About This Site
Our dive masters know how to time the currents at Cape Kri for a thrilling yet safe drift along the slope, ending in a sheltered coral garden perfect for your safety stop. Diving here on our Raja Ampat liveaboard is often the trip’s climax – a bucket-list experience even for veteran divers. No wonder Cape Kri put Raja Ampat on the global dive map.
374 fish species in a single dive
Perfectly timed currents with experienced dive masters
Thrilling drift dives along pristine coral slopes
Marine Life
From clouds of anthias to reef sharks, Napoleon wrasse, barracuda, and manta rays – Cape Kri offers an incredible diversity of marine species in crystal-clear waters.
Patrolling the reef
Orange schools everywhere
Gigantic and curious
Gliding in the blue
Conditions
Cape Kri features varying depths suitable for different experience levels, with moderate to strong currents that bring nutrient-rich waters and incredible visibility.
Gentle slope from 5m coral gardens to 40m ridges for advanced routes.
Expect moderate to strong drifts that deliver pelagics and fish feeding frenzies.
Consistent 20–30m viz thanks to clear Dampier Strait water.
Best Time
The best time to dive Cape Kri is during the dry season from October to April, when conditions are optimal with calm seas and excellent visibility. Shoulder months can deliver quieter sites with playful currents.
Dry season, glassy seas, and peak visibility.
Shoulder months with softer currents and fewer boats.
Holiday season departures secure the best guides & schedules.
Nearby
The Dampier Strait area offers several world-class dive sites within close proximity to Cape Kri, each with its own unique marine life and underwater landscapes.
Pillars of fish life where fusiliers, trevally, and barracuda whirl.
Fast-paced drifts over a steep wall frequented by reef sharks.
World-famous manta cleaning station with pelagic buzz.
Begin Your Dive
Experience the world-record dive site on our luxury Raja Ampat liveaboard.