Snorkeling in Kri Island, Raja Ampat Regency
Both snorkeling and diving are quite challenging. The thing is people should find a good spot to conduct such activity before getting in the water. In Raja Ampat Regency, Kri Island becomes one of the best references. The location is in Meos Mansar District and it features lucrative corals and lots of fishes, which are worth an exploration. Not to mention the water offers top-notch visibility and moderate sea wave. Kri is located near to Mansuar Island, so it shares similar beauty and attractions. No wonder, tourists would visit both of the islands during their trip.
The Nuance
The size of the island is smaller than others. Most parts of it are covered by trees, as well. Fortunately, some beaches are available to visit, so tourists can enjoy numerous water sports like snorkeling and diving. Swimming is also possible, especially for beginners. The waves are not quite strong, in fact. Some diving spots are available near to Sorido and Kri Eco Resort. No wonder, these become tourists’ favorite spots to either gather or go snorkeling. On top of that, the resorts provide a comfortable place to relax!
Exploring Kri Island
The best attraction in Kri Island is the formation of stunning corals. These are scattered all over those diving spots, so everyone can explore it easily. Apart from exploration, divers are allowed to take pictures of those corals. One thing, they should never damage those beautiful nature attractions. The local government has given more attentions to the condition of those corals due to the vandalism, which was done by bad people. This kind of prevention hopefully eradicates any irresponsible acts in the near future. Thus, more tourists would be able to enjoy pure nautical beauty in Kri Island.
The next activity is to visit a nearby village, which is called Yenbuba. Some villagers live there and they may introduce local culture to visitors. Actually, most of them live as a fisherman. The thing is they use a traditional method in catching the fish, which involves a spear. This kind of technique is called “Molo”. Only the locals are able to perform it, as it requires both skills and experience. For tourists, such activity becomes a unique attraction when visiting the village.
As for the tips, tourists should have come with some money. They are going to use it to rent a speedboat, a room, and snorkeling gear. Not to mention it is useful for buying local foods. After all, it is a worthy vacation. Spending some money on a great adventure is worth a thousand experiences. In this case, Kri Island offers lots of values to visitors. Also, it is located to Mansuar, so people can enjoy two different islands simultaneously.
Nearby Attractions
- Mensuar Island
- Batanta Island
- Waigeo Island
How to Get There
A trip to Kri Island is considered tiring and long, especially those coming from Jakarta. The first destination is definitely Waisai City’s Marinda Airport. From there, travelers can continue the trip to Waisai Port. The last thing to do is to ride a speedboat to Kri Island. The location is near to Mansuar Island, so it is easy to reach.
Where to Stay
- Sorido Bay Resort
- Kri Eco Resort
- Papua Explorers Dive Resort
- Raja Ampat Biodiversity Resort
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