Rich Waters off the Beaten Diving Track

With an impressive level of coral species, sharks, schooling fish, turtles, whale sharks, black coral forests and healthy reef a liveaboard trip in Triton Bay should be on the bucket list of every diver. 

Triton Bay is a bay in the region of West Papua close to Kaimana. Like Raja Ampat, this region overs beautiful diving conditions in rich waters. But Triton Bay not only offers a fascinating underwater life, but it is also a more remote and unknown location than its famous neighbor Raja Ampat. 

The impressive black coral gardens are famous in Triton Bay. Also it is home to the wonderful Walking Shark. Giant groupers lurk in sheltered spots, while schools of jacks and fusiliers swim in the blue. There is even a pod of pilot whales residing in this bay and whale sharks can be spotted from time to time. This place has something for everybody. 

But as rich as the waters are, as strong are the currents. That´s why Triton Bay is more suitable for advanced and experienced divers.

BEST TIME TO DIVE IN TRITON BAY

The main season to dive here is similar to the high season in Raja Ampat. From October to April the conditions are the best. Outside of this season, it can be rainy and stormy. However, the temperatures remain pleasant with 27 to 30 degrees year-round. 

BEST DIVE SPOTS IN TRITON BAY

Disney Land is a famous sloping reef with a huge amount of black corals.

GT Rock is named by the huge amount of giant trevallies that can be spotted in this dive site. Besides, tunas and fusiliers swimming around the reef and the blue.

Walker Reef is the place to look for the famous little walking shark. This reef lies in the middle of Triton Bay.

LIVEABOARDS IN TRITON BAY

A liveaboard trip is the only possible way to see all the beauties of Triton Bay. Most dive operators combining this area with Raja Ampat, the Banda Sea or Cenderawashi Bay. Whatever combination you choose, you will see the best of the Coral Triangle.