From Raja Ampat’s unrivaled biodiversity to Triton Bay’s soft coral-covered pinnacles to Cenderawasih Bay’s whale shark experience, wherever you choose to dive in the Bird’s Head Seascape, unequalled diving awaits!
The Bird’s Head Seascape features exceptional diving year-round. Some areas are dependent on the prevailing monsoon for optimum conditions. During the southeast monsoon phase, normally June through September, wind and poor visibility negatively impact many sites in southern Raja Ampat and Triton Bay. Northern Raja Ampat’s sites, however, are often calm with excellent visibility during the southeast monsoon. When the northwest monsoon blows, normally October through May, most northern Raja Ampat sites are easily dived from the protected side of the reef. Visibility depends on current flow. Southern Raja Ampat’s diving conditions, including Triton Bay, excel during these northwest winds. Cenderawasih Bay ‘s sites can be dived all year; normally, prevailing winds do not adversely affect reefs inside the bay. Most liveaboards, however, only travel Papua’s north coast between May and September. Check with the individual operator for seasonal resort closings and liveaboard movements.