Editorial standards — navigation and verification
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Editorial Standards

How we research, verify, and update everything published on this site. Our commitment to accuracy goes beyond marketing copy — it's a documented process.
Every page is reviewed for accuracy, sourced from firsthand experience, and updated when conditions change. Below is the framework that governs our editorial process.

Our Editorial Principles

Firsthand Experience

Dive site descriptions written by guides with 100+ dives at each location. No content from desk research alone.

Verifiable Sources

Scientific claims cite peer-reviewed sources (Dr. Allen 2012 Cape Kri study, UNESCO, Conservation International).

Regular Updates

Pricing reviewed quarterly. Operator comparison annually. Marine Park fee changes within 30 days.

Correction Policy

Errors corrected within 48 hours of notification. Update date displayed on each page.

Our Verification Process

  1. 01

    Source from field

    Initial draft comes from a divemaster, captain, or marine biologist with direct experience.

  2. 02

    Cross-reference

    Verify scientific claims against published sources (PADI, NOAA, peer-reviewed marine biology).

  3. 03

    Editorial review

    Voyage director reviews for accuracy, tone, and consistency with our positioning.

  4. 04

    Publish & monitor

    Date-stamped published. Watch metrics and user feedback for needed corrections.

Disclosures

Affiliations: Raja Ampat Liveaboard Voyages is a property of Juara Holding Group. We are not vessel owners — we work with a curated network of independent operators.Commercial relationships: We earn commission on confirmed bookings from our partner vessels. This does not influence editorial coverage; we publish negative findings on partner operators when warranted.Operator comparison: Our annual operator comparison anonymizes 7 competing operators and discloses our own fleet's position transparently.

Found an Error?

Spot a factual error or outdated info? Email us — we correct within 48 hours of verification.