Dive Into Raja | Scuba Travel

Dive Into Raja - Far East

  • 2 hour ferry transfers from Sorong to Wasai (ferry runs at fixed times twice daily)
  • 3 room grades to chose from, all with air con & en suite for approx 32 guests
  • All meals are served in the restaurant. Dine inside or on the terrace
  • As standard full board packages, including 3 meals plus afternoon tea, water, coffee & tea
  • 3 boat dives a day plus unlimited house reef diing 7am - 6pm for stays of 3 nights or more
  • Nitrox available in resort for a local charge US$ 7 per tank with a maximum of US$ 20 per day
  • Camera room & camera rinse tanks
  • Birding, Raja island hopping and River Kali Biru land tours also available in resort (local charges apply)

Dive Into Raja

Dive into Raja Ampat is a beachfront dive resort located at the Waiwo Resort in Waisai, a short ferry ride from Sorong. It is the sister resort of the popular Dive into Lembeh. The resort has been recently renovated, with new rooms and a modern dive centre, to provide guests with a budget-friendly diving experience in the enchanting Raja Ampat marine park.

Waiwo resort has preserved the natural beauty of the area during the construction. The rooms and bungalows are tucked away from the beach, creating a unique atmosphere, with exotic birds and gentle Indonesian cuscus bears in the surrounding trees. The jungle shade also keeps the resort comfortable and cool.

The resort offers 4 types of rooms. All of them have A/C and western style bathroom with hot/cold water. The rooms vary in size, but both twin and double beds are available. Some of the rooms are made of traditional wood and some are stone
5 garden terrace- 4 duplex - each with one twin and one double room plus one separate room

6 Seaview rooms (duplex) - each with one twin and one double room
3 sea view bungalows - double bed only
2 Water Front Villas

The restaurant is on site, close to the dive centre and camera room. While you are staying at the resort, don't miss the opportunity to explore Raja Ampat on land. You can join birdwatching tours, Raja island hopping and the River Kali Biru tours in the resort (local fees apply) or enjoy the amazing snorkelling.

2 Water Front Villas

The waterfront villas are the jewels of the resort. Aircon, western style bathroom with waterfront balcony. The Villas have a fantastic unspoiled sea view.

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3 seaview bungalows

There are 3 different styles of sea view room, but all come equipped with Aircon, western style ensuite bathrooms and a great sea view. These all have a double bed

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6 sea view duplex

The sea view duplex has 2 rooms under one roof. One room is a twin and the other room is a double. There are 3 of these units making a total of 6 rooms. All come equipped with Aircon, Western style ensuite bathroom and balcony. The bathrooms of these units are smaller than the sea view bungalows.

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5 Garden terraces (duplex & stand alone)

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All room categories come with A/C and western style bathroom with hot / cold water. There is some difference in the sizes, but they are all of a good quality. Both twin and doubles are available. Some of the rooms are built using traditional wood style and some are stoneA

Covid Information for Dive Into Raja

Please ask about the latest in resort covid requirements, where applicable.

Country Covid Travel Information

View entry requirements here

To enter Indonesia, all international travellers must fill out an electronic self-declaration form called SATUSEHAT Health Pass. It is recommended that you complete this form prior to departure to avoid delays when arriving in Indonesia.

British Citizens who are entering Indonesia for the following purposes can apply for a visa on arrival at a cost of IDR 500,000:

Tourism;
Official visit or government duties;
Business meeting;
Procurement of goods;
Official meeting;
Transit.

This visa is valid for 30 days, and can be extended once (for a maximum of 30 days) by making an application to an immigration office within Indonesia. Ensure that you extend your visa within the initial 30 days to avoid an overstay fine. Visa on arrival is now available at the following airports:

Soekarno Hatta DKI Jakarta
Ngurah Rai Bali
Kualanamu North Sumatra
Juanda East Java
Hasanuddin South Sulawesi
Sam Ratulangi North Sulawesi
Yogyakarta Yogyakarta
Hang Nadim Batam, Riau Islands
Zainuddin Abdul Majid West Nusa Tenggara

Updated 5 SEPT 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

Location

Indonesia is around 15-20 hours flight from the UK and is made up of around 19 000 islands. It is the largest archipelago in the world straddling the Equator, between the Indian and Pacific Oceans. Most travellers will enter Indonesia through Jakarta (CGK), Bali (DPS) or Manado (MDC) airports. This is the stuff of divers' dreams. This exotic nation is the very definition of bio diversity. Find the big fish in Komodo, Raja Ampat or Kalimantan. Drift lazily along the walls of Bunaken and Wakatobi, watching turtles on coral drenched walls. While away the hours hunting for miniscule macro in Bali, Lembeh or Ambon. Cannot decide? Why not combine two locations into a single trip!

Covid Travel Information

View entry requirements here

To enter Indonesia, all international travellers must fill out an electronic self-declaration form called SATUSEHAT Health Pass. It is recommended that you complete this form prior to departure to avoid delays when arriving in Indonesia.

British Citizens who are entering Indonesia for the following purposes can apply for a visa on arrival at a cost of IDR 500,000:

Tourism;
Official visit or government duties;
Business meeting;
Procurement of goods;
Official meeting;
Transit.

This visa is valid for 30 days, and can be extended once (for a maximum of 30 days) by making an application to an immigration office within Indonesia. Ensure that you extend your visa within the initial 30 days to avoid an overstay fine. Visa on arrival is now available at the following airports:

Soekarno Hatta DKI Jakarta
Ngurah Rai Bali
Kualanamu North Sumatra
Juanda East Java
Hasanuddin South Sulawesi
Sam Ratulangi North Sulawesi
Yogyakarta Yogyakarta
Hang Nadim Batam, Riau Islands
Zainuddin Abdul Majid West Nusa Tenggara

Updated 5 SEPT 2024

Weather and Climate

Indonesia is a vast country, and the weather can be hugely variable. The topography means that weather patterns can be very localised. This is the tropics! For Bali, Komodo & Wakatobi the weather is usually best from April - November, with July and August being some of the best months to visit. Between December and March the conditions can be a bit stormy. November to April is also the wettest month to visit Bunaken, Lembeh and Kalimantan but to a lesser degree than in other locations. October to April is historically the most popular time to dive in Raja Ampat.

Travel

Flight options

Our holidays to Indonesia can be quoted with most major airlines. We are however able to book most major airlines. Popular options for Indonesia include Cathay Pacific, Singapore airlines, Qatar, Emirates, Malaysian, KLM and Gaurda. If you would like to depart from a different UK airport (eg. Glasgow/Edinburgh, Manchester, Birmingham or Gatwick) or have a specific airline you prefer to fly with, simply let us know in your booking request. A supplement may apply for regional departures. Times and any applicable supplements will be confirmed by your travel consultant before you finalise your holiday. If you wish to make your own flight arrangements to Indonesia, let us know and we can remove the cost of the international flights from your quote. We are unfortunately not able to redeem airmiles on your behalf. Please do not confirm any flight arrangements yourself before your holiday is confirmed by us.

Stopovers

With a huge range of airlines to fly with, you can easily build in a stop over either on your way to or on your way back from Indonesia. Simply talk to your travel consultant about adding a stop over into your itinerary.

Arrange before you go

Regular Entry Requirements

UK Passport holders landing in Jakarta, Bali or Manado are able to obtain a visa on arrival in Jakarta 5000 000 IDR cash. Do ensure your passport has 6 months validity from your return date to prevent any issues with immigration. It is your responsibility to ensure your passport is valid and you fulfil entry requirements. Regulations can change: please review current FCO advice: click here to review

Insurance

Scuba Travel requires all of our customers to have diving insurance. Please make sure that you have appropriate cover for your diving activities. We also strongly recommend you have travel insurance. It's worth taking out travel insurance once you have paid your deposit to ensure you are covered for unforeseen events and cancellation.

Immunisations

Your covid proof of vaccination must match your passport name and flight ticket name. Please speak to your local GP or check out the latest NHS advice on updating your NHS details or for other travel immunisations: click here to go to the NHS

Preparing to fly

Seating

You will also be able to manage your booking online once you have been ticketed (after you have paid your holiday balance). Most airlines will now enable you to select your seating at this point. There may be a small charge for prebookable seating before online check in opens. Please speak to the airline for more information about charges.

Check in

As you are flying with a scheduled airline, you will be able to check in online with your airline. Please visit their website for more information about when online check in opens.

Lounge

An airport lounge is a great way to start your holiday or to while away flight connections in comfort. Scuba Travel works with Lounge Pass to offer a huge range of affordable airport lounges around the world. click here for more info on Lounge Pass

Parking

Prebook your airport parking to save money! If you have a long way to travel, why not also look at booking an airport hotel. These aren't as expensive as you might think. click here for holiday extras

What happens when I arrive?

On arrival in your Indonesia destination, you will need to clear immigration and collect your baggage. You will then be met outside of arrivals by a representative from your liveaboard or resort. Some reps are able to meet you airside. They will be holding a board with either your destination or your name on it. If you have any issues at all locating your rep, please contact us. We have an emergency contact, manned by a member of the team here in the UK. Please call 0044 7747 488 002. We will be able to help your rep locate you in the airport.

Transfers

If you have a hotel en route please follow any specific instructions in your travel documents. Where possible, you will be met by a representative who will assist in taking you to your hotel. If using a shuttle service, please arrange your return shuttle time back to the airport at the hotel check in. Domestic flights are common in Indonesia and run frequently. The major hubs of Jakarta, Bali and Manado all have separate terminals for domestic and international departures. Just follow the signs to move between international and domestic terminals. The service has improved vastly, but there can still be last minute schedule changes. Please ensure you leave plenty of time for check in or transit between flights (usually 4 hours min). Domestic flights can typically only be booked with a 20kgs hold allowance as standard. Excess baggage must be paid for in Indonesian rupiah and costs around $2-$5 per kg per way. Due to local traffic and road conditions, land journey times can be difficult to predict. We recommend you take water with you and keep any essentials in your hand baggage to make your journey as comfortable as possible.

Departures

At the end of your holiday, your return transfer details will be advised locally. As of Feb 2015, the departure tax for all domestic and international flights is built into your flight ticket price.

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Tipping

Tipping is entirely at your discretion. We do not make recommendations as to how much to tip. Should you wish to leave a tip for the staff and crew, it should reflect the level of service you have enjoyed.

Currency

Indonesian currency is the Rupiah however in resort, US Dollars, Visa or MasterCard, Rupiah (local currency) and Euro, as well as other major currencies are all accepted. Please be aware you may be charged a surcharge to pay by card transactions in Indonesia and 10% VAT is applied to all local purchases. We do suggest you change a little money while in Bali to cover incidentals along the way. Please be aware you may be charged a surcharge to pay by card transactions in Indonesia and 10% VAT is applied to all local purchases.

Phone coverage

There is free wifi in resort but speed is variable - you may prefer to purchase a local SIM card in Jakarta for data access

Plugs and electricity

Round two prong plug 220V electricity provided by generators ( There are also 110V outlets available )

Extras

Hire equipment

A full range of scuba and snorkelling equipment is available on site - please ask for a local charge price list

Extras

A range of diving special trips and land based non diving activities can be arranged in resort.

Souvenirs

In resort souveniers are limited due to the remote nature of this location

Nitrox/Gas

Nitrox available in resort for a local charge US$ 7 per tank with a maximum of US$ 20 per day

Payments

Deposits and Balances

A typical deposit for a holiday to Dive Into Raja is 30% of your holiday cost, although this will depend on your exact flight option and travel class. Larger deposits may be required for some flight options (eg premium economy/business class).

Ways to pay

We accept mastercard and visa debit or credit cards. If you would like a pay by link to complete check out via email please let us know and it can be set up for you. We do not take AMEX. All non sterling card payments and UK business debit cards will be subject to the 3% surcharge. Alternatively, you are welcome to pay via bank transfer. Overseas bank transfers must add £8 to the sterling total to cover international handling fees. We are not able to accept PayPal transactions or personal cheques.

Group Payments

If you have booked as part of a group, you can still call and pay directly without needing to go via your group leader. Please have your trip reference number to hand to help us locate your holiday as quickly as possible. You will receive a transaction receipt - your group leader will forward your ATOL certificate and booking confirmation

Discounts

Repeat Guests

Are you one of Scuba Travel's repeat customers?
Over 60% of our customers trust Scuba Travel to book their next diving holiday, time after time.

And we believe you deserve a huge thanks for your ongoing support over the years, which is what our repeater discount is all about! Travel with us again in either 12 months or 24 months and you will qualify for a discount. That's all you have to do. No forms, no numbers to remember, no fuss, just a good honest price reduction.

5% off for repeat customers travelling with Scuba Travel within 24 months
Repeat discounts are not cumulative and cannot be applied to special offer prices

Included

Our standard resort holiday includes 7 nights in a garden view room - room upgrades available.
Full board meal plan - breakfast, lunch, dinner, afternoon tea plus free flowing water, local coffee & tea
18 dives in total - 3 boat dives daily plus unlimited house reef diving from 8 AM to 6 PM
Return ferry ticket Sorong - Wasai & resort transfer

Excluded

Excluded from your package are any additional local services (land tours, additional dives, kit rental). Soft drinks, alcohol, speciality coffees

Raja Ampat park fees & daily entrance fee are currently 1 000 000 IDR per 7 night stay paid locally

Tipping is entirely at your discretion. We do not make recommendations as to how much to tip. Should you wish to leave a tip for the staff and crew, it should reflect the level of service you have enjoyed.

Please ask for a quote to add international flights from the UK to Jakarta and onto Sorong. We can book most major scheduled airlines including regional UK departures.


Dive into Raja Ampat has recently upgraded the in resort dive centre, which is open year round.
Recent additions include a new camera room with individual charging / work stations and dedicated camera rinse tanks. Guests also now have a secure locker room for their dive gear storage. Both the locker room and the camera room are opposite the restaurant keeping everything convenient for your stay.
The dive centre is stocked with a range of rental equipment and can fill air or nitrox tanks. A full range of PADI dive courses are on offer with the experienced dive team.
Speed out to the boat dive sites on one the covered speedboats have at least 2 engines. All boats carry Oxygen and first aid supplies. In saddition to the local dive sites, you can upgrade (local charge) to visit some of the further away sites such as Batanta, Manta, the Passage or Piaynemo.
The normal schedule for diving is a 2 tank dive in the morning, back to the resort for lunch and then a 1 tank dive in the afternoon. Night dives are available on request.
On all Dive / Accommodation packages of 3 nights or more free house reef diving is included from 8 AM to 6 PM.

Sardine Reef

Skill level: Guided | Ave Depth: 25 | Max Depth: 30

Sardine Reef is the place to go for large schools of fish swirling around the pinnacle. But it is also a brilliant site to find turtles chomping on the soft corals.

Cape Kri

Skill level: All levels | Ave Depth: 20 | Max Depth: 40

One of the most famous sites in North Raja Ampat, with an immense bio diversity. A must do dive

Blue Magic

Skill level: Advanced | Ave Depth: 20 | Max Depth: 30

Blue Magic dive site is a pinnacle and remains of the most popular sites in Northern Raja Ampat. Starting at around 8m down to around 30m. This is packed with fish life as well as stuning soft corals. A vibrant dive in every sense. Jacks, barracuda and fusilliers give was to large manta and other pelagics hanging out in the current.

Mikes Point

Skill level: Advanced | Ave Depth: 15 | Max Depth: 40

Mike's Point has a unique topology with nooks and crannies packed with the strange and wonderful macro life that Raja is so well known for. This is a fabulous dive for anyone that loves critters. It is also a superb site for schooling fish

The passage

Skill level: Advanced | Ave Depth: 25 | Max Depth: 35

The Passage is a narrow canyon where the current can run, bringing with it vast schools of fish. The hard corals are spectacular. Sit back and enjoy the show!

As standard full board packages, including 3 meals plus afternoon tea, water, coffee & tea

Restaurant

The restaurant is on site, right near the dive centre and camera room.