The Raja Ampat Islands are one of the most sought-after places to scuba-dive on the planet. Their diverse marine life, turquoise oceans and pristine corals are among some of the very best you will find. There are more species here than anywhere else in the world; and in 2012, a world record of 374 types of fish were documented in just one dive. This is an underwater paradise – which I was soon to discover for myself.