Luxury Raja Ampat
Blue Magic is where Raja Ampat's open-ocean energy comes alive. Rising from the deep like a hidden seamount, this pinnacle attracts a constant flow of marine life — from swirling schools of fish to ocean giants that emerge out of the blue. Fast. Wild. Unpredictable. Blue Magic isn't just a dive site; it's a stage for pelagic drama, where every minute holds the possibility of a rare, unforgettable encounter.
Blue Magic is renowned as one of the top pelagic dive sites in all of Raja Ampat. The seamount rises to just 7 meters below the surface, creating a magnetic hotspot for oceanic manta rays, reef mantas, large trevallies, barracuda walls, and massive schools of fusiliers and surgeonfish.
Its location in the Dampier Strait — one of the richest marine corridors in the world — ensures steady currents, nutrient flow, and nonstop action.
When Blue Magic is "on," it truly lives up to its name.
Seamount attracts oceanic mantas and large pelagic species
Located in one of the richest marine corridors in the world
Steady currents bring nutrient flow and constant marine life
Blue Magic blends spectacle and subtlety — massive pelagics above, intricate reef life below. This is where ocean giants and schooling fish create unforgettable underwater theater.
Cruising in elegant loops above the pinnacle
Cleaning and feeding during plankton-rich conditions
Predatory action with big-eye jacks and Spanish mackerel
Dense schools forming spiraling tornadoes
Grey reef sharks, blacktip reef sharks, and wobbegongs
Shimmering like silver rain in the current
Diving Blue Magic is thrilling but manageable with the right timing. The site is known for its currents, which bring the marine life — and the adrenaline. You'll likely begin in the midwater, descending onto the pinnacle as schools of fish surround you. From there, divers hover along the edges where pelagics pass by — often only a few meters away. Blue Magic is dynamic, powerful, and alive.
7–30+ meters from shallow pinnacle top to deeper sections
Mild to strong - brings the marine life and excitement
Good, occasionally reduced during plankton blooms (when mantas appear)
Blue Magic is productive throughout the year, with peak manta season and optimal conditions during specific times.
November to April - best time for oceanic manta encounters
Action peaks during rising tide with active currents
High plankton brings mantas, even if visibility drops
Experience Blue Magic the right way – with expert dive masters who understand current timing, negative entries, and precise positioning. Our luxury Raja Ampat liveaboard ensures you get the best pelagic encounters while diving safely.
Dive masters plan negative entries and controlled descents for perfect positioning
We monitor tides and currents to maximize your manta encounters
Advanced briefings ensure thrilling yet safe dives in strong currents
Blue Magic is located in the legendary Dampier Strait, surrounded by other world-class dive sites that showcase Raja Ampat's incredible marine biodiversity.
World record fish diversity - 374 species in a single dive
Reliable manta cleaning station with intimate encounters
Massive schools and reef shark action
Because Blue Magic is busy with divers and marine life, safety and respect are essential. These practices help preserve the site's marine health and maintain safe, rewarding dives.
Stay low and avoid blocking manta cleaning stations
Maintain excellent control during midwater drifts
Never chase pelagics - stick close to your guide in strong currents
Because nowhere else in Raja Ampat delivers this combination of big animals, fast energy, and cinematic encounters. It's a dive site where mantas appear out of nowhere, predators hunt in coordinated bursts, and walls of fish surround you in motion. Every dive feels different. Every dive feels alive. Every dive can deliver something extraordinary. This is the heart of the Dampier Strait — wild, unpredictable, and unforgettable.
