Raja Ampat: Top 10 Dives You CAN'T MISS!

Planning a dive trip to Raja Ampat? These are the top 10 dive sites you absolutely can’t miss — based on real dives in the central region and Dampier Strait. Raja Ampat diving offers some of the best dive sites in the world. This video breaks down the top 10 dive sites in Raja Ampat, including Cape Kri, Blue Magic, Manta Sandy, Sardine Reef, Melissa’s Garden, and more — covering currents, conditions, marine life, and what makes each site unique for scuba divers planning diving in Indonesia, a Raja Ampat dive trip or liveaboard diving. Raja Ampat sits at the heart of the Coral Triangle and is widely considered the best diving destination on Earth. In this video, we share our definitive Top 10 Raja Ampat dive sites, based on extensive diving in the central region and Dampier Strait. From high-current pinnacles and manta cleaning stations to coral gardens that redefine what healthy reefs look like, these sites represent the very best Raja Ampat has to offer. This guide is designed for scuba divers planning a Raja Ampat trip, whether you’re diving from a homestay or a liveaboard — and pairs perfectly with our full Raja Ampat vlog series linked below. 🌊 Watch the FULL Raja Ampat Series → https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL57efFcPIEJcbRIH7vlQDVeltMVZfIkP9 Thanks for watching — we hope our videos help you plan your next dive or underwater travel adventure. ✈️ Planning your next dive trip? Grab our FREE Raja Ampat Packing Guide → https://aaronandcassie.com/free-scuba-diving-travel-guides/ 🐠 Subscribe for weekly dive stories: https://www.youtube.com/@Aaron.and.Cassie?sub_confirmation=1 📩 Get our best travel & dive tips: https://aaron-and-cassie.kit.com/sign-up ☕ Support our channel: https://buymeacoffee.com/aaron.and.cassie 🔗 Travel & Gear Links DAN Worldwide Dive Insurance: https://www.daneurope.org/en/buy-dive-insurance#!/partnerCode=729130 Travel Insurance (Nomads & Expats): https://safetywing.com/ambassador/refer/26235483 Epidemic Sound – Try Free: https://share.epidemicsound.com/g5vv83 🎥 Our Camera Gear: Panasonic G9 II | GoPro Hero 13 | DJI Mini 4 Pro | DJI Mic Mini | PGYTech 00:00 Raja Ampat’s Top 10 Dive Sites 00:10 #10 Mios Kun – Underrated Gem 00:43 #9 Sardine Reef – High Current Action 01:21 #8 Mike’s Point – Cathedral Topography 02:03 #7 Sawandarek Jetty – Turtles & Fish Density 02:50 #6 Manta Sandy – Manta Ray Cleaning Station 03:38 #5 Mayhem – Chaotic Current Pinnacle 04:16 #4 Blue Magic – Oceanic Mantas 05:09 #3 Batu Rufus – Wall, Garden & Arch 05:50 #2 Melissa’s Garden – Coral Masterpiece 06:21 #1 Cape Kri – World Record Biodiversity 07:14 Is Raja Ampat Worth Visiting in 2026? #RajaAmpat #RajaAmpatDiving #ScubaDiving #DiveSites #IndonesiaDiving #UnderwaterWorld #DiveTravel #OceanLife