Raja Ampat dive sites
Indonesia · Browse dive locations by depth, type and conditions.
Best Season
October–April
Skill Levels
intermediate, beginner
Nearby Cities
Arborek, Fam Islands, Misool, Sorong, Waisai
All dive sites
Cape Kri
Sorong · Raja Ampat · Indonesia
World record holder for most fish species counted on a single dive (374). Jaw-dropping biodiversity.
Chicken Reef
Sorong · Raja Ampat · Indonesia
Current-washed reef in the Dampier Strait with outstanding biodiversity, schooling fish, and pristine coral gardens.
Magic Mountain
Misool · Raja Ampat · Indonesia
Submerged seamount with manta ray cleaning station and exceptional coral. One of Misool's crown jewels.
Manta Sandy
Arborek · Raja Ampat · Indonesia
Shallow sand bottom manta cleaning station where mantas glide just meters above divers.
Manta Sandy
Sorong · Raja Ampat · Indonesia
Sandy-bottomed manta cleaning station where reef mantas circle over coral bommies in crystal-clear shallows.
Melissa's Garden
Fam Islands · Raja Ampat · Indonesia
Vast field of pristine table corals — like an underwater garden stretching as far as visibility allows.
Melissa's Garden
Sorong · Raja Ampat · Indonesia
Immaculate hard coral garden with some of the most pristine and diverse coral formations found anywhere on Earth.
Misool - Magic Mountain
Sorong · Raja Ampat · Indonesia
Submerged pinnacle rising from the deep, crowned with soft corals and swarming with manta rays and reef fish.
Sardine Reef
Waisai · Raja Ampat · Indonesia
Coral slope teeming with millions of fusiliers and sweepers forming mesmerizing walls of fish.
Diving in Raja Ampat
Raja Ampat offers reef dive sites across 5 locations. Browse dive locations by depth, type and conditions before planning your dive.
FAQ
What certification is needed for Cape Kri?
Advanced Open Water is recommended due to strong currents. The reef ranges from 5 to 30+ meters. Drift diving experience is essential — the current is what brings the incredible fish concentrations, but it requires confident buoyancy and current management.
When is the best time to dive Cape Kri?
October to April is the peak season for Raja Ampat, with calmest seas and best visibility (15–30 meters). Cape Kri is diveable year-round from nearby dive resorts, but June to September may bring rougher conditions.
Why is Cape Kri famous?
Cape Kri holds the world record for the most fish species counted on a single dive — 374 species in one dive. It is the epicenter of the Coral Triangle's marine biodiversity, with more species per unit area than anywhere else on Earth.
When is the best time to dive Chicken Reef?
October to April is the optimal season for diving in the Dampier Strait area of Raja Ampat, offering the calmest conditions and best visibility. The site can be dived year-round, but access may be limited during the southeast monsoon.
What certification do I need to dive Chicken Reef?
Advanced Open Water is recommended due to moderate currents in the Dampier Strait. Good buoyancy control is important to avoid damaging the pristine coral formations.