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Magic Mountain

Misool · Raja Ampat · Indonesia

Magic Mountain is a submerged seamount in southern Raja Ampat's Misool area, crowned by a manta ray cleaning station. The pinnacle rises from 30 meters to 7 meters, with pristine hard coral coverage and dense fish schools. Mantas circle the summit while wobbegong sharks rest on the ledges below. The site epitomizes Raja Ampat's unmatched biodiversity.

30 m
Max depth
excellent
Visibility
October–April
Best season

Marine Life

manta ray
wobbegong shark
pygmy seahorse
barracuda
trevally
bumphead parrotfish

Best Season to Dive

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27°C – 30°C
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Location

Misool · Raja Ampat · Indonesia

Coordinates: -1.8860, 130.0700

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Dive Site Depth Profile

Visual depth progression and waypoint route for Magic Mountain

Max Depth:30m
Waypoints:5
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Why dive here

Manta ray cleaning station
Pristine hard coral
Schooling fish
Remote paradise

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Diving Magic Mountain Misool Raja Ampat

Conditions & safety

Skill levelintermediate
Entry typeboat
Max depth30 m
Currentmoderate
Visibilityexcellent
Best seasonOctober–April
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FAQ

When can I see mantas at Magic Mountain?

Mantas visit the cleaning station year-round but are most abundant during the November to April season when plankton is rich.

How do I get to Misool?

Fly to Sorong, then liveaboard or speedboat to Misool resorts. Allow 1-2 transit days from major cities.

What makes Raja Ampat's coral special?

The highest recorded marine biodiversity on Earth — over 600 coral species and 1,700 fish species.

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