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Four Kings

3.6 — based on 18 community signals
4.2 12 especies 23 colaboradores

Four Kings offers year-round diving in Indonesia with diverse marine life and growing community interest.

⭐ Best for intermediate divers.

updated 4 months ago
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Actividad
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Vida marina
Tortuga carey, Mantarraya

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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
17.2 kn
Olas
1.02 m
Agua
27.5°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: SE (61%)
Now: SE (145°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 1.05m

Hoy: Alta 06:00 (+0.88m), Baja 13:00 (-0.17m)

+0.9 m0 m-0.2 m
▲ 06:00 · +0.88m ▼ 13:00 · -0.17m ▲ 20:00 · +0.63m ▼ 00:00 · +0.45m Ahora +0.4m
Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24Vie 25
UV8.25 · very high Aire PM2.530 · moderate 06:09 18:15
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-19 17.6 1.04 8 0mm
09-20 17.5 1.02 9 0mm
09-21 17.8 0.98 9 0mm
09-22 15.8 0.98 9 0mm
09-23 15.2 0.86 8 0mm
09-24 15.2 0.84 9 0mm
09-25 14.1 0.84 9 0mm
⚠ Coral bleaching: Watch — favorable conditions
DHW: 0.1°C-weeks · NOAA Coral Reef Watch

About this spot

Four Kings is a dive destination in Indonesia that welcomes divers throughout the year. The site has documented marine species observations, making it a worthwhile stop for underwater explorers interested in regional biodiversity. Community videos and peer reports provide real-world insight into conditions and marine encounters. The area sits outside a marine protected zone, which may influence access and regulations. Local knowledge is valuable here—connect with other divers who've logged the site to understand current conditions, seasonal patterns, and logistics. Twelve recorded species observations give you a sense of the marine life present, though you should verify what's actively seen during your visit window. Planning a trip requires baseline research. Check current travel permits for Indonesia, confirm dive operator availability, and understand any local rules that may apply despite the lack of formal MPA designation. Water conditions and visibility vary; community videos can hint at what to expect in different seasons.

📖 Guía: Buceo en Indonesia: 323 sitios, mantas y microfauna

Vida marina

Tortuga careyMantarraya

Tipos de buceo

Arrecife

Esenciales del viaje

Todo lo que necesitas antes de hacer la maleta — checklist, sol, logística.

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%
  • GPS
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 13737km · ~3160kg · €57

Desde tu país de salida

Estados Unidos
Puntuación de origen: 54/100
  • Visado: Visado a la llegada · 30 días máx.
  • Vuelo: 12h · directo
  • Jet-lag: 12h este · 8 días de recuperación

Preguntas frecuentes

Can I dive Four Kings year-round?

Four Kings is accessible year-round according to available data. However, seasonal weather, sea state, and operator availability vary. Check with local dive operators and recent community reports before booking to confirm conditions during your travel window.

What marine life will I see?

Twelve species observations are documented at Four Kings. Exact species and sighting frequency depend on season and dive site. Watch community videos and connect with recent divers to learn what's been spotted recently.

Do I need permits or special access?

Four Kings is not within a marine protected area, but Indonesia's general diving regulations and permit requirements still apply. Confirm current travel and dive permits with your operator before arrival.

What's the depth and difficulty?

Specific depth ranges and difficulty ratings are not documented for Four Kings. Reach out to local operators or community divers who've logged the site recently for accurate difficulty and depth assessments.

Recently spotted by divers

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See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Raja Ampat The Four Kings

Global Dive Media

Raja Ampat - The four Kings 4K UHD

Matthias Lebo
💬 3 top comments
  • Paradise on earth .

    @CluedUpChinaNetwork · 👍 0
  • this so awesome videos .. so amazing i feel will missing raja ampat even i never been there

    @ignaabdul6169 · 👍 4
  • I want to move there someday... I have astral projected dreams there and I would love to actually go there.

    @camillecline2363 · 👍 0

Diving the Four Kings | Wonderful Diving in Raja Ampat, West-Papua, Indonesia 2019/2020 (4K Video)

Sandra & Markus Trachsel
💬 3 top comments
  • It’s a great video! Watched it through. Wonderful study in diversity. Loved the nudibranchia!

    @JohnPaulRiger · 👍 1
  • Nice vid but dive site names n area name would be good. I think it was misool eco resort you showed n perhaps the AMIRA liveaboard..

    @KevinMcgovern-c1d · 👍 1
  • Electric flame scallop is magnificent. Electric light production is unknown. Such glorious creatures. Thank you for this beautiful under sea adventure.

    @diannaschmidt6545 · 👍 1
wind peaks Aug-Jul-Sep, calmest Oct-Apr-Nov.

Clima mensual de 5 años

60 muestras
0 5 10 15 20 25 JFMAMJJASOND
rango p25–p75 Mediana Viento (nudos) Aire (°C)
Visibility (month-by-month)
Best: Mar (100/100) Worst: Jun (0/100) Now: Sep (47/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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