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Raja Ampat is located in the eastern most province of Indonesia know as West Papua. The province is just northeast of the Komodo Islands, east of the island of Sulawesi, and west of Papua New Guinea. This area of Indonesia is a vast and stunning archipelago consisting of the four major islands of Misool, Salawati, Batanta, Wiageo (The Four Kings), and 1500 other magnificent smaller islands and cay's. How to get there.
So what is so magnificent about Raja Ampat? Simply put, it is Amazing, I mean totally and utterly Amazing!! As one of the least visited areas on the planet Raja Ampat is considered by many to be the last frontier of diving, and the last remaining pristine dive destination in the world. There is nowhere know to man that comes close to the breathtaking scenery above the water or the explosion of marine bio-diversity below the water that you will experience while visiting Raja Ampat.
Lying in the heart of the coral triangle, the most bio-diverse region on earth, Raja Ampat, in addition to the overwhelming number of fish and coral species also has a startling diversity of marine habitats to explore. Highlights include vertical walls, reef flats, slopes, sea mounts, ship wrecks, world war II planes, blue water mangroves, lagoons, and huge pinnacles. Combine this with the most impressive species list ever compiled and you will experience the best diving on earth. This is the only dive destination we have ever visited where on every dive we didn't have enough bottom time, battery life, video tape, or air; there is just that much to see, and it is all pristine. Raja Ampat is guaranteed to enchant even the most experienced of divers. Macro to Massive Raja Ampat has it all!
Dive Adventures Asia offers a broad range of Raja Ampat scuba diving opportunities to the very best dive destinations of the archipelago. You can experience world class diving in Raja ampat from a number of our premier Liveaboards.
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Best Diving in Raja Ampat
Raja Ampat is the epitome of diversity, not only diversity of marine life, but also of dive sites and marine habitat. The archipelago is enormous and there are some areas where soft corals and sea fans dominate, other areas with amazing hard coral formations, sea grass beds, mangroves, shallow reefs, drop offs, caves, black sand, white sand, vertical walls, seamount's, ship wrecks, planes, mangroves, lagoons, and pinnacles. With such a wide variety of terrain and options there is not one area that is better than the rest. All of the diving in Raja Ampat is World Class and new sites and species are still being discovered. Be one of the few to experience this pristine and diverse dive destination on a Raja Ampat Liveaboard.
How to Dive Raja Ampat
Raja Ampat Liveaboards - Because many of the dive sites in Raja Ampat are remote and the archipelago is so vast the best way to access this world class diving destination is on a Raja Ampat Liveaboard safari. Liveaboard operators offering diving cruises throughout the archipelago abide by strict safety standards, are budget to luxury class, and are well equipped for oceanic voyages.
Cruises will vary in length from 7 to 17 days to a huge variety of islands and dive sites. Check out our individual liveaboard options for more complete and detailed information on diving throughout Raja Ampat.
Please note that space on quality liveaboards is limited and booking well in advance is necessary to guarantee your requested dates!
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How to Get to Raja Ampat
Getting to Raja Ampat from an international destination is easy by using the following instructions. The first step is to purchase an international ticket to one of three Indonesian gateway cites: Bali, Jakarta, or Manado. There are regular international flights to these gateway cities from many European cities, Singapore, and Kuala Lumpur. The second step is to purchase a domestic airline ticket from your Indonesian gateway city (Bali, Jakarta, or Manado) to Jefman Airport (airport code SOQ) in the city of Sorrong. Sorong is your gateway to Raja Ampat while in Indonesia. Upon arriving Sorrong you will be met at the airport or your hotel and escorted to the liveaboard.
Please note that the Bali and Manado gateways usually require an overnight stay before proceeding to Sorrong. Using the Jakarta gateway you can usually get to Sorrong in one day.
Booking a domestic flight within Indonesia can be challenging if you are outside of Indonesia. For this reason Dive Adventures Asia would like to help you with your domestic flights within Indonesian whenever possible. When it is not possible for us to coordinate your flights or if you prefer to organize your own transport we can recommend a local travel agent who can help you with all the details. Please Contact Dive Adventures Asia for further details.
The Flight Process:
- Book Your International Flight to One of the Indonesian Gateway Cites (Bali, Jakarta, Manado)
- Book You Domestic Flights Within Indonesia to Jefman Airport (SOQ) in Sorrong
Please note that to enter Indonesia you must have a minimum of 6 months before expiration left on your passport and one full clean page for your visa on arrival.
Dive Adventures Asia recommends that when you travel to Raja Ampat you incorporate two extra hotel nights into your travel plans. One hotel night on arrival between the international and domestic flights, and one hotel night on your journey home between the domestic and international flights. This advice will be greatly appreciated should there be a flight delay, cancellation, schedule change, baggage delay, or loss of baggage. If you choose to ignore this recommendation Dive Adventures Asia cannot be held responsible for any loss as a result of the aforementioned.
We recommend that you also purchase travel insurance. In the unlikely event that you are unable to make the trip or there is an unexpected event you will be able to recover your deposit or payment. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT!! www.worldnomads.com
Raja Ampat Diving Season
When to dive the Raja Ampat? There is no bad time to visit the best diving destination in the world. Raja Ampat has a tropical climate year round with warm temperatures and a great deal of sunshine. Diving is a year round activity and the area is large enough that you may not see another liveaboard or group of divers your entire trip.
- October to May has the best overall weather and diving conditions
- May through August is a wet season with a shower usually in the morning and late afternoon
- December through March has the best overall visibility
- July to September there can be some surface swells but nothing serious
Liveaboard trips generally run October to June. Plan your trip based on your expectations and schedule!
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Raja Ampat Scuba Diving Quick Facts
- Diving Season: Year Round (The best weather and diving is from October to May)
- Depth: 5 to 50+ meters
- Current: Depending on the site, mild to strong
- Visibility: Varies from 10 to 50+ meters
- Water Temp: 27 - 30°C
- Experience Level: Intermediate to Advanced Divers
- Access: Raja Ampat Liveaboard
- Recommended Length of Stay: 1 to 2 weeks
- Highlights: Mantas, Wacky Macro, Turtles, Wrecks, Sharks, Big Pelagic's, Big Fish Action, Pristine Reefs
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