E06 | Raja Ampat vs Komodo - Which one to choose for your next dive trip?

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Күн бұрын

Indonesia is opening up! Visa On Arrival (VOA) are now available for 60 countries! So it is time to prepare you next scuba diving holidays!
But Raja Ampat or Komodo?
Over the past years, we have been asked this question many times.
SPOILER ALERT! THEY ARE BOTH AMAZING: pristine coral reefs, thousands of reef fish, manta rays, reef sharks, macro life...these islands situated in the Coral Triangle are home of an incredible biodiversity.
But considering your budget, your time, your experience level (beginners vs advanced) you might have to choose.
In this video we give you our opinions based on our personal experience.
00:00 Intro
00:25 Our experience
02:16 Raja Ampat vs Komodo, the battle
02:40 Accessibility
04:47 Accommodation
06:56 Distance to the dive sites: the diving areas
10:57 Suitable for beginners?
12:21 Biodiversity
19:05 Other things to do: Komodo dragon vs Birds Of Paradise
21:38 And the winner is!
22:36 Next episode
Raja Ampat or Komodo ? Which one is your favourite? Let us know in the comment section!
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@Travel2Sea 2 жыл бұрын

The answers of our Biodiversity quiz! Check it out @12:34! 1: Raja Ampat, Sawandarek Jetty 2: Komodo, Batu Bolong 3: Komodo, Castle Rock 4: Raja Ampat, Cape Kri 5: Komodo, Manta Point 6: Raja Ampat, Manta Sandy

@dianal.1279 Жыл бұрын

I've been to Komodo before going to Raja Ampat. Raja Ampat is better! A pain to get there, though. On the way, stopping in Manado for Lembeh strait muck diving is a good idea. The diving in Komodo was so fantastic that I didn't bother to miss a dive to visit the dragons. I must be the only tourist to ever be there for weeks and not see the dragon. But in RA it's even better. You forgot something: the night snorkeling in RA is superb. And you don't need guides. RA has fantastic snorkeling. The best in the world, in my humble opinion. I've visited over 100 countries and never seen snorkeling that can compare to it.

@sekar9901 2 ай бұрын

You're not wrong, Raja Ampat is the most diverse underwater ecosystem on earth. It's scuba divers heaven. But it cost a lot of money 😅

@cgarc03 21 күн бұрын

used to think nothing can top RA till I went scuba diving Verde Island Passage Philippines, it's insanely unbelievable that marine paradise is unknown, tops RA in my opinion.

@alexm.9260 Жыл бұрын

I will take a flight tomorrow from bali to Labuan Bajo, I am on a budget and prefer to spend more money to do more dives than spend more for transportation flights etc so I opted for Komodo but I will always have Raja Ampat in the back of my mind knowing I won't be disappointed

@mannier9589 Жыл бұрын

Indonesia is not just Wonderful Indonesia is a Wonderland

@amikzeshan7083 Жыл бұрын

15:05 Breathtaking. That music during biodiversity portion. Wow. And the footage. Brought tears to my eyes. You are an artist. This cinematography is art.

@tsarabanjina 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this nice and interesting video. I don't dive, I don't know komodo, but I've been to Raja Ampat several times because I'm a snorkeling fanatic. Access is simple, signposted (sorong airport/ferry/homestay or resort boat). There is the choice between homestays, with basic comfort (but cabins at the edge of the water, the real luxury for me) which are very affordable with some very beautiful housereef, or more comfortable resorts but much more expensive, and there are a few places in between. I hope that Raja ampat will remain in the hands of the inhabitants and will not be disfigured by luxurious hotels which will not bring much to the inhabitants. In Komodo you have to take a boat to enjoy the treasures of the sea. At the raja, you just have to get in the water in front of your hut and as indicated in the video, if that's not enough, diving or snorkeling spots are generally close.

@Travel2Sea 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your experience with us! For snorkeling I would indeed recomend Raja Ampat rather than Komodo, as the life is so abondant just few meters away from your bungalow! And thank you for watching!

@janinacooper4199 Жыл бұрын

So beautiful and cinematic! It's an very well rounded visual experience; thank you for that! Amazing!!!

@aquaman54321 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent channel and excellent videos.. This year I am coming to Indonesia IA. Your channel will get millions of views just keep going. I got lucky today to find your page as I am in love with Raja Ampat and found your page while searching videos for Raja ampat.

@Travel2Sea 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your nice words and for watching our video! I hope you found it useful! Please do not hesitate to share it with your friends!

@reiseteddy4u Жыл бұрын

Genial! Toll gemacht... Abo und Like dagelassen 😬 😬

@karenling3997 Жыл бұрын

I am so happy to find your video. Thank you for making it. I am planning for a trip to Indo but can’t decide which one to go to. Your review has helped me to make my decision. Thank you ❤

@KieV75 8 ай бұрын

Very Very cool video! Informative and positive.

@eugenelee1250 2 жыл бұрын

I love your video, im surprised that you only have 500 subscribers. As a diver that is considering to go either raja ampat or komodo, this video tells me everything. Very detailed and thank you for including the cost aspect. Now I know where my next destination is

@Travel2Sea 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching! Please share it as much as possible! We are so happy if our video was helpful! So finnaly where di you choose to go ? 🙂

@gillescharvet Жыл бұрын

Video tres didactique, mais au dela, vos images sous-marine sont exceptionnelles, un régal. Hop abonné 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@withyou5961 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice video… 🥰 love the comparison

@Travel2Sea 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching!

@wallstreettkid 24 күн бұрын

Quite amazing! What camera did you use for the underwater filming?

@peredefoix Жыл бұрын

Excellent video! You must be expert divers. Thanks a lot!

@rodrigosouza6682 Жыл бұрын

Muito bom, o melhor é mergulhar nos dois paraísos.

@Snorkellovers Жыл бұрын

Nice video!! I have been in both and for me its better raja (snorkeling)

@Travel2Sea Жыл бұрын

Yes the choice is difficult! But especially for snorkelling Raja is definitely better!

@busabosadventures27 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video!! As newbie divers, we dream of diving in Raja Ampat someday! ❤️

@Travel2Sea 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching! If you are a newbie, we would recommend to get some experience first and then go go go!! 😃

@myunderwaterspace2760 2 жыл бұрын

Both of this place is amazing

@Travel2Sea 2 жыл бұрын

Yes they are 😍and we love diving in both areas. This video is aimed to help people who have to choose 😃

@GinoNearns 4 ай бұрын

Amazing!

@pellelidell007 Жыл бұрын

You've made an excellent video - even better than your previous Halmahera vs. Raja Ampat video. And that one was great! I'll be diving in Komodo next month for two full weeks and then planning to return in January '23 for Raja Ampat (or Halmahera, I haven't made my mind up yet). I'm now even more impatient to return to beautiful Indonesia. Thank you kindly for the inspiration!

@Travel2Sea Жыл бұрын

we are so happy if our videos gave you some inspiration! We love diving in Indonesia and it is always so difficult to choose! I hope you found some tips that will help you for your next trip!

@ChristyHaerimWon Жыл бұрын

Thank you for making this fantastic video. Your content has inspired me to consider a live aboard trip soon. However, I'm currently deciding whether to choose a single location or do both. I'm interested in the biodiversity aspect. Do you think the biodiversity between the two options is similar, or different enough that it would be worth experiencing both?

@timdupin972 2 жыл бұрын

Tes vidéos sont dingues !!

@Travel2Sea 2 жыл бұрын

Merci beaucoup!! Ça fait super plaisir! 😃

@goldenralf 7 ай бұрын

Hi, very nice video, I am just wondering, would we see really what you have shared or some of these shots can be rarely seen?

@didimoe7334 2 жыл бұрын

Whawwww , je suis tombé par hasard sur votre page youtube , les videos sont vrémant genial et intéresante et sans oublier votre accent qui est super , c'est mon réve d 'aller un jour la bas , mais ce n'ai pas a porter de toute les boursses , hélas 😥

@Travel2Sea 2 жыл бұрын

Merci, merci merci!! ☺🙏 ton commentaire me touche beaucoup et me donne envie de continuer! N'hésite pas à partager nos videos autour de toi, cela nous aiderai beaucoup. C'est vrai que voyager en Indonesié n'est pas donné mais en regardant bien il est possible de trouver des bonnes affaires. Je te souhaite en tout cas d'y aller un jour et de realiser ton rêve! 🙂

@kiarariski2953 Жыл бұрын

the water is very clear!

@DIFFANACHANNEL Жыл бұрын

wow nice vide thank you, i watch feom Canada

@richardgere6224 Жыл бұрын

I recommended u guys must dive in Melissa garden Raja Ampat

@Travel2Sea Жыл бұрын

We did and love it! All the healthy soft corals are just impressive!

@moonchung4575 8 ай бұрын

There is a fantastic dive resort located at the edge of Komodo park too， Komodo resort@Sabayor island.

@GuileTrip 2 жыл бұрын

awesome content ! thx for sharing ! i just arrived in bali and im gonna stay here for a few months, when do u guys think is the best tive to dive on komodo/raja? thx for the amazing video ! easy to understand how to go dive there now ! (: greetings from brazil

@Travel2Sea 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Guile! Thank you so much for watching our video! From now on to November is generally a good time to explore Komodo. You could even even hop on a liveaboard from Bali to Komodo and then stay in Komodo (liveaboard or land based). From November you can check Raja Ampat. If you are in Bali don't mis the mola mola season in Nusa Penida! Anyway I am sure you will have a blast! Enjoy Indonesia! ☺

@jkbc 9 ай бұрын

I like them both

@areiya1282 Жыл бұрын

Great Komodo Incredible Raja Ampat

@markdayment3917 5 ай бұрын

Have you dived around southern Maluku, that also looks amazing.

@mountaineermischief 4 ай бұрын

Which is the best to see mantas?

@andreastano7920 Жыл бұрын

Request: Next episode to East Java please :) then, North Sumatra

@sx_ca Ай бұрын

good suggestion

@connyundaxel Жыл бұрын

Great, thank you! But how can beginners see Raja Ampat? Would snorkeling be sufficient, or will we miss it all if we don't go deeper?

@ragelpoe8777 11 ай бұрын

as mentioned on the video, RA have wider range of difficulty level. almost every area is a good spot for diving, even the shallow one. I can't dive, so I just snorkeling when I went there, and that was amazing. trust me, even the biodiversity lies under your homestay is good enough to please your eyes. but if you wanna sea manta ray or any other open water species, there's no other option but to go deeper.

@doctorfungus9310 Жыл бұрын

What about the risks of being eaten by salt water crocodiles in Raja Ampat?

@melvinweirau3445 Жыл бұрын

raja ampat the best

@adrianusalan4049 2 ай бұрын

I ❤ LABUAN BAJO

@tomng8098 Жыл бұрын

Of course komodo

@denilastanto396 Жыл бұрын

komodo look like in Jurassic world

@ud5tira Жыл бұрын

you forgot Bunaken

@Danny-hw7to Жыл бұрын

Papex

@klasamansorong2917 Жыл бұрын

I am beautiful

@dada6085 8 ай бұрын

l'accent de fou

@siboneyyy Жыл бұрын

Labuan Bajo is sh*thole.. quality of service is low in most places, compared to Bali and Gilis. Only affordable place to stay I can recommend is Seaesta Hotel / Hostel. Diving is good with swiss-owned Uber scuba, they offer liveaboards as well, so do Belgian-owned Manta Rhei (nice dive boat) or Blue Marlin (speedboat option).