Ocean Lovers Diving Homestay - accepting reservations from 4/1/26

Karlos Dimara

Owner, Operator and Dive Guide

Born and raised on Mansuar Island, Karlos has been guiding divers since 2015 for dive centers and homestays in Raja Ampat.

In addition to his familiarity with local dive sites, ocean conditions and regulations, he is expert at finding all of the tiny camoflauge creatures such as the pygmy seahorse and elaborate crustaceans.

Jessica Talamas, PhD

Partner, Communications and Research Collaborations

Jessica was born and raised in New Hampshire, USA and is a scientist at a leading research hospital in Boston. A lifelong nature lover, she started diving in 2010 and remains intrigued by underwater landscapes and creatures.

Jessica might answer your email inquiries and coordinate details of your trip with the team in Raja Ampat.

Meet Our Team

Def Dimara

Boat captain and homestay maintenance

Aris Pati Lenda

Business Manager

Born and raised on Sumba Island Aris has a degree in education from STIPAK college on East Java. Before this project Aris was a teacher and trekking guide on the islands of Papua, Timor and Sumba. Karlos and Jessica met Aris while traveling to inland Papua.