RAJA AMPAT DIVE RESORTS
Dive Into Raja Ampat (@Waiwo Resort)
Set on Waigeo Island, Raja Ampat’s largest island, this resort is right in the heart of the Coral Triangle.
With over 50 world class dive sites nearby, even the most seasoned diver will be spoilt for choice.
Dive Into Raja Ampat at Waiwo Resort is a nature lover’s jungle-style resort set on a beautiful white sand beach. The accommodation is attractively hidden beneath the cooling tree canopy with an abundance of local wildlife including Birds of Paradise.
This resort is British / Dutch owned and managed by the same team who operate Dive Into Lembeh.
Dive Into Raja Ampat’s location makes it a perfect choice for those looking for total relaxation or wishing to extend their stay before or after a liveaboard.
Hotel Services/Facilities: Nestled discreetly under the jungle canopy, the focus here is on nature at its best. Spend your days diving or lazing on the beautiful beach. Evenings entail chilling and listening to the nature call of the local wildlife. The dive centre is on site. Massage services are available.
Food, Beverage & Entertainment Facilities: Full board meal plan at Skolastika, Waiwo Resort’s restaurant and bar, serving freshly-prepared international and local Indonesian meals. Sitting just metres from the water’s edge, you are treated to panoramic views of the ocean. Enjoy snorkelling, kayaking and island excursions.
Transfers: The closest airport is in Sorong (Domine Eduard Osok Airport) which has two direct flights per day from Manado and Jakarta. It is a 2-hour transfer by fast Hydrofoil ferry from Sorong to Waisai and the resort staff will pick you up at Sorong airport and place you on the ferry in Sorong Harbour.
There are three categories of rooms, all have a terrace with seating area, and twin or double beds. Each room also has air conditioning, en-suite shower and WC, towels and free toiletries.
6 Garden Terrace Rooms – Stone construction, these are situated between the trees. Perfect for nature lovers.
6 Sea View Rooms – Wooden construction and in three different styles, these rooms are ideal those wanting an ocean view.
Water Front Villas – These are the newest rooms and of wooden construction. Closest to the water’s edge and perfect for a Robinson Crusoe feel.
With over 50 world class dive sites to choose from, you are truly spoilt for choice here. Dive Into Raja Ampat’s newly upgraded dive centre features a camera room with individual charging / work stations and dedicated camera rinse tanks, as well as a secure locker room for dive gear storage. Both the locker room and the camera room are located opposite the restaurant.
The dive centre’s purpose built speedboats come complete with a front canopy, oxygen & first aid kit, and plenty of room for your dive kit and all-important cameras. Fresh towels and fruit for after your dive are included. The diver ratio is four divers to one Divemaster. Equipment is available for hire.
Most people opt for three dives a day with a 2 tank dive in the morning, back to the resort for lunch, and then a 1 tank dive in the afternoon. Occasionally you will take lunch on a sandy beach or cave close to the 2nd dive spot, before heading off for the 3rd dive.
Other Indonesian Hotels / Resorts
Bali – Kubu Indah Dive & Spa Resort
North Sulawesi – Bunaken Oasis Dive Resort
North Sulawesi – Siladen Resort and Spa
North Sulawesi – Tasik Ria Resort
North Sulawesi – White Sands Beach Resort Lembeh by Eco Divers
North Sulawesi – Dive Into Lembeh
North Sulawesi – NAD-Lembeh Resort
North Sulawesi – Lembeh Resort
North Sulawesi – Murex Bangka Resort
North Sulawesi – Murex Manado Resort
Raja Ampat – Kri Eco Resort (Papua Diving)
Raja Ampat – Papua Explorers Dive Resort
Offers
RED SEA DIVING
LIVEABOARD OFFER
02 – 09 August 2024
NOW from JUST £1499pp
CYPRUS DIVING
RESORT OFFER
07 – 14 August 2024
NOW from JUST £1035pp
MALDIVES DIVING
10NT LIVEABOARD OFFER
16 – 27 August 2024
NOW from JUST £2775pp
RED SEA DIVING
LIVEABOARD OFFER
23 – 30 August 2024
NOW from JUST £1825pp
MALDIVES DIVING
LIVEABOARD OFFER
30 August – 07 September 2024
NOW from JUST £1899pp
CROATIA DIVING
RESORT OFFER
10 – 17 September 2024
NOW from JUST £929pp
MALTA DIVING
RESORT OFFER
14 – 21 September 2024
NOW from JUST £895pp
LANZAROTE DIVING
RESORT OFFER
28 September – 05 October 2024
NOW from JUST £895pp
MALDIVES DIVING
RESORT OFFER
01 – 09 October 2024
NOW from JUST £2295pp
MALDIVES DIVING
LIVEABOARD OFFER
18 – 26 October 2024
NOW from JUST £1879pp
The Dive Diaries
Insights, recommendations and dive experiences from our team.
Sri Lanka and the Maldives: the perfect family holiday
Helena and family head to the Indian Ocean for a twin centre holiday in paradise. This year I am celebrating a milestone birthday, so I
Learning to Scuba Dive
Beth joined the Diverse Travel team in February and within a matter of days, she was heading to the Egyptian Red Sea to learn to
Take a Passport to Paradise
Discover the Paradise of Indonesia’s North Sulawesi with this three centre holiday Have you heard about the incredible reefs and marine life in Indonesia? Are