West Papua dive sites
Indonesia · Browse dive locations by depth, type and conditions.
Best Season
October to April
Skill Levels
intermediate
Nearby Cities
Waisai
All dive sites
Dive centers in West Papua
Raja Ampat Dive Lodge
Sorong · West Papua · Indonesia
PADI resort on Kri Island in the heart of Raja Ampat. House reef ranked among the world's most biodiverse, with daily boat access to Dampier Strait sites.
Dive Into Raja Ampat (Waiwo Resort)
Waisai · West Papua · Indonesia
SSI center based in Waisai offering boat dives to lesser-visited Raja Ampat sites in the southern Dampier Strait and Wayag area.
Misool Eco Resort Dive Center
Misool · West Papua · Indonesia
Eco-luxury resort dive center in Raja Ampat's Misool with protected no-take zone and world's highest marine biodiversity.
Olin Dive Center Raja Ampat
Logbon · West Papua · Indonesia
Soul Scuba Divers
Yenbuba · West Papua · Indonesia
Tarzan-Diving
Yenwaoupnor · West Papua · Indonesia
Raja Ampat Dive Resort
Saprokren · West Papua · Indonesia
Zanclus Dive Center Raja Ampat
swaibob · West Papua · Indonesia
Arborek Dive Shop
Raja Ampat Regency · West Papua · Indonesia
Scuba Republic - Raja Ampat
Waigeo Selatan · West Papua · Indonesia
Raja Ampat Dive Experience
Waisai · West Papua · Indonesia
Dragonet Divers Raja Ampat
RT.000/RW.000 · West Papua · Indonesia
Mantastic Scuba and Lodge
Pulau Mansuar · West Papua · Indonesia
Corepen Dive Center
Meos Mansar · West Papua · Indonesia
Tabari Dive Lodge
Meos Mansar · West Papua · Indonesia
Meridian Adventure Scuba Dive Resort & Marina
Raja Ampat Regency · West Papua · Indonesia
Papua Explorers Dive Resort
Yenwaoupnor · West Papua · Indonesia
Kri Eco Resort - Papua Diving
Yenbuba · West Papua · Indonesia
Diving in West Papua
West Papua offers reef dive sites across 1 location. Browse dive locations by depth, type and conditions before planning your dive.
FAQ
How do I reach Waigeo Island in Raja Ampat?
Fly from Jakarta or Makassar to Sorong's Domine Eduard Osok Airport, then take a two-hour public ferry or a faster speedboat to Waisai, the capital of Raja Ampat Regency on Waigeo's southern coast. Most liveaboards and resort transfers depart directly from Sorong's harbor. A Raja Ampat Marine Park entry permit is required and can be purchased at the Waisai permit office or online.
What skill level is needed to dive Waigeo's reefs?
Most house reefs around Waigeo suit intermediate divers with Open Water certification and some current-diving experience. Depths typically stay within 5 to 30 metres, but moderate tidal currents flow through channels and around headlands. A few sites near the Dampier Strait demand advanced skills due to stronger currents. Beginners can enjoy snorkeling on the sheltered reef flats where visibility is excellent and marine life is abundant.
When is the best season to dive Waigeo Island?
The prime diving season runs from October to April, when seas are calmer and visibility frequently exceeds 20 metres. Manta ray sightings peak from November to February at nearby cleaning stations. The shoulder months of May and September can still offer good conditions with fewer boats. June through August brings stronger winds from the southeast monsoon, though diving remains possible on sheltered western sites.