Diving in central Raja Ampat is nothing short of a dream come true. Inmagine plunging into crystal-clear waters at Blue Magic, where swirling schools of barracudas and majestic manta rays glide effortlessly around you. Drift along the vibrant reefs of Melissa’s Garden, a stunning coral garden teeming with dazzling reef sharks, napoleon wrasse, and massive clouds of fusiliers. At Lao Lao, playful wobbegong sharks hide beneath colorful coral bommies while pygmy seahorses cling to delicate sea fans. And let’s not forget Sardine Reef, where a breathtaking explosion of trevallies, and colourful reef fish make every dive feel like an underwater paradise.
Raja Ampat is an archipelago located off the northwest tip of West Papua, Indonesia. It consists of over 1,500 small islands, cays, and shoals, with four main islands: Misool, Salawati, Batanta, and Waigeo.
Scuba diving in Raja Ampat is divided into south (Misool), central (Dampier Strait), and north (Wayag).
The south boasts stunning soft corals and marine life at sites like Magic Mountain, while the central region, home to Blue Magic and Melissa’s Garden, offers incredible fish action and sharks. The north is more remote and pristine, with breathtaking landscapes, but the best diving is undeniably in the south and central regions.