Blue Magic

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.

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Dive site Location

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28 dive sites found
Arborek Jetty

Arborek Jetty

Arborek Jetty's location is perfect for those wishing to explore both the macro wonders of the area and the occasional larger pelagic visitors.

Jetty Dive
Blue Magic

Blue Magic

Blue Magic, One of the most famous and top rated dive sites in Raja Ampat, is located between the islands of Kri and Waigeo in the eastern Dampier Strait.

Pelagic Biodiversity
Cape Kri

Cape Kri

Cape Kri is well-suited for intermediate to advanced divers due to its currents, which can be challenging at times.

Marine Diversity
Chicken Reef

Chicken Reef

The reef's name comes from a story when the site was first being explored by Raja Ampat dive pioneer, Max Amer.

Marine Diversity
Citrus Ridge

Citrus Ridge

Citrus Ridge is located in the southern part of the Raja Ampat archipelago, off the coast of Gam Island.

Drift Dive
Friwen

Friwen

Friwen gets it's name from the two islands where it is located, Pulau Friwin and Pulau Friwinbonda.

Macro Diversity
Manta Ridge

Manta Ridge

Manta Ridge is one of Raja Ampat's most sought-after dive sites, famed for its incredible manta ray encounters.

Manta Rays
Manta Sandy

Manta Sandy

Located in the heart of Raja Ampat, Manta Sandy is a renowned dive site famous for its incredible manta ray encounters.

Manta Rays
Melissa's Garden

Melissa's Garden

The site can be found by looking for 3 very small islands sticking out from the ocean by Palau Keruwo, in the southeast of the Penemu chain, just west of the Dampier Strait.

Coral Garden
Mioskon

Mioskon

Another of the "don't miss" dive sites in Raja Ampat is Mioskon. The dive site gets it's name from the island Mioskon, located at the east end of the Dampier Strait in central Raja Ampat.

Lazy Dive
My Reef

My Reef

This site is known for its resident population of endemic Raja Ampat Tasselled Wobbegong Sharks that hide under the ledges and in crevasses in the coral and rocks.

Wobbegong Sharks Black Tips White Tips
Batu Lima

Batu Lima

Batu Lima, tucked away on the eastern side of Gam island in the northeastern parts of the Dampier Strait, is a diver's paradise noted for its enchanted night dives.

Macro Diversity
Eagle Rock

Eagle Rock

Eagle Rock, located off the southern coast of Kawe Island in Raja Ampat, offers divers an exhilarating dive experience among some of the richest marine biodiversity in the world.

Manta Rays Cleaning Station
Saonek Kecil

Saonek Kecil

This dive site is conveniently located just 5 minutes from Waisai, the capitol of Raja Ampat and the starting destination for all liveaboards. It's a small island, just 2 kilometres to the south of the main town.

Macro Diversity Pelagic Species
Tank Rock

Tank Rock

Tank Rock is a captivating dive site in Misool, Raja Ampat, eastern most of the small island chains extending from Fiabacet Island.

Dramatic Underwater Landscape
Andiamo

Andiamo

The site gets it's name from the liveaboard that Burt Jones went with during the early Raja Ampat exploration days.

Safety Stop
Boo West

Boo West

Boo West dive site does not get the recognition and fame of it's eastern cousin site and Boo Windows, but we think this is unfair as this is an amazing dive site.

Underwater Canyon
Boo Windows

Boo Windows

Boo Windows, a magnificent dive site in the middle of Raja Ampat, is famous for its remarkable underwater topography and incredible marine biodiversity.

Window Arch
Fiabacet

Fiabacet

Fiabacet epitomizes the Raja Ampat dive experience and is one of the premier dive sites in the Misool region.

Macro Diversity Pelagic Species
Four Kings

Four Kings

Four Kings is one of the most celebrated dive sites in Raja Ampat, offering a stunning underwater landscape that attracts divers from around the globe.

Panorama of Colors
Kaleidoscope

Kaleidoscope

Kaleidoscope Dive Site is nestled at the western tip of Pele Island in the southeast Misool region of Raja Ampat.

Macro Diversity Pelagic Species
Magic Mountain

Magic Mountain

Magic Mountain is one of those dive sites that goes by many names, also called Shadow Reef or Karang Bayangan.

Underwater Seamount
Neptunes Fan Sea

Neptunes Fan Sea

Neptunes Sea Fan dive site (Sometimes also called Neptunes Fantasea dive site) located in the narrow passage between Walib and Wayilbatan Islands, in the Missol region of Raja Ampat.

Marine Diversity
Nudi Rock

Nudi Rock

Nudi Rock got its name from the rock feature above the water that looks like a Nudibranch. This one-of-a-kind feature adds a fun touch to a dive that is already very beautiful.

Macro Diversity Pelagic Species
Anchovy

Anchovy

This site is often mistakenly called Anchovy or Anchovies, but the site was actually named Antichovie.

Massive Anchovies
Keruo Channel

Keruo Channel

Keruo Channel dive site (also sometimes called Fam Wall) is located on the east side of Keruo Island, Raja Ampat.

Drift Dive
Piaynemo Jetty

Piaynemo Jetty

Piaynemo Jetty is located on the eastern side of Penemu island, just before the entrance to the lagoon for trekking.

Night Dive Critters
Batu Rufus

Batu Rufus

Batu Rufus means Rufus Rock, the name coming from the large limestone formation that extends out to the fringing coral reef that forms the dive site.

Great Walls

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get to Raja Ampat?

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.

How do i get to Komodo?

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. 

What are your departure and arrival times?

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. 

Do you provide pick up and drop off?

YES

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.

What time will you pick us up on the first day of the trip?

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.