Indonesia · Cenderawasih Bay

Kali Lemon

Best time to dive

January to December; June to October

What you might see

  • DolphinPossible
  • DugongPossible
  • Whale sharkReliably seen

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Certification & difficulty

Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.

Snorkelling

Snorkel-friendly - Yes - this is primarily a surface/snorkel encounter, whale sharks feed within a few metres of the surface

Safety notes

Jellyfish stings near the platform (wear a rashguard/wetsuit); whale sharks are wild and encounters are not guaranteed; remote location, limited medical evacuation; boat traffic around bagans

Permits & fees

Cenderawasih Bay National Park (Taman Nasional Teluk Cenderawasih) entrance fee, reported around US$70 for a multi-day permit; some tour operators add a booking fee (~EUR30) plus ~EUR5 SGR per person - enforcement/collection reported inconsistent, confirm current amount with operator

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Nabire

This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.