Chanel No. 5

# Chanel No. 5 Dive Site

Chanel No. 5 is a premier dive destination located at Waigeo Island in Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia. This site showcases the region’s legendary biodiversity within the Coral Triangle. Divers encounter pristine coral gardens, dramatic underwater topography, and abundant marine life including reef sharks, schooling barracuda, jacks, and colorful reef fish. The site features healthy hard and soft coral formations that create a vibrant ecosystem.

Depths range from shallow reef areas to approximately 30-40 meters, making it suitable for intermediate to advanced divers. The site’s varied bathymetry offers exploration options for different experience levels. Strong currents are common, requiring solid buoyancy control and diving skills.

Chanel No. 5 is accessible year-round but offers optimal conditions during the dry season. The site’s exceptional coral health and fish populations make it a highlight of the Raja Ampat diving experience, attracting divers worldwide seeking world-class reef diving in the Pacific Ocean’s most biodiverse region.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Australian Trumpet Syrinx aruana tgosliner

Elysia marginata Elysia marginata brutledge

Dusky Nembrotha Nembrotha kubaryana brutledge

Ribbon Sweetlips Plectorhinchus polytaenia tgosliner

Purple-lined Nembrotha Nembrotha purpureolineata tgosliner

Threadfin Hawkfish Cirrhitichthys aprinus bryjoh

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)