One of the Top 10 Best Diving Destinations in the World

Raja Ampat – Diving in the Heart of the Coral Triangle

Few places on Earth feel as untouched and alive as Raja Ampat. Rising from the turquoise waters of West Papua, these “Four Kings” – Misool, Salawati, Batanta and Waigeo – guard what scientists call the most biodiverse marine ecosystem on the planet.

Covering over 40,000 km² of islands, reefs, and mangroves, Raja Ampat is home to around 50,000 people and an astonishing wealth of life – both above and below the surface.

How to Get Here


Flight

Your destination airport is Domine Eduard Osok (SOQ) in Sorong.
There are daily direct flights from both Bali (DPS) and Jakarta (CGK):

  • Bali (DPS) → Sorong (SOQ): 3h 50m

  • Jakarta (CGK) → Sorong (SOQ): 4h

Ferry to Waisai

From Sorong harbour (Pelabuhan Rakyat Sorong), ferries depart to Waisai Harbour:

  • 9 AM ferry: Wednesday, Friday, Sunday only

  • 2 PM ferry: available every day

    ⏱ Duration: ~2 hours

Tickets are sold at the harbour from 8 AM:

  • VIP: IDR 250,000

  • Economy: IDR 125,000

    (Both with air conditioning.)

Climate & Seasons

Raja Ampat has a tropical rainforest climate (Af), meaning warm temperatures and humidity all year round.

  • Air temperature: 25–30°C

  • Water temperature: 28–30°C

Winds shift with the monsoons:

  • October–April: Northwest monsoon – calmer seas in central Raja Ampat

  • May–September: Southeast monsoon – windier, sometimes choppy seas

Rain showers can occur any time of year but are usually brief and localized. Sunrises and sunsets are around 6:30 AM / 6:30 PM all year.