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75 % OF ALL KNOWN CORAL SPECIES
MORE THAN 1'400 SPECIES OF REEF FISH
THE HEALTHIEST REEFS ON EARTH

Temperature
The Water temperature is around 28°- 30°C  (82° - 86°F) all year round.
​Normally, a 3 mm wetsuit is enough.
Visibility
In Raja Ampat, the Pacific and the Indian Ocean come together and the water is therefore extremely rich in nutrients. This results in limited underwater visibilities between 10 and 30 m (50 and 100 ft), but it also means that we have a lot of marine life!
Currents
Depending on the tide, strong currents can occur at some dive sites. There are always enough protected sites to enjoy an easy dive without current.
But if you like, you will benefit from currents, because: No current, no fish!
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Tides at Pulau Pef
Best Time to come
Pulau Pef is situated 48 km south of the equator and the area offers year round tropical climate and good diving conditions. There are no thermal seasons in Raja Ampat. Sun, wind, waves and underwater visibility can change on a daily basis. ​
WEATHER CONDITIONS RAJA AMPAT
What to bring
For your convenience, please bring your own soft gear: wetsuit, mask, snorkel, booties and fins.
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Diving certifications and dive insurance are mandatory, please bring your cards along.

Please don't bring gloves, you will not be allowed to wear them.
House reef
​The house reef in front of the resort is easily dived from the jetty and features a great variety of fish, critters and a colorful coral garden.
Night dives are convenient and productive, with the endemic Walking Shark often sighted.

​At times, a school of Batfish resides under the pier, offering good photographic opportunities, and baby Blacktip Sharks can be seen playfully hunting small fish in the shallows around the restaurant.
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Dive sites
​Diving is tailored to suit a fair mix of weather conditions, logistics and guests’ wishes. We have the choice of 60+ different dive sites, where you will find all your heart desires: from lush soft corals, to spectacular hard coral gardens, slopes, critter sites and Manta spots.

​One of Raja Ampat's most celebrated dive sites «The Passage», a winding river-like gap between Gam and Waigeo, is very nearby.


There is also the possibility to visit the famous Fam Islands with breathtaking views and dive sites with abundant fish life.

Dive sites are reached within 5 - 70 minutes.
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Biodiversity
During a typical week, it is possible to see many varieties of schooling fish, Pygmy Seahorses, Nudibranchs and small critters, Wobbegong Sharks, Reef Sharks, the endemic Raja Ampat Walking Shark (Bamboo Shark), Bumphead Parrotfishes, Turtles, Giant Trevallies, Barracudas, Manta Rays and almost every reef fish and critter you can find in books.
Of course, you will also find some of the healthiest hard and soft corals, which are the reason that scientists have named Raja Ampat «the Earth’s richest seascape».
Photography
Raja Ampat is a true paradise for underwater photographers!
Since we have a big variety of small critters, but also amazing coral seascapes, huge schools of fish and big animals such as Mantas and Sharks, you can bring both your macro and wide-angle lenses. And then decide every day which one to take along
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Air-conditioned camera room for storage and set-up of the imaging gear
Safety
The Raja Ampat archipelago is very remote. In the unfortunate event of a diving emergency, the best care is far from Sorong. The nearest hyperbaric chambers are located in Manado (Sulawesi), Singapore and Darwin (Australia).

In order to maximize diving safety, Raja4Divers requires the following:


  • All guests must sign a Liability Release.
  • All diving guests must be certified Scuba Divers and must present a valid Certification Card upon arrival.
  • All guests using Nitrox must be Enriched Air certified and must present a valid Enriched Air Certification Card upon arrival.
  • Dive computers are mandatory. All diving guests must dive with computer.
  • All dives are recreational and are planned within non-decompression limits.
  • All divers must bring a certificate of medical fitness to dive from their doctor. Raja4Divers reserves the right to deny diving to any guest who doesn't present such a certificate.
  • A Surface Marker Buoy is mandatory, if you do not have your own, you will be issued with a loaner for the duration of the trip.
  • Dive insurance is mandatory. All guests must have dedicated dive insurance which covers emergency evacuation and must present proof/card upon arrival. Divers Alert Network (DAN) is recommended.
  • Please keep in mind, that your diving insurance covers accidents only within the depth limit of your certification. For Open Water Divers (max. 18 m) we offer the Adventure Deep Dive course that will allow you to dive up to 30 m.
  • We dive responsibly and do not touch anything underwater to avoid negative impacts on the reef and diver.

Special note:  
Travel insurance is NOT the same as dedicated Diving Insurance, which is specific to diving emergencies.
Travel insurance may not cover emergency evacuation and DCS treatment.


For more details and/or to become a member of DAN, contact Divers Alert Network in your area of the world:

  • DAN Asia Pacific
  • DAN America
  • DAN Europe
  • DAN Japan
  • DAN Southern Africa

Free Nitrox
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60+ different dive sites
Max. 4 guests/guide
Max. 8 guests/boat

No fuel surcharge
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Usually, surface intervals are spent with tea, coffee and snacks on one of Raja Ampat's beautiful beaches or sand bars. Explore the mangroves, the landscape of remote islands or simply relax in pristine nature.


​We provide towels and drinking water on all trips.
Diving Boat on a Paradise Beach

Contact Us
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Location

Pulau Pef - ​Raja Ampat - ​Indonesia
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Our Office in Sorong

​Jl. Gagak No.7 B, Km 7 Gunung, RT.001 RW.002
Kelurahan Malengkedi, Remu Utara
PO Box No.130
Sorong 98416 – Papua Barat - Indonesia
Phone +62 (0)811 485 7711


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Images and videos of the following photographers / videographers were used for this website:
Barbara Moll, Claudia Peyer, Pere Rubio, Thomas Haider, Filip Staes, Christian Kaufmann,
Dos Winkel, Duri Mayer, Jürgen Freund,
Daniel Brinckmann, Amanda Künzle, Joram Zimmermann, Ramon Sibold, Roman Keller
, Barbara & Markus Aichinger, Fabienne Hadorn, Andreas Hadorn,
​Armin Keller, Marcel Rudolph, Sabrina Inderbitzi, Peter Löseke
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  • Home
  • Raja Ampat
    • Region
    • Pulau Pef
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  • Resort
    • The Resort
    • Your Bungalow
    • Bar & Sunset Lounge
    • Restaurant
    • Activities >
      • Explore Pulau Pef
      • Books & Games
      • Pef Band
  • Diving
    • Dive In
    • Diving Facilities
    • Dive Team
    • Marine Life
  • Snorkelling
    • Snorkelling In Paradise
    • Snorkelling Team
    • Marine Life
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  • About Us
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  • Visit Us
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