Papua Explorers Dive Resort
About Papua Explorers Dive Resort
Papua Explorers Dive Resort is a company, located at Papua Barat 98482, Indonesia. They can be contacted via phone at +62 822-4814-5555, visit their website www.papuaexplorers.com, Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn profile for more detailed information.
Brand new resort in Raja Ampat, that brings a new level luxury at affordable prices and close proximity to great dive sites. The elegant and spacious water bungalows combine traditional Papuan architecture with the comfort of modern design elements. Resort has 12 over water bungalows that are all equipped with ensuite bathrooms, hot water, ceiling fan, sun loungers and a comfortable seating area. Fine Indonesian craftsmanship seen on the details all around the resort, create a pleasant atmosphere to spend time in. The spacious, round restaurant is an ideal spot to enjoy the sunrise and sunset while chilling out or enjoying some delicious food. Their kitchen serves a good mix of international and Indonesian food. Even the not-so-adventurous taste buds will happily find something to their taste. Papua Explorers Dive Resort that is located right at the Dampier Strait, on Gam Island, hosted its first guests on October 15th. Major dive sites like Sardine Reef, Chicken Reef, Otdima, Manta Point, Cape Kri , Blue Magic are only minutes away from the resort. The house reef provides opportunity to observe amazing macro life like various endemic pigmy seahorse species, Spanish Dancers, Frog Fish, Blue Ringed Octopus and many more as well as schooling reef fish like Sweet Lips, Jack fish and alike. Birders will be pleased to know that the resort is located next to Kampung Yenwaupnor which is home to the endemic Red Bird of Paradise. If you're lucky, you may even encounter this glorious bird at the back yard of the resort. The island is home to many tropical birds and they can be observed either from the resort or after a short hike in the rainforest. For more information, visit our website at www.papuaexplorers.com
Robbi Ashby
" The best resort and staff of anyplace I have been. The marine life is amazing. "
26 May 2018Chris Jarvis
" Wow, where's do I start... If you're coming here, it's to have a SCUBA-divng holiday in one of the best diving destinations in the world. Diving, snorkelling and related day-trips are the focus of the resort.
13 March 2018The package I had included all food and 3-4 dives a day. Soft drinks and alcohol are extra (bill settled at check out). Meals include a mix of western and Indonesian dishes. Vegetarian options are available, but they are unlikely to be able to accommodate coeliac requirements. It's hard to go hungry as snacks or lunch are provided after each dive.
Most of the accommodation is double or twin-share "pondoks" - traditional style huts out over the ocean. There is a single "family" pondok that can accommodate four people in a two-by-two arrangement, either double or twin-share. It also has a common room in the middle.
The house reef has a great variety of life for snorkelling and night dives. There are also mandarin fish nearby. The resort has torches and mask filters for fluoro diving.
Free Nitrox is available on day dives, but air is the only option for night dives.
Many dive sites are a short boat rider away. Day trips (with two dives) are available for attractions that are further away. No matter what kind of critters you want to see, they have a site for it, from macro to coral to fish and up to mega fauna. Drift dives and reef hooking are options. There are little to no wrecks, though.
The staff are knowledgeable, friendly and very helpful.
The resort has partnered with researchers in multiples fields. The house reef is host to a coral regeneration project whose aim is to find techniques to regenerate reefs damaged by dynamite and cyanide fishing.
The resort has also partnered with the local village to provide work, training and experience to members of the community. The dive guides are a skilled and enthusiastic team who go out of their way to make sure that you have a good experience. "
Emmanuelle ARZENS
" Paradise but most of all great people! Be prepared to discover a place you will want to come back to! This is my third time at Papua explorers resort. The first trip I came for the dives, the second trip I came to continue exploring and to complete my padi advanced with divers I knew I trusted, the third trip I came again because nothing compares to this place!
11 March 2018Searching for pristine waters and protected nature? It is the place to be. Searching for authentic moment amongst passionate people who really make a change into the planet’s protection? This is the place to be. Searching for a peaceful yet joyful hotel with all the comfort you need? This is also the place to be! Searching for surprising and mind blowing dives where macro meets big species? Guess the answer!
The dive center is very well equipped. And very well organised as well. Neat, clean, with space to dry your wetsuits and store your things to be ready for the next dive! Here you can count on every single dive guide to show you the hidden gems of the dive spots and they do it with the heart. Tell them what you’d like to see and they’ll do everything they can to find the little pygmee seahorse hidden in a coral fan or the pretty little box fish. The generosity of the Papuan people you’ll meet here will gain your heart. The crew is always happy and they are very attentive to the guests, making you feel special and mostly making you feel safe! And let’s talk about the management staff? If you meet Tunc, Tresye, Lynn and Apo, be prepared to be very well taken care of and to enjoy meaningful moments with each of them. Here everyone work with passion, and it is contagious! Their dedication and kindness are also what makeshift this place so special and it contributes to the atmosphere of the place where every diver exchange very easily their experience of diving with smiles and funny anecdotes. Every time I come here I meet very diverse people from all around the world, of different ages and doing different works, and it’s always very nice to be able to all share our passion for marine life together.
About the resort? In the kitchen, everyone is also working hard to prepare tasteful dishes. The rooms are very well taken care of and all the handcrafted furniture make the rooms very authentic and special. You’ll stay in very spacious bungalows facing the immensity of the turquoise waters, you’ll hear the waves and the gentle wind, the birds around in the morning. At sunset go to the jetty with a glass of wine you won’t be disappointed!
Keen on knowing more about the amazing mantas and about coral gardening? Meet Arno who is so passionate about conservation and well aware of science that you’ll have mind opening conversations and you’ll discover a lot about reef restoration and its impact on the planet, and of course about the oceanic and reef mantas. This funny smart french scientist and dive center manager will make you feel very comfortable while diving but will also propose a very diverse dive schedule which will allow you to enjoy your dives every day more.
Be prepared to be amazed! Am already planning my next trip! And you?
Ema aka Ibu Guru. "
Blake Graham
" Spent my honeymoon here and this dive resort has been the funnest experience I've ever had. The staff and services are top notch. Please note that this is an eco resort, so there are a few leisurely accommodations not there to help protect the reefs and environment. I would highly recommend to anyone. +++ "
31 December 2017Angga Indrawan
" Beautiful beach, n sky "
09 September 2017Meegan McHugh
" Amazing holiday, great dives, beautiful accommodations, yum food. Most importantly for this place was the diving of course (breathtaking) and the staff. The staff including management, kitchen, dive guides, boat crew, to the guys refreshing the roof and housekeeping were such a welcoming beautiful bunch. Hakim in particular helped me, through humour, hone a few dive skills while I was there. The dive guides I was paired with were also amazing. I can't fault the place. "
04 June 2017Ralf Kordsmeier
" Great place to dive "
03 May 2017Ricardo J. Johan
" Best place for escape. Totally quiet. The only sound is the nature itself. The sea is the only picture as far as you can see. Must come haven "
12 January 2017Recky Mugama
" Traditional and cool... "
09 November 2016David Mischel
" A great place to dive in Raja Ampat: cabins built over the water, relaxed staff, good relations with the nearby village which represents about 70% of the staff. Very good dive guides and some fabulous sites. Other activities include snorkeling and day trips to villages or bird walks. "
09 September 2016M.deniz Koçak
" If Tunc is part of a diving plan...don't worry you'll be happy 😉 "
24 April 2016Ricky Steven
" Dive guide papua Explorer,pakrek thoo.??? "
10 April 2016Gareth Parker
" All round great experience. Can't wait to find a way to get back there "
27 February 2016Marti Patrick
" Waren super 10 tage lage gut essen super zimmer super wetter sehr warm anreise bischen lange aber es lohntsich "
16 February 2016Gajah Oleng
" C'est trèsor de L'Indonèsie "
26 December 2015Mara Hasayangan
" awesome "
01 July 2015