Raycrew - Majuro Atoll
Raycrew is one of those spots that just feels right, a proper coral reef dive. We don't always get excited about just "coral reef," but this one has a certain magic to it, especially when the light hits just so. It’s not about huge pelagics here, more about a busy, bustling reef that keeps your eyes scanning. We love drifting along, picking out the smaller details. You'll spot a surprising number of Humphead Unicornfish, which are always fun to watch as they graze. Look closer for Messmate Pipefish tucked into the coral, and the flash of a Yellowmargin Triggerfish darting past. The stony corals here are healthy and form a labyrinth that makes for interesting swimming, feeling like you’re exploring an ancient city. We’ve found the best visibility tends to be in the morning, before any afternoon chop picks up. It’s a comfortable dive, nothing too challenging, ideal for divers who enjoy a relaxed pace and appreciate the smaller, intricate side of reef life.
- Location
- Majuro Atoll, Marshall Islands, Central & South Pacific
- Coordinates
- 7.086680, 171.373700
- Type
- reef
Marine Protected Area: Majuro
Best Time to Dive in Majuro Atoll
The warmest water temperatures in Majuro Atoll occur in January, averaging 28.1°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 28.1°C.
Monthly Water Temperatures
- January: 28.1°C (air: 27.4°C)
- February: 28.1°C (air: 27.4°C)
- March: 28.1°C (air: 27.3°C)
- April: 28.1°C (air: 27.2°C)
- May: 28.1°C (air: 27.5°C)
- June: 28.1°C (air: 27.5°C)
- July: 28.1°C (air: 27.5°C)
- August: 28.1°C (air: 27.5°C)
- September: 28.1°C (air: 27.6°C)
- October: 28.1°C (air: 27.6°C)
- November: 28.1°C (air: 27.4°C)
- December: 28.1°C (air: 27.5°C)
Nearby Dive Sites in Majuro Atoll
- Anemone Nr. 1 (reef)
- Aquarium - 5-18m (reef)
- Calalin Channel - 10-30m (drift)
- West Coral Pass (reef)
Nearest Dive Centres to Raycrew
Marine Life in Majuro Atoll
Home to 198 recorded species including 142 reef fish, 17 hard corals, 13 sea cucumbers, 9 sea snails & nudibranchs, 5 sharks & rays, 5 crabs & lobsters.
Notable Species
- Bristle-toothed Surgeonfish (Ctenochaetus striatus) - Reef Fish
- Black Surgeonfish (Acanthurus nigricans) - Reef Fish
- Bullethead Parrotfish (Chlorurus sordidus) - Reef Fish
- Blunt-head Parrotfish (Chlorurus microrhinos) - Reef Fish
- Clown Tang (Naso lituratus) - Reef Fish
- Sleek Unicornfish (Naso hexacanthus) - Reef Fish
- Blue and Gold Fusilier (Caesio caerulaurea) - Reef Fish
- Bleeker's Surgeonfish (Acanthurus mata) - Reef Fish
- Small giant clam (Tridacna maxima) - Clams & Mussels
- Long-nosed Parrotfish (Hipposcarus longiceps) - Reef Fish
- Blackspot Surgeonfish (Acanthurus nigrofuscus) - Reef Fish
- Manini (Acanthurus triostegus) - Reef Fish
- Banded Goatfish (Parupeneus multifasciatus) - Reef Fish
- Bleeker's Parrotfish (Chlorurus bleekeri) - Reef Fish
- Banded maori wrasse (Cheilinus fasciatus) - Reef Fish
- Salmon (Elagatis bipinnulata) - Reef Fish
- Foxface (Siganus vulpinus) - Reef Fish
- Two-spot Bristletooth (Ctenochaetus binotatus) - Reef Fish
- Orange-lined Triggerfish (Balistapus undulatus) - Reef Fish
- Filament-finned Parrotfish (Scarus altipinnis) - Reef Fish
Recommended Packing List for Raycrew
Based on average water temperature of 28.1°C.
- Shorty or Rashguard - warm 28°C water needs minimal exposure protection
- Mask - essential for every dive
- Fins
- BCD - buoyancy compensator
- Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
- Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
- Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
- Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
- Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories