Magic Mountain
A remote seamount in the Misool region of southern Raja Ampat, a significant boat transfer from the Dampier Strait hub. Nutrient-rich currents support a manta ray cleaning station where both reef and oceanic mantas are reported.
Depth
8–30m
Current
Strong
Diver level
Advanced open water
Entry
Boat
Unique features
- Manta ray cleaning station with both reef and oceanic manta reports
- Remote seamount setting, less crowded than Dampier Strait sites
Sources & last checked
Checked July 2026
This is a researched draft, not yet human-verified. The seasonality and logistics are drawn from the sources below — confirm specifics (permits, fees, closures) with an operator before you book.
- 12 Best Dive Sites in Raja Ampat — Southeast Asia Diving
- 10 Best Places And Times to Scuba Dive with Manta Rays — Solitude Liveaboards
Note on the data: Misool is far enough south (roughly 2 degrees of latitude) that it's arguably a distinct sub-region from the Dampier Strait cluster the other sites are drawn from — flag for the reviewer whether Misool deserves its own region entry in a future pass rather than being folded into Raja Ampat generally. Coordinates are a rough approximation of southern Misool, lower confidence than the Dampier Strait sites.