Passage

# Passage Dive Site – Gam Island, Raja Ampat

Passage is an exceptional dive site located at Gam Island in the Raja Ampat archipelago, West Papua, Indonesia. This Pacific Ocean destination offers thrilling drift diving through a narrow underwater channel connecting two reef systems in the Halmahera Sea.

Divers experience swift currents that bring nutrient-rich waters, creating spectacular marine encounters. The site features vibrant coral formations, steep walls, and sandy passages populated by large pelagic species including sharks, trevally, and barracuda. Smaller marine life includes colorful reef fish, nudibranchs, and crustaceans nestled within the coral gardens.

Depths range from 5 to 40 meters, with the main channel diving between 15-30 meters. Passage is rated as intermediate to advanced due to strong currents and the need for experienced drift diving skills. Proper buoyancy control and familiarity with current diving are essential for safety and enjoyment.

Best diving conditions occur during the dry season when visibility reaches 20+ meters and currents are most predictable. Passage delivers an unforgettable Raja Ampat experience for qualified divers seeking world-class marine biodiversity and dynamic underwater landscapes.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Saltwater Crocodile Crocodylus porosus jimmoore

Blue-tailed Monitor Varanus doreanus mchoi_azis

Northern Green Python Morelia azurea jonodashper

Slender Maori Wrasse Oxycheilinus celebicus ajhg

Target Shrimpgoby Cryptocentrus strigilliceps ajhg

Pygmy Seahorse Hippocampus bargibanti maxvanl

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)