© Thomas Haider

THE PIONEER OF RAJA AMPAT Raja Ampat, is a remote archipelago lying off the North-eastern coast of (formerly known as Irian Jaya). This is ’s most Easterly province, occupying the Western part of the huge island of Papua New Guinea.

In Bahasa Indonesia (the language of Indonesia) Raja Ampat means “The 4 Kings”, the 4 major Islands: Misool, Salawati, and . These Islands and 1,500 other Islets, are all formed from limestone capped with an abundance of green Dive vegetation. Much of it jungle forests. the last Exotic & NATURAL, much of this fascinating and vast province REMAINING is still unexplored. The steep-sided walls of the rocks around the islands are shaped by frontier wind and water. No two islands or islets are alike, above or below water. Soft, vanilla-coloured, sandy bays are ideal for relaxing and with exploring between dives. Papua Underwater one finds beautiful and amazing aquatic life, in Diving varieties and in abundance unlike anywhere else in the World. Kri Island Papua Diving THE Pioneer of Raja Ampat Celebrating 20+ years operating in paradise

A tropical dive resort, completely in touch with Nature. The traditional Papuan water bungalows are very comfortable with the relaxing sounds of the lapping sea and tropical birdsong. Close Designed to blend in with the surroundings, each to eco-friendly cottage is built to a traditional design with natural local materials and by local craftsmen. Nature

The Indonesian inspired food is delicious and healthy, enjoyed in a spacious, relaxed and friendly atmosphere. © Frits Meyst © MichAel Wescot

Kri Eco Resort

© Frits Meyst © MAx Ammer © Frits Meyst An exclusive tropical resort of only 7 cottages, each nestled in lush green forest along the beach. This resort combines traditional Papuan styles with modern comforts. An oasis of It is here that Dr. G. Allen broke the world record of 374 different species of fish during one comfort dive. & luxury The richest dive site known to science,

immediately in front of the Resort! © Jurgen Freund

Sorido Bay Resort

© Max Ammer © Hamid Rad © Julia Wolff A Personal diving EXPERIENCE A MaxIMUM of 6 divers PER BOAT MAXIMUM of 3 guests per guidE

THE VERY BEST OF RAJA AMPAT ’S DIVE SITES Within 1 to 15 minutes

© Corinne Bourbeillon © Hamid Rad © Hamid Rad from the RESOrt © STEVE BRUMBY “Each dive is a mini exploration.” Dr. G. Allen

“The richest reefs in the world.” David Doubilet, National Geogrpahic

© Scotty Graham © Scotty Graham © Hamid Rad © Scotty Graham © Mark Strickland

“THE HEART OF © Jurgen Freund © Mark Strickland MARINE © Mark Strickland BIODIVERSITY “

Dr. Mark erdmanN

FROM MANTA RAYs TO PYGMY SEAHORSEs © Mark Strickland © Hamid Rad

© Franco Piemontesi © Corinne Bourbeillon © Roger Steene

© Scotty Graham

© 2013 STEVE BRUMBY

© Roger Steene © 2013 STEVE BRUMBY © Scotty Graham © Scotty Graham © 2013 STEVE BRUMBY COme and EXPERIENCE

THE ADVENTURE ...

... one of earth’s few remaining wonders

© Tim Laman © Thomas Haider © RArcc “Eco to us, means working together with the local communities”

Max Ammer

“Offering sustainable Alternatives to future generations” Max Ammer www.kayak4conservation.com www.stichting-rarcc.org © Thomas Haider © Frits Meyst © Thomas Haider www.papua-diving.com [email protected]

THE TEAM ARE WAITING TO WELCOME YOU TO THIS TROPICAL PARADISE, ABOVE AND BELOW WATER

ACTIVELY SUPPORTING CONSERVATION IN RAJA AMPAT FOR MORE THAN 20 YEARS

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