Conditions referenceSeason, water and visibilityBest Oct–Apr · Moderate current · 27.5–29.5°C (coldest Jun, warmest Jan)
- Current
- Moderate
- Water temperature
- 27.5–29.5°C (coldest Jun, warmest Jan)
- Visibility
- 5–20m: Nutrient-rich water often limits visibility; 5–15m is normal at many inner-bay sites.
- Experience
- Some sheltered sites are mild, but remote operations, variable current and limited evacuation options favour experienced Advanced divers.
01 · Marine life
What you may see
Sightings are never guaranteed. The bars show typical likelihood by month.
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | occasional |
| February | occasional |
| March | occasional |
| April | occasional |
| May | destination closed |
| June | destination closed |
| July | destination closed |
| August | destination closed |
| September | destination closed |
| October | occasional |
| November | occasional |
| December | occasional |
Possible in suitable habitat; no unsupported monthly peak is applied.
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | occasional |
| February | occasional |
| March | occasional |
| April | occasional |
| May | destination closed |
| June | destination closed |
| July | destination closed |
| August | destination closed |
| September | destination closed |
| October | occasional |
| November | occasional |
| December | occasional |
Possible in suitable habitat; no unsupported monthly peak is applied.
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | occasional |
| February | occasional |
| March | occasional |
| April | occasional |
| May | destination closed |
| June | destination closed |
| July | destination closed |
| August | destination closed |
| September | destination closed |
| October | occasional |
| November | occasional |
| December | occasional |
Possible in suitable habitat; no unsupported monthly peak is applied.
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | occasional |
| February | occasional |
| March | occasional |
| April | occasional |
| May | destination closed |
| June | destination closed |
| July | destination closed |
| August | destination closed |
| September | destination closed |
| October | occasional |
| November | occasional |
| December | occasional |
Narrow-range night-dive target; a local guide materially improves the odds.
See all 8 species
02 · Dive sites
Dive sites worth knowing
A starting point, not a ranking. Conditions decide what works on the day.
Aiduma Island Reefs
Aiduma Island Reefs: Current-fed pinnacles.
5–35m · Strong current
Boersami
Boersami: Soft-coral pinnacle.
5–30m · Moderate current
Flasher Beach
Flasher Beach: Muck and macro habitat.
3–18m · Mild current
See all 4 dive sites
03 · LogisticsGetting there and costsModerate. Fly to KNG. Typical trip $$$.
Route overview
Moderate
Reachable but with some friction: 1 domestic flight, a 1.5h boat crossing.
Airport options
KNG
Utarom Airport, Kaimana
Domestic flight via an Indonesian hub, then road and boat transfer arranged by the operator
Typical trip cost
$$$
over $4,000
Per person, excluding international flights.
- Remote packages, domestic flights and transfers normally put a week above USD 4,000; whale-shark boat fuel may be extra.
Permit or park fee
What you pay
Fees are generally bundled or collected locally. Confirm the current amount and what it supports before booking.
How it works
Local marine access and village arrangements are handled by operators; confirm current conservation and community fees.