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Where to stay in Raja Ampat for diving: the Mansuar lodge and homestays

A dive lodge, a guesthouse and bungalows on stilts, on Mansuar Island: where to stay in Raja Ampat to dive Cape Kri and Blue Magic.

In Raja Ampat, the big Dampier Strait sites, such as Cape Kri and Blue Magic, are dived by boat. Our picks are on Mansuar Island, about ten kilometers from Cape Kri as the crow flies. You get there by boat, and the nearest airport is Sorong.

Our selection only includes places you can book on Booking.com, chosen for diving.

Read our guide to Cape Kri

Which dive lodge should you choose in Raja Ampat?

Which homestay should you choose in Raja Ampat?

Frequently asked questions

What level do you need to dive Cape Kri and Blue Magic?

Advanced level, because the current there is often strong.

When can you see oceanic mantas at Blue Magic?

From December to March.

How do you get to Mansuar Island?

By boat. The nearest airport is Sorong, and Raja Ampat Dive Lodge offers a shuttle, at extra cost.

Should you bring cash to Raja Ampat?

Yes, for the extras paid on site, at the lodge as well as at the guesthouse.

This page is written by Dive Sites, an independent guide: we are not the property and we do not take bookings. Prices and availability are checked on Booking.com, where our buttons lead, through an affiliate link.