more space and features a bedroom with en-suite bathroom and conjoining living area, which faces east and enjoys glorious sunrise views. This villa is located on the eastern edge of the North Lagoon.

Villa Kalanme, Moro Lain and Waya Biru particularly recommended for those who enjoy greater privacy and gorgeous white-sand beaches, features separate bedroom with en-suite bathroom, with a shared round-roofed living area and huge outdoor living space. These villas are located on the secluded South Beach and the access is either by water taxi -on call and reachable by radio-, or by a scenic but steep paved path.

Villa Santai and Villa Tenang are two stunning bedroom units with en-suite, built under the shady coconut palms. The villa is located on the secluded South Beach and the access is either by water taxi -on call and reachable by radio-, or by a scenic but steep paved path.

The restaurant is located on the astounding North Lagoon. The airy, round-roofed structured is tucked under the coconut palms, offering a perfect respite from the mid-day heat. The restaurant’s terrace is the ideal place to enjoy a sunset cocktail or a bottle of wine while watching the baby sharks of the lagoon. Misool Eco Resort’s resto offers four meals per day, plus afternoon tea on the terrace, with freshly baked treats like lemon and cardamom biscotti or island-fresh banana fritters with chocolate. They also have a broad a range of Asian and Western cuisine, with a focus on fresh, local, and organic fare and an available selection of wine. Snacks and drinks are available throughout the day. Misool Eco Resort is suitable and easily for accommodating vegetarians, vegans, and other dietary needs and restrictions – just let us know in advance when booking-.

3. RESORT ACTIVITIES

Misool is famous for its world-class diving, but if you think that is just for divers, think again. The house reef will treat snorkelers to frequent sightings of schooling horse-eyed jacks, hunting octopus, and huge schools of bumphead parrotfish. The North Lagoon is a great place to hob-nob with gentle green turtles feeding on seagrass. You’re also likely to run into baby black tip reef sharks in the shallows.

The house reef of Misool Eco Resort is a shore dive, easily accessed at any time from either the end of the jetty, from the dive centre, or the steps leading down from your water cottage and it is particularly well suited to photographers and those who enjoy observing unusual animal behavior. Some of ‘guests’ currently hosted by our resort’s house reef are massive schools of fusiliers and horse-eyed jacks, huge shoals of anchovies, large groupers, black tip reef sharks, grey reef shark, mandarin fish, flasher wrasse, and innumerable species of nudibranchs and flatworms, as well. The nighthawk Epaulette -new discovering ‘walking shark’-, is commonly seen on night dives on the house reef of Misool Eco Resort.

On the other hand the dive sites around Misool Eco Resort can offer untouched reefs festooned with massive gorgonian sea fans, wildly colorful soft corals and expansive hard coral gardens, plentiful of rich reef life because is established on a vast No-Take Zone where all fishing, cyanide fishing, bombing, shark finning, harvesting of turtle eggs and shellfish are prohibited.

Raja Ampat is an incredibly rich place to explore, both below and above the water. We offer a number of different experiences designed to bring you closer to Raja Ampat’s flora, fauna, and history: kayaking and SUP experience, birding cruise, sunset experience, lagoon experience, etc.

4. RESORT PACKAGES

Misool private island resort is located a four-hour speed boat ride south west from Sorong in Raja Ampat, Indonesia. Due to our remote location and the time our guests invest in travelling to the island, at the moment we only offer stays for the duration of 7 nights, 9 nights, and 12 nights. These trips are pre-scheduled for each season and the dates in which these trips start and finish are the only dates in which we have our transfer boat scheduled to depart and return to Sorong. Guests wishing to stay for a longer period of time are welcome to pair two or more trips in succession, staying in the same villa or changing the villa each trip date.

All our 7, 9, or 12 night packages are full board and include: accommodations, four meals per day + afternoon tea time, most non-alcoholic beverages, a series of evening educational lectures in The Hive, Sorong airport transfers and porter service, government tax -subject to change-, accommodations and breakfast in Sorong for one night following your stay at Misool on scheduled transfer dates.

5. HOW TO GET THERE

Misool Eco Resort is located in the archipelago of Raja Ampat in West Papua, divers usually enter this region by Sorong Airport in the Indonesian province of Papua Barat, which is connected by domestic flights to the main international hub of Indonesia: Jakarta, Bali, and Manado. We recommend all guests arrive the evening before the start of your stay at Misool. Our staff will meet you at the Sorong Airport and we’ll take you to the harbor, with departure around 09:00. We’ll travel on our private speedboat, Merantau, from Sorong to Batbitim, our resort island. Merantau was custom built for us in 2018 and is equipped with 6 x 250 engines, indoor seating for 45 passengers, outdoor seating both fore and aft, toilet, and all safety equipment. The speedboat transfer is about 4 hours, depending upon sea conditions. We’ll cruise between sheer karst cliffs and innumerable small islands, often escorted by dolphins. About 30 minutes before we arrive at the resort, we’ll cross the border into our No-Take Zone.

Guest travelling to Raja Ampat normally will make an overnight stop. We offer our costumers a complimentary transit night and airport transfers. On request we can arrange your domestic flights in Indonesia. Follow the link practical information: how to get to Raja Ampat.

6. BEST TIME TO TRAVEL

Misool Eco Resort is closed due the south monsoon season from middle June until end of August. The optimal conditions for diving are from November to May, being October the top month in Misool. Follow the link practical information: diving season in Raja Ampat.

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Papua Explorers

4 September 2014

Resorts

Papua Explorers

the highest standard of guest services

Papua Explorers is a dive resort situated in the heart of Raja Ampat, on the northwest tip of the Bird’s Head Peninsula of West Papua, and is home of conservation initiatives through Raja Ampat SEA Centre. As a result, the entire team at the resort is committed to the highest standard of guest services, an exceptional diving experience, and is dedicated to conservation and sustainable tourism in the area.

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1. WHY PAPUA EXPLORERS RESORT

Papua Explorers is PADI 5* dive resort that provide a range of PADI scuba diving education programs, equipment and multilingual instructors in a spectacular location particularly designed to be in perfect harmony with the Papuan natural environment. Papua Explorers ideal location invites us to explore some of the most beautiful reefs of Raja Ampat by fast boat and to live various experiences with tours and activities such as snorkeling or trekking.

What to expect from your stay at Papua Explorers?

As Papua Explorers is based on the luxuriant Gam Island in the heart of Raja Ampat in West Papua so you will explore the global epicenter of marine biodiversity with the world’s richest reef systems: over 1,300 species of reef fish and no fewer than 600 species of hard coral. You will dive with sharks, mantas, dolphins, pelagics and pygmy seahorses and looking for amazing “critters”. Diving or snorkeling in the midst of thousands of fish. Beside, you will contribute to sustainable tourism in Papua staying on a environmentally aware resort, commitment with the local community. Meanwhile you will receive exceptional service, amazing natural experiences, and the beautiful smile of Papuan people.

2. ACCOMMODATIONS & FACILITIES

Built using traditional Papuan construction methods and local natural materials, 15 stilt bungalow over water have been set up be in perfect harmony with the natural environment.

All our Raja Ampat overwater bungalows are built on the water. They are equipped with en-suite toilet and shower, hot water, ceiling fan, mosquito net, working desk as well as a comfortable seating area.

The spacious veranda with direct access to the sea allows our guests to enjoy the sun and sea in their own privacy. Additionally sun loungers and a hammock invite you to linger and admire breathtaking sunsets of Raja Ampat. Further, a stairway straight into the ocean makes it easy to take a dip and cool off.

Towels, environmentally friendly natural shampoo, conditioner, shower gel and soap are provided free of charge. Further amenities are in room tea and coffee facilities, drinking water and a safety box. We also provide 220 V electricity 24 hours a day with European type plugs and daily housekeeping.

Deluxe Water Bungalow

Our deluxe overwater bungalows are very spacious with the total size of approximately 72 square meters. We have in total 12 deluxe water bungalows. They are suitable for one, two or three persons. Accordingly we can set them up for single, double/twin or triple occupancy.

Superior Water Bungalow

Our superior overwater bungalows are slightly smaller with a size of 55 square meters. We have 2 superior water bungalows at our resort. They are suitable for one or two persons.

Family Villa

The one Family Villa has built on the water and is recommend for families or a group of friends, that will feel very much at home here. The family villa has two spacious bedrooms, two en-suite bathrooms, as well as large living room in the middle and an extra-large private veranda on the outside.

_{All the water bungalows have a spacious veranda with direct access to the sea, veranda with daybed and hammock and sundeck with sun loungers. Ask a quote now!}

3. RESORT ACTIVITIES

We offer daily boats for diving and snorkeling for our guests. As we are located right at the heart of Raja Ampat, the boat rides to many amazing (around 50 in total) dive sites are very short. On these daily boat trips, we will have surface intervals and coffee breaks in one of the surrounding villages, on nice islands, beautiful beaches, or sand banks.

So even on daily boats you will have plenty of Raja Ampat adventures already. After two morning dives or snorkeling sessions, we come back to the resort for lunch. Then you can decide if you would like to join us again for third boat dive/snorkel of the day.

For those who would like to venture further and explore a bit more, we also offer full day excursions to more remote places in Raja Ampat: Mayalibit Bay, Wayag, Batanta, Fam Islands, Penemu, The Passage, Kali Biru River, etc. Bird watching excursions are offer to observe the Bird of Paradise.

And of course, being a PADI 5* diving center, you can improve or gain new diving skills with advanced diving courses at Papua Explorers resort.

4. RESORT PACKAGES

Due to our remote location and the time our guests invest in travelling to the resort, we preferably offer stays for the duration of 7, 10, 11, 14, 17 or 21 nights. And the day in which these trips start and finish are the only days in which we have our transfer boat scheduled to depart and return to Sorong: Sundays and Wednesdays. On other days, transfers will be private. Please contact us for a custom quote.

5. HOW TO GET THERE

The main entry point to Raja Ampat is Sorong, which can be reached from Jakarta via domestic flights. Papua Explorers Resort has scheduled transfers to the island from Sorong every Sunday and Wednesday with our own transfer boat. Our guests will be greeted by our ground crew upon arrival at Sorong and taken for clean bathrooms and breakfast (free of charge) at a nearby hotel until the boat is prepared for departure.

Guest travelling to Raja Ampat normally will make an overnight stop. We offer our costumers a complimentary transit night and airport transfers. On request we can arrange your domestic flights in Indonesia. Follow the link practical information: how to get to Raja Ampat.

6. BEST TIME TO TRAVEL

Papua Explorers can be visited any time of the year. The island of Gam is situated less than 50km south of the equator, and is well within the tropical climate of the equatorial belt, where the temperature is between 30-35°C and the sea is at 28-29°C throughout the year. There are no real seasons in Raja Ampat. Sun, wind and waves can change on a daily basis all year round. This also applies to currents and underwater visibility. Rain showers are usually short and temperatures remain warm nevertheless. Unlike many other regions of Indonesia, where the months between October and April usually bring a lot of rain, Raja Ampat does not really have a rainy season. During that time most of the liveaboards come to Raja Ampat to avoid the bad weather. From May to September, however, only guests from the local resorts dive the countless reefs of Raja Ampat. This means for you: having the dive sites all to yourself! To learn more follow the link practical information: diving season in Raja Ampat.

Dreaming of Raja Ampat! Now it’s possible with our Papua Explorers Special Deals

Papua Explorers is a novel dive resort with 15 water bungalows and a PADI 5* dive center in Raja Ampat in West Papua, and is offering now 10% discount on diver & non diver packages for diving or snorkeling this Spring-Summer 2025 in Raja Ampat.

From May to September 2025 we offer a 10% summer discount on the package rates. Children under 10 in the parents’ room pay 50% of the adult rate.

Limited Time Offer – Booking Period: Now, until running out the spaces – Travel Period: from 1st May 2025 until 30 September 2025 – Last Up Dated 10 September 2024

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