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August 7, 2026July 11, 2026Liveaboard Information

Liveaboard Packing List 101: What to Pack for a Dive Trip

What to pack for an Indonesia liveaboard trip

What to Pack for a Liveaboard: Complete Dive Trip Packing List A liveaboard dive trip is one of the best ways to explore remote reefs, islands, and marine life-rich destinations. Instead of returning to land each day, you travel by sea, waking up close to new dive sites and spending your days surrounded by ocean. It is an unforgettable way to dive, but it also means packing well matters. Once your liveaboard departs, you will not have easy access to shopping malls, dive stores, pharmacies, or last-minute errands. That is part of the magic, but it also means a little preparation goes a long way. Whether you are joining a liveaboard in Raja Ampat, Komodo, the Banda Sea, Cenderawasih Bay, […]

July 24, 2026July 11, 2026Raja Ampat

Best Time to Dive Raja Ampat: Season, Weather and Marine Life

Best Time to Dive Raja Ampat: Season, Weather and Marine Life Raja Ampat is one of those rare destinations that truly lives up to its reputation. Remote, wildly beautiful, and surrounded by some of the richest reefs on earth, this Indonesian archipelago is a dream destination for divers, snorkellers, photographers, and nature lovers. But once you decide you want to visit, the next question is usually: When is the best time to dive Raja Ampat? The short answer is that Raja Ampat can offer excellent diving throughout the year, but the best time for a liveaboard trip is generally between September and May. During this period, conditions are usually more suitable for exploring a wider range of regions, including Central […]

July 7, 2026Raja Ampat

Raja Ampat Liveaboard vs Resort: Which Is Right for You?

Coralia Liveaboard in front of Papua Explorers Eco Resort in Raja Ampat.

Raja Ampat Liveaboard vs Resort: Which Is Right for Your Dive Trip? Raja Ampat is one of the most extraordinary diving destinations in the world. Located in the heart of the Coral Triangle, this remote Indonesian archipelago is famous for colourful reefs, manta rays, schooling fish, wobbegong sharks, turtles, macro life, dramatic limestone islands, and some of the richest marine biodiversity on the planet. For divers planning their first trip, one of the biggest questions is simple: Should you explore Raja Ampat by liveaboard or stay at a dive resort? The honest answer is that both can be exceptional. The better choice depends on your travel style, diving goals, comfort preferences, experience level, and how much of Raja Ampat you […]

May 5, 2026May 6, 2026News

Raja Ampat Coral Explorers Liveaboard 2026 | 7-Day Unique Diving Experience

Coral Explorers Liveaboard 2026 We’re excited to announce the return of our Coral Explorers cruise from 2–9 September 2026 — a special trip designed for divers who want more than just incredible diving. This unique expedition combines world-class diving with a deeper understanding of the reefs we explore. Meet the Coral Explorers Team Coral Explorers is a different kind of dive experience. It’s a week where you explore some of the world’s richest reefs — and actually understand what you’re seeing. The programme is led by by world-famous coral reef science communicator Russell Kelley, alongside marine park manager Rachel Pears. Together, they bring the reef to life in a relaxed, accessible way. No formal lectures — just clear, engaging insights shared […]

August 3, 2025August 3, 2025News

Grand Blue Project

About the Grand Blue Project Enhancing the Dive Experience Through Interactive Ocean Exploration We’re proud to partner with the Grand Blue Project — a dynamic new platform designed to educate, inspire, and connect divers, marine enthusiasts, and conservationists through immersive underwater exploration. Founded by Edi Frommenwiler, who launched Indonesia’s first liveaboard in 1992 (MV Pindito), the Grand Blue Project currently features over 5,500 high-resolution marine life videos and more than 1,500 species native to Indonesia. All content is carefully curated with marine biologists to support learning, appreciation, and conservation of our oceans. What It Offers Our Guests As our guest, you receive 1-day free access to the Grand Blue Project platform during your stay. Simply scan the QR code below […]

October 18, 2024May 17, 2025News

Underwater Photography Workshop with Tim Laman and Zafer Kizilkaya

20-29.August 2025 onboard Coralia 31.August-10.September 2025 at Papua Explorers Come and dive the richest coral reefs in the world and learn the secrets of UW photography at this unique underwater photography workshop by world renowned photographers in Raja Ampat. Workshop leaders Tim Laman and Zafer Kizilkaya have each made hundreds of dives in Raja Ampat, publishing articles in magazines like National Geographic, GEO (Germany), Atlas (Turkey). Whatever your photographic experience or type of equipment you own, their guidance, presentations, and photo critique sessions will help build both your technical and artistic skills. You will enjoy diving some of the most spectacular coral reef dive sites in the world while learning to make the most of the opportunities in this underwater […]

October 18, 2024May 17, 2025News

Coral Explorers is coming to Coralia in 2025

Back by popular demand, Coral Explorers returns to Raja Ampat and expands with a very special program focused on conservation : 31.August – 7.September 2025 @ Coralia 10-21. September 2025 @ Papua Explorers Resort Coralia and Papua Explorers will host Coral Explorers where participants will be led through a series of presentations and workshops by world leading coral experts. Coral Explorers is a very different kind of dive experience – it’s a week where you can explore the world’s richest reefs and have them explained to you by world-famous coral reef science communicator Russell Kelley and a marine park manager Rachel Pears. This is experiential diving done right – or edutainment – interesting information and innovative interpretation presented in a low key […]

July 31, 2021August 6, 2022News

SS Duke of Sparta Wreck in Ambon

In Ambon Bay there is a little-dived shipwreck and there’s an interesting story behind it. The wreck lies with her stern at around 15 metres and her bow down at 35 metres. It is a huge ship, and the wreck is over 100 metres long. Due to the wreck being close to the busy port of Ambon, the visibility is rarely great! But the shipwreck is intact and covered in amazing coral growth. Sponges, hard coral, and soft corals, along with the wreck itself have created amazing spaces for a wide variety of marine life. The mast and the upper parts of the wreck are covered in colourful soft corals. It’s in these areas where the light will be best […]

March 25, 2021March 18, 2021News

5 Fun Facts about Frogfish

Frogfish are found almost everywhere around the world. They are fascinating fish. This is why we are going to give you our favourite five fun facts about frogfish! Frogfish have their own fishing rod! Frogfish are members of the anglerfish family Antennariidae. They are also known as anglerfish. One of their dorsal spines is a lure. At the end of the lure is a bait. The bait can look like a small fish, a shrimp or a worm. In the photo above, the frogfish is wiggling its bait shaped like a worm. The frogfish can dangle and flick its lure in front of its head. Its prey will approach thinking there’s a tasty snack to be had. Once close, the […]

January 28, 2021January 23, 2021News

Sea Turtles in Indonesia

Green turtle on a reef in Raja Ampat surrounded by tiny fish

Turtles in Indonesia Indonesia is a great place to see turtles! Sea turtles are really ancient. The oldest known sea turtle fossil is 120 million years old! This makes sea turtles some of the oldest creatures on the planet! There are seven species of sea turtles in the world. Six of those species live in Indonesia: Green turtle (Chelonia mydas) Hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricate) Olive ridley (Lepidochelys olivacea) Leatherback sea turtle (Dermochelys coriacea) Flatback sea turtle (Natator depressus) Loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta) For those who are curious, the seventh species is Kemp’s ridley (Lepidochelys kempii), found primarily in the Gulf of Mexico. The two most encountered sea turtles while scuba diving or snorkelling in Indonesia are the Hawksbill turtle […]