Mike's Point (Raja Ampat)
Also known as: Mikes Point
Best time to dive
January to December
What you might see
- BarracudaLikely
- Eagle rayLikely
- Grey reef sharkLikely
- Napoleon wrasseLikely
- NudibranchLikely
- Pygmy seahorseLikely
- Sea turtleLikely
- SeahorseLikely
Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.
Certification & difficulty
Advanced Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.
Snorkelling
Not a snorkel site - Not recommended - the site's value (overhangs, current-driven pelagics) is a scuba-only experience
Safety notes
Strong, unpredictable currents including downcurrents; depth; overhead/overhang sections in the crater topography
Permits & fees
Raja Ampat Marine Park Entry Permit (SIMAKSI): ~IDR 700,000 foreign / IDR 425,000 domestic, valid 12 months; plus Visitor Entry Ticket ~IDR 1,000,000 foreign at Waisai port
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Gam Island/Sorong
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.