YOGYAKARTA - Maldives? Bali? Raja Ampat in Papua offers no less stunning beauty, even more! The question is, why does Raja Ampat need to be visited in 2025?

With much higher biodiversity and natural beauty that is still original, Raja Ampat is an alternative tourist destination that you must visit.

So, what makes Raja Ampat so special that it is worth visiting next year Come on, see the full review!

Recently, National Geographic, put Raja Ampat in the '25 best places in the world to visit in 2025'. Through the article written by Karen totaling, criteria for various recommendation tourist attractions were chosen by explorers, photographers, and editors of National Geographic.

So, why do you have to go to Raja Ampat? This is none other than because the underwater ecosystem is now growing.

The Raja Ampat Islands itself holds the wonders of the sea with about 500 types of corals, more than a thousand species of coral fish, and creatures such as manta ray, dugong, and zebra sharks.

Before continuing, also read the article discussing the Explore of Badminton Village in Raja Ampat, Saatkan Wisata Alam Indah with Culture

Because this area is very remote, if you go to Raja Ampat it can only be explored by ship. Well, Abercrombie & Kent and Aqua Expeditions tour operators have also launched cruise ship trips in 2025 with a focus on the ecosystem in this archipelago.

Please note, National Geographic Expeditions also explored Raja Ampat during the 20-day "Exploring Indonesia by Sea" voyage. Meanwhile, there are Rascal Voyages that offer charters for wooden phinition ships, Indonesian traditional sailing vessels.

Reporting from the Papua Paradise page, here are some reasons why Raja Ampat stands out and attracts tourists:

Raja Ampat is often referred to as the "Greet Triangle" because it has the highest level of marine biodiversity on the planet.

Divers can explore various marine life, including rare and endemic species such as pigmi seahorses, walking sharks, various rays, and even dugongs.

Unlike several other dive destinations in Indonesia, Raja Ampat coral reefs still remain very healthy and not affected. Its remote location has contributed to the preservation of its pure marine habitat, and provides opportunities for divers to watch the evolving ecosystem.

Raja Ampat is home to more than 1,500 islands, each offering a variety of dive locations, from a vibrant coral park and dramatic wall diving.

If several Indonesian dive locations have a diving season determined by weather patterns, Raja Ampat offers fantastic diving opportunities throughout the year.

Stable conditions for diving throughout the year allow divers to visit without being limited by seasons.

The location of the remote Raja Ampat means less crowds compared to the dive locations that are more accessible in Indonesia.

Divers can enjoy the feeling of exclusivity and adventure as they explore the dive site that is purely away from crowds, and adds to the attractiveness of diving in this remote paradise.

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