Raja Ampat is located in the province of West Papua (formerly known as Irian Jaya) in Indonesia. It is situated in the heart of Indo-Pacific's Coral Triangle which is home to some of the world's best coral reefs and most biodiverse dive sites.
The word Raja Ampat means 'four kings' in the Indonesian language, and this refers to its 4 main islands--Misool, Salawati, Batanta, Waigeo.
Raja Ampat has many great liveaboard options, from basic and mid-range liveaboard boats to some of the luxurious boats in the world.
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Explore thriving reefs teeming with marine diversity.
Witness majestic mantas at renowned cleaning stations.
Schools of fish in every color and size imaginable.
Spot rare critters like pygmy seahorses and colorful nudibranchs.
You can combine your Raja Ampat trip with a trip to some of Indonesia's other great scuba diving destinations. Some liveaboards will do one-way trips between Ambon, the Banda Sea, or another region, to or from Raja Ampat, which is a great way to see a larger more diverse area, as the boat transitions from one region to another. The Banda Sea is an up-and-coming scuba diving destination, known to be one of the few reliable locations in Asia to see schooling hammerhead sharks.Â
See more information on our in-depth guide to diving in Raja Ampat
Diving Season: October to May is considered the best diving season for Raja Ampat
International Airport: Jakarta (CGK), or Manado (MDN)
Local Airport: Sorong, West Papua (SOQ) which is the departure point for most liveaboards.
Water Temperature: Range from 27-30ËšC(80-86ËšF) degrees year-round.
Wetsuit: 3mm or a shortie. Raja Ampat's waters are known to be very warm year-round. A full wetsuit is always recommended for protection against bites and cuts, but many would find a skinsuit to be sufficient.
Required Diving Skill Level: Most dive operations recommend 50 dives or more. Less experienced divers might not be able to dive some of the sites, but most dive operations would welcome beginners with additional supervision.
We have created the following arrival package to make your stay in Sorong more pleasant and allow you time to adjust and carry out a check-dive before joining your liveaboard.Â
2 Night/3 Day Arrival Package at Meridian Dive Adventures: $499 per person (double occupancy), $579 per person (single occupancy)Â
Includes: 2 nights accommodation, Daily breakfast, Pick up from Sorong Airport on Day 1 and transfer to the resort, 2-tank morning dive on Day 2, Full equipment rental (excluding computer and torch), Beach Towels, Tea, Coffee, Fresh Fruit and Drinking Water on all DivesÂ
(Some liveaboards will be able to pick up directly from Meridian Dive Adventures. Ask us for your liveaboard's embarkation policies.)
Excludes: Meals not included above, Dive computer and torch, Raja Ampat Park Permit (approx $83USD, payable onsite in cash IDR only - IDR1,000,000)
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