Papua Diving Resorts

An aerial view of Sorido Bay Resort and its traditional bungalow accommodations.

Don Silcock

Raja Ampat reigns as the heart of biodiversity in the Coral Triangle—and the world—and Papua Diving Resorts is where it all started, providing two world-class options to stay on Kri Island. Kri Eco Resort stands as a pioneer in dive exploration and ocean conservation. Resort founder Max Ammer helped put Raja Ampat on the dive map, discovering famous sites including Cape Cri, Blue Magic and Melissa’s Garden. Choose Kri and you’ll stay in an overwater bungalow built in traditional Papua style just steps from the house reef, considered one of the richest in the world. Sorido Bay Resort, a boutique, more high-end property, offers modern-meets traditional bungalows set along a white-sand beach that opens to the reef. Both Kri and Sorido boast a PADI Five Star Dive Center, helping guests make the most of this inspiring setting.