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Today we are going to tell you about the world’s most perfect travel destination, Raja Ampat, Indonesia. Today’s video is a travel guide to get you to this very remote location full of white sand beaches which happens to be the best snorkeling and diving spot in the world. It’s the one place left that isn’t overrun by tourists and one of the best places without tourists.
It is so much more affordable than Bora Bora or the Maldives, with much less tourists, and it’s more beautiful under water. It’s a little hard to get to, but we’re going to share with you how to get to this remote paradise, including flight information and ferry service. We’ll also tell you about the resort we stayed in and how you can book this hidden gem.
Below are some travel guide tips for visiting Raja Ampat:
We stayed at the Wai Resort in Raja Ampat. About $300 per night and included 3 meals a day for 2 people.
Plan your itinerary: Determine the duration of your trip and the specific islands or areas of Raja Ampat you want to visit. Consider the activities you wish to engage in, such as snorkeling, diving, or exploring the local culture.
Obtain necessary travel documents: Ensure your passport is valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date. Check the visa requirements for your country of residence. Indonesia offers visa-free entry or visa-on-arrival for many nationalities, but it's best to confirm this before your trip.
Choose your travel dates: Raja Ampat's weather is typically warm and tropical year-round. The dry season, from October to April, is generally recommended for better visibility in the water. However, the islands are accessible throughout the year.
Book your flights: The main entry point to Raja Ampat is Sorong, located in West Papua, Indonesia. Search for flights to Domine Eduard Osok Airport (SOQ) in Sorong. Several airlines operate regular flights from major Indonesian cities like Jakarta, Bali, or Makassar. From Sorong, you will need to take a ferry or speedboat to reach the islands of Raja Ampat.
Accommodation: Raja Ampat offers various types of accommodation, ranging from budget-friendly homestays to luxury resorts. Research and book your accommodation in advance to secure your preferred options, especially during peak seasons.
Arrange transportation: Once you arrive in Sorong, you'll need to arrange transportation to the islands of Raja Ampat. Public ferries operate between Sorong and Waisai, the main gateway to Raja Ampat. The journey takes around two hours. Alternatively, you can hire a speedboat for a quicker transfer.
Dive into Raja Ampat's underwater paradise: Raja Ampat is renowned for its unparalleled marine biodiversity. Engage in snorkeling or scuba diving activities to explore the vibrant coral reefs, encounter colorful fish species, and possibly spot manta rays and sea turtles. Numerous dive centers and operators are available across the islands.
Respect the environment and local communities: Raja Ampat is an ecologically sensitive area with fragile ecosystems. Follow responsible tourism practices by not littering, avoiding stepping on coral, and using reef-safe sunscreen. Respect the local culture and traditions, and support the local economy by purchasing locally made products.
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@jackiebowen6239
@jackiebowen6239 10 месяцев назад
John and Bev, your videos lift me up. Your appreciation and respect for the world shines in them and makes a great start to the day. This one was especially peace-inducing, particularly the beautiful end footage/music.Thank you for sharing your lives through this work you are doing.
@RetirementTravelers
@RetirementTravelers 10 месяцев назад
Wow, thank you for the kind words. So glad you are enjoying our channel and website. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@harveyh3696
@harveyh3696 10 месяцев назад
Forty+ years ago when I use to dive, it would've taken big bucks for the equipment to capture the beautiful images you took under water. Ahhh, technology! Another fantastic and informative presentation!
@RetirementTravelers
@RetirementTravelers 10 месяцев назад
Thanks. GoPros are pretty amazing these days! John and Bev retirementtravelers.com
@adventureswithsteveandheather
@adventureswithsteveandheather 10 месяцев назад
Hi John and Bev! My wife and I live in Canada and are blessed to be in the situation where I can fully retire with full pension and investment at 55 and my wife at 53. We are avid travellers and we want to live exactly how you are doing so I REALLY appreciate your videos. They are so informative and gives us a leg up for our retirement years. Hope to run into you in the future but until then we will watch your videos as soon as they come up. Take care, Steve & Heather
@RetirementTravelers
@RetirementTravelers 10 месяцев назад
That’s awesome to hear! We hope you continue to find value in our content. We can highly recommend a nomadic lifestyle! We’re having the time of our lives. We’d love to run into you somewhere. If you ever see we’ll be in the same place, let us know. Happy Trails! John and Bev
@NotYourOrdinaryPlan
@NotYourOrdinaryPlan 10 месяцев назад
Wonderful video! Raja Ampat has been on our travel list for awhile now and this video makes us want to visit even more! Thank you for the tips/pricing information, very helpful!
@RetirementTravelers
@RetirementTravelers 10 месяцев назад
Thank you! We wanted to share the info because it's hard to come by. Keep it on your list. It was more than fabulous!!! John & Bev
@MartiRajaAmpatLife
@MartiRajaAmpatLife 10 месяцев назад
Thanks so much to share my beautiful paradise Wai island in your amazing video. Hope to see you soon again for discover together other beautys around and maybe try to dive with me. Kiss and hug. Marti 💙
@RetirementTravelers
@RetirementTravelers 10 месяцев назад
We had such an amazing time! We still can't believe the resort and everyone there. You all do an amazing job. We will definitely dive with you next time.! John & Bev
@MartiRajaAmpatLife
@MartiRajaAmpatLife 10 месяцев назад
Thanks a lot again and waiting for you soon ... Grazie mille e a presto 💙🧜🏼‍♀️🌊 Marti
@annetterobinson3213
@annetterobinson3213 10 месяцев назад
Wow what an amazing experience! And that song playing over the video at the end was so beautiful ❤
@RetirementTravelers
@RetirementTravelers 10 месяцев назад
It is a wonderful memory we will always cherish. Thanks for watching and glad you liked our song choice. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@brianlewis2641
@brianlewis2641 10 месяцев назад
Just watched this thoroughly enjoyed one of your videos again but would also like to know the music track!
@feleciawallace8420
@feleciawallace8420 10 месяцев назад
Great travels... thanks for sharing
@RetirementTravelers
@RetirementTravelers 10 месяцев назад
Thanks for watching. A pretty cool place! John and Bev retirementtravelers.com
@charl8051
@charl8051 10 месяцев назад
Thank you so much for all this info. Loved the snorkeling footage at the end- absolutely beautiful- so peaceful with your choice of music and the incredible fish species. 🐟 I will definitely be planning a visit there in the near future. ☺
@RetirementTravelers
@RetirementTravelers 10 месяцев назад
Glad you enjoyed it. Such a magical place! John and Bev retirementtravelers.com
@whyme5024
@whyme5024 10 месяцев назад
Good to know about totally unheard of spots. You guys keep expanding my bucket list. Besides natural and man made things it is the people who make a destination more memorable. Please try to spend a few seconds to comment about your personal experience about locals. Thank you.
@RetirementTravelers
@RetirementTravelers 10 месяцев назад
Thanks and that's good to know. Our experience with the staff of the resort and dive crew living on the island was amazing. They were very kind and did a fantastic job of making our experience great. We also had great impressions of the staff at the Aston hotel in Sorong. Since you are very isolated most of the time in Raja Ampat, we didn't have the normal interactions in towns, etc John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@whyme5024
@whyme5024 10 месяцев назад
@@RetirementTravelers Thanks again!
@rachaelmichael3845
@rachaelmichael3845 10 месяцев назад
Your smiles say it all!!! Beautiful!! Thank you for sharing your journey.
@RetirementTravelers
@RetirementTravelers 10 месяцев назад
Thank you so much! We have been smiling a lot lately. 😊 Hope you are enjoying our channel. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@rachaelmichael3845
@rachaelmichael3845 10 месяцев назад
@@RetirementTravelers awwww sooo cute!! Yes I have!! 😊💞
@MrsKervang
@MrsKervang 10 месяцев назад
Bev & John, thank you for making this video ❤ It's great to know there are other options to see other than Bora Bora and Maldives.
@RetirementTravelers
@RetirementTravelers 10 месяцев назад
Our pleasure! We love the less touristy places. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com
@timdelaney2507
@timdelaney2507 10 месяцев назад
(From Sharon, Australia). Such incredible marine life! And bravo to whomever of you took such amazing footage:))
@RetirementTravelers
@RetirementTravelers 10 месяцев назад
Glad you enjoyed it! Raja is an incredible place. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@Belize2025
@Belize2025 10 месяцев назад
Great video- gotta know who sings “this is the best day of my life”? Love it
@RetirementTravelers
@RetirementTravelers 10 месяцев назад
Here it is. Great song. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-pgdYeYgoynQ.html
@laurahix7819
@laurahix7819 8 месяцев назад
Nothing compares to Raja! I am fortunate to have stayed on Kri Island twice, and Arborek Island. The scuba diving is beyond compare!
@RetirementTravelers
@RetirementTravelers 8 месяцев назад
People who’ve never experienced it, can’t know how wonderful it is. It’s one of our favorite spots in the world! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-KzDDon_aQ6Y.htmlsi=ZcgLJoARa6mVlQcU Here’s some of our others! John & Bev
@giorgismama8024
@giorgismama8024 10 месяцев назад
So beautiful! Thank you for sharing your tips.
@RetirementTravelers
@RetirementTravelers 10 месяцев назад
Thanks for commenting! We had such a hard time finding information about how to travel. We thought a guide might help someone else. John & Bev
@wendygregor9420
@wendygregor9420 10 месяцев назад
Beautiful! Thanks for sharing your adventures!
@RetirementTravelers
@RetirementTravelers 10 месяцев назад
It is our pleasure! Thanks for watching! John & Bev
@voncilledemesa2075
@voncilledemesa2075 10 месяцев назад
More videos on all the places you stay in each location and how you got there and an expense report!!
@RetirementTravelers
@RetirementTravelers 10 месяцев назад
Thanks for the feedback. We keep an ongoing list of video suggestions and will do our best. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@StephsHealthMatters
@StephsHealthMatters 10 месяцев назад
Beautiful video
@RetirementTravelers
@RetirementTravelers 10 месяцев назад
Thank you for the compliment! Thanks for subscribing, too! John & Bev
@anna_m59
@anna_m59 10 месяцев назад
Wow !!
@RetirementTravelers
@RetirementTravelers 10 месяцев назад
Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@user-ef2bi4sn2k
@user-ef2bi4sn2k 10 месяцев назад
Thanks so much for all of this great information. My husband and I are starting our full time retirement travel life in January and we've booked a month in Indonesia because of your videos! We both love snorkelling and scuba diving, as well as bird watching. Do you think 1 week at Wai Island would be too long? Not long enough?
@RetirementTravelers
@RetirementTravelers 10 месяцев назад
We think one to two weeks is probably good for most people. The dive crew will take you to different reefs and you could snorkel and dive on different days. We like to read and write, so we had plenty to do. We didn't ask to go to another island, but I bet that could be done. We only visited the island where we rested from the dive. Hope you enjoy your trip. Thanks for watching and if you have any other questions, let us know. Happy trails! John & Bev
@wizardofoz4284
@wizardofoz4284 10 месяцев назад
Very lovely video!
@RetirementTravelers
@RetirementTravelers 10 месяцев назад
Thank you very much! Glad you are enjoying our channel. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@thankfuljourneys
@thankfuljourneys 10 месяцев назад
Thank you for the beautiful and informative videos. They have become part of our weekly watch routine. QUESTION: Do you outsource your video editing or do it as you are traveling. I find the editing to be the most challenging especially when there is no wifi. Thanks and keep it up.
@RetirementTravelers
@RetirementTravelers 10 месяцев назад
Thanks so much. It is tough with poor/no wifi. Bev does all the video editing and she is amazing! 🥰 John retirementtravelers.com/
@thankfuljourneys
@thankfuljourneys 10 месяцев назад
@@RetirementTravelers Bev you are doing a fantastic job!
@Anonymous-One1
@Anonymous-One1 10 месяцев назад
Thanks for sharing. I hadn't heard of this place before, but looks absolutely amazing. I'm sure it was so nice to be there without any crowds.
@RetirementTravelers
@RetirementTravelers 10 месяцев назад
It was wonderful after a few hectic weeks of travel! Hope you get to go there one day! John & Bev
@DestinationEarth
@DestinationEarth 10 месяцев назад
You find some of the most amazing adventures! Wow, seeing those flying foxes was an experience! Crazy! I've never seen that many fish when snorkeling before. Beautiful spot!
@RetirementTravelers
@RetirementTravelers 10 месяцев назад
Glad you enjoyed it. Amazing place. John and Bev
@anetaturnovska9453
@anetaturnovska9453 6 месяцев назад
Thank you for this video! It is the most helpful video about Raja Ampat treveling I have seen, gave me courage to plan my own trip. Thanks!
@RetirementTravelers
@RetirementTravelers 6 месяцев назад
Glad it was helpful and you can definitely do it. Tough place to get to, but so worth it. Let us know if we can help further. Safe travels and many blessings, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@MartiScubacqueando
@MartiScubacqueando 10 месяцев назад
Beautiful 💙 grazie mille 😘
@RetirementTravelers
@RetirementTravelers 10 месяцев назад
Thanks so much. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@KenFTL
@KenFTL 10 месяцев назад
What a beautiful video. Your happiness is infectious. ❤
@RetirementTravelers
@RetirementTravelers 10 месяцев назад
Thank you so much for the kind words. Glad you are enjoying our channel. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@user-xh1tw1kk5n
@user-xh1tw1kk5n 4 месяца назад
tq for traveling in our country😀
@RetirementTravelers
@RetirementTravelers 4 месяца назад
Our pleasure! We loved our time in Indonesia and plan to return. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@caseyyoung8330
@caseyyoung8330 10 месяцев назад
Wow looks incredible! Thank you for sharing your journey!
@RetirementTravelers
@RetirementTravelers 10 месяцев назад
Our pleasure. So glad you enjoyed it. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@withyou5961
@withyou5961 9 месяцев назад
Wow raja ampat is so beautiful 😭😭😭 you’re so lucky to be able to travel there 🥹🥹🥹. I hope Raja Ampat will stay as an “exclusive tourist destination” so that the nature can be preserved…
@RetirementTravelers
@RetirementTravelers 9 месяцев назад
We hope so too. It is an amazing place. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@alexwilliams4571
@alexwilliams4571 10 месяцев назад
Amazing! What an experience and breathtaking. Thank you for your videos! You are both inspirational!
@RetirementTravelers
@RetirementTravelers 10 месяцев назад
Thank you so much! Hope you enjoy our channel. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@timpham3200
@timpham3200 8 месяцев назад
Chào John and Deb, thanks for the detailed information
@RetirementTravelers
@RetirementTravelers 8 месяцев назад
Our pleasure! Hope you get to go. Safe travels, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@DesireeStrom
@DesireeStrom 10 месяцев назад
what dates were you there? thinking about which month would have been best to go there. Must add to my bucket list
@RetirementTravelers
@RetirementTravelers 10 месяцев назад
We were there in mid-May and it was wonderful. Supposedly November to March is calmest waters and peak numbers of manta rays. It truly is a full year destination. Hope you get to go sometime. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@FunFoodie78
@FunFoodie78 10 месяцев назад
Love it! Great info and footage in the end of video. I Can see that you both truly welcome various cultures and enjoy being a part of it.
@RetirementTravelers
@RetirementTravelers 10 месяцев назад
Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@Ponzuu28
@Ponzuu28 10 месяцев назад
Exmouth Australia !!!! I can relate to your experience ❤ it’s beyond anything you could ever imagine! No visitors in June ❤ let me know if you are going! I would love to see a video
@RetirementTravelers
@RetirementTravelers 10 месяцев назад
Oh wow! It looks amazing as well. We currently don't have plans, but thanks to you we have added another potential destination someday. Thanks so much, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@qcnck2776
@qcnck2776 10 месяцев назад
Thanks for a great video. Did you bring your own snorkeling gear?
@RetirementTravelers
@RetirementTravelers 10 месяцев назад
Thanks. Yes, we brought our own full face snorkeling masks. Well worth it. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com
@horsegal3358
@horsegal3358 10 месяцев назад
Which snorkeling mask? I don’t see it in the store… Y’all are an incredible couple/ your children and grandchildren must be so proud!
@RetirementTravelers
@RetirementTravelers 10 месяцев назад
@@horsegal3358 They tell us they are all the time. It means so much to have their support. ❤
@annethall
@annethall 10 месяцев назад
@@RetirementTravelers our issue is the fins take up so much space. Can you just rent those there?
@RetirementTravelers
@RetirementTravelers 10 месяцев назад
@@annethall yes, they have plenty of fins for rent
@elizabethcoates3024
@elizabethcoates3024 10 месяцев назад
Great video. 😊
@RetirementTravelers
@RetirementTravelers 10 месяцев назад
Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed it. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@ElyGalvao
@ElyGalvao 10 месяцев назад
Amazing place 👏👏👏 thanks for sharing guys 🙌
@RetirementTravelers
@RetirementTravelers 10 месяцев назад
Our pleasure! We loved Raja Ampat. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@susandevine3907
@susandevine3907 10 месяцев назад
That was fabulous. Thanks!
@RetirementTravelers
@RetirementTravelers 10 месяцев назад
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks 😊 John and Bev retirementtravelers.com
@FIRED13
@FIRED13 10 месяцев назад
What camera did you use to capture those awesome underwater shots? Did your guides provide info of any potential dangers on the waters such as sharks? Did you bring your own snorkeling gear? If not and instead revved, what steps did you take to ensure they were sanitized correctly?
@RetirementTravelers
@RetirementTravelers 10 месяцев назад
We used a GoPro. We were not concerned about dangers, perhaps we should have been, but we knew we might encounter reef sharks, which are usually very safe for humans. They look scary, but they didn't bite. We swam with them near the beach, just not while the resort cleaned fish! 😬 As for our snorkeling gear, we have carried our own masks on this leg for our South Pacific portion, Indonesia, and the Philippines. Because of the last few years, we figured we should be mindful to keep ourselves healthy, plus they fit us very well. Thanks for subscribing! John & Bev www.retirementtravelers.com
@FIRED13
@FIRED13 10 месяцев назад
@@RetirementTravelers You guys are an inspiration. For someone who has FIRE'd and waiting for spouse to do the same, you provide so many ideas for this new phase of our lives, I'm forever grateful. Keep up the GREAT work ❤️
@leapintothewild_original
@leapintothewild_original 10 месяцев назад
Per your latest newsletter, I understand folks wanting info, but THIS is why I love you guys! Here’s hoping that video like this will still appear on your blog… ❤
@RetirementTravelers
@RetirementTravelers 10 месяцев назад
Thanks for the compliment (it means a lot!) and for following along! John & Bev
@ShouldWeLiveHere
@ShouldWeLiveHere 10 месяцев назад
What an incredible adventure! Would the trip be feasible for someone that is often seasick?
@BasicAmericanDadAbroad
@BasicAmericanDadAbroad 8 месяцев назад
😳 Stunning places & brilliantly captured, thank you for so many of these treats! 🥇🙌
@RetirementTravelers
@RetirementTravelers 8 месяцев назад
Our pleasure! Thanks for following along with us. Safe travels, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@timclapper6091
@timclapper6091 10 месяцев назад
Very informative. Thank you. Did you spend the night in Jakarta before continuing on to Sorong? How long did you stay? 28 hours to Jakarta for us, I suppose big reason the Coral Triangle is so little visited.
@RetirementTravelers
@RetirementTravelers 10 месяцев назад
Our flight was actually delayed in Jakarta and we didn't leave until late at night. We flew all night and got to Sorong early in the morning. We caught the 9:00 ferry, so we were only in Sorong a few hours. We spent about a week in Raja Ampat. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@nickachee5314
@nickachee5314 9 месяцев назад
beautiful.. so well done
@RetirementTravelers
@RetirementTravelers 9 месяцев назад
Thank you! 😊 It is a beautiful place. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com
@xiaoxiajiang
@xiaoxiajiang 10 месяцев назад
This is so good, all the useful information regarding how to get there, what to look for . ❤thank you two gorgeous people.
@RetirementTravelers
@RetirementTravelers 10 месяцев назад
Our pleasure! Glad you enjoyed it. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com
@lailja21
@lailja21 10 месяцев назад
Wow ❤
@RetirementTravelers
@RetirementTravelers 10 месяцев назад
Thanks. Wonderful place. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@ginangan8892
@ginangan8892 10 месяцев назад
Fantastic thanks
@RetirementTravelers
@RetirementTravelers 10 месяцев назад
Our pleasure! Glad you enjoyed it. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com
@joannemberube
@joannemberube 5 месяцев назад
With my headphones on, I can hear the birds in the background! Lovely!
@RetirementTravelers
@RetirementTravelers 5 месяцев назад
Wonderful! This is a really special place. Safe travels and many blessings, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@user-vj3qq8kb2b
@user-vj3qq8kb2b 10 месяцев назад
Thank you for the video. What camera did you use for the underwater video?
@RetirementTravelers
@RetirementTravelers 10 месяцев назад
You are welcome. We use a GoPro. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com
@user-vj3qq8kb2b
@user-vj3qq8kb2b 10 месяцев назад
Ok, thanks! I’m thinking of buying the insta 360 and know you have used that one. Any reason why the go pro over the 360 for underwater? Thank you!
@RetirementTravelers
@RetirementTravelers 10 месяцев назад
@@user-vj3qq8kb2b We don’t think the 360 does as good a job underwater in our experience. PS. We still love the 360, just not underwater. John and Bev
@obeiong6551
@obeiong6551 10 месяцев назад
Cant wait to see your visit in the Philippines! A lot of great beach and nature trails to see here, too that are more accessible :)
@RetirementTravelers
@RetirementTravelers 10 месяцев назад
Thanks. We are almost there. Still working on another video first. It was an amazing place as well. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@eit225
@eit225 7 месяцев назад
In terms of underwater, Indo sites are still the best ones tho.
@prakaash_rawat
@prakaash_rawat 10 месяцев назад
Hi, I am a new subscriber. Good luck for your EU trip!
@RetirementTravelers
@RetirementTravelers 10 месяцев назад
Thanks for subscribing and we can't wait for the next leg of our journey. Hope you are enjoying our channel. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@godisgood2919
@godisgood2919 10 месяцев назад
What a beautiful video. Bev, did you have to get a special mask since you wear glasses? I wouldn't be able to see much and was wondering about that.
@RetirementTravelers
@RetirementTravelers 10 месяцев назад
Bev wore her contacts while snorkeling. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com
@Laura-kb5sr
@Laura-kb5sr 4 месяца назад
I bought a regular snorkel mask with prescription lenses--you can go to a dive shop and ask which masks can get prescription lenses. Not too expensive (I just can't lose that snorkel mask!!). I just brought the paper prescription from my optometrist.
@FunFoodie78
@FunFoodie78 10 месяцев назад
Bev-the music……I keep saying how I love your music options. I wish you could leave a link with your music for each video. Thank you both for sharing.
@RetirementTravelers
@RetirementTravelers 10 месяцев назад
Thanks so much. Here is the link to the song at the end of the video. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-pgdYeYgoynQ.html John and Bev
@thedaydreamerinme
@thedaydreamerinme 10 месяцев назад
OMG I loved your Outro. I literally cried. So beautiful. Would you mind sharing what camera gear you use? Vide? Underwater? Thanks!
@RetirementTravelers
@RetirementTravelers 10 месяцев назад
Thanks so much. We use a GoPro for underwater shots and it works great. Glad you are enjoying our channel. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@annethall
@annethall 10 месяцев назад
Two questions. 1. Any issues with mosquitos? 2. Could you rent the snorkel gear? Thx
@RetirementTravelers
@RetirementTravelers 10 месяцев назад
Mosquitos weren't too bad when we were there. We brought our own snorkel masks, so didn't check on that. The dive shop rented us fins for the entire week. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@suesabo6499
@suesabo6499 3 месяца назад
Just awe inspiring!! What month did you travel? Safe travels!
@RetirementTravelers
@RetirementTravelers 3 месяца назад
Thanks. We were there in May. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com
@philwebster3914
@philwebster3914 10 месяцев назад
Hi John and Bev, was looking forward to this vlog and you didn't disappoint :) A couple of questions, we are keen snorkelers and regular visitors to Bali, did you hire your full mask snorkel at the resort or take your own? Did you use a go-pro on your snorkel or were the pictures/video done another way? Thanks again, we will definitely visit Raja Ampat, cheers.
@RetirementTravelers
@RetirementTravelers 10 месяцев назад
Thanks so much. Glad you enjoyed the video. We have our own full face snorkel masks and love them so much we carried them all over Asia. GoPro for all the video. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@philwebster3914
@philwebster3914 10 месяцев назад
@@RetirementTravelers great thank you, we are already looking at packages, thanks again 😀
@jane-lz9yh
@jane-lz9yh 10 месяцев назад
Could you please show us the link for full mask snorkel?
@shiggyparagliding
@shiggyparagliding 4 месяца назад
Beautiful video in the water ❤️ Could you tell me what’s your camera? I knew this place from other guys snorkeling videos. But I never been there . Usually we stay in Bali 3-4 weeks. So next time we or I will try to go there .
@RetirementTravelers
@RetirementTravelers 4 месяца назад
I used a GoPro, and I think it was a 10. I had to do some color correction in post, to get it clear, but the GoPro worked great. I didn't have a diving cage, but I also didn't go very deep. We would highly recommend Raja Ampat if you head to Indonesia. It's truly one of the most magical places on Earth! We're heading back in the fall, we love it so much. Thanks for the sub! John & Bev www.retirementtravelers.com
@shiggyparagliding
@shiggyparagliding 4 месяца назад
@@RetirementTravelers Thanks. I’m a paragliding pilot. And I love Marine life too.
@ibelieveinjesuschrist8911
@ibelieveinjesuschrist8911 10 месяцев назад
dont forget to start writing travel guides and placing them online and in stores!! we need your "expertise"
@RetirementTravelers
@RetirementTravelers 10 месяцев назад
Wow! That's a vote of confidence and it sure made us smile! We still have a long way to go to perfect our skills before we can get there. Our daughter gave us a pep-talk this week and insisted that we dream big. Your comment is going in that bucket, the dream big one! 🌏 John & Bev
@heesukim1030
@heesukim1030 3 месяца назад
Hello, loved video! Can I go snorkeling just around the Wai resort? I wish to be there sometime..
@RetirementTravelers
@RetirementTravelers 3 месяца назад
You can, but the best places were by boat. In front of the resort, you have to contend with the tide and when it’s low, it’s hard to snorkel around the reef. We didn’t go out very far, but the reef is probably better a little way out where is deeper. We saw the other guests out further. The reef in front of the resort still had nice fish. The resort was great and the staff were very nice.
@heesukim1030
@heesukim1030 3 месяца назад
wow, Thanks for the detailed information!! I wish you a good luck on your journey 😀from Korea~@mentTravelers
@jpzhu99
@jpzhu99 10 месяцев назад
How did you do snorkeling if you had to wear glasses? Could the mask fully cover your glasses?
@RetirementTravelers
@RetirementTravelers 10 месяцев назад
You would need to use contacts using the type of full face mask we were using. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@CyndieGawain
@CyndieGawain 10 месяцев назад
I found a place in Dallas that made a pair of glasses that stuck to my dive mask with a little clip. You can also order a dive mask with the prescription lenses, which gets a little more expensive but if you're going to do a lot of diving or snorkeling, it is worth it what is a whole beautiful world down there 1:24
@RetirementTravelers
@RetirementTravelers 10 месяцев назад
@@CyndieGawain Thanks for sharing. John and Bev
@Laura-kb5sr
@Laura-kb5sr 4 месяца назад
@@CyndieGawain @jpzhu99 I needed a new regular snorkel mask anyway, so I got it with a prescription lens. My local dive shop (in Maryland) was able to arrange it, so I could try on any number of masks with that option, choose the one that fit best (so important!), and get it with the lens within about a week. I think it was about 1.5x expensive to get the mask with lens. (I say "lens" because I only got one on one side--so I can see far with one eye, close with the other.)
Месяц назад
Thank you. We are boarding a live aboard in sorong and can either stay in sorong for three nights before our trip or Jakarta. Thoughts?
@RetirementTravelers
@RetirementTravelers Месяц назад
Sounds great! You will have a blast. Not much to do in Sorong, so probably could find more things to do in Jakarta. You may want to stay 1 night at the ASTON hotel near the airport in Sorong. It is a nice hotel and it will enable you to get a good nights sleep before starting. Let us know what you think of the live aboard. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@rjhbecky
@rjhbecky 7 месяцев назад
Great video.. The restaurant in Crete sounded wonderful, however I can't find it. What is the name of the restaurant in what city? Thank you for responding
@RetirementTravelers
@RetirementTravelers 7 месяцев назад
Thanks so much. It is a special place to us. It is called Ntounias Tavern and it is about 40 minutes south of Chania, up in the mountains. You will love it. Safe travels, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@lindacoen1512
@lindacoen1512 2 месяца назад
What month were you there? What is peak time for clearest waters? Did you have medical evacuation insurance? If so, who did you use for that. Thanks.
@RetirementTravelers
@RetirementTravelers 2 месяца назад
We were there in May and it was nice. We just use our credit card evacuation insurance. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@andreaswinkler1923
@andreaswinkler1923 3 месяца назад
Hi. Really nice video. We are going to Raja Ampat in 4 weeks too. We are doing a 12 days Kayak trip in Misool and after that we will stay 3 more nights. Can you send me a link or the info where you booked your resort? I cant find wasaii resort&spa anywhere. Kindly regards Andy
@RetirementTravelers
@RetirementTravelers 3 месяца назад
It is call Wai Resort. Here is the link www.wairesort.com/Wai/ Happy journeys, John and Bev
@andreaswinkler1923
@andreaswinkler1923 3 месяца назад
@@RetirementTravelers thank you so much. Check out millekul adventures. Best regards
@extremeAdvil
@extremeAdvil 2 месяца назад
great video as always. who is singing at the end and what is their sing? music credits?
@RetirementTravelers
@RetirementTravelers 2 месяца назад
It’s called This is the Best Day of my Life by N. Kerbin. It’s a lovely song and captured our day so well! Glad you enjoyed it. John & Bev
@extremeAdvil
@extremeAdvil 2 месяца назад
@@RetirementTravelers Thanks!
@chococak9046
@chococak9046 2 месяца назад
Can you go to Sorong without further travel plans and make ferry and lodging reservations on an island after that? Or do you need to make all reservations in advance? Thanks for a great video! As well as all your great videos! Oh. One more thing. Are there vegetarian options in Indonesia and raja ampat?
@RetirementTravelers
@RetirementTravelers 2 месяца назад
We thought there were always vegetarian options in Indonesia and Raja Ampat. We didn't have ferry reservations until we arrived. I'm pretty sure you could find lodging, but there aren't endless options, so I'd recommend you at least have a good plan with some options before you land. That's just us being very practical! Have a great trip! You'll love it! John & Bev
@chococak9046
@chococak9046 2 месяца назад
@@RetirementTravelers thanks so much!! I love your channel. You guys are great!!
@francois7355
@francois7355 5 месяцев назад
Awesome video! I would like to enquire what time of the year you went? And how the weather was during your stay, rain a lot? Finally, can you snorkel from the beach, ie is it sufficient or do you need to take a boat out? Thank you for the great content
@RetirementTravelers
@RetirementTravelers 5 месяцев назад
We were there in May and it rained some. It’s like Florida in the summer, rain most days but for very short duration. You could snorkel from the beach, but the best places were ones the boat could take us to. They will take you wherever you’d like to go. We highly recommend it! (Bev’s favorite place so far!) John and Bev www.retirementtravelers.com
@francois7355
@francois7355 5 месяцев назад
@@RetirementTravelers wow thank you for such a quick informative response. I appreciate it, I'm saving up for maybe April for 2 weeks or September for 2 weeks. I'm considering going for one week at one hotel and another at another hotel. Maybe the cheaper of the 2 first ;)
@SashaCarAy
@SashaCarAy 7 месяцев назад
Thank you for this video. We are going to stay in the same resort in 2 months. May I ask why you took the ferry because this hotel offers airport pick up? Am I missing anything here? Did you bring your own wet suits? I am planning to bring our since I was told they rent them, not free to borrow. Thank you.
@RetirementTravelers
@RetirementTravelers 7 месяцев назад
We wanted to see the route taking the ferry, but you can arrange for the resort to meet you at the airport. We did that on the way back, and they took us all the way to our hotel. It saved us a couple hundred dollars to take the ferry. The resort has wetsuits and fins. We snorkeled and brought our own masks but we didn’t have to. You are going to love this adventure. The entire experience was fabulous! We’ve never been at such a great paradise!
@SashaCarAy
@SashaCarAy 4 месяца назад
​@RetirementTravelers I wish I could say the same. We went through a true hell with the owner. We have traveled half of the world , never ever felt so unsafe, threatened, humiliated! It feels as we fell into the satan's lodge! So many things went wrong with this place. My family will be forever traumatized. It is sad that the partner ( the male) and the manager is nice but the real owner( the female) is a something out of this world ( in a very bad way)
@elizabethcoates3024
@elizabethcoates3024 10 месяцев назад
What do you use for translation when you travel abroad?
@RetirementTravelers
@RetirementTravelers 10 месяцев назад
Google translate when we need it. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@lindacoen1512
@lindacoen1512 2 месяца назад
You mentioned that you did a dive. Are you open water dive certified or was this a discovery dive available for beginners? Also, did you bring full diving equipment with wet suit?
@RetirementTravelers
@RetirementTravelers 2 месяца назад
We didn't dive, only snorkeled. There is a dive center on the island that has all the equipment for rent. We brought our own snorkeling masks, but not flippers and such. John & Bev www.retirementtravelers.com
@WasimAkramAishu
@WasimAkramAishu 2 месяца назад
It’s all good But feels much expensive as I’m being an Indian And a question that I have is How many days of stay will be enough for Raja Amphat
@RetirementTravelers
@RetirementTravelers 2 месяца назад
Much cheaper than the Maldives or Bora Bora! A week is a great stay. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@WasimAkramAishu
@WasimAkramAishu 2 месяца назад
@@RetirementTravelers thank u guys so much..!!! For ur reply..!!! U guys are really doing good..! Go ON..! Hoping to meet u ppl somewhere while travelling one day..!
@travelrefocused
@travelrefocused 10 месяцев назад
I mostly enjoy your videos, but I need to question your title. "Tourist-Free"? Seems kind of click baity. Perhaps less tourists than most of Indonesia, which isn't hard to accomplish considering its heavily touristed state. Regardless, it looks like a nice place to visit. The snorkeling looks very nice. Better get the grandkids there before it all changes. I don't think it will be long. Safe travels.
@RetirementTravelers
@RetirementTravelers 10 месяцев назад
Thanks and fair enough, but we will say that there were only 4 of us on the island for an entire week. It was just us and another couple from Europe. When they were out on a dive for the day, it truly felt "tourist-free" to us. 🤣 John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@user-vb2nw9ik7v
@user-vb2nw9ik7v 2 месяца назад
HiJohn and Bev may i know what scuba dive site you use and how much the price please..
@RetirementTravelers
@RetirementTravelers 2 месяца назад
We used the dive shop at the resort. You could send a note to them and ask. We stayed at Wai Resort. Sorry, we don’t remember the prices. John & Bev
@robertcarola2943
@robertcarola2943 3 месяца назад
We are avid snorkelers and divers. I want to go to Raja, but my wife will not go anywhere with salt water crocs. Can you give any info about this?
@RetirementTravelers
@RetirementTravelers 3 месяца назад
In the areas we were at, our guides said there were no issues with crocs. Apparently they like the mangroves and brackish areas. We would not let that stop you from seeing this incredible place. Safe travels, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@andrewryan2962
@andrewryan2962 8 месяцев назад
How many nights would you recommend to stay on the island
@RetirementTravelers
@RetirementTravelers 8 месяцев назад
At least a week. It really depends on how many different dive places you want to see. Another option is to try a couple of islands so the dive trips aren't as far. It is a beautiful place and you will enjoy. Safe travels, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@pjcline8878
@pjcline8878 11 часов назад
Does the Wai Resort offer snorkel gear to rent?
@RetirementTravelers
@RetirementTravelers 10 часов назад
Yes. We used flippers because we had masks, and I don’t think there was a charge. Bev
@GastonMaqueda
@GastonMaqueda 9 месяцев назад
Hi John, Hi Bev I really want to go to make snorkeling I heard the currents are very dangerour there (like Komodo) Exist safe places in the area where I can do snorkeling without risk?
@RetirementTravelers
@RetirementTravelers 9 месяцев назад
Raja Ampat is still quite a distance away from Komodo. We didn't have much trouble at the places we went in Raja. Hope you get to go and safe travels, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@GastonMaqueda
@GastonMaqueda 9 месяцев назад
@@RetirementTravelers Thank you so much for the reponse. Very helpful Cheers
@embitious630
@embitious630 10 месяцев назад
Can’t for Philippines videos
@RetirementTravelers
@RetirementTravelers 10 месяцев назад
Thanks. Hopefully coming soon. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@RetirementTravelers
@RetirementTravelers 10 месяцев назад
This is an amazing place that you should consider adding to your bucket list. John and Bev 🐠🤿🏝🥰 retirementtravelers.com/
@bonnychiang296
@bonnychiang296 10 месяцев назад
Not sure you have consider Palau….
@RetirementTravelers
@RetirementTravelers 10 месяцев назад
We had not YET, but it looks wonderful. Great idea for us in the future. Thanks for sharing. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@SashaCarAy
@SashaCarAy 4 месяца назад
DO A VERY DEEP RESEARCH ABOUT WAI RESORT BEFORE YOU BOOK! MY FAMILY WENT THROUGH A HELL, I WILL BE POSTING DETAILED REVIEWS SOON TO BOOKING TRIPADVISOR ETC.
@RetirementTravelers
@RetirementTravelers 4 месяца назад
Sorry to hear about your experience. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
@embitious630
@embitious630 10 месяцев назад
Did you use a drone camera? Is it allowed to those countries ?
@nigelhaines404
@nigelhaines404 10 месяцев назад
I've visited Indonesia many times over the past 20 years as well as Raja Ampat in West Papua. As taking photos/video using camera drones has greatly increased in popularity in recent years I've also taken a DJI Mavic Pro and last year my DJI Mini 3 Pro as well as an Air 2S model with no problems to Indonesia, as long as one sticks to the safety guidelines of not flying near airports, over crowds of people or exceeding 400 feet (120 metres) in height. Be aware that practically all international airlines insist you put your drone & its batteries especially in your CARRY ON baggage, not in the hold, you should be free to fly a normal consumer drone. At the time of writing Indonesia has a height restriction of no more than 150 metres. Rafa Ampat has many beautiful aerial vistas of jungle covered slopes tumbling down to white sand beaches bordering clear, shallow reefs, so you'd be able to capture some wonderful images!
@RetirementTravelers
@RetirementTravelers 10 месяцев назад
It really just depends on the specific location. See the other reply and this gentleman explained it well. John and Bev
@InformedKiwi
@InformedKiwi 10 месяцев назад
I watched your vid on how much it cost to travel and when you said it was about Total $US40,000 to 50,000 a year I wondered how it could be done for $109-136 average a day. Watching your vids there is not much that shows your daily cost could average the average quoted. Like in this vid your resort including all meals $300 per day. Massage $35 each . The diving was $50/each. The diving alone is about your total average daily cost. This trip also had Airfares, Ferry Fares , the long boat back $150 each ( 2-3 days of total average living costs) then there is incidentals, other food when not at the resort etc. It’s hard to see how your yearly cost could be $40-50K . There must be lots of times you are living very cheap to balance these sort of costs. Or did I have a misunderstanding
@RetirementTravelers
@RetirementTravelers 10 месяцев назад
We never said we spend $45-50K. That is the cost that a budget traveler would incur. We said we are mid-range travelers and we use travel methods of both the budget and the high-end traveler. We are "bargain travelers," we are looking for opportunities to save money by mixing methods of both the high-end traveler with the budget traveler, i.e. public transportation with a luxury experience elsewhere. We stated that we are not budget travelers because we don't stay only in low cost countries and we travel very fast as opposed to budget travelers who travel slowly, one month at a time. We mix both high cost locations with low cost locations. Raja Ampat is a higher-cost location in that our resort was $300 a night compared to very low-cost locations like Vietnam or Colombia; however, it is a bargain when you compare it to high-cost locations like Bora Bora and the Maldives where rooms that are similar go for over $1200+ a night. The experience in our opinion was better than what we saw when we were in Bora Bora earlier in the year. Our demographic includes both budget travelers and high-end travelers, and we are seeking to show all types of travel opportunities for the retired traveler. Thanks for the opportunity to clarify. John & Bev
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