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The Raja Ampat Islands are an Indonesian archipelago off the northwest tip of Bird’s Head Peninsula in West Papua. Comprising hundreds of jungle-covered islands, Raja Ampat is known for its beaches and coral reefs rich with marine life .
The Best Swimming & Snorkelling Spots in Raja Ampat, Indonesia.
The Raja Ampat Island which is in Indonesia’s remote West Papua province usually will be in the bucket list of many divers. Due to its isolated location, this Raja Ampat Island is best known for the heart of Coral Triangle where there got the most biodiversity. In additional to that, Raja Ampat Island is also known for having over 65% of the world known species of corals. This in fact make the Raja Ampat Island as one of the best snorkelling and diving area. Here are the top 10 best swimming and snorkelling spots in Raja Ampat Island.
1) Batu Lima
➢ Batu Lima is locally known as “Five Rock” got their name based on the five large rock that is visible out of the water. Batu Lima is located at the southwest entrance of Kabui Bay. What if you can’t dive? Worry no more because at Batu Lima you can snorkelling and enjoy the beauty of marine life.
2) Mike Point’s
➢ The Mike Point’s is known as one of the most fascinating and pretty spots. One of the fun facts about this place is that during the Second World War, the place was bombed by the US Navy because they got confused of the area with the Japanese man-of-war. At this spot, you can easily spot White Tip Reef and the Black Tip Reef Sharks. With the depth of 30 meters, this spot is specially for the intermediate to advance divers.
3) Francisco’s Peak
➢ Did you know that this place was named after a diver who discover this area? This spot is suitable for a beginner to intermediate divers as the current is mild and sometimes there is none. Make sure to keep an eye for the Ghost Pipefish, Blue Spotted Stingrays and many more sea creatures at this area.
4) Mioskun
➢ With the depth of 25 meter, this spot is great for a beginner and intermediate divers. Make sure to keep a good eye and sneak a peek under the coral ledges to spot Wobbegong Shark. You can likely to look for the Pontohi Pygym Seahorses in between the reef.
5) Blue Magic
➢ Being the most favourite spot, the Blue Magic is for the advance divers due to its strong current and 30 meters of depth. This is the perfect place where you probably will see the Oceanic Mantas. As its name, we can guarantee you that this spot has plenty of magic to offers.
6) Sardine Reef
➢ With it’s strong current and the depth of 30 meters, this spot is specially made for intermediate and advance divers. This spot is perfect to find some of the rare species such as Oceanic Triggerfish, Bumphead Parrotfish and Napolean Wrasse.
7) Cape Kri
➢ Being the spot that holds the greatest number of species found in one dive, this spot is also count as one pf the divers favourite spot. Did you know that in one dive they recorded almost 347 of different fish species? With the mild to strong current and the depth of 25 meter, this spot is made for intermediate to advance divers.
8) Chicken Reef
➢ This spot got its name because they look like a chicken from above. This spot is specially made for intermediate divers at the current can get from mild to strong. The depth of this spot is about 20 meters. Besides the colourful fish inhabit in the coral, keep an eye on Crocodile Fish and Wobbegong Sharks here.
9) Manta Sandy
➢ As the name, you will find different species of manta at this spot. If you are lucky enough you might be able to spot the rare Black Manta here. This spot if perfect for beginner with a mild to strong current and depth of 18 meters.
10) El Pasaje
➢ Despite the depth is 15 meters, this spot requires you to have confidence underwater as this spot is popular with narrow passage and small caves. This also make the spot as the perfect place to spot unique and wonderful nudibranchs and the multi-colour borgona fish.
Resources
1) Explore Some of the Best Dives Sites in the World ; Reynaldo Corral Andaluz ;
http://divemagazine.co.uk/travel/7537-best-dives-of-raja-ampat
2) Raja Ampat Dive Sites ; Playa Yenanas, Aldea Yenbeser, Isla Gam ;
http://rajaampatbiodiversity.com/en/raja-ampat-dive-sites/
3) Raja Ampat Dive Site, Central Raja Ampat ; Mikumba Diving 2018 ;
https://mikumbadiving.com/raja-ampat/raja-dive-sites/
4) TOP 5 RAJA AMPAT DIVE SITES IN THE DAMPIER STRAIGHT ; Playa Yenanas, Aldea Yenbeser,
Isla Gam ; http://rajaampatbiodiversity.com/en/top-5-raja-ampat-dive-sites-in-the-dampierstraight-
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5) 6 Raja Ampat Snorkeling Spot for You Who Haven’t Got a Diving License ; RAI2 ;
https://rajaampatislands.com/5-raja-ampat-snorkeling-spot-for-you-who-havent-got-adiving-
license/
6) Top 5 Dive Sites in Raja Ampat ; https://www.papuaparadise.com/news/top-5-dive-sites-inraja-
ampat/
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