If you have never dived, Raja Ampat is probably the best place on earth to try. The PADI Discover Scuba Diving programme starts with a skills session in a pool or shallow water and continues with two boat dives on reefs near Waisai or in the Dampier Strait.
The day
- Meet around 9:00 at the dive centre.
- Briefing and basic skills practice in confined water.
- Two introductory dives, maximum 12 metres, with your instructor.
- Refreshments between dives and a GoPro souvenir video.
Turtles, clownfish, schools of fusiliers and pristine corals just metres below the surface are common sights.
Who it is for
Anyone aged 10+ in good health who is comfortable in the water.
What to bring
Swimwear, towel and reef-safe sunscreen. Do not fly within 24 hours after diving.
Best time: October to April.
All visitors need the Raja Ampat Marine Park permit, paid once and valid for the whole year.
Booking and cancellation
We confirm your place with a trusted local provider and send you the exact meeting point and time in writing. If weather or the authorities force a cancellation, we offer another date or a full refund. Prices are final, with taxes included, and you pay securely online when booking.
Included
- PADI instructor
- Pool session
- Two boat dives
- Full gear
- GoPro video
- Refreshments
FAQs
Do I need experience?
No, it is designed for people who have never dived.
How deep will I go?
A maximum of 12 metres.
Where is it?
In Waisai, Raja Ampat’s capital, or in the Dampier Strait depending on the centre.
