Raja Ampat hidden paradise for scuba divers

The beauty of Raja Ampat from the sky. Image: oceanicliveaboard.com

If you have never dived in various waters such as Nusa Penida, the Great Barrier Reef, then your experience as a true diver is not perfect if you have not found the hidden paradise of Raja Ampat, Papua, Indonesia. 

Raja Ampat consists of large and small islands, coral strands sea, mountains, tropical forests, white sandy beaches and a variety of animal life in it. Raja Ampat has unmatched natural scenery.

Diving with the manta ray. Image: travellnista.com

Raja Ampat is also known as "a haven for divers". The geographical position of the Raja Ampat archipelago is located in the center of the world's coral reef triangle have made the waters of Raja Ampat is very rich, thanks to its underwater biodiversity. Diversity is considerably greater than any other area sampled in the Coral Triangle composed of Indonesia, Papua New Guinea and Philippines.

Do you really want to dive into Raja Ampat? Then where is the location of this hidden paradise? Raja Ampat or can be translated as The Four Kings is located in the northwestern tip of Indonesia's Papuan "Bird's Head Seascape,”. Let’s holiday and diving in Raja Ampat.

Snorkeling in Raja Ampat. Image: papua-diving.com

Raja Ampat archipelago comprising over 1,500 small islands, cays and shoals surrounding the four main islands of Salawati, Batanta, Misool, and Waigeo. Each of these – from the stark wave-pounded slopes that drop away beneath the karts cliffs of Wayag and Uranie to the deep, nutrient-rich bays of Mayalibit, Kabui and Aljur to the “blue water mangrove” channels of  Gam and Kofiau to the plankton-rich upwelling areas of Misool and the Dampier Strait. When you are in this hidden paradise, you will find scenic and exotic beaches. This is what makes Raja Ampat is wonderful for honeymoon.

Exotic and scenery in Raja Ampat. Image: synotrip.com

You will be fascinated by the uniqueness of the waters of Raja Ampat because the waters in this tropical paradise have 603 types of hard coral reefs. These coral reefs are 75% of the number of coral species in the world.

 Based on various studies as conducted by Conservation International and the Nature Conservancy, the Raja Ampat marine waters is estimated to have about 1397 species of fish, so it is no exaggeration when the waters of Raja Ampat is known as "Capital of Fish in the World". 

Marine waters of Raja Ampat archipelago there are 60 types of crayfish, 699 types of soft animals, or mollusks, is also consists of 530 snails (Gastropoda), 159 miscellaneous shellfish (bivalve mollusks), 2 Scaphopoda, 5 types of squid (cephalopod ), and 3 Chiton. This wealth makes the Raja Ampat archipelago of small islands region that has marine biodiversity enormous and very diverse, so it is certainly not surprising that Raja Ampat is one of the destinations most favored by diving enthusiast’s scuba diving in the world of sports.

 

Stunning sunsets in Raja Ampat. Image: worldislandparadise.com

Can you imagine how beautiful the underwater worlds in Raja Ampat if you dive into with friends, or you snorkel with the one you love?  It seems you need to check the completeness of scuba gear, or your own snorkeling equipment, and make sure your digital camera already equipped with a waterproof casing for underwater photography. 

After you are tired to dive or snorkel, you can enjoy the atmosphere of the beach, and watch the most stunning sunsets in Raja Ampat, and certainly is the most romantic experience for those who are on their honeymoon.

Colorful coral reef in Raja Ampat. Image:holidayrajaampat.wordress.com

Raja Ampat is home to many endemic species, like the 'walking sharks'. You can Dive with manta rays, sharks, and shoals of schooling fish; explore the reef slopes with some of the widest diversity of corals in the world, and housing some of the best macro diving of Raja Ampat; various species of pygmy seahorses, wobbegongs, bump head parrot fish, giant trevally, barracuda and just about every reef fish. Not to mention the friendly assistant of the dugong, and a busy colleague, the turtle. You can say Raja Ampat is your personal Disneylandof diving sites. All of this is set against a vibrant backdrop of the world's healthiest hard and soft corals. 

On land expect a lot of birds and other wildlife like lizards and the Cuscus - Often furry marsupials that can be spotted in the evenings. Raja Ampat's natural wealth is not only attractive to scuba diving enthusiast, but also a paradise for photographers and marine biologists and other scientific researchers.

Romantic honeymoon in Raja Ampat. Image: thecoraltriangle.com

Holiday in Raja Ampat is a golden opportunity to enjoy an eco tour. You can choose to stay at a luxury resort or in bungalow green-minded, and you always got the romantic feel of Raja Ampat. 

The beauty of the beach and the green around you will remind you to preserve nature, so that the tourists, honeymooners and divers can participate to prevent global warming.

Before you book your adventure destination to Raja Ampat, let's watch this video. 

Vacation and adventure in Raja Ampat has been a dream of world-class divers and novice divers, and could become a holiday destination once in a lifetime. You can find a hidden paradise for any reason, for example, to release the pressure from your busy life in business or work. Whatever is be your intention, whether for diving, snorkeling, a family vacation or a romantic honeymoon, then the beauty of Raja Ampat, tranquil and peaceful, and will give you real joy, and beautiful memories that will not be forgotten throughout your life.