Raja Ampat

Biodiversity House Reef (★4.4)

The reef in front of Biodiversity Jetty and continous all the way to Batu Lima starts at 2m dropping down to 20m. The reef has many hidden areas for species to hide

Mares, Predrag Vuckovic

Sardine Reef (★4.5)

15 minutes from closest dive center, busy dive spot with fish and sharks, mild to medium current, decent into the blue and drifting to the dive spot.

Peter S. (#417559)

Tapor Tamiyam, Cape Kri, Raja Ampat (★4.6)

Cape Kri dive site is located on the northeastern end of Kri Island. A famous Raja Ampat dive site that holds the world record for the dive site with the highest number of species (374!) sighted on a single dive (record held by Gerald R. Allen, marine biologist)

Scubapro, Stephen Frink

Chicken Reef (★4.5)

Another shallow reef dive, however even with its similar topography to other sites, it delivers a vastly different set of species. Ever-present is large numbers of fusiliers and other colourful fish inhabiting the coral. It is known for its strong currents.

Soul Scuba Divers, - Raja Ampat

Blue Magic (★4.6)

Challenging dive site, This is the one site where anything can happen….and it usually does! Be ready for an amazing dive here! one of the most popular dive site in Raja Ampat

Mares, Predrag Vuckovic

Melissa’s Garden (★4.8)

One of the more stunning dives sites in raja ampat. The color of the coral garden will blow your mind. Near piaynemo island you will enjoy the marvelous view point.

Soul Scuba Divers, - Raja Ampat

Sauwandarek (★4.7)

This is one of the main jetties to visit in the Raja Ampat area. You will spend a long time around the jetty. Once you swim away from the jetty, you will be surrounded by schools of fusiliers and amazing reefs.

Mares, Predrag Vuckovic

Ikan Party (My Reef) (★4.6)

“Ikan Party” literally means “Fish Party”, and the name fits perfectly: Massive schooling reef fish covering the reef. Continuous movement → looks like an underwater celebration. High biomass similar in feeling (not location) to Cape Kri / Sardine Reef. This site is chosen when: Currents are moderate!

Aqualung

Soul Scuba Reef (★4.6)

In front of the Soul scuba divers dive shop, you can find epic sloping coral garden with lots of different species to discover. It can be done as a shore entry or with boat. Perfect for day or night dives.

Gabriele C. (#3800432)

Ransiwor (★4.5)

5 minutes away from the closest dive center, coral garden with slope, schools of fishes, good for pygmy seahorse and wobbegong sharks, mild current, easy for beginners

Soul Scuba Divers, - Raja Ampat

Koi island (★4.5)

Ten minutes boat ride away from Soul scuba divers, slopy wall, drift dive within many sharks and schools of fishes. The reef starts from 5 meter until 40 meters.

Mares, Predrag Vuckovic

Crossover (★4.5)

Ten minutes boat ride from Soul scuba divers dive centre, epic wall dive site, best in high tides, many type of sharks and schools of fishies, near to Cape kri

Nicoletta L. (#3007015)

Yenbuba Jetty (★4.5)

5 minutes away from the closest dive center, easy slope with artificial and coral reef, entering water near to the jetty, mild current, easy for beginners.

Mares, Janez Kranjc

New Reef (Dom Te Te) (★4.5)

15 minutes away from Soul Scuba divers dive centre, coral bummies, reef starts at 5 meters until 40 meters, fishy dive sites with lots of different schools of fishes. You can finish the dive on the top where the corals are amazingly colorfoul.

Aqualung

Fam Slope (★4.6)

This dive site has one of the steepest slops and in some areas a wall dive. The main attraction for this dive site is the gorgonian coral that can be found here.This dive has many secrets, you just need to spend the time observing the reef while drifting by. It is a fantastic drift dive.

Scubapro

Arefi Reef (★4.2)

One hour far from Soul Scuba divers, usually the second dive on the Batanta trip, after the P-47 Wreck and before going in the jungle to discover the two waterfalls. This place is full of wobbegong.

Aqualung

West Mansuar (★4.4)

Start in the sandy and rocky area where you can see nice macro and have some bigger animal passing by in the blue. Then you finish at the tip where the current is strong and bring a lot of fishes. The top coral garden is amazing and you can sometimes see mantas or schools of mobulas passing by.

Scubapro

Friwen garden (★4.4)

Shallow reef with combination of soft and hard corals. Usually very mild current. If current gets stronger, possible to do drift dive as reef is long enough. The best depth to 3-14m

Aqualung

Chicken reef (★4.5)

Large seamount with depth from 3-30m. Amazing coral coverage and very rich for marine life as well. Often strong current which brings a lot of fish and action.

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