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Diving New Guinea's Wild West

Raja Ampat, off the coast of Papua, must surely be one of the last frontiers of diving. It is in this area that renowned marine author Dr. G. Allen recorded 283 fish species in one single dive. Of the few dive operators to attempt regular operation in the area, Papua Diving is the most knowledgeable, with Max Ammer's many years of exploration and experiences with the indigenous Papua people.

Luxury in Paradise

Opened in late 2004, this dive / eco resort allows you to experience more Western style comforts in a Papuan setting. Located on a beautiful deep lagoon and white sand beach on Kri Island, the dive resort is only a stone's throw away from one of the most spectacular dive sites in Raja Ampat, Cape Kri. Both the resort and the dive operation are run by the pioneers of Papua diving, Max Ammer and his team.

Dive Sites

The number of dive sites which can be reached from the Resort are too many to mention individually.

Manta Rays are present almost permanently at three locations close to the resort and guests thoroughly enjoy seeing them from up close. Often they are at touching distance and it is normal to see 10 to 15 Manta Rays during one dive. Furthermore there are a great number of breathtaking reefs that are truly teeming with life.

Most dives are drift dives due to strong currents in the area. The currents provide nutrients for the outstanding quantity and variety of fish life and corals in the area. A fabulous variety of colorful soft corals and plenty of reef fish are found at most sites. Large schools of fish are known to populate some areas, pelagics such as sharks, Manta and Mobula Rays, dolphin, whales and turtles are frequent sights.

Visibility is good, but not spectacular, and is best in the morning dives. The water temperature is 82°-84°F (28°-29°C) year round.

And if that is not enough, there are the Manokwari wreck dives. These are WW II wrecks which were only discovered relatively recently. Since diving in this region is still in it's infancy, the wrecks have not been plundered as in Truk Lagoon, PNG, the Solomons, Vanuatu and other well-known wreck diving areas. By special arrangement, Papua Diving can schedule to dive wrecks in the Manokwari area (on the east side of the bird's head).

The Resort

This new resort is located on Kri Island, just a short distance from Cape Kri. The resort has been built with not only divers, but also with photographers in mind. Every bungalow has its own, large work table with sink and running water. The resort has 24h energy supply from 3 generator units and telephone and internet connection.

The resort has two main buildings with in them: lobby, office, restaurant, kitchen, storage rooms, library, photo - video rooms, dive/souvenir shop and technical department.

Accommodation

Each bungalow is decorated/furnished in a special Papuan style using museum quality artifacts. Great attention is given to the smallest details. The resort will is photographer friendly. Each building has a 60 x 330 cm table specially for camera work with good light and 110V and 220V build-in electricity outlets (all electricity goes via an AVR). Also the tables have each a build-in sink and running water!!! The bedroom of simplest bungalow is 6 x 6 meter.
All bungalows have ensuite facilities and a courtyard. The two different types of bungalows are as follows:

• Sentani 65m2 (215 sq ft),
• Kaimana 90m2 (300 sq ft)

Dive Shop

Special day dive trips to Fam Island will operate with a minimum of 4 divers.
Special land excursions and village visits are planned each Saturday, since there is no diving.

 

Accommodation/Dive Packages - per person valid 01 December 2008 to 31 December 2009	Dbl/Twin			Single
Sentani Package 7 nights, all meals, transfers, 12 boat dives + 2 extra dives free of charge	Euro 1791			Euro 2316
Sentani Package 7 nights, all meals, transfers, unlimited** dives	Euro 1919			Euro 2444
Kaimana Package 7 nights, all meals, transfers, 12 boat dives + 2 extra dives free of charge	Euro 1991			Euro 2586
Kaimana Package 7 nights, all meals, transfers, unlimited** dives	Euro 2162			Euro 2757
packages need to be Sunday/Sunday ** for scheduled dives and unguided house reef dives between 7am and 9pm 10% discount applies on selected travel dates - please enquire e-mail
Included:Accommodation at Sorido Bay Resort, all meals (a good selection of western, asian and vegetarian dishes available), return Sorong transfers (Sunday/Sunday), air fills, dive sites within 10km range of resort Not included Marine Park Fee Rp500,000 (US$55) Sorong hotel package (transfer, dinner, breakfast Euro 60 per person) Flights to/from Sorong Nitrox packages available Note: please e-mail us for any additional information and packages which include airfares.