Raja Ampat is a dream destination for underwater explorers. Spread across more than 1,500 small islands, this region is home to the richest marine biodiversity on Earth. Its dive sites are grouped into distinct areas, each offering a unique experience.
Discover the iconic dive sites of Raja Ampat, from manta cleaning stations to vibrant coral reefs and thrilling drift dives. Use the filters to explore locations by marine life, reef type, or dive conditions and find the dives that match your adventure.
| Dive Site | Topography | Best For | Snorkel | Itinerary | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andiamo | 25 meters. | Medium to Strong. | Series of Slopes and Walls Down to a Sandy Bottom. | Not only amazing diversity on the site, but also the best safety stop in Raja Ampat over an amazing array of colourful corals. | Yes | Ultimate Raja Ampat Raja Ampat South |
| AntiChovie/Anchovy | 30 meters plus. | Medium to Strong. | Submerged Seamount with Branching Pinnacles. | Massive bait balls of Anchovies Being Hunted by Big Schools of Mobula Rays and Pelagic Fish | Yes | Raja Ampat South |
| Arborek Jetty | 18 meters. | Mild to Strong (Very Variable). | Jetty and Sloping Reef. | Arborek Jetty is located off the North coast of Arborek Island, in the heart of Dampier Strait, Raja Ampat. | No | We are not going to this dive site at the moment |
| Batu Lima | 25 meters. | Mild to Medium. | Wall dive that turns into a sloping reef. | The only wall dive in central Raja Ampat and a great place to see macro diversity. | Yes | Ultimate Raja Ampat Central Raja Ampat |
| Batu Rufus | 25 meters. | Mild to Strong. | Mainly Walls and a few sloping reefs. | Great Walls plunging down to the depths and a nice little swim through at the start. | Yes | Ultimate Raja Ampat Raja Ampat North Raja Ampat North (Extended) Raja Ampat South Central Raja Ampat |
| Blue Magic | 18 meters. | Mild to Strong (Very Variable). | Jetty and Sloping Reef. | Arborek Jetty is located off the North coast of Arborek Island, in the heart of Dampier Strait, Raja Ampat. | No | Ultimate Raja Ampat Raja Ampat North |
| Boo West | 30 meters. | Mild to Medium. | Sloping Reef and Walls | Epic Underwater Canyon Separating Two Reefs | Yes | We are not going to this dive site at the moment |
| Boo Windows | 30 meters. | Medium to Strong. | Slope and Wall. | Iconic Photo Opportunity in the Window Arch. | Yes | Ultimate Raja Ampat |
| Cape Kri | 40 meters. | Moderate to Strong. | Reef with Sloping Wall | Holding the world record at having a fish count of 374 different species on a single dive site | Yes | Ultimate Raja Ampat Raja Ampat North Raja Ampat North (Extended) |
| Cendana Pearl Farm | 20 meters. | Mild to none. | Sandy Slope | Night Diving With Crazy Macro Critters Under a Jetty with an Amazing Sunset View. | Yes | We are not going to this dive site at the moment |
| Chicken Reef | 30 meters | Medium to Strong | Submerged Seamount | Great Fish Diversity Similar to Cape Kri But on a Seamount. | Yes | Ultimate Raja Ampat |
| Citrus Ridge | 27 meters | Medium to Strong | Sloping Reef Following a Ridge with Sandy Parts | An Amazing Colourful Dive With a Nice Drift | No | Ultimate Raja Ampat Raja Ampat North Raja Ampat North (Extended) Raja Ampat South Central Raja Ampat |
| Eagle Rock | 25 meters. | Moderate to Strong. | Sloping Reef. | Manta Cleaning Station Below, Circling Eagles from Their Nests Above. | Yes | Raja Ampat North Raja Ampat North (Extended) |
| Fiabacet | 30 meters. | Moderate to strong, suitable for drift diving. | Dramatic walls, ridges, and overhangs with coral bommies and sand patches. | Intermediate to advanced divers, macro enthusiasts, and pelagic encounters. | Yes | Ultimate Raja Ampat Raja Ampat South |
| Four Kings | 40 meters. | Moderate to strong | Submerged Pinnacles | A Panorama of Colours Across Four Amazing Pinnacles Rising From the Depths. | Yes | Ultimate Raja Ampat Raja Ampat South |
| Friwen | 25 meters. | Mild to Medium. | Wall dive that turns into a sloping reef. | The only wall dive in central Raja Ampat and a great place to see macro diversity. | Yes | Raja Ampat North (Extended) |
| Kaleidoscope | 34 meters. | Variable, ranging from mild to strong. | Sloping coral wall leading to a submerged ridge. | Macro enthusiasts and pelagic encounters. | Yes | We are not going to this dive site at the moment |
| Keruo Channel | 25 meters. | Medium to Strong | Sloping Reef and Walls. | Reliable Drift Dive Along a Wall | Yes | Raja Ampat South Central Raja Ampat |
| Magic Mountain | 40 meters+ | Medium to Strong | Underwater Seamount | Huge Underwater Seamount with Mantas and everything else you can think of | Yes | Ultimate Raja Ampat Raja Ampat South |
| Manta Ridge | 40 meters | Strong to Very Strong | Ridge Reef with Manta Feeding Grounds. | An Exciting Dive Reef Hooking Onto a Ridge and Watching Mantas Fly Around Feeding and Being Cleaned | No | We are not going to this dive site at the moment |
| Manta Sandy | 16 meters | Mild to Medium | Manta Cleaning Station Bo0mmies | Sit Back and Watch The Manta Show! | No | Ultimate Raja Ampat Raja Ampat North Raja Ampat North (Extended) Central Raja Ampat |
| Melissa's Garden | 25 meters. | Medium Plus | Coral Garden Plateau with Fringing Sloping Reef. | Raja Ampat’s Most Impressive Coral Garden. | Yes | We are not going to this dive site at the moment |
| Mioskon | 25 meters. | Mild. | Sloping Reef. | An easy dive site that still has amazing coral and fish, a lazy dive that even the more experienced divers will still love. | Yes | Ultimate Raja Ampat Raja Ampat North |
| My Reef | 30 meters. | Mild to Medium. | Submerged Sloping Reef. | Hunting Wobbegong Sharks, Black tips and white tips as well as Screaming Blue Ribbon Eels. | Yes | Ultimate Raja Ampat Raja Ampat North Raja Ampat North (Extended) Raja Ampat South Central Raja Ampat |
| Neptunes Fan Sea | 30 meters. | Mild to Medium. | Vibrant Wall Dive and Sloping Reef. | Possibly the best Sea Fans in the Tropics, it’s ideal for photographers and marine enthusiasts. | Yes | We are not going to this dive site at the moment |
| Nudi Rock | 28 meters. | Medium to Strong | Mix of Wall, Sloping Reef, and Small Pinnacles. | Divers eager for a vibrant macro experience and thrilling encounters with pelagic species. | Yes | Ultimate Raja Ampat Raja Ampat South |
| Piaynemo Jetty | 20 meters. | Mild | Shallow coral reef around jetty pilings, leading to a sandy seabed with scattered coral patches. | Mild night dive spot for critter hunting | Yes | Raja Ampat North Raja Ampat North (Extended) |
| Saonek Kecil (Saonek Monde) | 28 meters. | None. | Mix of Wall, Sloping Reef, and Small Pinnacles. | Divers eager for a vibrant macro experience and thrilling encounters with pelagic species. | Yes | Raja Ampat South Central Raja Ampat |
| Tank Rock | 30 meters. | Moderate to Strong. | Rocky Outcrop and Sloping Reef. | Dramatic underwater landscape of 3 pillars rising from the seafloor, sometimes so covered in fish it’s hard to see them. | Yes | Ultimate Raja Ampat Raja Ampat South |
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Depending on where you fly from and who your preferred airline partner is, the end goal is to land in Sorong, which is located on the mainland of West Papua in Indonesia.
From Europe; Fly to Singapore or Jakarta > Jakarta or Bali > Sorong
Americas; Fly to China or Japan > Manado > Sorong (you can also take the aforementioned European route depending on your precise location).
Asia; Fly to Jakarta or Bali > Sorong
We would recommend to most guests to overnight in Sorong over Waisai (where you’ll embark La Galigo) for a better night’s sleep and more modern facilities.
The town of Labuan Bajo is a short one hour domestic flight from Bali and is the port town you will need to land in for your Komodo trip with La Galigo.
From Europe; Fly to Singapore or Jakarta > Jakarta or Bali > Labuan Bajo.
Americas; Fly to China or Japan > Jakarta or Bali > Labuan Bajo (you can also take advantage of the aforementioned European route depending on your location within the Americas).
Asia; Fly to Jakarta or Bali > Labuan Bajo.
There is a wide selection of hotels in Labuan Bajo that we can assist you with booking.
La Galigo aims to depart from the embarkation port around 11:00 at the latest, so we try and get guests onboard by 10:00. We do understand that some guests flights may arrive on the day of departure, if this is the case, please arrange that your flight lands in Labuan Bajo (Komodo) or Sorong (Raja Ampat) no later than the 09:00.
With regard to private full boat charters, we are more than happy to be flexible with your desired embarkation time. Please ensure you make us aware in due course at the time of communication with our office based staff.
For the benefit of arranging your return flights, below are approximate times that the vessel arrives back in the port on the day of disembarkation;
Raja Ampat: 06:00
Komodo: 05:00
Please note, these times are not guaranteed by La Galigo based on factors including vessel and weather conditions.
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Depending on the day you arrive, we can schedule and organise a pickup and drop-off for you.
If you arrive on the day of departure, then we will collect you from the Airport and head directly to La Galigo, gratis. Please be advised that the latest time your flight can land for both Komodo and Raja Ampat is 09:00, this should ensure that you don’t miss the departure time.
If you arrive in the days before the departure date, on the morning of the day of your trip, one of our drivers and a senior member of the crew will come to collect you at your hotel at no charge extra charge. Please note, that if you arrive the day before the departure, we can assist in arranging transport to take you to your hotel at an extra charge, with Raja Ampat costing $15 and Komodo $10 per car of 4 passengers approximately.
When the trip is over we will liaise with you and our drivers to make sure that you are heading to your next destination on time, be it to the airport or back to your hotel. This service is also included in the listed price for your trip.
Be advised we have a 24-hour no-fly after diving policy onboard, so where possible, guests should book return tickets departing no earlier than 11:00 am onwards or risk missing a dive on the penultimate day.
Our collection time, if you are already staying in Raja Ampat or Komodo, is generally between 08:00 & 09:00. Our Cruise Director will notify you via WhatsApp, or through the hotel front desk, the day before with regards to what time you need to be ready in the hotel lobby.
The remote paradise of Raja Ampat lies in the far reaches of eastern Indonesia. So, how do you get there? Your journey begins with an international flight into Indonesia, followed by a domestic flight to Domine Eduard Osok Airport in Sorong (SOQ).
As the largest city and capital of Southwest Papua, Sorong serves as the main gateway for liveaboard dive boats exploring Raja Ampat. Though getting to this secluded paradise requires a bit of extra time and preparation, the rewards are well worth the effort.
Raja Ampat stands as Indonesia’s crown jewel, known for its remarkable biodiversity, awe-inspiring landscapes, and some of the finest dive sites on the planet.
Indonesia offers multiple international airports throughout its archipelago. Most international visitors typically arrive via Jakarta or Bali, as both airports provide direct domestic flights to Sorong.
Upon arrival in Indonesia, passengers are required to go through customs and immigration with all the required documents, including a visa, before proceeding to baggage claim to retrieve their belongings. Most domestic airlines in Indonesia do not have baggage transfer agreements with major international carriers, meaning travelers must collect their luggage and check in for onward domestic flights.
To ensure you don’t miss your La Galigo departure, we recommend arriving in Sorong the day before and booking an overnight stay at a local hotel. La Galigo has negotiated special rates with select hotels—contact our reservations team for more information on pricing.
