At a glance
Best Time to Dive
Year-round
Water Temperature
28-30°C / 82-86°F
Visibility
10-20m / 33-65ft
Access Type
Boat
Dive Type
Scuba · Snorkel
Difficulty
Beginner
Max Depth
20 m
Average depth
10 m
Nearest airport
MKW
Beneath the surface
Cenderawasih Bay in West Papua is famous for its resident population of whale sharks, which congregate around fishing platforms ('bagans') to feed on small fish. This allows for uniquely reliable and close encounters with the gentle giants. The bay also has numerous WWII wrecks.
Whale sharksWWII wrecksUnique biodiversity
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