Zanclus Dive Center - Raja Ampat
Zanclus Dive Center operates in the heart of Raja Ampat, running day trips to a wide selection of the area's 181 dive sites. They’re a good choice for divers wanting focused exploration of specific reefs rather than a liveaboard experience. Expect efficient logistics and experienced local guides who know these waters intimately. If you're looking for a solid base to dive Raja Ampat's iconic spots, this centre delivers.
- Location
- Raja Ampat, Indonesia, Southeast Asia
- Coordinates
- -0.420054, 130.825760
- Phone
- +6282213121778
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.divessi.com/divecenter/741561
- Certification Agencies
- SSI
- Courses
- Beginner Scuba Diving, Advanced Scuba Diving, Professional Scuba Diving, Extended Range Freediving, Mermaid, Lifeguard Public Safety Diving, SSI Explorers, Snorkel Diver
- Address
- Jl. merpati, Komplek Perum Sosial, waisai, Raja Ampat, 9108043, PB, IDN
Dive Sites Near Zanclus Dive Center
Zanclus Dive Center 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