Rabbit's Raja Ampat Snorkeling Adventure

Raja Ampat Archipelago is in NE Indonesia, on the equator and at the heart of the Coral Triangle in West Papua province. The marine biodiversity is the world's highest, with more than 500 species of coral and more than 1,300 species of fish. Our live-abord, traditional style, Indonesian motor schooner had all the modern comforts and facilities, offering our small group an intimate exploration of this underwater paradise located far from the beaten track. We flew from Portland to Los Angeles to Hong Kong to Jakarta to Makassar to Sorong where we boarded the Bidadari and then back again. All photos are Copyright 2011 Larry Lenon All Rights Reserved. For photos in this album that have a watermark, WATERMARKS WILL NOT APPEAR ON PRINTS, MERCHANDISE OR DOWNLOADS ORDERED THRU SMUGMUG. Questions ? Critique ? Add a comment (lower left) or e-mail me!

Next, we boarded the 12-passenger, 123-foot long motorized schooner KM Bidadari. We were in cabin #3, starboard amidships, or about the third porthole from the left in the shot above.<br />
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The Bidadari has six air-conditioned cabins, each with en-suite facilities. In the air-conditioned Saloon are the dining and lounge areas, which is a comfortable setting to enjoy the library, socialize and review the day's activities. The canvas-covered area on the second deck just in front of the Wheel House was the perfect place for conversations and a beer, while the open top deck, outfitted with lounge chairs, afforded great views of the night sky.

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Next, we boarded the 12-passenger, 123-foot long motorized schooner KM Bidadari. We were in cabin #3, starboard amidships, or about the third porthole from the left in the shot above.

The Bidadari has six air-conditioned cabins, each with en-suite facilities. In the air-conditioned Saloon are the dining and lounge areas, which is a comfortable setting to enjoy the library, socialize and review the day's activities. The canvas-covered area on the second deck just in front of the Wheel House was the perfect place for conversations and a beer, while the open top deck, outfitted with lounge chairs, afforded great views of the night sky.