The Passage Dive Site

Scuba Diving Tips Been diving in The Passage? Please Vote!

1 Star2 Stars3 Stars4 Stars5 Stars
5.00/5 (1 votes)
Loading...

It'd be great to hear about your experience!

Click here to share your recommendations Diver Smiley

The Passage is one of the most famous dive sites in Raja Ampat and is known for its fjord like characteristics. Found between the islands of Waigeo and Gam, the channel is around 25 metres wide and its main section is 5 metres deep. The passage snakes its way into the forest of the two islands with tree canopies lining either side. With its wonderful soft corals and its many underwater tunnels, pools, and passages, it is a magic place to dive.

The water that flows through the channel is drawn in by the tides, bringing nutrients with it and allowing marine life to flourish in the area. The tree canopies and limestone cliffs above the water make it a really beautiful and unique dive. The depth of the passage falls to around 35 metres but divers can expect to dive at around 10 metres. There are many passages and tunnels for divers to explore and these often lead to underwater pools that have further nooks and crannies waiting to be explored.

Divers can find amazing bright orange sea fans and large purple sponges. There are also many sea squirts, sea pens, and hydroids. The site is an underwater photographers dream as the sunlight slants down into the water and the sky and sea mirror each other creating amazing panoramic shots. Divers can see schools of barracuda, tuna, and jacks and Wobbegong sharks are common. Cuttlefish, pygmy seahorses, flatworms, and octopus are easily spotted and there are some resident turtles. The rare archer fish is also spotted here.

Other Dive Sites Reviews in Raja Ampat

This dive site is famous for a record that was set by Dr. Gerry Allen for the highest number of ...

Manta Sandy is probably one of the best known Raja Ampat dive sites and is considered a signature dive of ...

Dampier strait is an area with a number of dive sites all of exceptional quality. The best sites are all ...

Although the name suggests it, there are no sardines here but it is one of the busiest dive sites in ...

This calm and easy dive in a large bay is another one of Raja Ampat’s fantastic muck diving sites. It ...

Like many of the great manta ray dive spots of the world, this is a very popular dive site and ...

The dive site has provided many of the iconic pictures of diving in the Raja Ampat area and is one ...

This dive site is close to Batanta Island and is a great dive site for macro divers and macro underwater ...

This is a popular dive site in the Raja Ampat region for divers looking to see pelagic fish. The site ...

This dive site is a wreck dive that is named after the landing site of the first Christian missionaries in ...

Liveaboard Reviews in Raja Ampat

The Waow Indonesia is a luxury sailing vessel delivering the ultimate liveaboard diving holiday.

The MSY Arenui is a luxury boutique liveaboard offering a five star service.

The MSY DAMAI 1 is one of the best liveaboard sailing the Indonesian archipelago.

The M/V Seven Seas is one of the top luxury liveaboard sailing the Indonesian top diving destinations.

The MSY Aurora liveaboard is a traditional vessel featuring all the modern comfort.

Far into the archipelagos of Indonesia lies a majestic vessel that offers its guests a top-notch experience worthy of 5 ...

The MV Ambai is a large liveaboard bringing divers to Komodo and Raja Ampat.

The MSV Amira Liveaboard offers fantastic adventures around Raja Ampat, Komodo, Alor and the Banda Sea.

The Blue Manta Liveaboard is a spacious ship designed to deliver a comfortable Indonesian diving experience.

The Calico Jack liveaboard is a new traditionally-built wooden Phinisi schooner sailing in Raja Ampat.

Leave a Comment to Anonymous

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Name

Email

Website

*