Raja Ampat Dive Lodge

There are more than a few home stays, liveabords, and resorts in Raja Ampat, but we have been so impressed by RADL. They personally meet you in Sorong, get you to and on board the ferry to Wasai, meet you there, and take you on a boat directly to the Lodge. Everyone, from escorts, to the manager, to the head cook, to the dive instructors and masters (ours was long time instructor Frankie) were friendly, professional, and went out of the way to make sure we were taken care of. That is not easy to do consistently, or at all in this part of the world, but if you read the other reviews, RADL is consistent in the level of care. The rooms have A/C and their own decks feet from the water, the reef off your front door is excellent (and the pier a home for hundreds of fish). Well worth traveling across the world and coming back. Which we will do.

This is a great choice for divers and snorkelers. The staff is warm and friendly, and the service is excellent. The rooms are simple but clean. The facilities are very good for a diving or snorkeling trip. There is a dive center with qualified and cautious instructor and leaders. They know all the spots to take you in the vicinity and the underwater sea life and corals is beyond compare. The lodge also has a bar in the evening. A lovely massage hut with a wonderful masseuse. The food is plentiful and varied. There are often buffets with many options for meat, fish and veggie eaters. The cooking staff does a very nice job. There is also ala crate. And meals are prepared for day trips. Snorkeling at the end of the main pier is excellent and can be done at any time.

We had an amazing time at RADL. Despite the lodge being on an island with little resources, we had all we needed and were most comfortable. A/C and a hot shower and comfy bed and more importantly the staff making our stay so enjoyable. Tony the Manager, leads by example. The staff are so lovely, welcoming and helpful. We thoroughly enjoyed the food selection. The location is out of this world. The diving simply some of the best. A shout to all staff, who made our trip the best. Our boat crew, Johni, Fardy and Aldres we thank you, for looking after us so well. Highly recommend the spa treatments. It's a big team to thank, everything was seamless from arriving at Sarong Airport. We shall be back for a month next time ; )

Everyone was wonderful and the vibe was great. The food was perfect, the staff very friendly and the diving crew exceptional. Carved out of the jungle I’d say the amenities were very comfortable. I got a hold of them on WhatsApp with a number off their facebook page and they answered all my questions perfectly. My husband and I hadn’t dove for about 20 years and they gave us a check dive to where they watched me intensely. We did further dives with one dive master. Ebbie was great.