Raja Ampat Dive Sites
Complete Liveaboard Guide

A network of submerged reefs, volcanic pinnacles, and current-swept channels across 1,500+ islands. Home to 374 reef fish species on a single dive at Cape Kri (Dr. Gerald Allen, 2012). Accessible only by liveaboard.

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Raja Ampat's dive sites are distributed across an archipelago of over 1,500 islands within Indonesia's 40,000 km² West Papua region — the epicenter of the Coral Triangle hosting 75% of all known hard coral species. Accessing premier sites, separated by significant nautical distances, is exclusively a liveaboard undertaking.

Four Core Dive Regions

Each region is a distinct underwater bioregion with unique topography, currents, and species composition. Most voyages focus on 1–2 regions for thorough exploration.

Central

Dampier Strait

High-Voltage Channels

Deep nutrient-rich channel separating Waigeo & Batanta. Currents 1–4 knots funnel the Indonesian Throughflow into explosive marine biomass. Iconic sites.

Cape Kri Blue Magic Sardine Reef Manta Sandy

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South

Misool

Soft Coral Cathedrals

Limestone archipelago protected by the Misool Marine Reserve. Kaleidoscopic soft corals, dramatic karst topography. Accessible only by 9-11 night voyages.

Magic Mountain Boo Windows Four Kings Nudi Rock

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