Mantastic Scuba Paradise - Raja Ampat
Mantastic Scuba Paradise in Raja Ampat has a clear focus: making serious divers even more serious. They specialise in instructor training, which means you’ll find a dedicated, professional setup here, a rare commodity for those looking to advance their diving career in this part of the world. If your goal is to go pro, or just to dive with pros, this is a solid choice. We'd suggest booking well in advance, as their instructor courses tend to fill up quickly.
- Location
- Raja Ampat, Indonesia, Southeast Asia
- Coordinates
- -0.577957, 130.606380
- Phone
- +62822127373
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.mantasticscuba.com
- Certification Agencies
- SSI
- Courses
- Instructor_training
- Equipment Rental
- no
- Address
- Nyandepapir, Raja Ampat Regency, 98472, PB, IDN
Dive Sites Near Mantastic Scuba Paradise
Mantastic Scuba Paradise provides access to 15 dive sites in Raja Ampat.
- Aerborek Jetty (reef)
- Aerborek Jetty Dive Site (reef)
- Agusta Reef (wreck)
- Agusta Reef (reef)
- Algae Patch 1 (reef)
- Algae Patch 1 (cenote)
- Alyui Bay (reef)
- Andrea's Point
- Anita's Garden (reef)
- Arborek Dive Shop
- Arborek shark point
- Arefi Reef (reef)
- Arefi Reef (reef)
- Arno’s Underwater Reef (reef)
- Bag Island
Other Dive Centres in Raja Ampat
- Ambon Dive Explore
- Andau Dive Resort - ["PADI"]
- Coralia Liveaboards - ["PADI"]
- Delvin
- Dive Bluemotion
- Dive into Raja Ampat - ["PADI"]
- Gurara
- Koranu Fyak Homestay
- Lamima - ["PADI"]
- Lumba Lumba
Best Time to Dive in Raja Ampat
The warmest water temperatures in Raja Ampat occur in November, averaging 30.3°C. The coolest conditions are in July at 29.3°C.
Monthly Water Temperatures
- January: 29.7°C
- February: 29.4°C
- March: 29.6°C
- April: 29.9°C
- May: 29.9°C
- June: 29.7°C
- July: 29.3°C
- August: 29.4°C
- September: 29.6°C
- October: 30.0°C
- November: 30.3°C
- December: 30.1°C
Marine Life in Raja Ampat
Home to 250 recorded species including 176 reef fish, 43 hard corals, 8 seagrass & algae, 5 sea cucumbers, 4 clams & mussels, 4 other.
Notable Marine Life
- Boring Clam (Tridacna crocea) - Clams & Mussels
- Blue-lined Surgeonfish (Acanthurus lineatus) - Reef Fish
- Fluted clam (Tridacna squamosa) - Clams & Mussels
- chocolate chip sea star (Protoreaster nodosus) - Starfish
- Pinkfish (Holothuria edulis) - Sea Cucumbers
- Staghorn coral (Acropora solitaryensis) - Hard Corals
- Stripy (Katsuwonus pelamis) - Reef Fish
- Indian mackerel (Rastrelliger kanagurta) - Reef Fish
- Bristle-toothed Surgeonfish (Ctenochaetus striatus) - Reef Fish
- Kawakawa (Euthynnus affinis) - Reef Fish
Recommended Packing List for Raja Ampat
Based on average water temperature of 29.7°C, currents 20 cm/s.
- Shorty or Rashguard - warm 30°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