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A Seven-Day Raja Ampat Dive & Underwater Photography Immersion

This is a dive-first week based around Papua Diving’s Kri Island resorts, using the creator’s stated default week as the duration. Pack for hot, humid conditions (about 31°C days, nights rarely below 24°C), and expect c…

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Diving Raja Ampat: Inside Papua Diving’s Kri Eco Resort & Sorido Bay Resort w/@papuadivingresorts Watch on YouTube

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This is a dive-first week based around Papua Diving’s Kri Island resorts, using the creator’s stated default week as the duration. Pack for hot, humid conditions (about 31°C days, nights rarely below 24°C), and expect changeable rain and sea conditions. October–April is generally the calmer tendency; May–September is wetter and windier, with July and August often choppier. Bring proof of dive certification, an enriched-air card if using Nitrox, and insurance that covers emergency evacuation; DAN membership is recommended. Check whether a refresher is required based on your recent dive activity. The operator’s no-glove policy supports reef protection. For camera-focused stays, Sorido Bay highlights in-bungalow camera stations with 220V and 110V power. Choose Kri Eco for a simpler, communal stay close to the sea, or Sorido Bay for air-conditioned rooms and photography-oriented facilities.

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Days 1–7: Kri Island Dive Base and Dampier Strait

Stay at one of the two Kri Island resorts for the week. The operator describes a six-day dive schedule: typically two guided morning boat dives and one afternoon dive, with an optional dusk or night dive. Saturday is the equipment-decompression day, with no boat activities until 6 p.m.; jetty diving and snorkeling remain options. Confirm the schedule and sea conditions with the operator, since wind, chop, and rain vary by season.

  1. Kri Eco ResortKri Eco Resort, Kri Island, Raja Ampat, Indonesia

    Choose this simpler, traditional Papuan-style overwater base if communal, nature-forward living and easy access to the sea matter more than air conditioning. The Water Cottage and Superior Water Cottage use shared bathrooms and electric fans; the Deluxe Water Cottage has an ensuite bathroom. Kayaking, paddleboarding, snorkeling, and wildlife walks are available around the resort.

  2. Sorido Bay ResortSorido Bay Resort, Kri Island, Raja Ampat, Indonesia

    Choose Sorido Bay for the more comfort-oriented stay: air-conditioned rooms, private verandas, and views toward the house reef. The resort lists Sentani bungalows at 60 square meters, Kaimana bungalows at 90 square meters for families or small groups, and a 120-square-meter K-Bar Villa.

  3. Dampier StraitDampier Strait, Raja Ampat, Indonesia

    Use the resort’s dive operation as the base for a dense week on the Dampier Strait’s current-driven reefs. The described schedule is three guided boat dives per day—two in the morning and one in the afternoon—with an optional night or dusk dive. The stated guide ratio is 3:1; Nitrox is included for divers certified to use enriched air.

  4. Dampier StraitDampier Strait, Raja Ampat, Indonesia

    Ask the dive team which Dampier Strait sites are producing sardine runs during your stay; the creator highlights these for pelagic action as well as macro life. The video does not identify a specific named site for the runs, so confirm the day’s destination with the operator.

  5. Manta SandyManta Sandy, Raja Ampat, Indonesia

    Make Manta Sandy a priority for the cleaning-station encounter described by the operator. The site is also presented as suitable for snorkelers, so ask the resort which option fits the conditions and your certification.

  6. Kri Eco ResortKri Eco Resort, Kri Island, Raja Ampat, Indonesia

    Use a surface interval or a non-diving day for snorkeling around the resort’s house reef. On Saturday, the operator says guests can use the jetty for unlimited dives and snorkeling, with tanks, air, and Nitrox provided free of charge; confirm current operating details on arrival.

  7. Sorido Bay ResortSorido Bay Resort, Kri Island, Raja Ampat, Indonesia

    Ask about the fluorescent night-dive option, which uses blue lights to reveal coral fluorescence. Bring the camera setup you normally use for night diving and follow the dive team’s briefings and handling guidance.

  8. Sorido Bay ResortSorido Bay Resort, Kri Island, Raja Ampat, Indonesia

    If you are interested in a specialized night dive, ask Sorido Bay about blackwater diving; the creator identifies it as an offering exclusive to this resort. Confirm availability, experience requirements, and conditions directly with the dive operation.

  9. Kri Eco ResortKri Eco Resort, Kri Island, Raja Ampat, Indonesia

    Keep a surface-interval option in reserve: the resort highlights kayaking and paddleboarding alongside snorkeling. These activities are useful when you want time on the water without adding another scuba dive.

  10. Kri Eco ResortKri Eco Resort, Kri Island, Raja Ampat, Indonesia

    Leave time for the resort’s bird and wildlife walks between dive days. The video does not name a particular trail or wildlife viewing point, so ask the resort staff about the walk available during your stay.