I finally knocked Raja Ampat off my list and it was worth the days of traveling it took me to get there. The reason you would go to Raja Ampat is to dive. The diverse and beautiful reefs and marine life makes Raja Ampat worthy of its bucket list reputation. What a great surprise was the week I spent in Northern Sulawesi. Bunaken is now on my list of favorite islands. Check out my Indonesia 2025 Raja Ampat, Manado & Bunaken page for trips and advice including navigating Jakarta’s Airport and hotels.