About this spot
Cape Kri is one of Raja Ampat's most dynamic dive sites, located where a sharp rocky point juts into open water. The site features steep walls that drop from 8 meters down to 40 meters, creating ideal conditions for drift diving in nutrient-rich currents. Expect strong water movement—this is not a beginner-friendly spot. The current brings pelagic action: reef sharks cruise the drop-offs, manta rays glide through, and massive schools of trevally and barracuda move through the blue. Soft and hard corals coat the walls, though conditions vary seasonally. The site rewards experienced divers with big-animal encounters that smaller, protected reefs cannot match. Diving here demands solid buoyancy control, current awareness, and comfort at depth. Most operators in Raja Ampat run Cape Kri as part of multi-day liveaboard or day-trip itineraries. Conditions are best when water is clear and currents are manageable—plan accordingly with a local guide who knows the tides and season. The site sits outside a Marine Protected Area, so it remains a consistent destination year-round.
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Marine life
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Trip essentials
Everything you need before you pack — checklist, sun, logistics.
Trip checklist
- 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
- 📜 C-card + dive insurance (DAN)
- 📔 Dive logbook
- 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
- 🔌 Plug type C/F · 230V adapter
- 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
- 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact
Quick facts
- 🌓 Moon First quarter · 48%
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› Sustainability disclosures
From your departure country
- Visa: Visa on arrival · 30 days max
- Flight: 12h · direct
- Jet-lag: 12h east · 8 days recovery
FAQ
›When is the best time to dive Cape Kri?
Cape Kri can be dived year-round, but conditions vary. Coordinate with local operators to time your visit with optimal current and visibility windows, as water movement and clarity shift seasonally.
›What depth and difficulty level is Cape Kri?
The site ranges from 8 to 40 meters deep and is rated advanced. You need solid current awareness, buoyancy control, and deep-diving experience. Strong tidal flows and steep walls demand respect.
›What marine life will I see?
Reef sharks, manta rays, schools of trevally and barracuda, and abundant corals are common. The strong currents attract pelagic species, making big-animal encounters likely on every dive.
›How do I access Cape Kri and are permits needed?
Most divers reach Cape Kri via liveaboard or day trips from dive operators based in Raja Ampat (Sorong or Waisai are main entry points). The site is outside an MPA, so standard Indonesia entry permits apply—no special dive permits required.
