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1Magic Mountain
Magic Mountain is a 5.0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Indonesia, Irian Jaya, Raja Ampat, Misool which is accessible from shore based on 1 ratings.
IntermediateMax depth 65.6 ftBoat entry
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2Yilliet
Yilliet is a 5.0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Indonesia, Irian Jaya, Raja Ampat, Misool which is accessible from shore based on 1 ratings.
IntermediateMax depth 49.2 ftBoat entry
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3Cape Kri
Cape Kri is the northeast point of Kri Island; which is near Near Waigeo Island (Approx 50 km north of Sorong, 5 hours).
IntermediateMax depth 65.6 ftBoat entry
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4Disney Land
Disney Land is a good dive at Triton bay. The spot was, like most other spots at Triton bay, originally discovered by Larry Smith. You dive around a small rock island. A good part of the area is covered by lots a black coral which are a good hiding place for many sweetlips. There is also a good chance to see wobegong sharks. Triton Bay. Access is only possible by live-aboard
IntermediateMax depth 32.8 ftBoat entry
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5Katy Rock
Katy Rock is another dive site discovered by Larry Smith. The dive site is around a small rock island with a swim through close to the surface. We spotted a lot of marco life There are nove dive centers in the area. Access is only possible by liveaboard
IntermediateMax depth 49.2 ftBoat entry
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6GT Rock
GT Rock (GT stand for giant trevally)is a divesite in the Triton Bay, Irian Jaya. Diving is around a rock island. The quality of the diving at this site can vary a lot depending on the current. If there is enough current the is plenty of big fish (including giant trevallys). If there is no current the big fish is missing, but there is still a good chance to spot big rays or wobegong sharks and there is always some rare macro animals tobe spotted (e.g.hippocampus pontoi). Only accessible by liveaboard GT Rock is also known as Batu Jeruk.
IntermediateMax depth 49.2 ftBoat entry
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7Monmon
Monmon is a very remote place in Irian Jaya, Indonesia. The place is rarely visited by liveaboards on the way between Triton Bay and Misool. The dive site is close to a small rock island with a sloping coral reef which changes into sand ground on about 25m-30m. The coral reef is healthy with a nice diversity of coral. There are also wobegong sharks, nice macro life and a colony of garden eel in the sand on about 25m. Diving at Monmon is nice, but the most spectacular view is above the surface. There is a big waterfall where the water is falling directly into the ocean. The whole scenery is surrounded by a dense jungle with a lot of orchids and butterflies. If you are lucky, you might even spot a wallaby on the beach. For sure one of the nicest views in Irian Jaya! Very remote area which is only accessible by liveaboard Monmon is also known as Air Kiti Kiti.
IntermediateMax depth 49.2 ftBoat entry
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8Nusaulang
Pulau Nusaulang is only rarely visited by liveaboards on the way from Misool to Triton Bay. Some expeditions to this island have recorded high numbers of different species of fish. Nusaulang has some interesting underwater landscape with walls and sand patches. In the deeper areas you have a good chance to spot sharks or rays. The island is very remote and only accessible by liveaboard
IntermediateMax depth 114.8 ftBoat entry
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9Gladden Corner
Usually can find reeffish such as sweetlips, snapper,butterflyfish. Bigfish like malabar grouper, blacktip shark, barracudas also Bumphead parrot fish. Unusual critter like ghost pipefish, pygmy seahorse and colorfush nudibranch. Coral reef is healthy and consist branching coral, massive and foliose as well. Gladden Corner is located in Raja Ampat island in Kofiau island. This location can be reached by speedboat from Sorong. Gladden Corner is also known as Gladden Spit, Kofiau Gladden Spit.
BeginnerMax depth 49.2 ftBoat entry
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11Boo Window
Boo Window is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Indonesia, Irian Jaya, Raja Ampat, Misool which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
IntermediateMax depth 49.2 ftBoat entry
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12Andiamo
Andiamo is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Indonesia, Irian Jaya, Raja Ampat, Misool which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
BeginnerMax depth 49.2 ftBoat entry
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13Living Colours
Living Colours is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Indonesia, Irian Jaya, Raja Ampat, Misool which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
IntermediateMax depth 49.2 ftBoat entry
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14Candy Store
Candy Store is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Indonesia, Irian Jaya, Raja Ampat, Misool which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
BeginnerMax depth 49.2 ftBoat entry
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15Walo Bommies
It is a beautiful reef with various marine living such color reef fish and little tiny marine critters. This site is located east of Walo island in Kofiau Marine Protected Area. The MPA is managed by Raja Ampat Regency Government.
IntermediateMax depth 39.4 ftBoat entry
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16Batanta Corner
Batanta Corner is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Indonesia, Irian Jaya, Raja Ampat, Batanta Salawati which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
BeginnerMax depth 45.9 ftBoat entry
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17Blue Water Mangrove
The name comes from the unique of the dive site. All location around are mangroves but the water are so clear. It has beautiful underwater scenery and it is a must to visit here when you travel in Raja Ampat. The location usually can be reached by a live-aboard. It is located in the Nampale islands. Blue Water Mangrove is also known as Penyelaman Nampale.
IntermediateMax depth 39.4 ftBoat entry
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18Little Komodo
The water is rich of nutrient, a lot of fusillier and small fish feed in this area. The dive site is 10 minute by speedboat from the Conservation International Field Station
IntermediateMax depth 49.2 ftBoat entry
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19Bo's Rainbow
The reef is home of unique marinelife such as nudibranchs, rare decorator crabs, sea slug and also the giant bumphead parrot fish. It can be reach from Conservation International Field Station by speedboat for 15 minutes. Bo's Rainbow is also known as Batu Sugih, Andie Reef.
IntermediateMax depth 49.2 ftBoat entry
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20Aquarium
Aquarium is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Indonesia, Irian Jaya, Triton Bay which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
IntermediateMax depth 39.4 ftBoat entry
West Papua diving guide
Ready to check out the best sites in West Papua for scuba diving, snorkeling, shore diving, free diving or other ocean activities? Zentacle has 59 dive sites, snorkel spots, beaches, and more. Discover hand-curated maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best dive and snorkel sites in West Papua?
Based on Zentacle reviews, the top-rated sites in West Papua are Magic Mountain (5.0 from 1 review), Yilliet (5.0 from 1 review) and Cape Kri (4.5 from 2 reviews).
Are there dive shops in West Papua?
Zentacle lists 2 dive shops in West Papua. The top-rated are Papua Diving - Kri Eco Resort (4.5 from 68 reviews) and Lamima (4.3 from 8 reviews).