Located just off the coast of West Papua in north-eastern Indonesia, getting to Raja Ampat takes time. A lot of time. Even if you're flying from Jakarta or Bali, you usually have to fly to Makassar (or sometimes Ambon) in Sulawesi, and then catch another flight onto Sarong in West Papua. Raja Ampat has 1,669 species of fish recorded to date and that total keeps rising every couple weeks. That number is far greater than the Great Barrier Reef, which is also a much larger area. There are many different ways to get to Raja Ampat. The two most popular ways on how to get to Raja Ampat are: Sorong is the largest province in West Papua Province. You can get to Sorong by either hopping on a plane or getting on a ship. Once in Sorong, you can take a taxi to the Sorong ferry harbor. The ferries will take you to Wasai. Raja Ampat (The 4 Kings, often abbreviated R4) is one of these quintessential tropical island destinations. The islands are spectacular and diverse above water, featuring mountainous and karst islands, as well as coral cays. With high biodiversity, including several endemic species of mammals and birds, they are second to none below the surface The Passage. The channel that separates the Gam and Waigeo islands is a shallow dive site which is named The Passage. This dive spot is known as one of the most iconic Raja Ampat scuba diving destinations that it has to offer. With many different diving environments, The Passage has mangroves, rocky ridges, and also a dive site called Citrus Ridge. Raja Ampat. Raja Ampat- The ultimate beginners guide; Our guide to Kri Island - The best island in Raja Ampat. 3 nights on Arborek - Raja Ampat's most cultural Island. Singapore. 5 nights in Singapore! Sri Lanka. Our guide to a short stay in Sri Lanka; Africa. Tanzania- Our 12 day safari itinerary. Namibia Road Trip- Your ultimate guide Raja Ampat's resort diving is mostly concentrated in the north - with the vast majority of resorts and guesthouses found in and around the Dampier Strait, particularly on the islands of Gam, Waiego, Kri and Batanta. While each resort offers access to a number of unique dive sites, these locations ensure short boat rides to Raja Ampat's Find out all your need to know about the Availability, Schedules, Prices and Itineraries. Pindito liveaboard is the only safari boat in Indonesia that has 18+ years of operating experience in Raja Ampat, Komodo, Flores and the Banda sea. Offering 8 cabins for 16 guests in 6 double and 2 twin all cabins feature ensuite heads with hot and cold running water (vanity and shower as well as toilet Raja Ampat Dive Lodge (RADL) is located at the heart of the most spectacular diving in northern Raja Ampat. Mere minutes from the famous Manta aggregation sites and the fish-filled dives at the western edge of the Dampier Strait, fronted by a white sand beach and backed by the ever-verdant Papuan rainforest, the dive lodge is surrounded by Raja Ampat, or the Four Kings, is an archipelago located off the northwest tip of Bird's Head Peninsula on the island of New Guinea, in Indonesia's Southwest Papua province. It comprises over 1,500 small islands, cays, and shoals surrounding the four main islands of Misool, Salawati, Batanta, and Waigeo, and the smaller island of Kofiau. nbXCrf.