Wellenreng Itinerary
Raja Ampat Central - 7N8 days / 7 nights
About Wellenreng
- Intimate and adventurous trips with a maximum of six guests onboard
- Kayaks, paddleboards, and snorkelling gear for use when the boat is anchored
- Teak interiors with traditional design, and plenty of room to relax
- Voyages in some of Indonesia’s most remote areas, known for marine their marine wildlife and uncrowded dive sites
Cruising Indonesia’s most stunning locations since 2011, Wellenreng liveaboard is run by one of the country’s best-established operators when it comes to small group expeditions and intimate adventures. This traditional sailing phinisi offers a wide variety of itineraries and cruises packed with unique experiences - above and below the waterline. Divers of all skill and comfort levels can make the most of their time, enjoying top-notch facilities and as much hands-on guiding and assistance as they prefer. And, Wellenreng’s low-key yet luxurious atmosphere with just six guests onboard is unique among multi-day safaris, creating the ideal environment to make truly cherished memories.
Itinerary details
Length of trip 8 days / 7 nights
Number of dives 18
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 30 dives
Insurance Required
Highlights
- Circular route visiting Raja Ampat’s must-see dive sites
- Dive the well-known and action-packed Dampier Strait
- Discover the vibrant reefs and dramatic underwater landscapes of Misool
- Encounter both reef and oceanic manta rays at renowned dive sites
- Visit unspoiled hard and soft coral gardens
- Night dives included in the itinerary
Day 1 - Sorong to Dampier Strait
Arrival: Guests will be picked up from the airport or their hotel and transported to the harbor. Upon arrival, you will be warmly greeted and guided to the Wellenreng, your new home at sea for the next few days. Welcome Drinks & Safety Briefing: Enjoy a welcome drink and delicious snacks while Cruise Director Nico or Rosa provides a safety briefing about onboard procedures and gives an overview of the trip itinerary. Meet the Wellenreng Crew: Our crew is eager to create a memorable experience for you and your group. Cabin Settling: Guests will be shown to their cabins, where they can settle in, unpack, and refresh before our adventures begin.
Sailing towards Dampier strait.
Day 2 - Misool Marine Park- Wayil
Dive 1: Barracuda: Our first day in Misool Marine Park is at the stunning coral garden of Barracuda Rock. Divers will be greeted by barracuda, trevallies, and schooling fish.
Dive 2: Wedding Cake: The unique topography of colorful drop-offs makes Wedding Cake a must-see dive site. At 30m, in the sandy channel, you’ll find a series of bommies with coral trout and schools of fusiliers. Don’t forget to look under rock formations for wobblegong sharks.
Dive 3: Four Kings: Raja Ampat, translated into English, means four kings. It’s no surprise that this spectacular dive site is the name of the area. Four Kings are four steep pinnacles rising out of deeper depths, each covered in soft coral and colorful tunicates. The range of colors is mind-blowing. It’s also an action-packed site with schools of jacks, barracuda, and surgeonfish. If you’re lucky, a manta will be waiting for you at one of the cleaning stations.
Excursion to Love Lagoon: After a full day of incredible dives, we will hike up to the Love Lagoon viewpoint with breathtaking panoramic views of the lagoon and surrounding islands
Day 3 - Misool Marine Park - Central
Dive 1: Eagle’s Nest: We start the morning with a thrilling dive at Eagle’s Nest, where you’ll find an incredibly healthy reef and diverse marine life. There’s even a good chance of reef and oceanic manta sightings.
Dive 2: Magic Mountain: Also known as Karang Bayangan or “Shadow Reef,” is a submerged pinnacle with tons of action! The current brings nutrient waters where massive schools of fish congregate. You’ll be amazed watching trevally and tuna hunt while reef sharks pass by. Magic Mountain is one of the best dive sites in Misool, and we guarantee you’ll surface with a big smile!
Dive 3: Nudi Rock: The middle island in the Fiabacet group has two shrub-like trees resembling a nudibranch. Below the water, divers will be immersed in a myriad of hard and soft corals and sea fans. The dive is spectacular from beginning to end!
Jane’s Beach: We will spend sunset relaxing on Jane’s Beach. It is a remote and quiet place with a white sandy beach and lagoons for kayaking. It’s a perfect spot for a sunset drink and swapping dive stories from a fantastic diving day.
Day 4 - Misool Marine Park - Central
Dive 1: Tank Rock: Typical of many of the dive sites in Misool, Tank Rock’s colorful and diverse soft corals create a beautiful backdrop. But it’s not only the corals that make this site special; here, you’ll also find a wide diversity of reef fish and hunters.
Dive 2: Yillet Kecil: Features a wall with beautiful sea fans, soft corals, and abundant fish life. Barramundi and hawksbill turtles frequent this site. But don’t forget to look into the blue for schools of barracuda.
Dive 3: Romeo: Keep your fingers crossed on Romeo, and you might find a “walking shark,” which is endemic to Raja Ampat. You
Day 5 - Misool Marine Park - Wagmob
Dive 1: Caves & Walls: On Pulau Farondi, we will explore a series of caves and walls descending to 30 meters. You can find large groupers and sweetlips in some of the overhang caves. Don’t forget to look for macro critters on the walls.
Dive 2: Wagmob Wall: Divers will be delighted by a wall draped in colorful soft corals and sea fans. We often see schools of snappers and the occasional hunting fish passing by. It’s also a good site for macro.
Snorkel in Jellyfish Lake: Lenmakana Jellyfish Lake boasts an exotic allure that captivates visitors with its unique charm—snorkel with jellyfish without stingers! These spineless creatures form colonies in a saline lagoon within the scenic landscapes of South Misool. Despite their notorious reputation for venomous stings, the jellyfish in Lenmakana are surprisingly sting-free.
Ancient Wall Paintings Excursion: This area has at least 40 prehistoric sites with Austronesian paintings. The sites display images of marine life, plants, humans, tools, and boats. The paintings are believed to date as far back as 3,000 – 5,000 years ago.
Day 6 - Misool Marine Park - Balbulol
Dive 1: Love Potion #9: This site sits in a maze of spectacular submerged reefs. Colorful colors, schooling fish, and big predators make this site a favorite among many divers.
Dive 2: Love Potion Wall: On the north side of the Love Potion site is a wall incrusted in vibrant soft and hard corals. Divers will have difficulty deciding to look at the plethora of reef fish or macro critters.
Dive 3 or Kayak in Balbulol Lagoons: In the afternoon, guests have the option of going for a third dive or kayaking in Balbulol Lagoons. Balbulol is famous for its dramatic karst islands and hidden lagoons with clear turquoise water, which make it a perfect spot for kayaking and snorkeling.
Day 7 - Misool Marine Park - Balbulol
Dive 1: No Contest: We start the morning with a current dive at No Contest. The current brings schools of barracuda, jacks, batfish, sweetlips, and snappers. Don’t forget your reef hooks for this dive.
Dive 2: Cathedral Cave: First, we’ll explore the reef along one of Balbulol’s many karst islands. At the end of the dive, we swim through an underwater cavern into a cave. As we surface in the cave, divers will be awed by the formations on the cave ceiling, which look like Cathedrals.
Dive 3: Balbulol Pinnacle: A stunning seamound with vibrant corals and schooling fish. We love the afternoon light here and are often find it to be a peaceful, relaxing dive to end the day with.
Day 8 - Central Raja - Batanta
Arefi Village Tour: We’ll spend the morning walking around Arefi Village, a small fishing community on Batanta Island. Greet children as they walk to school or watch local fisherman bring in their catch.
Arefi Reef: Features a gently sloping reef with large coral bommies teaming with reef fish. One can also spot sweetlips, reef sharks, and turtles. Don’t forget to look down because Arefi Reef is also a good macro site.
Waterfalls & Mangrove Forest Expedition: In the afternoon, we’ll explore an extensive mangrove forest. A small hike through the jungle will lead us to an idealistic waterfall where your group will be the only ones swimming in the cool, crisp waters.
Sample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics, and local regulations.
Sample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics, and local regulations.
Transfer details
Departure
12:00pm
Sorong
Sorong Airport: SOQ
Return
09:00am
Sorong
Sorong Airport: SOQ
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