Raja Ampat Islands
Raja Ampat Islands
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Rainer O
تورونتو, كندا136 مساهمة
زوجان • مايو 2023
This is a nightmare story of a vacation turn out to be scammed by a trip operator (IG/rajaampatbudgettrip)
We booked Raja Ampat Budget Trip through Instagram on December 2022 and did our due diligence by researching who they are (seems legit at the time). The owner, Leonardo Seran (Leo) offered us packages and we decided to go with their CAD $1700 4D3N trip includes trip to Wayag, Piaynemo, Kaliburu and Mayalibit with full onboard meals and 2 diving trips for two person. He sent us itinerary and we paid down-payment in January 2023 and he asked for advance final payment a month before the agreement in April 2023 so we did.
Then red flags start to appear when we got there. Schedule changes, homestay different from itinerary, lots of wasted time waiting at homestay doing nothing. They promised us snorkeling behind the island and suddenly no boat so they asked us to do it infront of the homestay instead. Then they took us to Wayag in the morning with a tiny fisherman boat (almost 4 hours trip one way) and then we're supposed to go to Piaynemo at noon but they made us wait to do nothing for hours until they bring us back to homestay and left us there.
On the next day which was our final day with them, they promised us to go to Piaynemo in the morning at 7 and diving boat supposed to come to pick us up for two diving sessions. We waited for two hours and they said change of plan: we go to Piaynemo with the fisherman boat and afterwards we will meet the diving boat there. At that point we're worried because we promised to meet another resort at 1 PM after we confirmed with Leo what time we can be dropped off at Waisai, that was in January. When we arrived in Piaynemo, there was no diving boat.
They took us to a lagoon near Piaynemo, where they said it's where the dive operator is. We don't see any diving boat there, no red strip logo as signage that it's a dive centre, but we met a "dive guide" with equipments. Another red flag, the "dive guide" didn't ask for our diving licence or any briefing, he just asked for our wet suit and fins sizes, etc. Then, we put on our wet suit while tanks were already loaded onto the same tiny fisherman boat we came with.
Suddenly trip operator told us diving is cancelled because the boat drivers don't wanna go. The meal they served was just tons of white rice, tiny bit of fried noodle and one piece of fried egg. That was for two days in a row and that's not right with the price we paid for since the other resort gave us full meal with multiple options including dessert.
They offered us refund for the diving fees which was $365 but we ask Leo the owner of Raja Ampat Budget Trip for a refund of $500 so we can booked our last minute dive with our next resort. Leo agreed for that amount and will refund us immediately, that was May 15. It's May 19 and he still haven't transferred the full refund we agreed for, even after multiple contacts. His excuse was no signal in Papua but he managed to upload multiple pics and videos on his Raja Ampat Budget Trip Instagram account (IG/rajaampatbudgettrip) one day earlier. We tried to call him but he didn't answer.
We kept the receipt of payment and itinerary but the conversations happened through WhatsApp. We did ask for email but he said signal is not too strong for email so use WhatsApp for everything. Unfortunately whatsapp didn't save the chat backup and we lost some part of it.
We booked Raja Ampat Budget Trip through Instagram on December 2022 and did our due diligence by researching who they are (seems legit at the time). The owner, Leonardo Seran (Leo) offered us packages and we decided to go with their CAD $1700 4D3N trip includes trip to Wayag, Piaynemo, Kaliburu and Mayalibit with full onboard meals and 2 diving trips for two person. He sent us itinerary and we paid down-payment in January 2023 and he asked for advance final payment a month before the agreement in April 2023 so we did.
Then red flags start to appear when we got there. Schedule changes, homestay different from itinerary, lots of wasted time waiting at homestay doing nothing. They promised us snorkeling behind the island and suddenly no boat so they asked us to do it infront of the homestay instead. Then they took us to Wayag in the morning with a tiny fisherman boat (almost 4 hours trip one way) and then we're supposed to go to Piaynemo at noon but they made us wait to do nothing for hours until they bring us back to homestay and left us there.
On the next day which was our final day with them, they promised us to go to Piaynemo in the morning at 7 and diving boat supposed to come to pick us up for two diving sessions. We waited for two hours and they said change of plan: we go to Piaynemo with the fisherman boat and afterwards we will meet the diving boat there. At that point we're worried because we promised to meet another resort at 1 PM after we confirmed with Leo what time we can be dropped off at Waisai, that was in January. When we arrived in Piaynemo, there was no diving boat.
They took us to a lagoon near Piaynemo, where they said it's where the dive operator is. We don't see any diving boat there, no red strip logo as signage that it's a dive centre, but we met a "dive guide" with equipments. Another red flag, the "dive guide" didn't ask for our diving licence or any briefing, he just asked for our wet suit and fins sizes, etc. Then, we put on our wet suit while tanks were already loaded onto the same tiny fisherman boat we came with.
Suddenly trip operator told us diving is cancelled because the boat drivers don't wanna go. The meal they served was just tons of white rice, tiny bit of fried noodle and one piece of fried egg. That was for two days in a row and that's not right with the price we paid for since the other resort gave us full meal with multiple options including dessert.
They offered us refund for the diving fees which was $365 but we ask Leo the owner of Raja Ampat Budget Trip for a refund of $500 so we can booked our last minute dive with our next resort. Leo agreed for that amount and will refund us immediately, that was May 15. It's May 19 and he still haven't transferred the full refund we agreed for, even after multiple contacts. His excuse was no signal in Papua but he managed to upload multiple pics and videos on his Raja Ampat Budget Trip Instagram account (IG/rajaampatbudgettrip) one day earlier. We tried to call him but he didn't answer.
We kept the receipt of payment and itinerary but the conversations happened through WhatsApp. We did ask for email but he said signal is not too strong for email so use WhatsApp for everything. Unfortunately whatsapp didn't save the chat backup and we lost some part of it.
كُتب بتاريخ 19 مايو 2023
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All Juli Ann
إندونيسيا38 مساهمة
الأصدقاء • يناير 2023
The Heaven or Paradise!! for Diver around the world, perhaps universe! Who wanna be here? I've been waiting for couple years to arrive here..
Dude, its budget cost more than a trip to europe though it's in Indonesia.
So..
Wanna safe your budget? do get there using public transportation. (Economy boat, avoid luxury phinisi, unless you could afford it, and of course I insist you to try phinisi, hahaha)
Wanna be a traveller? Stay more than a week!
Wanna be Tourister with a tight schedule? Contact your local guide before getting here.
Hidden paradise is attached into the heart of Raja Ampat.
My advice:
Please go snorkeling for 3 days or even more.
Dive as many as you can (Friwen wall the best ever)
Turn off your signal, don't miss out every second of your life with gadgets here.
It's here!
> Bird of Paradise, all wild birds
> Blue water River
> Hiking (pianemo, Waisai, etc.)
> Dive & snorkeling spot
> Friendly local welcoming you
Gratefull to be there and get along with people in Raja Ampat
Dude, its budget cost more than a trip to europe though it's in Indonesia.
So..
Wanna safe your budget? do get there using public transportation. (Economy boat, avoid luxury phinisi, unless you could afford it, and of course I insist you to try phinisi, hahaha)
Wanna be a traveller? Stay more than a week!
Wanna be Tourister with a tight schedule? Contact your local guide before getting here.
Hidden paradise is attached into the heart of Raja Ampat.
My advice:
Please go snorkeling for 3 days or even more.
Dive as many as you can (Friwen wall the best ever)
Turn off your signal, don't miss out every second of your life with gadgets here.
It's here!
> Bird of Paradise, all wild birds
> Blue water River
> Hiking (pianemo, Waisai, etc.)
> Dive & snorkeling spot
> Friendly local welcoming you
Gratefull to be there and get along with people in Raja Ampat
كُتب بتاريخ 12 مايو 2023
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FoodTraveler_theworld
بانكوك, تايلاند1,928 مساهمة
الأصدقاء • أبريل 2023
For scuba diving, snorkeling, peaceful relaxing and hiking, you definitely find this place is amazing for a week or more. Some part of islands may not have good internet connection. You can take flight from Jakarta to Sorong and do live on board cruise with agents or stay at Raja Ampat Dive Lodge.
كُتب بتاريخ 16 أبريل 2023
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Robin S
ولينجتون, نيوزيلندا6 مساهمات
زوجان • فبراير 2023
We traveled to Raja ampat on february and stayed 5 days there,everything was expensive there such as: the food,accomodation and so on but we didn't care about the price and the most important that we really enjoyed our holiday,the corals and various of the fish were so beautiful during our diving,the water was very clean,not so much rubbish,we had the best diving in indonesia we've ever done.
كُتب بتاريخ 5 أبريل 2023
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Pedro Jackson
إندونيسيامساهمتيْن
سبتمبر 2022
A very beautiful island besides Bali. There are many charming beaches that you need to visit if you are here.
كُتب بتاريخ 1 فبراير 2023
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Leroy Hughes
إندونيسيا3 مساهمات
أكتوبر 2022
Such a beautiful place and highly recommended for travelers and divers. The beauty of nature and the clarity of the water is extraordinary.
كُتب بتاريخ 24 يناير 2023
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Felisa Martínez
8 مساهمات
ديسمبر 2022
Buceo, excursiones, playas paradisiacas, gente amabilísima, comida excelente.
Vegetación y naturaleza salvaje, coral, peces, tiburones, tortugas, mantas, y un largo etc.
Un lugar único para disfrutar y desconectar, deseando volver!
Vegetación y naturaleza salvaje, coral, peces, tiburones, tortugas, mantas, y un largo etc.
Un lugar único para disfrutar y desconectar, deseando volver!
كُتب بتاريخ 17 يناير 2023
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Dagmar H
بيروالا, سريلانكا158 مساهمة
ديسمبر 2022
Ich war auf der MARI KLM fuer eine Tauchsafari vom 30.11.-11.12.22.
2 der Superior Kabinen liegen direkt hinter dem Auspuff.
Die Abgase sind so heftig das man Kopfschmerzen davon bekommt und diese treiben beim Fahren auch aufs Oberdeck wo man isst und sich entspannen sollte.
Das Bad hat die Maasse 1 meter x 1,10 meter wer etwas beleibter ist kommt erst gar nicht durch die Tuer da dort die Haelfte des Eingangs das Waschbecken einnimmt.
Die anderen beiden Superior Kabinen sind noch kleiner da das Boot sich nach hinten hin verschmaelert. Auch liegt hinter denen die Angestellten Kueche die sich dort schon morgens um 5 treffen direkt hinter den Kabinen.
Von den angebotenen 36 Tauchgaengen konnte ich wegen Kopfschmerzen von den Abgasen nur 17 machen. Beschwerde bei Liveaboard wo ich gebucht hatte wurde nicht beantwortet. Die Bewertung die ich dort reingesetzt habe wurde auch nicht veroeffentlicht.
Essen keine Abwechslung, schmeckt alles gleich nach 10 Tagen. Kaum Dessert, aber es gab ca. 20 mal Wassermelone, Snacks sehr einfaltslos, einfach nur Kekse und chips.
Fast keine Haie mehr, sind wohl in der Covid Zeit durch Nachfrage der Chinesen von Ihren Flossen getrennt worden! Aufzuchtstation auch leer!
Viel Muell auf der Wasseroberflaeche und Alles im Allen definitief zu teuer ( es wird am Schluss direkt verlangt 20 Euro Trinkgeld pro Tag und Person zu bezahlen!) fuer diese NOCH exklusive Destination.
2 der Superior Kabinen liegen direkt hinter dem Auspuff.
Die Abgase sind so heftig das man Kopfschmerzen davon bekommt und diese treiben beim Fahren auch aufs Oberdeck wo man isst und sich entspannen sollte.
Das Bad hat die Maasse 1 meter x 1,10 meter wer etwas beleibter ist kommt erst gar nicht durch die Tuer da dort die Haelfte des Eingangs das Waschbecken einnimmt.
Die anderen beiden Superior Kabinen sind noch kleiner da das Boot sich nach hinten hin verschmaelert. Auch liegt hinter denen die Angestellten Kueche die sich dort schon morgens um 5 treffen direkt hinter den Kabinen.
Von den angebotenen 36 Tauchgaengen konnte ich wegen Kopfschmerzen von den Abgasen nur 17 machen. Beschwerde bei Liveaboard wo ich gebucht hatte wurde nicht beantwortet. Die Bewertung die ich dort reingesetzt habe wurde auch nicht veroeffentlicht.
Essen keine Abwechslung, schmeckt alles gleich nach 10 Tagen. Kaum Dessert, aber es gab ca. 20 mal Wassermelone, Snacks sehr einfaltslos, einfach nur Kekse und chips.
Fast keine Haie mehr, sind wohl in der Covid Zeit durch Nachfrage der Chinesen von Ihren Flossen getrennt worden! Aufzuchtstation auch leer!
Viel Muell auf der Wasseroberflaeche und Alles im Allen definitief zu teuer ( es wird am Schluss direkt verlangt 20 Euro Trinkgeld pro Tag und Person zu bezahlen!) fuer diese NOCH exklusive Destination.
كُتب بتاريخ 17 ديسمبر 2022
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JoePalooka
Corrales, NM9 مساهمات
نوفمبر 2022
Dived with Raja Ampat II, an Aggressor fleet boat. The crew was absolutely excellent. The food was OK/good. I know seasons are different, I dived last two weeks of November, but we saw no Mantas and very few sharks. Lots of "little" stuff and coral was great. Rooms were OK and "maid service" was very good. Dive deck very crowded. All the beer you wanted and plenty of sodas except for the diet variety. Wine only at dinner and very limited. Beautiful islands. I am not a "Photo Guy" but those who were got some great pictures of the little/muck stuff.
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stobby2014
Sint-Gillis-Waas, بلجيكا94 مساهمة
أكتوبر 2022
Liveaboard richting Ambon.
Zeer mooie idylischeomgeveing /eilanden.
Prachtige duikstekken met veel divers leven.
Duiken eerder voor gevorderden.
Zeer mooie idylischeomgeveing /eilanden.
Prachtige duikstekken met veel divers leven.
Duiken eerder voor gevorderden.
كُتب بتاريخ 28 أكتوبر 2022
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Travel271103
جاكرتا, إندونيسيا
which is ideal island to start trip Kri or Waigeo .. can i visit both the islands in 5 day trip .. how much is distance bw kri and waigeo island.. ferry cost ??
Outdoorbabe
نيودلهي, الهند50 مساهمة
Hi!
I will be diving at Raja Ampat in December and I also want to bird watch in that area. Could you recommend reliable and good agencies that organise bird watching trips? Any tips on what are the must dos and reccos for guides will be much appreciated
FoodTraveler_theworld
بانكوك, تايلاند1,928 مساهمة
Unfortunately , I am not familiar with bird watching activity, others may help you later.
I and my partner are travelling to alyui raja ampat Indonesia in March 2020. Do we need vaccination? We both live in Western Australia.
We will be staying with my Son who is the manager of Atlas Pearls on the island. We don't intend to do any trekking into the forests.
Di M
Exmouth, أستراليا147 مساهمة
My husband and I didn’t have an vaccinations, but we are all up to date with what is required in Australia (we live in WA also). We made sure to cover up at dawn and dusk for mozzies, and used spray as well. We also slept with a mosquito net. You are going to a beautiful part of the world, enjoy!
Just wondering what the best time of year would be to visit Raja Ampat?
aspirebern
برن, سويسرا112 مساهمة
Best look at travel advice sites however my experience is anytime
We were there in January and it was fine , one spell of rain in 20 days. Rain is short lived and will not spoil your holiday
Doko318
لا جولا, كاليفورنيا161 مساهمة
We will be on a Wicked liveaboard from Dec 27- Jan 2. Any particular island / dive resort in Raja Ampat that you can recommend for diving after our liveaboard will be greatly appreciated. I tried contacting Arborek & they are fully booked. Thank you.
Lora Avalon
فرانكفورت, ألمانيا157 مساهمة
I went there also with a liveaboard Manta Mae, it was amazing, the ship and the crew. We were nights sailing and during the day diving or doing other activities. The best one for landscape was Waiag, also Mioskon and Pianemo. Arborek Island is nice, they have over there many european young volunteers for protecting the Mantas. I can tell you the spots I’ve dived reading from my log book: Mioskon, Yeben Chanel, Yeben Besar, Waiag Rocks, Mellissa and another place with many Mantas. The marine life is diverse, in Yeben Chanel were huge amounts of fish, many bumphead Parrotfish, in Mioskon I’ ve seen sharks, the worse dive was in Yeben Besar. The other spots I didnt write down.
Raja Ampar was great but the most amazing diving I ‘ve done in Palau, Micronesia.
I hope I’ve helped a little.
SJL91
ليدز, UK89 مساهمة
Is end of May/beginning of June a good time to go? My only concern is really choppy seas as my boyfriend gets really sick on boats if the sea is rough. Thank you! :)
diver16
تورانجا, نيوزيلندا9 مساهمات
we went in April. We did strike 1 storm where it was really rough, but ran from it, and were in sheltered waters after about 4 hours. There are so many islands, the boat can tuck behind to be out of the weather. Except for the storm, we didn't really have any rough seas.
