Meridian Adventure

My wife, my 15-month-old daughter, and I had a great time vacationing at Meridian Adventure Dive Resort. The staff members were helpful prior, during, and after our stay at the resort. Leona and Joane checked in regularly with us using emails, while other staff members often communicated with us via WhatsApp, and they all were able to accommodate our needs. At the resort, their hospitality made our stay memorable. My personal goal was to make myself comfortable again when scuba diving, especially after such a long break from diving. At the same time, I wanted to introduce the beauty of Raja Ampat’s islands and beaches to my wife and my daughter. With the help of Meridian Adventure, we were able to meet those goals. I was impressed by the state-of-the-art scuba diving equipment provided by Meridian. However, it was the assistance of the divemasters/leaders that really made the difference. They were patient in helping me get back into shape while ensuring that I enjoyed the underwater beauty that Raja Ampat has to offer. A couple of the dives were a bit challenging due to the strong current, but I felt safe diving under their watch. They kindly dropped off my family at secluded beaches and at the village to wait there while I did the dives with them. My wife and my daughter had some awesome beach moments, not to mention nice interactions with the locals. A big shout-out to the dive leaders (Duan, Abner, Simson, and Adam) as well as the boat drivers (Adnan, Arnol, and Yohan) for their help! Back in the hotel, Boyke and his colleagues ensured that we had great stays while we were not out and about. The staff members were so nice to my daughter, who played happily with them and the (many) friendly resident cats! They also helped arrange our trips to Kalibiru and to town, including to get PCR tests at the local hospital. The resort itself is not that big, but its size is perfect for my little family to roam around. The common area, with a ping pong table, a billiard table, and a dart board, is a perfect place to hang out. The boardwalk, surrounded by tall mangroves, is also quite impressive. The resort’s location is also very strategic. We only had to walk for about 10 minutes from the port to the hotel when we came in. We’d also like to thank the restaurant staff, especially Yunita and her colleagues, who ensured that we’re well-fed at the resort. We certainly enjoyed the food, both the western and local menus that the resort provided. I asked their help to throw a surprise birthday celebration for my wife, and my request was well executed. Their hospitality is one of the highlights of our stay. All in all, we had an unforgettable family vacation thanks to Meridian Adventure Dive Resort!

It has been on my list for a long time to do my scuba diving course. The moment I arrived in Raja Ampat, I just had to get certified. Our instructor, Jo, was very flexible and accommodated the Open Water Course to fit our schedule. The swimming pool training was fun, and Jo made sure that we mastered all the skills before heading to the ocean. The equipment is in very good condition and the boat is fast. The ocean dives were incredible, we did half the dive skills training, and the remainder was exploring the massive schools of fish. I would recommend getting scuba certified at MAD for everyone.

I visited Raja Ampat for around 2 weeks over the New Year period (2020/21). I visited with a friend and we did a total of 6 dives with Meridian Adventures. We were both PADI Open Water qualified - I am a novice diver and my friend was recently qualified. Overall, I was very pleased with the service Meridan Adventures provided. They had good quality k equipment and offered very safe and professional service. They also did a great job of supporting my friend (as a beginner/newly qualified) helping and giving confidence through all dives. They also ensured we saw a variety of dive spots and were happy to accommodate our requests for dive locations (e.g. to see the mantas!). Overall very pleased :)

We are yacht crew ‘stuck’ in Raja Ampat due to the current travel restrictions but berthed at Meridian Adventure marina. A luxury facility in the middle on the jungle. The marina club and dive resort offer daily diving, snorkelling, and paddle boarding trips, it is impossible to get bored. Krishna, the General Manager assisted us in reserving these activities and a local island hoping tour. The restaurant serves great breakfast, and the bar is open every day. 😊 Very well-run marina and resort, thank you to all the staff for making our stay awesome.

The dive resort has everything you need in the middle of the jungle. Thank you to Jo and the team for an amazing paddle boarding safari. Skilled and welcoming staff, fantastic service, very clean facilities with a pleasant vibe. MAD bar is the place to be in Raja Ampat. I would highly recommend this resort.

The morning started with big smiles and an in depth briefing by my dive guides as we departed to the first dive site. We saw a total of 9 wobbegong sharks on Mayhem reef, next we went to Manta Ridge. The local dive guides knew just where to find them, we dived with 10 enormous mantas. Seeing a 5-meter manta right next to my bubbles is an experience hard to describe, majestic creatures swimming effortlessly. 😊 The boat is super comfortable and spacious, and the equipment top of the range. Again, a big thank you to: Jo, Luke, Ferri and Fuat for the most amazing day in Raja Ampat.

Thanks to everyone, all the crews, dive masters, staffs! What really impressed me is the quality of the equipments, boats, resort amenities, internet, everything! it is really top quality service I came during covid restrictions and we could dive wherever we want, as much as we want, with always at least 2x dive masters for me (I was lucky!) I did diving in lots of places (Thai, Philippines, Maldives, Sri Lanka, US, etc...) this is by far the most professional service... Congrats and Happy 2021 Wish Meridian the best New Year after this difficult 2020 for everyone :-)

I can honestly say this was the best diving holiday I have EVER had! The staff truly went above and beyond to make you feel at home in the hotel, you just don't expect this level of service in these parts of Indonesia. The room was great - not that I spent that much time there, had the softest bedding and all the air-conditioning my sunburnt body could ask for. Food was unparalleled, and with quite a large variety to choose from, again you don't expect this sort of quality here so I was blown away! Then comes the diving...you just can't believe your eyes! The reefs here are the healthiest, most abundant, pristine reefs and marine life I have ever seen! Everything down from the clean quality gear, the fast boats that took us to the dive sites and the wonderful guides, every excursion out to a reef was incredible. From tiny pygmy seahorses, colourful corals, nudibranchs galore to manta rays, dolphins and even some whales - I saw it all in a matter of days! And big shout out to Jo and the team for making it extra memorable! If you're planning a trip to Indonesia, skip Bali and the Liveaboards with the mass tourist diving and sometimes questionable practices, rather come to this resort in Raja Ampat where the last paradise truly exists and you have all the comforts you could ask for in a clean and safe environment. Bonus: there's a pool on site, which makes for a great relaxing dip after a day full of diving and island explorations.

If you get a kick out of visiting places few people get to experience - then Raja Ampat is one of those untouched paradises, still raw with authenticity and natural beauty. Meridian is an unique choice. It's definitely positioned towards a more comfortable stay, next to mangroves and focusing on finer luxuries such as food, wines and air conditioning. We felt immediately refreshed after a day out and walking into the cool, white interiors of the hotel. Cons: No Beach Although the resort doesn't have a beach, you can easily take a boat ride where the resort team will drop you off for a day in the sun (and snorkelling). The island is inhabited - so maybe not the worst option for a jungle adventure day! Pros: The foooooood! We enjoyed the options of experiencing traditional cuisine and for those days you just want a normal burger or fries - you can enjoy that too. The coffee. I'm not the biggest fan of Indonesian coffee, so the Italian coffees served at the hotel was such a treat. My husband and I weren't scuba divers, but the amazing team at the resort pulled us into the adventure and we never looked back. The waters of this region is to die for - and it's a must see!!!! PS: I can do with a minibar in the room, but otherwise - we truly enjoyed our stay and we were well taken care of.

Had an unbelievable time at Meridian Adventure Marina Club and Dive Resort. The service provided was unbelievable. The room was pretty good, clean, comfortable and easy to get to. During my visit I was simply flabbergasted that the Painamo Star Lagoon and WTC Beach were so close by. And, it was easy to learn this thanks to the free wifi they provided as I ate breakfast(FOR FREE) looking at the pool.I was able to park my rental car at the resort(FOR FREE AS WELL), which was unbelievably convenient for being able to go to the Painamo Star Lagoon and WTC Beach. As a side note for any aspiring linguists, it was great to know that I could practice my English and Indonesian on the staff that were fully literate in both! Was absolutely unbelievable being there! 10/10 would go again!