Raja Ampat is every diver's dream. The vast amount of fishes + corals in the underwater world is captivating. It is worth every penny to go there. Yes a little of beaten track but if u want the best of nature unspoilt healthy marinelife, it is worth travelling there. At least a once in a lifetime experience.
Flights into Jakarta international airport. Then off to Sorong. Most indo flights do that. Most operators/hotel ppl will pick u up from Sorong. Then a ferry to Waisai where most liveaboard boats will sail.
A must do dive sites would be Blue Magic, Cape Kri, Airborek Jetty, Manta Sandy, My Reef, Melissa's garden, Mike Point.
Big fishes like barracudas, sharks, mantas? Bumpheads are surely there. Not to mention the usual sweetlips, batfishes, morays, nudi + pgymy seahorse for the macro lovers. Raja Ampat is famous for its wobbegong, epaullette walking shark + blue ring octopus.
An evening walk to Piaynemo is a must. Walk up to get the great view.
Much said, I am back for another trip again in Dec 2019