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August 11, 2026

5 Unforgettable Surface Interval Spots in Raja Ampat

August 7, 2026
5 Unforgettable Surface Interval Spots in Raja Ampat

Understanding Coral Spawning: A Natural Wonder of the Ocean

June 24, 2026
Understanding Coral Spawning: A Natural Wonder of the Ocean

Raja Ampat Travel Guide: 9 Essential FAQs Every Diver Should Know

June 18, 2026
Raja Ampat Destinations
Scuba Diving
Raja Ampat Travel Guide: 9 Essential FAQs Every Diver Should Know

Local Guide to Raja Ampat Dive Site: Mioskon

May 22, 2026
Raja Ampat
Raja Ampat Destinations
Scuba Diving
Local Guide to Raja Ampat Dive Site: Mioskon

Snorkelling in Raja Ampat: Why You Should Experience It

May 5, 2026
Raja Ampat
Snorkelling in Raja Ampat: Why You Should Experience It

The Raja Ampat Creature Feature: Bigeye Trevally

April 24, 2026
The Raja Ampat Creature Feature: Bigeye Trevally

Raja Ampat Reef Restoration: Restoring Reefs Together

April 13, 2026
Conservation
Resort News & Updates
Raja Ampat Reef Restoration: Restoring Reefs Together

Land-Based Stay in Raja Ampat: More Comfort, Flexibility, and Sustainability Than a Liveaboard

April 1, 2026
Raja Ampat
Resort
Sustainable Tourism
Land-Based Stay in Raja Ampat: More Comfort, Flexibility, and Sustainability Than a Liveaboard

Your Guide to Blue Magic: Raja Ampat’s Best Dive Site

March 23, 2026
Raja Ampat Destinations
Your Guide to Blue Magic: Raja Ampat’s Best Dive Site

Official Breakthrough: Raja Ampat’s Only PADI 5-Star IDC Centre

March 12, 2026
PADI Diving Courses
Resort News & Updates
Scuba Diving
Official Breakthrough: Raja Ampat’s Only PADI 5-Star IDC Centre

Raja Ampat Island Hopping: The Ultimate Route to Hidden Lagoons

March 6, 2026
Guest Experiences
Raja Ampat
Raja Ampat Island Hopping: The Ultimate Route to Hidden Lagoons

Discover the Soulful Magic of Papuan Dancers in Raja Ampat

February 15, 2026
Cultural Experiences
Raja Ampat
Discover the Soulful Magic of Papuan Dancers in Raja Ampat

Secret Magic of Anemone Shrimp: The Raja Ampat Creature Feature

February 15, 2026
Creature Feature
Secret Magic of Anemone Shrimp: The Raja Ampat Creature Feature

The Hidden Reason Raja Ampat Holds Earth’s Greatest Marine Diversity

December 11, 2025
Raja Ampat
Scuba Diving
The Hidden Reason Raja Ampat Holds Earth’s Greatest Marine Diversity

What Is Special About Raja Ampat? Biodiversity, Diving & Eco Tourism Guide

November 20, 2025
Raja Ampat
Scuba Diving
Sustainable Tourism
What Is Special About Raja Ampat? Biodiversity, Diving & Eco Tourism Guide

Why Raja Ampat’s Coral Reefs Are the Healthiest on Earth —and the Ultimate Eco-Diving Adventure You’ll Never Forget

November 11, 2025
Conservation
Raja Ampat
Scuba Diving
Why Raja Ampat’s Coral Reefs Are the Healthiest on Earth —and the Ultimate Eco-Diving Adventure You’ll Never Forget

Why does scuba diving make me happy?

October 27, 2025
Scuba Diving
Why does scuba diving make me happy?

Raja Ampat Diving: Year-Round Adventures in the World’s Ultimate Destination

October 13, 2025
Scuba Diving
Raja Ampat Diving: Year-Round Adventures in the World’s Ultimate Destination

The Ultimate Guide to Coral Reefs in Raja Ampat

October 8, 2025
Conservation
Scuba Diving
The Ultimate Guide to Coral Reefs in Raja Ampat

Discover 8 Fascinating Facts About Raja Ampat, Indonesia’s Hidden Gem

September 17, 2025
Raja Ampat
Discover 8 Fascinating Facts About Raja Ampat, Indonesia’s Hidden Gem

Local Guide to Raja Ampat Dive Sites: Yenbuba Jetty

September 2, 2025
Raja Ampat
Raja Ampat Destinations
Scuba Diving
Local Guide to Raja Ampat Dive Sites: Yenbuba Jetty

Why choose Raja Ampat for your next diving holiday?

August 25, 2025
Raja Ampat
Raja Ampat Destinations
Scuba Diving
Why choose Raja Ampat for your next diving holiday?

Glide Through Paradise: Paddle boarding Raja Ampat

August 2, 2025
Cultural Experiences
Guest Experiences
Glide Through Paradise: Paddle boarding Raja Ampat

The Raja Ampat Creature Feature Series: Blue-ringed Octopus

July 15, 2025
Creature Feature
Rare Underwater Sighting
Scuba Diving
The Raja Ampat Creature Feature Series: Blue-ringed Octopus

Local Dive Guide: Exploring Arborek Jetty in Raja Ampat

June 19, 2025
Scuba Diving
Local Dive Guide: Exploring Arborek Jetty in Raja Ampat

The Raja Ampat Creature Feature Series: Pygmy Seahorse

June 3, 2025
The Raja Ampat Creature Feature Series: Pygmy Seahorse

Currents and Tides

May 3, 2025
Currents and Tides

Night Dive Time!

April 28, 2025
Night Dive Time!

Exploring Wayag: The Crown Jewel of Raja Ampat

April 20, 2025
Exploring Wayag: The Crown Jewel of Raja Ampat

Local Guide to Raja Ampat Dive Sites : Chicken Reef

March 20, 2025
Local Guide to Raja Ampat Dive Sites : Chicken Reef

The Raja Ampat Creature Feature Series: Peacock Mantis Shrimp

March 4, 2025
The Raja Ampat Creature Feature Series: Peacock Mantis Shrimp

Top 5 Dive Sites in Raja Ampat: Insights from Jo, the Meridian Adventure Dive Manager

February 10, 2025
Top 5 Dive Sites in Raja Ampat: Insights from Jo, the Meridian Adventure Dive Manager

Raja Ampat Family Vacation

January 24, 2025
Guest Experiences
Raja Ampat Family Vacation

The Raja Ampat Creature Feature Series: Sweetlips

January 7, 2025
Creature Feature
The Raja Ampat Creature Feature Series: Sweetlips

The Story of Raja Ampat

December 27, 2024
Raja Ampat
The Story of Raja Ampat

Dolphins, Dolphins, Dolphins

December 12, 2024
Raja Ampat
Video
Dolphins, Dolphins, Dolphins

Living in a secluded haven

November 28, 2024
Raja Ampat
Raja Ampat Destinations
Living in a secluded haven

Dugongs in Raja Ampat: Guardians of Indonesia’s Seagrass Meadows

October 25, 2024
Raja Ampat
Rare Underwater Sighting
Scuba Diving
Dugongs in Raja Ampat: Guardians of Indonesia’s Seagrass Meadows

Feather Starfish

October 23, 2024
Creature Feature
Scuba Diving
Feather Starfish

Why Wear a Wetsuit in the Tropics?

September 6, 2024
Scuba Diving
Why Wear a Wetsuit in the Tropics?

The Life of a Scuba Dive Master

August 21, 2024
PADI Diving Courses
Resort
Scuba Diving
The Life of a Scuba Dive Master

Raja Ampat Creature Features: Long-Fin Batfish

July 22, 2024
Creature Feature
Scuba Diving
Raja Ampat Creature Features: Long-Fin Batfish

Indonesia’s Carbon Footprint: why it matters

June 16, 2024
Conservation
Raja Ampat
Sustainable Tourism
Indonesia’s Carbon Footprint: why it matters

Green Bumphead Parrotfish

May 22, 2024
Creature Feature
Scuba Diving
Green Bumphead Parrotfish

Dive With Buddy & Meridian Adventure Join Hands!

April 22, 2024
Features
Scuba Diving
Video
Dive With Buddy & Meridian Adventure Join Hands!

Crocodile Fish

March 14, 2024
Creature Feature
Scuba Diving
Crocodile Fish

Global Conveyer Belt

February 21, 2024
Raja Ampat
Global Conveyer Belt

The Sergeant Major Fish

February 12, 2024
Creature Feature
Scuba Diving
The Sergeant Major Fish

Green Fins Raja Ampat Membership: Protecting Reefs Through Better Diving

December 16, 2023
Conservation
Green Fins Raja Ampat Membership: Protecting Reefs Through Better Diving

The Life of a Scuba Dive Instructor

November 20, 2023
Scuba Diving
The Life of a Scuba Dive Instructor

The Big Cuttlefish

October 6, 2023
Creature Feature
The Big Cuttlefish

Cape Kri

September 18, 2023
Creature Feature
Scuba Diving
Cape Kri

Nudibranchs

August 20, 2023
Scuba Diving
Nudibranchs

Local attraction – The Blue River

July 8, 2023
Raja Ampat
Local attraction – The Blue River

Mayhem

June 22, 2023
Scuba Diving
Mayhem

Navigating new travel opportunities

May 10, 2023
Raja Ampat
Scuba Diving
Navigating new travel opportunities

The Renowned Friwin Islands

April 25, 2023
Raja Ampat
The Renowned Friwin Islands

Melissa’s Garden

March 5, 2023
Scuba Diving
Melissa’s Garden

Raja Ampat in the Off-Season PART 2

February 20, 2023
Raja Ampat
Raja Ampat in the Off-Season PART 2

Citrus Ridge

January 3, 2023
Scuba Diving
Citrus Ridge

Mike’s Point

December 23, 2022
Scuba Diving
Mike’s Point

Raja Ampat in the Off-Season PART 1

October 23, 2022
Raja Ampat
Scuba Diving
Raja Ampat in the Off-Season PART 1

Valet Diving Experience

September 15, 2022
Scuba Diving
Valet Diving Experience

Neu Reef

September 12, 2022
Scuba Diving
Neu Reef

Travellers’ guide to Raja Ampat.

August 15, 2022
Raja Ampat
Scuba Diving
Travellers’ guide to Raja Ampat.

The Sunset Migration of Fruit Bats

July 4, 2022
Creature Feature
Raja Ampat
The Sunset Migration of Fruit Bats

The Clownfish

June 6, 2022
Creature Feature
The Clownfish

Why you should stay land based

May 20, 2022
Conservation
Raja Ampat
Why you should stay land based

Sauwandarek Jetty

April 20, 2022
Raja Ampat
Scuba Diving
Sauwandarek Jetty

Schooling Fish

March 3, 2022
Scuba Diving
Schooling Fish

Beach Clean-Ups in Raja Ampat

December 21, 2021
Conservation
Raja Ampat
Beach Clean-Ups in Raja Ampat

Willie Wagtail

November 23, 2021
Creature Feature
Raja Ampat
Willie Wagtail

SHARKS SHARKS SHARKS

October 12, 2021
Creature Feature
Raja Ampat
SHARKS SHARKS SHARKS

Sauwandarek Village

September 16, 2021
Raja Ampat
Scuba Diving
Sauwandarek Village

Homestay Experiences in Raja Ampat!

August 17, 2021
Raja Ampat
Scuba Diving
Homestay Experiences in Raja Ampat!

Macro Wide Angle

July 16, 2021
Scuba Diving
Macro Wide Angle

Become a Dive Master with our Dive Training Professional Internship in Raja Ampat, Indonesia

June 14, 2021
Scuba Diving
Become a Dive Master with our Dive Training Professional Internship in Raja Ampat, Indonesia

Manta Migration in Raja Ampat

May 6, 2021
Conservation
Creature Feature
Raja Ampat
Manta Migration in Raja Ampat

Dugongs!!!

April 19, 2021
Creature Feature
Raja Ampat
Scuba Diving
Dugongs!!!

NIGHT DIVE – The Hermit Crab

March 14, 2021
Creature Feature
Raja Ampat
Scuba Diving
NIGHT DIVE – The Hermit Crab

Dive Travel Agents in Indonesia and the World

March 2, 2021
Resort
Dive Travel Agents in Indonesia and the World

WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN ARRIVING IN RAJA AMPAT. Everything You Need to Know

February 3, 2021
Raja Ampat
Resort
WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN ARRIVING IN RAJA AMPAT. Everything You Need to Know

WHAT CAMERA TO USE IN RAJA AMPAT

January 27, 2021
Raja Ampat
WHAT CAMERA TO USE IN RAJA AMPAT

What is the Worm?

January 15, 2021
Creature Feature
What is the Worm?

MACRO LIFE IN RAJA AMPAT

December 11, 2020
Creature Feature
Raja Ampat
MACRO LIFE IN RAJA AMPAT

The New Normal Post-Covid for the Tourism Industry

November 20, 2020
Conservation
Raja Ampat
The New Normal Post-Covid for the Tourism Industry

We acquired the PADI Greenstar Award

November 9, 2020
Conservation
We acquired the PADI Greenstar Award

2020 – a Year in review in Raja Ampat

November 9, 2020
Raja Ampat
Resort
2020 – a Year in review in Raja Ampat

Liveaboards vs Resorts

October 12, 2020
Raja Ampat
Resort
Liveaboards vs Resorts

The Great Pacific Garbage Patch

July 13, 2020
Conservation
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch

Protecting Raja Ampat: How Clean Rivers Contribute to Ocean Health

June 8, 2020
Conservation
Raja Ampat
Protecting Raja Ampat: How Clean Rivers Contribute to Ocean Health

Why Raja Ampat waters are so full of life

May 11, 2020
Conservation
Raja Ampat
Why Raja Ampat waters are so full of life

How tourism is helping marine conservation in Raja Ampat

April 3, 2020
Conservation
Raja Ampat
How tourism is helping marine conservation in Raja Ampat

Fun Facts about Wobbegong Sharks

March 2, 2020
Creature Feature
Raja Ampat
Fun Facts about Wobbegong Sharks

What to Pack for Raja Ampat

January 14, 2020
Resort
What to Pack for Raja Ampat

We believe in Diving to make a Difference and that’s why we Dive Differently

December 10, 2019
Conservation
Resort
We believe in Diving to make a Difference and that’s why we Dive Differently

Raja Ampat: 5 Must-Visit Islands and Hidden Gems

November 26, 2019
Raja Ampat
Raja Ampat: 5 Must-Visit Islands and Hidden Gems

The Birds of Paradise of Raja Ampat

November 15, 2019
Creature Feature
Video
The Birds of Paradise of Raja Ampat

Women’s Empowerment Program through Art

September 9, 2019
Raja Ampat
Resort
Women’s Empowerment Program through Art

Air Asia launches New Route to Sorong

August 29, 2019
Raja Ampat
Air Asia launches New Route to Sorong

The Giant Coconut Crabs of Raja Ampat

August 7, 2019
Conservation
Creature Feature
The Giant Coconut Crabs of Raja Ampat

Why is Scuba Diving with Long Hair such a Challenge?

July 10, 2019
Raja Ampat
Resort
Why is Scuba Diving with Long Hair such a Challenge?

How to Get to Raja Ampat

April 24, 2019
Raja Ampat
Resort
How to Get to Raja Ampat

2018 was a Remarkable Year at Meridian Adventure Dive Raja Ampat

February 15, 2019
Resort
2018 was a Remarkable Year at Meridian Adventure Dive Raja Ampat

Sustainable Seafood in Indonesia

January 16, 2019
Conservation
Sustainable Seafood in Indonesia

Divers Get Video Footage of ‘Giant Sea Creature’

January 5, 2019
Creature Feature
Video
Divers Get Video Footage of ‘Giant Sea Creature’

Taking Care of Your Skin and the Ocean

December 4, 2018
Conservation
Resort
Taking Care of Your Skin and the Ocean

What is Eating The Coral?

December 2, 2018
Conservation
Creature Feature
Video
What is Eating The Coral?

The Difference Scuba Divers are Making in the Local Community

December 1, 2018
Conservation
Resort
The Difference Scuba Divers are Making in the Local Community

One-Of-A-Kind Dive Boats

November 15, 2018
Newsletter
One-Of-A-Kind Dive Boats

Taking Care of Raja Ampat

October 25, 2018
Newsletter
Taking Care of Raja Ampat

Sucker-Punched By an Octopus-Swinging Seal

October 24, 2018
Video
Sucker-Punched By an Octopus-Swinging Seal

To DIVE For

October 20, 2018
Newsletter
To DIVE For

Meet the Disco Clam

October 19, 2018
Creature Feature
Video
Meet the Disco Clam

Project Aware 2018

October 4, 2018
Conservation
Project Aware 2018

The Well-Rooted Mangroves of Indonesia

September 25, 2018
Conservation
The Well-Rooted Mangroves of Indonesia

Insta-Worthy Spots in Raja Ampat

September 13, 2018
Newsletter
Insta-Worthy Spots in Raja Ampat

The Tasselled Wobbegong Shark’s Powerful Jaws

September 10, 2018
Creature Feature
The Tasselled Wobbegong Shark’s Powerful Jaws

Come Take a Closer Look

September 7, 2018
Creature Feature
Newsletter
Come Take a Closer Look

This Tiny Underwater Creature Was Only Discovered The Other Day…

August 16, 2018
Newsletter
Video
This Tiny Underwater Creature Was Only Discovered The Other Day…

Experience Breathtaking Encounters With Us

August 9, 2018
Resort
Video
Experience Breathtaking Encounters With Us

The Hidden Sandbank Of Raja Ampat

August 7, 2018
Newsletter
Video
The Hidden Sandbank Of Raja Ampat

Our Annual Brand Photoshoot

August 3, 2018
Newsletter
Our Annual Brand Photoshoot

The Great Pacific Gyre

July 31, 2018
Conservation
Newsletter
The Great Pacific Gyre

The Saltie in Raja Ampat

July 20, 2018
Video
The Saltie in Raja Ampat

Why Raja Ampat Is SO Important To Conserve…

July 19, 2018
Newsletter
Why Raja Ampat Is SO Important To Conserve…

Why We Go PLASTIC FREE…

July 10, 2018
Newsletter
Why We Go PLASTIC FREE…

Plastic Free July. Quick Facts – Cigarettes

July 5, 2018
Conservation
Plastic Free July. Quick Facts – Cigarettes

Plastic Free July Quick Facts – Coffee Cups

July 4, 2018
Conservation
Plastic Free July Quick Facts – Coffee Cups

Plastic Free July: Plastic Fibers in Clothing

July 3, 2018
Conservation
Plastic Free July: Plastic Fibers in Clothing

Plastic Free July. Quick Facts – Chewing Gum

July 1, 2018
Conservation
Plastic Free July. Quick Facts – Chewing Gum

Plastic Free July

June 27, 2018
Conservation
Newsletter
Plastic Free July

Critically Endangered Species In Raja Ampat

June 5, 2018
Newsletter
Critically Endangered Species In Raja Ampat

Dive An Underwater Plane Wreck

May 10, 2018
Newsletter
Dive An Underwater Plane Wreck

The Raja Ampat Creature Feature Series: Banded Sea Snake

April 26, 2018
Creature Feature
Scuba Diving
The Raja Ampat Creature Feature Series: Banded Sea Snake

Hong Kong Film Festival

April 19, 2018
Newsletter
Hong Kong Film Festival
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