Dive sites in Raja Ampat
1–40 m · 71 signature species
30 dive sites in Raja Ampat, from the most talked-about to the most confidential.↓ Map of dive sites in Raja Ampat
Mioskon →
Explore a dense reef of coral-covered bommies where wobbegong sharks hide beneath rocky overhangs.
Max. depth · 25 m
Mike's Point →
Explore Mike's Point for its iconic reef overhangs teeming with soft corals and sweetlips, or drift its flat plateau where eagle rays cruise.
Max. depth · 40 m
Manta Sandy →
Manta Sandy offers a direct encounter with reef manta rays as they gracefully hover over cleaning stations, inviting both divers and snorkelers into their world.
Cape Kri →
Cape Kri is a living legend, a site where the sheer abundance of marine life is so profound it's almost overwhelming, holding the world record for 374 fish species observed on a single dive.
Yenbuba Jetty →
Dive beneath Yenbuba Jetty to find dense schools of fish swirling around coral-covered pilings, transitioning to a gently sloping reef rich with marine life.
Max. depth · 30 m
Mios Kon →
Descend into Mios Kon's calm currents to experience close encounters with magnificent wobbegong sharks and schools of striped snapper that populate this vibrant reef.
Max. depth · 30 m
The Passage →
Navigate the narrow strait between Waigeo and Gam islands, where the rainforest canopy filters sunlight into an underwater gorge rich with macro-life.
Max. depth · 18 m
Manta Ridge →
Descend onto a shallow reef plateau in the Dampier Strait, where strong currents deliver consistent manta ray encounters against a backdrop of a dramatic drop-off.
Max. depth · 40 m
Wall of Grace →
Descend along the Wall of Grace, where vibrant soft corals meet the limestone cliffs, revealing a hidden world of pygmy seahorses and ghost pipefish.
3 Jetties / Yenbuba →
Explore the rich ecosystem beneath the wooden jetties of Yenbuba, where artificial structures meet natural reef, creating a haven for diverse marine life.
Max. depth · 20 m
Chicken Reef →
Chicken Reef is a sprawling seamount in Raja Ampat, offering four distinct dive experiences from sheltered bays to current-swept slopes, all within a single, expansive reef system.
Max. depth · 30 m
Cross Over →
Navigate the strong currents of Cross Over, where nutrient-rich waters fuel a dense coral reef and attract schools of humphead parrotfish and patrolling blacktip reef sharks.
New Reef →
New Reef offers an extensive reef system in Raja Ampat, where vibrant coral formations host diverse macro life and immense schools of surgeonfish move in unison.
Max. depth · 35 m
5 Rocks →
Explore 5 Rocks, a vibrant reef system in Raja Ampat's Gam Bay channel, where intricate macro life thrives amidst abundant soft coral gardens.
Max. depth · 35 m
Sardines →
Sardines offers an exhilarating reef dive where immense concentrations of marine life create a dynamic underwater spectacle, from swirling fish schools to hunting pelagics and intricate macro life.
Fam Islands →
Dive into the Fam Islands to experience some of the world's most vibrant and healthy hard coral gardens, a testament to Raja Ampat's rich marine biodiversity.
Max. depth · 30 m
Lau Lau Reef →
Descend onto Lau Lau Reef, a vibrant seamount in Raja Ampat where oceanic manta rays often gather for their cleaning rituals.
Max. depth · 30 m
Saporkren →
Explore the subtle movements and camouflaged forms of Saporkren's sandy slope, a dedicated muck dive where nocturnal creatures emerge under your light.
Max. depth · 30 m
Blue Water Mangroves →
Blue Water Mangroves offers a unique dive profile where the intricate root systems of the mangroves transition directly into vibrant coral gardens, creating a visually striking underwater maze.
Max. depth · 20 m
South Kri →
Glide effortlessly along the reef at South Kri, where intricate macro life meets the dynamic flow of schooling fish in a relaxing drift.
Ransiwor →
Descend Ransiwor's gentle slopes in Raja Ampat, where cleaning stations buzz with activity and a vibrant school of yellow-back fusiliers becomes your constant companion.
Max. depth · 30 m
Dampier Strait →
Descend into one of the healthiest diving destinations on Earth, where the dynamic currents of Dampier Strait sculpt vibrant underwater mountains and vertical walls teeming with pelagic life.
Sawandarek →
Descend into Sawandarek's tranquil waters and discover a vibrant reef teeming with giant green turtles and schooling jackfish in the shallows.
Otdima →
Otdima offers a vibrant reef experience, celebrated for its intricate macro life and the distinct gathering of sweetlips and pygmy sweepers around a central rock formation.
Blue Magic →
Descend into the blue at Blue Magic, a vibrant reef in Raja Ampat known for its diverse schooling fish and regular encounters with majestic oceanic manta rays.
Friwenbonda →
Friwenbonda offers an immersion along one of Raja Ampat's most vibrant soft coral walls, teeming with micro-fauna and presenting striking colours near the surface.
Melissa's Garden →
Descend into Melissa's Garden, a vibrant coral garden in Raja Ampat, where soft corals and staghorn formations create a living kaleidoscope of marine life.
Max. depth · 35 m
P-47 Plane Wreck →
Descend into the waters of Raja Ampat to discover the surprisingly intact fuselage of a P-47 Thunderbolt, a rare find on the seabed.
Max. depth · 33 m
Cape Mansuar →
Begin your dive at the very tip of Cape Mansuar, where vibrant schooling fish congregate, before letting the current guide you along a rich, sloping reef alive with macro and passing pelagics.
Sorido Wall →
Descend the Sorido Wall to encounter barracudas and reef sharks patrolling vast schools of fusiliers and surgeonfish, alongside intricate macro life.
