Cove Eco Resort, Raja Ampat
Boutique eco dive resort on the remote island of Yeben, close to Raja Ampat’s iconic dive sites and islands
per person, full board
Overview
- Remote location in one of the best preserved areas of Raja Ampat
- A private island resort with just 20 guests on average
- Close to dive sites such as Mayhem, Melissa’s Garden and Manta Sandy
- World-class diving, unlimited snorkelling and free kayak use
Cove Eco Resort is an inviting eco resort located on the remote, private island of Yeben and surrounded by some of Raja Ampat’s best coral reefs. Highly recommended for divers and non-divers alike, Cove Eco Resort is a welcoming tropical paradise where memorable moments occur naturally and in abundance and, while it takes a little extra effort to get to, the island’s isolation has nurtured an intimate, family-like atmosphere throughout the resort. Dive some of Raja Ampat’s world-famous sites, snorkel and kayak above sun-soaked coral reefs, and spend your days exploring local Papuan culture - or simply relax into the slower pace of life and enjoy the sound of nature.
Rooms
Standard cottage
1 x King bed, sleeps 2
Air conditioning, Ensuite bathroomfrom $228 /night
Superior cottage
1 x King bed, sleeps 2
Air conditioning, Ensuite bathroom, Fan...from $299 /night
Resort checklist
Meal plans:
- Full Board
Free transfers
Free transfers are scheduled on Mondays and Saturdays only.
FAQs
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Diving in Raja Ampat
WobbegongNot frequently
Manta RaysYear round
Schooling reef fishYear round
Pygmy seahorseYear round
Healthy coralsYear round
Plentiful reef lifeYear round
Soft coralsYear round
TrevallyYear round
The diving in Raja Ampat can be broadly divided into two main areas. The north with its nutrient-rich currents, denser fish life and better hard corals. While Misool Island in the south offers divers better visibility and more plentiful soft corals.
Mansuar Island and the Dampier Strait
Mansuar Island and the Dampier Strait are the heart of Raja Ampat’s northern diving. This area is home to Raja Ampat’s original dive resorts and many of the famous dive sites. Here, divers can explore sites such as Chicken Reef, Sardine Reef, Batu Lima, Blue Magic and Cape Kri in the east, and Manta Ridge, Manta Sandy and Arborek Jetty in the west. Raja Ampat’s northern dive sites feature fantastic biodiversity, large numbers of schooling fish and plenty of action when the currents are running. Due to the popularity of the Dampier Strait, there is now a ranger station at Manta Sandy to ensure divers follow the correct rules when diving with manta rays.
North of the Dampier Strait
North of the Dampier Strait are the islands of Waigeo and Gam. This area is home to the aptly named Mayhem dive site and the famous Passage - a narrow channel that cuts between the two islands. The tidal flow through the Passage creates the ideal conditions for filter feeders. Divers can drift between huge soft corals and sea fans which reach for the surface beneath the overhanging mangroves.
Misool Island
Located to the south of the main islands, Misool’s diving is characterised by dramatic underwater landscapes, stunning reefs and manta rays. Divers will find lots of pinnacles and ridges carpeted in beautiful fans, soft corals and sponges. Dive sites such as Boo and Fiabacet have become famous for glorious reef diving, whilst Magic Mountain attracts divers in search of giant oceanic manta rays. A large number of the dive sites around Misool Island now lie within the Misool Marine Reserve, a protected area twice the size of Singapore! And the results of this protection are clear, with fish populations booming and the number of sharks increasing every year.
