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.