Ransiwor

# Ransiwor Dive Site

Ransiwor is a premier dive destination located between Kri Island and Mansuar Island in Raja Ampat, West Papua. Situated in the Halmahera Sea of the Pacific Ocean, this site offers spectacular underwater experiences for intermediate to advanced divers.

Divers typically encounter vibrant coral gardens, dramatic drop-offs, and healthy reef structures teeming with biodiversity. The site features depths ranging from 5 to 40 meters, with optimal diving occurring between 15-30 meters.

Marine life encounters include schooling barracuda, trevally jacks, snappers, and various reef sharks patrolling the channels. Colorful butterflyfish, parrotfish, and angelfish populate the coral formations. Macro enthusiasts discover nudibranchs, crustaceans, and small reef residents among the branches.

Strong currents are common, making this site suitable for experienced divers comfortable with drift diving. The nutrient-rich waters of the Halmahera Sea support exceptional fish populations and healthy coral ecosystems. Ransiwor rewards divers with world-class visibility and abundant pelagic action, making it a must-dive location in Raja Ampat’s renowned diving region.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Dusky Batfish Platax pinnatus massimilianofinzi

Azure Demoiselle Chrysiptera hemicyanea jimgreenfield

Undulated Moray Gymnothorax undulatus andrey_ryanskiy

Longnose Hawkfish Oxycirrhites typus davidr

Giant Moray Gymnothorax javanicus roxylaz

Redfin Hogfish Bodianus dictynna ajhg

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)