Indonesia · Dampier Strait, Raja Ampat

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.