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Anyone interested in joining me for some dives May 21 to June 4? This will be my 6th trip to Bonaire. I'll have my own truck and would be happy to pick you up. I like diving very slowly and doing at least 60–90+ mins dives.

@wildbill9 I've been harassing nearly everyone on this board for secret intel :) The boats with the most rave reviews seem to be Arenui, Damai II, and Dewi Nusantara. Congratulations on your anniversary! This looks to be the perfect yacht for a special occasion: http://alexaprivatecruises.com/...

Bangka?

Which travel insurance company would you recommend for a 12-night $7,000USD liveaboard trip around Raja Ampat? This Undercurrent article does a great job outlining the intricacies of coverage under various plans. Before I fall into the rabbit hole and pore over the fine print on a bunch of...

Have you been on the Indo Siren (Raja Ampat itinerary) within the last couple of years? How was your experience on the Indo Siren overall? Would you go back? Was it easy to get in and out of the dinghy with your gear? How knowledgeable were the dive guides about the sites, marine life, and...

@Worldwide Dive and Sail Can you confirm when the Indo Siren was built and how long the vessel has been sailing the Raja Ampat itinerary?

If anyone has real pictures of the bathrooms of any of these liveaboards, please post them here. (Not ones that can be found on Google!) IMHO, that usually is the best indicator of how lux an operation truly is, for land-based hotels anyway... maybe that doesn't work for liveaboards... or maybe...

Great points, Wingy! To answer some of your questions... Never! Hence this annoying post :) Totally understand that boats rock! :) What I was trying to get at is: how much thought did the boat owners dedicate to designing the boat bathroom? Some of the most luxurious hotels have the worst...

After combing through dozens of reviews on Undercurrent, Scubaboard, and the far reaches of the interwebs, I've narrowed down my Raja Ampat liveaboard choices to these 3 fantastic vessels — Arenui, Damai II, and Mermaid I — all well loved by members of this board. According to the rave reviews...

I'd love to be able to check email, use google maps, and send SMS/WhatsApp messages on my mobile phone while I'm in Indonesia for an entire month. Shall I use my existing plan or get a local SIM card? Does the US T-Mobile International Plan (the one with free data roaming/SMS in 140...

My vision is "normal," but technically, I'm one of those folks who can't achieve 20/20 vision even while wearing contact lenses/glasses. I love watching blennies, pederson cleaner shrimps, banded coral shrimps, etc. What I see is gorgeous, but I do feel that I'm missing the vibrant details...

Nice video here about good muck diving tips + techniques, but no mention of using a magnifying glass... am I out of my mind? Tips from the video: #1 Keep your nose close to the bottom so you can find tiny creatures #2 Keep your fins away from the bottom to avoid mucking things up #3 Hover...

I'm planning a trip to Lembeh, and wanted to learn more about how non-photographers go about getting the most out of muck dives. How do you see the macro details of teeny creatures like nudibranchs and pygmy seahorses? Do you carry a magnifying glass? (If so, what specs are best?) Are there any...

I'm planning the same trip during the same period! Also based in NYC and may stop by HKG a couple days to see family. My 3-week itinerary will likely cover Bangka (Coral Eye Resort), Lembeh, then Raja Ampat. From my initial research, that looks to be a good combo. Head on over to the Indonesia...

It's hard to categorize Fresh Market since it's neither store nor street vendor; it does have a few tables outside (no chairs) and a small kitchen and display cases. And the rotisserie chicken vendor is a part of it. You'll have to ask the owner how she grows the vegetables. There was even bok...

Here are my top four for the most healthy, simple, delicious, and value for money meals: - Kite City: food truck, opposite the airport at Te Amo beach, open 'til sundown. Standouts: anything on the menu really, fish burgers, ceviches, tuna tartare, tuna sashimi. Best for: lunch or watching the...

I'm so sad I'll miss this, but hopefully some of you will be able to join! Cut and pasted from infobonaire: STINAPA Hosts Malicious and Delicious to Celebrate the Bonaire National Marine Park’s 35th BirthdayIn connection with the 35th Anniversary of the Bonaire National Marine Park, STINAPA...

Let me take a stab... Here are things that might surprise new-to-Bonaire divers and how to plan ahead: - Ask the new divers to read the Bonaire Marine Park Rules before departing. Highlight #1) No gloves allowed unless a diver has a doctor's note. Get a doctor's note ahead of time if anyone...