The Location:

Papua Explorers is an all-inclusive dive resort located on the south coast of Gam Island, surrounded by the most iconic dive sites in Northern Raja Ampat. All resort bungalows, the restaurant and the dive centre/pier with adjacent spa have been constructed the traditional way – over-water with individual walkways on stilts and glorious views sweeping Dampier Strait from Cape Kri to Mansuar Island.

Only 15 wooden bungalows line up along a massive house reef wall with miles of dense rainforest providing the daily soundtrack, complementing the sound of water lapping underneath every structure. The spacious and airy bungalow interiors lead to spectacular decks, each with sun chairs, hammocks and – most importantly- stairs for direct access to the house reef for swimming and snorkelling in medium and high tide.

The Dive Centre

The PADI 5 Star dive centre operates a fleet of small & medium-sized boats for 10-30 min excursions to all Dampier Strait reefs, extended tours to Batanta, Wayag and Fam Islands as well as the Passage between Gam and Waigeo Island for diving, snorkelling and waterfall hiking. Direct boat transfers between the resort and Sorong airport on Wednesdays and Sundays take 2 hours each way.
Raja Ampat is famous for its exceptional richness of fish life and coral. Due to prevailing currents, the Dampier Strait reefs are best enjoyed by divers with advanced certifications. However, the dive team is very experienced, and with a high ratio of guides to divers, it is also possible to take beginners and open water students to more sheltered coves.

The Papua Explorers Foundation is dedicated to conserving marine life through science, education and awareness.

Papua Explorers provides a deluxe dive experience, comfortable yet sustainable amenities in remote, unspoilt nature – romantic and intimate with a fun multi-cultural vibe and a strong connection to their local indigenous community.

  • Pondoks

Two Superior Bungalows and Two Deluxe Bungalows are available – Deluxes have a larger room footprint, and may have access to an intermediate ‘lounge’ area between deluxes

The Diving

Raja Ampat diving casts a spell on all who descend into its abundant waters. Scientists, photographers, novice and lifetime divers alike.

Raja Ampat lies in the heart of the Coral Triangle. It holds the prestigious title as the most marine biodiverse place on earth. Quite a title; but also a fact. At its most recent count in 2011 Raja Ampat was recognized to contain an abundance of marine life. 1427 reef fishes and over 600 coral species (75% of the world’s coral species can be found here). Not to mention the pelagic life that is abundant in the area.

  • Night dives on the house reef

Raja Ampat diving is breathtakingly spectacular, and truly unforgettable. Hard and soft corals compete for space on reefs that are bursting with life and color. Swarms of small fish such as damsels, fusiliers and anthias mill about on the reef flats. Not too far away the large schools of tuna, trevally and mackerel congregate. Batfish, surgeonfish and barracuda aggregate around jetties and reef points. While angel and butterflyfish decorate both the reef flats and jagged coral towers that are home to abundant marine life.

From $8275 per Diver

(Non Divers are welcome – From $6501)

Confirmed Travellers:

Superior Twin/Double Share

1 – Sonia S

2 – Emma W

3 – Dan L

4 – available

Deluxe Twin/Double Share

5 – Diver Di

6 – available

7 – available

8 – available

— Current Maximum Numbers reached–

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Group Travel Package Price 

Raja Ampat

11 days / 8 nights Ex Brisbane

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23rd to 30th May 2027

Papua Explorers, Raja Ampat

Price Includes:

  • Return flights ex. Brisbane to Sorong with Qantas & Garuda Indonesia. (conditions apply and limited seats)
  • 30kg Luggage allowance
  • Return airport transfers to Sorong Harbour
  • Return ferry transfers to Papua Explorers
  • 7 nights Twin/Double accommodation at Papua Explorers
  • International Buffet for all meals, Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Water, Tea, Coffee & Afternoon Tea/Snacks
  • Wifi
  • 1 Laundry Service per week included
  • Up to 4 dives per day (3 boat & 1 house reef) excluding arrival & departure day
  • Free Upgrade to 32%EANx for Enriched Air qualified divers. (Excludes Night dives)
  • Tanks,(EaNx), Weights and Dive Guide services
  • 1 ‘The Passage’ (day trip)
  • 1 nights Twin/Double accommodation at Belhotel, Sorong (on return journey)

Cost Does Not Include:

  • Alcoholic & Soft drinks
  • Souveniers
  • Raja Ampat Marine Park Fee IDR 1000000
  • Travel Insurance
  • Diver Hyperbaric/Evacuation Insurance (Mandatory)
  • Meals not mentioned in package above 
  • Visa & Passport Fees
  • Spending Money & Excess Luggage Fees (if applicable)
  • Extra excursions not mentioned

Booking Requirements:

To secure your place on this trip, you will need to complete a booking form and return it together with a non refundable deposit amount of $1500 per person.

Balance due February 2027

Booking Conditions apply : Prices subject to change at any time without notice due to currency fluctuations and supplier rate changes.

See terms and conditions as per Dive Adventures web site: www.diveadventures.com.au

Booking Reference # S-

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