Indonesia · Dampier Strait, Raja Ampat
Friwen Wall
Also known as: Friwenbonda, Friwen Garden, Friwen Laut
Best time to dive
January to December
What you might see
- Grey reef sharkPossible
- Moray eelLikely
- NudibranchLikely
Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.
Certification & difficulty
Open Water
Snorkelling
Snorkel-friendly - Yes - the shallow wall top is snorkeler-friendly
Safety notes
Low ambient light in cliff shadow; occasional stronger current
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: Friwen Island/Sorong
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.