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Dive sites in Raja Ampat

18–40 m · 65 signature species

29 dive sites in Raja Ampat, from the most talked-about to the most confidential.Map of dive sites in Raja Ampat

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Mike's Point

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.

Soft coralSweetlipsEagle ray

Max. depth · 40 m

Manta Sandy

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.

Manta raySea turtleReef shark
Cape Kri

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.

Napoleon wrasseWhitetip reef sharkBlacktip reef shark
Yenbuba Jetty

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.

Soft coralPygmy seahorseTrumpetfish

Max. depth · 30 m

Mios Kon

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.

Sea fanBlacktip reef sharkOceanic whitetip shark

Max. depth · 30 m

The Passage

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.

Giant trevallyLionfishScorpionfish

Max. depth · 18 m

Manta Ridge

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.

Manta rayReef sharkSea turtle

Max. depth · 40 m

Wall of Grace

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.

Pygmy seahorseGhost pipefishSoft coral
3 Jetties / Yenbuba

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.

Green sea turtleBlacktip reef sharkNapoleon wrasse

Max. depth · 20 m

Chicken Reef

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.

Reef sharkSea turtleSeahorse

Max. depth · 30 m

Cross Over

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.

Humphead parrotfishBlacktip reef shark
New Reef

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.

SurgeonfishAngelfishButterflyfish

Max. depth · 35 m

5 Rocks

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.

Soft coralFusilierTriggerfish

Max. depth · 35 m

Sardines

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.

JackHumphead parrotfishReef shark
Fam Islands

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.

Hard coralSoft coralSponge

Max. depth · 30 m

Lau Lau Reef

Lau Lau Reef

Descend onto Lau Lau Reef, a vibrant seamount in Raja Ampat where oceanic manta rays often gather for their cleaning rituals.

Great barracudaSnapperFusilier

Max. depth · 30 m

Saporkren

Saporkren

Explore the subtle movements and camouflaged forms of Saporkren's sandy slope, a dedicated muck dive where nocturnal creatures emerge under your light.

SeahorsePipefishOctopus

Max. depth · 30 m

Blue Water Mangroves

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.

Soft coralSpongeSea fan

Max. depth · 20 m

South Kri

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.

FusilierBigeye trevallyNudibranch
Ransiwor

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.

Sea turtleSweetlipsReef shark

Max. depth · 30 m

Dampier Strait

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.

Manta rayReef sharkSea turtle
Sawandarek

Sawandarek

Descend into Sawandarek's tranquil waters and discover a vibrant reef teeming with giant green turtles and schooling jackfish in the shallows.

JackSea turtleGreat barracuda
Otdima

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.

SweetlipsSea fanReef shark
Blue Magic

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.

JackDogtooth tunaGreat barracuda
Friwenbonda

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.

Soft coralNudibranchFlatworm
Melissa's Garden

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.

Soft coral

Max. depth · 35 m

P-47 Plane Wreck

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.

Soft coral

Max. depth · 33 m

Cape Mansuar

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.

Great barracudaTriggerfishJack
Sorido Wall

Sorido Wall

Descend the Sorido Wall to encounter barracudas and reef sharks patrolling vast schools of fusiliers and surgeonfish, alongside intricate macro life.

FusilierSurgeonfishGreat barracuda

Map of dive sites in Raja Ampat