Papua Explorers Resort
Papua Explorers Resort
Papua Explorers Dive Resort is located in the heart of Raja Ampat, with world-renowned scuba diving and snorkeling sites just 10 to 30 minutes away. The resort is managed by a team of seven, including six dedicated dive instructors, ensuring top-notch service for every guest. Overlooking the Dampier Strait and nestled on a jungle-clad peninsula, the resort offers a unique opportunity to observe wildlife, including the majestic Bird of Paradise, making it perfect for bird watching and nature exploration.
Built using traditional Papuan techniques and materials, Papua Explorers Dive Resort minimizes its environmental impact while providing an authentic, eco-friendly retreat.
Papua Explorers Dive Resort offers a range of luxurious accommodations, including 12 Deluxe water bungalows (775 sqft), each featuring a seating area, ceiling fan, private bathroom with hot showers, veranda, shampoos, towels, and twin or double beds. The 2 Superior water bungalows (600 sqft) include a private bathroom with hot shower, seating area, ceiling fan, mosquito net, hammocks, sun loungers, and a veranda. Towels are also provided.
For larger groups, the resort offers a spacious family villa built over the water. The villa features two large bedrooms, two en-suite bathrooms, a generous living room, and an extra-large private veranda with hammocks and sun loungers.
Resort facilities include a beachfront bar and lounge, a 300m² restaurant with views of the rainforest, spa services, beauty treatments, and a yoga area. The restaurant serves both Indonesian and international cuisine. Additional amenities include Wi-Fi hotspot areas, a coffee/tea maker, laundry services, and transfer services.
Diving Excursions and Adventures: Papua Explorers Dive Resort is a PADI 5-Star Dive Center offering a variety of dive excursions. There are three boat dives per day at iconic sites, with a guide-to-diver ratio of 1:6. The resort also offers free Nitrox for certified divers, and free use of kayaks and twice-weekly yoga sessions. Over 50 dive sites are accessible from the resort, with highlights including Manta rays, wobbegong sharks, reef sharks, pygmy sea horses, ghost pipefish, and pristine coral reefs. A trip to The Passage and Manta is included in pre-booked packages.
The resort provides free transfers to and from Sorong on Wednesdays and Sundays.
Committed to sustainability, Papua Explorers Dive Resort collaborates with scientists and local communities to protect the marine biodiversity of Raja Ampat.
Raja Ampat
The name Raja Ampat comes from local mythology, which tells the story of a woman who discovers seven eggs. Four of these eggs hatch into kings who go on to rule the four largest islands of Raja Ampat, while the remaining three become a ghost, a woman, and a stone.
Historically, Raja Ampat was once part of the Tidore Kingdom, an influential sultanate from Maluku. However, after the Dutch invaded Maluku, the region was briefly claimed by the Netherlands. The primary occupation for the local people is fishing, as the area is predominantly maritime. The population lives in small tribal communities spread across the islands. While traditional culture remains deeply rooted, the locals are known for their warm hospitality towards visitors.
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