Explore Indonesia’s beauty, above and below the surface

It was a long journey from the Netherlands to the Metita resort. At the airport, we were picked up by two incredibly friendly people from the resort: Fajar and Arnold. They took us to the boat, and from that moment on, the real enjoyment began.
Metita Island loomed in the distance, and it became increasingly fairytale-like.

Ronnie gave us a warm welcome with a delicious sandwich and coconut milk. We enjoyed this treat while he gave the briefing.
After we had enjoyed the treats, Ronnie took us to our accommodation, where we looked in disbelief at the beautifully furnished “cottage” with an idyllic view of the ocean. The outdoor shower is also worth mentioning. It is wonderful to be able to shower in nature.

It is worth mentioning that they have a great chef who loves to cook your favorite food, and it tastes fantastic.
Every day, a 4-course dinner is cooked where you can choose from 3 main courses and two or three desserts. Plates are always served with care by two real stars, namely Messi and Albert.

Another nice feature is that you can walk barefoot everywhere because there is sand all over. So you don’t have to worry about which shoes to wear.

The resort features a camera room right next to the dive school.
All kinds of equipment in good condition are available for rent at the dive school.

The boats used for the dives are very comfortable. Towels are provided for use between dives. There is coffee, tea, and some treats… Always lots of treats. The dives are very varied, with many beautiful fan corals but little macro. Shark Point is very attractive with the blacktips and is therefore a “must go”. Special thanks to Fajar, who, together with him, made the diving a real treat for us.
That being said;

From the moment you sail onto the boat to Metita Island, you arrive at a paradise island where Ronnie and Katharina, together with “their” crew, do everything they can to make your vacation unforgettable.

We loved our stay at Papua Paradise from start to finish. The staff , especially in the restaurant area and at the dive centre, were very customer-orientated and super helpful. Likewise reception: we needed a few items when we were there and they arranged these purchases through their daily trips to Sorong, so we never waited even 24 hrs for anything. The house reef is very nice, plus you will see dugongs surfacing near the villas – if you are patient …
Very nice dive sites just a few minutes by boat, we would like to mention Upang, an enthusiastic dive leader, who was great at pointing out wildlife.
Not to forget our room; we had a premium villa, it certainly deserved the description as the standard did compare with that experienced at 5 star diving resorts in the Indian Ocean. A place to return to.

Wir waren schon auf einigen Liveaboards weltweit und können die Malaillo von Herzen empfehlen. Diesen November waren wir auf einer 10 Tagestour und waren sehr beeindruckt, wie hoch der Servicelevel der kompletten Crew ist. Vom Koch zum Guide, alle einfach super freundlich und Top! Das Essen war hervorragend und die Betten enorm bequem. Das Tauchen sehr gut durchdacht und die Qualität der Tauchplätze war Top! Wir kommen auf jedenfall zurück und nochmals vielen Dank für eine unvergesslich schöne Tour