Plongée à Raja Ampat — Indonesia
Raja Ampat is the center of the Coral Triangle — 600+ coral species and 1,700 reef fish species, more per hectare than anywhere else measured. Getting here takes two days of flights and boats. Once you're in the water, you'll understand why people make the trip: mantas, walking sharks, pygmy seahorses, and reef systems that haven't been touched.
- Score
- 81.4
- Visibilité
- 15–30m
- Température
- 26–30°C
- Meilleurs mois
- October, November, December
Raja Ampat is the center of the Coral Triangle — 600+ coral species and 1,700 reef fish species, more per hectare than anywhere else measured. Getting here takes two days of flights and boats. Once you're in the water, you'll understand why people make the trip: mantas, walking sharks, pygmy seahorses, and reef systems that haven't been touched.
The Crown Jewel of Marine Biodiversity
Score breakdown
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Marine Life
99.0Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.
Dive types
Traveling with non-divers?
This destination is primarily accessed by liveaboard — not ideal for non-diving partners. Consider planning separate shore-based activities before or after your liveaboard trip.
Activities for non-divers
Nearby cultural sites
- Arborek Village
- Sawinggrai village (red bird-of-paradise)
Non-diver score
Good topside options for non-diving companions.
Safety & emergency
Remote — speedboat to Sorong (2-4 hrs), then flight to Manokwari or Makassar for chamber
Top operators
Papua Explorers Dive Resort
PADI
Meridian Adventure Dive
SSI
Raja Ampat Dive Lodge
PADI