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March 4, 2025
Waiwo resort is an excellent land based dive resort on Waigio Island, 2 hours from Sorong, in Raja Ampat, Indonesia. The "resort" is run by a very attentive, friendly family, and the Dive part is run by "Dive into Raja Ampat". They work together seamlessly. The resort is small, something like 34 people max, there were 21 when we were there. Beachfront, with lovely old trees providing shade and habitat for birds and cuscus'. The waterfront bungalows (4 in Feb 2025) are worth every penny, with water lapping at your deck front. (how about a little dip in the sea before bed every night?). But the garden bungalows are all very adequate, steps away from the beach. AC is good, beds and bedding are comfortable. My only complaint is no towel hooks in the bathroom, that tells you how perfect everything is. The food is hearty, with good variety, plenty of protein at every meal (egg station at breakfast), and good local and international food. Do use the resort pick up service from Sorong, they will make your trip seamless, getting you onto the ferry, heaving your luggage all the way. There are other topside things to do: the Blue River, and Birdwatching adventures (which we did). The dive business is concierge diving at its finest. you never lift a tank or regulator. they will wash and hang your wet suit and BCD after every dive trip. We never had more than 6 divers to 2 dive masters. Equipment rental is the VERY REASONABLE $13/dive. Equipment is good. No Nitrox available. We had big tanks so that everyone could do 60 min dives. There are 60 or 70 dives sites available. The boats are comfortable, not fancy, but adequate, with bathrooms and roofs. Fruit, cookies, coffee, tea and water served between dives. They will choose dives suited to the weather, guests ability, and try to get everyone good variety. Can't speak more highly of them.