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What is diving like in Raja Ampat?
Lying within the Coral Triangle, Raja Ampat is an incredibly rich environment for scuba diving. Healthy reefs grow strong and dense, encouraging an abundance of reef fish and large pelagic species. Whale sharks circle WWII wrecks at Cenderawasih Bay whilst Manta Ridge hosts several cleaning stations.
Can beginners scuba dive?
The best part about learning to scuba dive is taking your new-found skills and putting them to use. Many choose local diving to explore nearby lakes or quarries, while some choose popular scuba diving destinations for beginners — such as the Florida Keys, Hawaii, Cozumel and the Bahamas — for their first dive vacation.
What is the best time of year to dive Raja Ampat?
This is a year round destination, but for divers, the best time to visit Raja Ampat is September to April, when large numbers of manta rays are present at cleaning stations. For the very calmest waters and best visibility, visit in November, December, January, February and March.
How much does it cost to go to Raja Ampat?
VISA AND PERMITS. As the Czech Republic is among 61 countries who can get Visa-On-Arrival at the airport, we paid $35 each for 30 days, and that was it. The entry fee to Raja Ampat Marine Reserve cost $100 per person.
Is it hard to learn to dive?
Is it hard to learn to scuba dive? As active recreational pastimes go, scuba diving is one of the easiest to learn. While you’re gliding around enjoying the underwater sights, you’re engaged in only three basic skills: floating, kicking and breathing. The necessary skills are not tough for most people to master.
How deep can you dive without certification?
The short, super long answer is… as an Open Water certified diver you are qualified to dive “independently” (with a buddy of course), without a certified professional guiding you, to 18m/60ft. This is why we recommend continuing your scuba education and going on more dives.
What do I need to know before my first dive?
Your First Scuba Dive
- Scuba Courses Are Taught in ‘Baby Steps’
- Breathing Through a Scuba Regulator.
- The Noisy Underwater Environment.
- Underwater Vision.
- Weightlessness and Freedom of Movement.
- The Density of Water Restricts Movements.
- You Might Need to Pee.
- It Is Normal to Forget Skills, Hand Signals, and Other Instructions.
How do you dive for the first time?
10 tips for your first time diving
- Choose a good day to train. The weather conditions can affect your day of diving.
- Don´t leave any questions unanswered. Do not go underwater if you still have doubts.
- Breathe.
- Follow your instinct.
- Don’t touch anything.
- Rise cautiously.
- Do not move too much.
- Be a good partner.
Is it illegal to scuba dive without a license?
It is not illegal to dive without certification, but no reputable dive center or club would allow someone to dive with them without first being certified to scuba dive. It’s not that diving is difficult, it just requires a specific set of skills.