The resort is scheduled to have a soft opening on October 3, 2009 at the full moon. Initially, the resort will open with two bungalows, the main lodge with dining facilities, staff quarters and be ready for taking divers on exciting dive adventures.

Currently, each bungalow will have a double bed and two twins. Plans include four more bungalows; two of the new bungalows will have a large double bed and larger bathroom. When completed, the resort will be able to accommodate 20 people.

Each bungalow is air-conditioned with ensuite facilities. Guests will receive a complimentary sarong with the resort logo.

The main lodge will include the dining room facilities and an area for relaxation that will include multi-format (PAL and NTSC) television and DVD sets, charging stations with protected electrical circuits for cameras and computers, and a boutique/drugstore. Wi-fi service is being planned.

A full line of Mares/Oceanic dive equipment (10 sets of BCDs, regulators, fins and masks) rental gear. Tanks and weights will be included in the dive package. At present , divers will only be able to get air fills, but plans are being made to offer Nitrox.

Three fiberglass speed boats with three 40 hp outboard engines and a sun awning will take divers (8 guests in each boat) to the Ampats world-class dive sites.
At the time of opening the Paradise Resort of the Raja Ampats will be just a land based operation. The future will include land and liveaboard dive packages aboard their fleet of well equipped Phinisi vessels. Grand Komodo is able to put together special adventures to provide their guests with the widest range of dive experiences available in the Raja Ampat island complex of exceptional diving.

After the soft opening in October, with a traditional Bali blessing ceremony, Grand Komodo will be offering very special rates for those who can travel now. Seasonal rates, below other land based operations in the Raja Ampats, will apply after the new year.

Details will be available at the DEMA dive and travel exposition in Orlando on Nov. 4 – 7, 2009 in Exhibit space # 2079 within the Indonesia Pavilion.

For additional information on the Raja Ampat Dive Lodge or any of the five liveaboard boats operated by Grand Komodo Tours and Dive, go to:

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