Liveaboards
Corals
Mandarin fish
The shallowness of Banda Neira Pier and the light current of 1 knot makes it a nice dive site for novice divers who want to enjoy a coral garden full of schooling fish. The visibility is between 18-30m/59-98ft, while the average depth is 9m/30ft
When To Go Diving
Banda Neira Pier is a dive site in Raja Ampat located close to the island of New Guinea. The air temperature is between 27-32°C/81-90°F, while the water temperature averages 27°C/81°F. The best time to dive is from October to April
What to see
Sunset dives provide a view of mandarin fish mating close to the surface, while the bottom is home to parrotfish, waspish, and crocodile fish