Scuba Republic Dive Safari, Raja Ampat
Experience a unique diving itinerary around Raja Ampt, staying at authentic homestays along the way.
per person, full board
Overview
- Unique homestay dive safaris in the heart of Raja Ampat
- Meet local people and experience their way of life
- Benefit from Scuba Republic’s extensive experience
- See more of the Dampier Strait’s iconic dive sites in a single trip
Scuba Republic’s unique homestay dive safaris are an affordable alternative to liveaboard diving in Raja Ampat. Follow a scheduled itinerary around the very best dive sites of the Dampier Strait, experiencing authentic Indonesian life at local homestays along the way, as you spend each night on an exotic tropical island. Throw in a few iconic viewpoints and secluded white sand beaches, and these trips are guaranteed to be unforgettable.
Rooms
Homestays
1 x Double bed, sleeps 2
Fan, Shared bathroom, Private terracefrom $188 /night
Resort checklist
Meal plans:
- Full Board
Scheduled trips
4, 5, and 6-night dive safaris are scheduled throughout the year, but a minimum of 4 guests is required for a trip to be guaranteed. Please contact the ZuBlu team to confirm dates.
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.Â
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.
