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Raja Ampat · Photography Expeditions

Famed for underwater paradise and diverse marine life, Raja Ampat is a dive-focused photography hotspot in the tropical waters of Indonesia. - Differentiator: Underwater paradise - Best Season: October-April

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Best season: Summer
Difficulty: 7
Region: Indonesia, West Papua

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Diver observing a colorful fish school on a coral reef in West Papua.

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Photo by Simon Spring

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Aerial view on beach at Kri island, Raja Ampat, West Papua.

Photo by Ernests Vaga

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Photo by Johnny Africa

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Raja Ampat, Indonesia is one of the most spectacular locations for diving in the world, especially during bait fish season. The reefs are already some of the most lush and pristine anywhere on the planet, but in October, every underwater scene is graced by the presence of millions of little silversides shoaling together en masse. The schools can be so thick they blot out the sun, or in this case, envelope a diver in a tornado of fins and scales.

Photo by Alex Rose

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A stunning birds-eye view of Bali's turquoise sea skirting a rugged cliffside.

Photo by Mikhail Nilov

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Explore the stunning aerial vista of Raja Ampat's lush islands and azure waters in Indonesia.

Photo by Ditras Family

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Beautiful overwater bungalows in Raja Ampat, Indonesia, surrounded by stunning nature.

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