Ultimate Indonesia Diving & Cruising Guides

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In Exploring Raja Ampat, Garry Bevan takes on the enormous task of capturing the complexity of Raja Ampat (The Four Kings), the Indonesian region of islands and ocean north-west of the huge island of Papua.

Exploring Raja Ampat is the culmination of over two decades of research and exploration by a highly knowledgeable expert, backed up by some of the original pioneers of Raja Ampat exploration. The acknowledgements section is a Who’s Who of Indonesian diving giants. The result is the most up-to-date and, by some stretch, the most comprehensive guide to the best dive sites, snorkelling areas, secluded bays, deserted beaches, and stunning scenery in the region. Detailed charts, satellite images, and astonishing photos taken by some of the best photographers in the business accompany the practical sections, dive site plans and descriptions, logistical information, and details of preferred mooring locations.

There’s really nothing quite like this book. The author has built on the template created for his previous publication, Exploring Komodo, and expanded and developed the design, moving the state of the art forward. This is not only an outstanding guide for professionals organising and running Raja Ampat trips, but it also serves as a fabulous record of an extraordinary place, an essential planning tool for travelling divers, and a magnificent souvenir.

Simon Pridmore

Exploring Komodo raises the bar for Indonesian scuba diving guides. The depth of detail is astonishing. This is an essential book for anyone running Komodo dive operations or planning to explore the national park, one of the planet’s natural wonders, and a worthy addition to every scuba diver’s library.

Combining accurate and informative text with easy-to-understand dive site illustrations, satellite images, and sensational photography, this is the most significant and comprehensive publication produced to date covering this exceptional destination.

Having recently been joined by the latest book in the series, Exploring Raja Ampat, both provide the perfect companion for a trip to either destination, whether you are new to scuba diving or the captain of a mega yacht.

Simon Pridmore

Both books are now available in two different formats. The original copies, individually printed in Bali, are luxury coffee table editions, perfect for display in yacht salons or at home. Please contact Ultimate Indonesia directly to get more information and to order these unique publications. Smaller, but more portable alternatives can be found at Amazon.com. These feature exactly the same content as the deluxe versions; but they are just easier to travel with for the adventurous diver that likes to get around.