What a Raja Ampat dive trip actually costs

West Papua, Indonesia · trip-cost estimates · 10 nights
Estimated subtotal
$1,475 – $8,150

Per person for 10 nights — flights, hotel, dive ops, and gear-bag fees included. Typical trip lands around $2,500. Transfers, meals and any unpriced extras are additional.

💰 Cost breakdown (per person)

Round-trip flighttypical $920–$2,100 from major US airports$920–$2,100
Hotel × 10 nights~$62/night typical · $17–$566/night range$170–$5,660
Diving (3 days, 2-tank)~$104 per 2-tank boat dive~$312
Gearchecked dive gear ~$70 RT, or rent ~$40/day locally~$70
Estimated subtotal
$1,475 – $8,15010 nights, per person

Transfers & hotel pickup

Airport travel and getting to the dive boat are separate costs. These are published policies, not confirmed reservations.

Airport to accommodation

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Accommodation to diving

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🐠 Best time to go

Prime months: Jan · Feb · Mar · Apr · Oct · Nov · Dec.

Calm season — manta aggregations and peak biodiversity

🤿 The diving

Boat/panga entry to sites like Cape Kri, Blue Magic, Sardine Reef, and Manta Sandy delivers dense fish biomass, oceanic mantas, wobbegong sharks, and pygmy seahorses in 81–86°F water with 10–30m visibility; intermediate skill recommended for strong currents.

Also known for: Ikan bakar (charcoal-grilled fish with local sambal spices) — the staple meal across every warung in Waisai

⭐ Top-rated dive shops

Raja Ampat Dive Experience★★★★★ (23)
Indara Dive Center★★★★★ (15)
Rajaampat Dive Trips★★★★★ (11)
Lumba Lumba Dive Center★★★★★ (1)

🥾 When you're not diving

Piaynemo Viewpoint Hike — Climb wooden stairs to a panoramic view of Raja Ampat's iconic karst islands and lagoons.

Arborek Village Visit — Walk through a traditional Papuan fishing village and watch locals weave pandanus crafts.

Pianemo Beach Snorkel Walk — Short trail connects viewpoints with shallow bays where you can wade and spot reef life.

Waisai Market — Browse the main town market for fresh local produce, grilled fish, and everyday Papuan goods.

Bird of Paradise Watching — Early morning treks into forest to spot Wilson's or red bird of paradise displaying in trees.

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