Why this place
Why dive Raja Ampat
- Unmatched Biodiversity: More marine species per hectare than anywhere else on Earth
- Manta Encounters: Reliable manta ray sightings at cleaning stations year-round
- Pristine Coral Reefs: Healthy hard and soft coral gardens in vibrant colors
- Macro Paradise: Pygmy seahorses, nudibranchs, and rare critters abound
- Schooling Fish: Massive schools of jacks, barracuda, and fusiliers
- Shark Diversity: Wobbegong, blacktip, and walking sharks
Top sites
Famous dive sites
Misool
Wayag
Cape Kri
Manta Sandy
Dampier Strait
Marine biodiversity
Marine life you'll meet
Manta Rays
Wobbegong Sharks
Pygmy Seahorses
Walking Sharks
Reef Fish
When to go
Best time to visit Raja Ampat
October to April offers the best conditions with calm seas and excellent visibility reaching 30+ meters.
The dry season (Oct-Apr) is ideal for southern sites, while the wet season (May-Sep) favors northern areas.
How to get there
Travel information
Fly to Sorong (SOQ) via Jakarta or Makassar. Most liveaboards depart from Sorong harbor.
Flight time from Jakarta is approximately 4-5 hours with one connection.
On the ground
Practical information
Visa: Most nationalities get 30-day visa on arrival.
Currency: Indonesian Rupiah (IDR). ATMs available in Sorong.
Marine Park Fee: ~1,000,000 IDR per person required.
Language: Indonesian; English spoken on liveaboards.
