World-class drift dive off Cape Kri in Raja Ampat.
World-class drift dive off Cape Kri in Raja Ampat.
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Cape Kri is a boat-dived reef and sloping-wall site off the northern tip of Kri Island in Raja Ampat. Shallow coral gardens give way to a steep, current-swept reef that runs deep and fills the water column with fish, sharks, tuna, turtles, and dense coral life. It suits divers who want a classic Raja Ampat drift with big biomass, excellent visibility, and a plan built around currents rather than still water.
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Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 40m
Depth Note
Shallow coral gardens top the reef, then a sloping drift line runs to 40m.
Best Season
October to April, with diving still possible year-round.
Typical Conditions
Strong, variable currents, excellent visibility, and a sloping reef that is best dived as a drift.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Current can run hard and change quickly; keep buoyancy tight, follow the drift plan, and use reef hooks only as briefed.
Access Restrictions
Boat-only drift dive; snorkeling is not recommended and current-aware timing matters.
Legal Notes
Follow local guide briefing, drift procedures, and reef-hook instructions where used.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Scuba diving across a reef from roughly 5–40 m.
Freediving
Not a freedive site; depth and current make scuba the realistic option.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is not recommended because the reef is not shallow and surface currents can be strong.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
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World-record biodiversity, marine-park context, and snorkeling caution.
Current, visibility, marine life, drift, and reef-hook details.
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