Raja Ampat – The Home of the Four Kings

It is a dream come true for most divers and non-divers who are privileged enough to explore this remote area of Indonesia.

The region that is called Raja Ampat comprises of nearly 40,000 km2 of land and sea, with over 1,500 islands spread across the north eastern region of Indonesia. This region is part of the Birds Head of Papua Barat, a name given for its topographic resemblance to the body of a bird.

The bird’s head of Papua Barat is the heart of the Coral Triangle, which gives it, its reputation as having the most bio diverse marine ecosystem in the world.

Not only does it have the passage of sharks, oceanic mantas, numerous species of whales and dolphins, we can also encounter some of the smallest species in the oceans such as pygmy seahorses, thecaceras, pipehorses and of course the endemic epaulette shark.

Visit mangrove forests, explore caves, relax on virgin beaches, witness local villages and trek to encounter the famous birds of paradise. Encounter gorgeous landscapes while kayaking or snorkel around mesmerizing reefs … Raja Ampat have it all for you.

Abyss Ocean World is currently offering two opportunities for you to explore this region.