Blue Magic

Best time to dive

January to December; October to April

What you might see

• BarracudaLikely
• FrogfishLikely
• Manta rayLikely
• NudibranchLikely
• Pygmy seahorseLikely
• 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 - Limited - strong mid-water current makes surface snorkeling risky except on very calm slack-tide days

Safety notes

Strong, sometimes unpredictable currents including downcurrents; not suitable for inexperienced divers

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: Mioskon/Sorong