Home to Cape Kri, which holds the world record for fish biodiversity: 374 species in a single dive.
The Dampier Strait separates the islands of Waigeo and Batanta in central Raja Ampat — and it is the densest concentration of world-class dive sites in the archipelago. A short 90-minute crossing from Sorong puts you on Cape Kri before lunch.
In 2012, ichthyologist Gerry Allen counted 374 fish species in a single dive at Cape Kri — a world record that has not been broken. The site sits at the eastern tip of Kri Island, with schooling barracuda, jacks, wobbegong sharks, and a vast diversity of reef fish across two distinct reef walls.
Blue Magic — reef mantas and schooling pelagics.
Sardine Reef — consistent fish schooling action.
Manta Sandy — the year-round reef manta cleaning station at 12 metres.
Mioskon — advanced channel current dive with wobbegongs and walking sharks.
Beyond diving, Dampier Strait offers stunning beach anchorages at Friwen Wall, the Sawinggrai birds-of-paradise viewing site, and the Arborek manta jetty (which sees reef mantas year-round even for snorkelers).
The Dampier Strait is the easiest region to reach — any 3-day or 5-day charter from Sorong covers the highlights.
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