DIVE SITE

Melissa Garden

Discover the underwater paradise of Melissa's Garden, where vibrant coral gardens and diverse marine life create an unforgettable diving experience in Raja Ampat

Biodiversity

Melissa's Garden is renowned for its rich biodiversity, offering divers a chance to encounter a wide array of marine species amidst stunning coral formations

Hard and Soft Corals

The site features an extensive array of hard and soft corals, creating a vibrant underwater landscape

Reef Fish

Divers can observe various reef fish, such as groups of anthias, blennies, boxfishes, damselfish, dotty backs, and rabbitfishes, roaming among the crevices and corals

Sharks

Different species of sharks, including the zebra shark, wobbegong shark, and the endemic Raja epaulette shark, can be spotted in Melissa’s Garden

Macro Life

For macro enthusiasts, the site offers sightings of pygmy seahorses, nudibranchs, and ghost pipefish among the corals

Biodiversity

Melissa's Garden is renowned for its rich biodiversity, offering divers a chance to encounter a wide array of marine species amidst stunning coral formations

Hard and Soft Corals

The site features an extensive array of hard and soft corals, creating a vibrant underwater landscape

Reef Fish

Divers can observe various reef fish, such as groups of anthias, blennies, boxfishes, damselfish, dotty backs, and rabbitfishes, roaming among the crevices and corals

Sharks

Different species of sharks, including the zebra shark, wobbegong shark, and the endemic Raja epaulette shark, can be spotted in Melissa’s Garden

Macro Life

For macro enthusiasts, the site offers sightings of pygmy seahorses, nudibranchs, and ghost pipefish among the corals

Dive Conditions

Depth

The reef starts at about 8 to 12 meters, sloping down to a sandy bottom at about 25 meters

Visibility

Generally good, allowing divers to fully appreciate the vibrant marine life and coral formations

Current

Typically mild, making it suitable for divers of various experience levels

Water Temperature

Averages around 29°C (84°F) throughout the year

Dive Type

Pinnacle and reef diving with opportunities for macro photography

Dive Conditions

Depth

The reef starts at about 8 to 12 meters, sloping down to a sandy bottom at about 25 meters

Visibility

Generally good, allowing divers to fully appreciate the vibrant marine life and coral formations

Current

Typically mild, making it suitable for divers of various experience levels

Water Temperature

Averages around 29°C (84°F) throughout the year

Dive Type

Pinnacle and reef diving with opportunities for macro photography

Dive Sites at Melissa Garden

While Melissa's Garden itself is a premier dive site, its proximity to the Fam Islands offers additional diving opportunities:

Piaynemo Pinnacles

Located near Melissa's Garden, this site features stunning karst formations above water and rich marine life below, making it a favorite among divers and photographers

My Reef

Known for its sloping reefs and abundant fish life, My Reef offers a dynamic diving experience with schools of fusiliers and occasional sightings of larger predators

Keruo Channel

This dive site presents a drift diving experience through a channel with vibrant coral walls and a plethora of marine species, including barracudas and trevallies

Dive Sites at Melissa Garden

While Melissa's Garden itself is a premier dive site, its proximity to the Fam Islands offers additional diving opportunities:

Piaynemo Pinnacles

Located near Melissa's Garden, this site features stunning karst formations above water and rich marine life below, making it a favorite among divers and photographers

My Reef

Known for its sloping reefs and abundant fish life, My Reef offers a dynamic diving experience with schools of fusiliers and occasional sightings of larger predators

Keruo Channel

This dive site presents a drift diving experience through a channel with vibrant coral walls and a plethora of marine species, including barracudas and trevallies