Diving Destination

[Limply16]

Hi everyone,

I unexpectedly just got 3 weeks of holidays this September and I am looking for a nice diving destination. Any ideas? I was thinking Komodo but open to other ideas (I dived in Bali, Lombok, Sipadan and Bunaken in the past). September seems to be complicated in terms of weather in plenty of places.

I usually like mega fauna and warm seas (>26 degrees) and would like to avoid liveaboard (I am sea sick very easily). I already dived in Egypt this year.
No real budget, money is no object. I am based in Europe.

Many thanks!
L.

 

[scubaozy]

In that case, I am going to go for Raja Ampat.

Do I need to be on Pulau Mansuar for the best experience?

Papua explorers, Sorido, Kri Eco resort, Raja Ampat dive lodge. In this priority order.
Edit: added Sorido to the list

 

[Limply16]

I was looking at Raja Ampat Dive Lodge which is on your website and on Pulau Mansuar. Am I wrong?

 

[Limply16]

Papua explorers, Kri Eco resort, Raja Ampat dive lodge. In this priority order.

Awesome! Many thanks

 

[Dom@DiveAdvice]

I would add to that Dive Into Raja Ampat (Waiwo), Sorido Bay, Papua explorers, Kri Eco resort, Raja4Divers, Raja Ampat dive lodge. Each has pros and cons and of course subject to availability.

 

[Limply16]

I would add to that Dive Into Raja Ampat (Waiwo), Sorido Bay, Papua explorers, Kri Eco resort, Raja4Divers, Raja Ampat dive lodge. Each has pros and cons and of course subject to availability.

Merci beaucoup Dom (Dominic j'imagine?)

 

[Dom@DiveAdvice]

Je vous en prie mais c'est Dominick Enchantee.

 

[Linda@SolmarV]

Komodo is usually known for a Liveaboard destination, but there is one dive resort that is further out and close to great dive sites. September is a great time to go diving in Komodo. Fiji or French Polynesia are great as well, but for French Polynesia it will be hard to find accomodation due to it's closure for 2 years and the high season for humpback whales. Fiji is a littler colder (around 25 degrees) than you were looking for, but I thought I throw it in the mix. La Paz in Baja California Sur offers great big animal encounter - the sea lion mating season is just over so the pups are out.
Send me a DM, I am happy to help find the right place

 

[Centrals]

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