Diving Raja Ampat includes a mandatory stop at the famous dive spots of the Dampier Strait. One of the top sites is the Sardine Reef on the east side of Kri Island. The large 200-meter-long underwater pinnacles thrive with activity; one might almost call it a fish traffic jam. The maximum diving depth is 30 meters with a visibility of up to 30 Reading the information linked in the steps below will provide you with everything you need to independently plan and book your Raja Ampat visit. Find out if traditional Papuan homestay accommodation will suit you by reading this important introduction. Check to see if it will fit your budget. Raja Ampat is great value but West Papua is more Raja Ampat Adventures is owned by Deni, who is a local, and price of the trip was good. I recommend this company wholeheartedly. Read more. Review of: Raja Ampat Adventures. Written November 30, 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. Raja Ampat Conservation Efforts Learn more Protecting the Birds Head Seascape The Bird's Head Seascape initiative was established in 2004. Dependent on the strong union of international NGOs and local, regency, provincial and national governments, coastal communities, local organizations, and universities, the initiative seeks to balance the needs of the Seascape's human population while Raja Ampat's 40,000 km² in the middle of this incredible region is absolutely packed with marine life and scenic beauty. This is the reason why scuba divers know about Raja Ampat. Getting to Raja Ampat. Raja Ampat can take a little time and effort to get to but it is absolutely worth the trip. The name Raja Ampat itself is believed to derive from a legend where a woman found seven eggs, with four of them hatch and become the kings of the four main islands, while the other three became a woman, a ghost, and a stone. For underwater enthusiasts, Raja Ampat definitely offers some of the world's ultimate experience. Raja Ampat has four main islands: Misool, Salawati, Batanta, and Waigeo. Waigeo is the main island and the one where most of the guest house and hotels are. Where to stay in Raja Ampat (if you haven't chosen a liveaboard) Raja Ampat is a diver's mecca situated in West Papua, Indonesia's easternmost province. Its isolated location makes it relatively hard to reach, which has largely kept Raja Ampat a pristine underwater paradise, far from congestion, pollution and crowded tourist spots. UkjpdW.