Important Things To Expect On Your Diving Adventure

Raja Ampat is considered to offer the best diving in Indonesia . And a survey was conducted to confirm that theory. In 2002, The Nature Conservancy conducted a  scientific survey of the Raja Ampat Islands  to collect information on its marine ecosystems, mangroves, and forests. The survey stated that the scientists found 537 species of corals Dive Raja Ampat – that’s an incredible 75% of all known coral species. In addition, 828 fish species were recorded, raising the known total for the area to an amazing 1,074!? The Raja Ampat government declared in 2010 their waters to be a shark sanctuary and outlawed the capture and killing of sharks, turtles, dugongs and rays. This is part of why the marine life in Raja Ampat is so incredibly rich. Another reason for this is the currents that are running through the region. It brings in big stuff migration like oceanic mantas, whales and also a lot of nutrient for the reef fish. To reach all the hot spots of Raja Ampat a livea...

Enjoy manta trains, empty dive sites, cheaper flights & a wider range of accommodation while exploring the best of diving in Komodo & Flores during off-season. For a few years Komodo has been expanding and between June & August every year the city gets filled with people who want to experience the amazing diving in Komodo. Hotels gets fully booked and so do dive operators and liveaboards in Komodo . But, in fact, Komodo is just as good almost all year (except for when the rainy season strikes in January & February). Komodo liveaboard diving remains spectacular for most of the year because of its location. During peak season the central area is perfect with its crystal clear waters, many mantas and warm water (28 degrees). At that time the visibility in the southern part is not great and waves are big, so a lot of the operators that offer boat trips in komodo stay in the north.  The conditions in the south get better during the low season so many Komo...