Just incredible

I chose Indo Ocean project due to how complete their program seemed and due to their location in Raja Ampat, and it definitely was the right choice. From the beginning, staff were amazing, our instructors Anne and Ricky taught us diving skills effectively and safely while also teaching ecology courses supported by Maxs and Lois. They all ran the project amazingly in difficult conditions.

The location was absolutely amazing, with access to several key dive sites and in the middle of the jungle. Collaboration with the dive centre was not always smooth but having such amazing staff and such an amazing group made the whole experience truly unforgettable. After 10 weeks in Raja, I spent 6 more in Bira as a research intern. Bira is a location with more amenities so the change was appreciated, and from the beginning the instructors, Ben and Jess, made Bira feel great. Later on, Greg and Vale and then Quinthan brought their own styles to the table all the while being awesome people and instructors. Yuli and Sudar, the staff members, were also amazing people and were always around to help with ecology, diving skills, etc.

In a nutshell, I would recommend this if you want to improve your diving skills while seeing some cool stuff in beautiful locations and surrounded by some of the best people I've ever met. My only hope is that I can one day go back to IOP!