Colorful coral reef scene with marine life in West Papua, Indonesia's underwater world.
Indonesia · Dampier Strait, Raja Ampat

Turtle Point (Raja Ampat)

Best time to dive

October to April; December to February; December to April; July to August

What you might see

  • Grey reef sharkLikely
  • Moray eelLikely
  • NudibranchReliably seen
  • Sea turtleReliably 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 - Shallow sections only

Safety notes

Season-dependent; strong currents - drift experience and an SMB matter

Permits & fees

Liveaboard or resort dive in Raja Ampat; a marine-park entry tag/fee is required

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Mansuar area/Sorong

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

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