Wisesa Itinerary
Whale Shark Expedition (Raja Ampat to Triton Bay)12 days / 11 nights
About Wisesa
- Enjoy an incredibly intimate ambience with a maximum of just eight guests
- Meet like-minded guests on scheduled voyages or embark on a peaceful private charter
- Divers-only cruises ensuring high levels of dedicated service
Meaning "the power of nature" in Hindu beliefs, Wisesa liveaboard exists in harmony with the remote and dramatic surroundings of Raja Ampat and Komodo National Park. Boasting master craftsmanship and 11 years of experience at the helm, this fabulous phinisi provides high-quality dive trips dedicated to ocean exploration, be it diving, snorkelling or surfing. Accommodating a maximum of just eight guests, Wisesa offers intimate cruises with plenty of individual space and attentive, personalised service.
Itinerary details
Length of trip 12 days / 11 nights
Number of dives 0
Experience No experience required
Insurance Not Required
Highlights
- Circular snorkelling cruise to discover the treasures Raja Ampat and Triton Bay
- Snorkel vibrant reefs, walls, and coral aquariums around Aiduma Island
- Enter Raja Ampat to spot manta rays and sharks at iconic sites
- Visit a jungle waterfall, spot local birdlife, and tour Urat village
- Swim with stingless jellyfish and enjoy a beach barbecue
- Climb Harfat Peak for panoramic island views
Day 1 - Arrival in Sorong & Departure
Welcome to Sorong! Our team will meet you at the airport and transfer you to the Wisesa. After a welcome mocktail, safety briefing, and meeting the crew, we weigh anchor and set sail toward Misool. Use this time to settle into your cabins, set up your gear, and enjoy your first dinner onboard.
Welcome to Sorong! Our team will meet you at the airport and transfer you to the Wisesa. After a welcome mocktail, safety briefing, and meeting the crew, we weigh anchor and set sail toward Misool. Use this time to settle into your cabins, set up your gear, and enjoy your first dinner onboard.
Day 2 - Darfalem Lagoon & Harfat Peak
We arrive in Misool and explore Darfalem Lagoon by tender, keeping an eye out for turtles and juvenile sharks among the karst islets. We'll hike up Harfat Peak for panoramic views of Raja Ampat’s turquoise waters and rock formations before sailing into Misool’s inner waters.
We arrive in Misool and explore Darfalem Lagoon by tender, keeping an eye out for turtles and juvenile sharks among the karst islets. We'll hike up Harfat Peak for panoramic views of Raja Ampat’s turquoise waters and rock formations before sailing into Misool’s inner waters.
Day 3 - Stingless Jellyfish Lake & Deserted Island BBQ
Swim among stingless jellyfish in Misool's unique marine lake. In the afternoon, we head to a deserted island to relax on soft sands, snorkel, and enjoy a sunset beach barbecue prepared by the crew.
Swim among stingless jellyfish in Misool's unique marine lake. In the afternoon, we head to a deserted island to relax on soft sands, snorkel, and enjoy a sunset beach barbecue prepared by the crew.
Day 4 - Romeo & Juliet Islets & Balbulot Lagoon
Explore the reefs around Romeo and Juliet islets, home to barracudas, Napoleon wrasse, reef sharks, and the endemic epaulet shark. In the afternoon, take a dinghy tour of Balbulot Lagoon to swim in natural pools surrounded by towering karst peaks.
Explore the reefs around Romeo and Juliet islets, home to barracudas, Napoleon wrasse, reef sharks, and the endemic epaulet shark. In the afternoon, take a dinghy tour of Balbulot Lagoon to swim in natural pools surrounded by towering karst peaks.
Day 5 - Love Lagoon & Yilliet Shark Sanctuary
Climb Karawapop Island for views of the famous heart-shaped Love Lagoon. Later, anchor near Yilliet Island to visit the ranger station and snorkel alongside juvenile blacktip reef sharks in the shallow waters right off the beach.
Climb Karawapop Island for views of the famous heart-shaped Love Lagoon. Later, anchor near Yilliet Island to visit the ranger station and snorkel alongside juvenile blacktip reef sharks in the shallow waters right off the beach.
Day 6 - Boo Island & Magic Mountain
Discover iconic dive and snorkel sites in southern Raja Ampat. Swim through the famous underwater rock arches at "Boo Window," visit "Magic Mountain" to look for oceanic manta rays along the deep ridge, and explore the rich reefs of Nudi Rock and Whale Rock in the Fiabacet area.
Discover iconic dive and snorkel sites in southern Raja Ampat. Swim through the famous underwater rock arches at "Boo Window," visit "Magic Mountain" to look for oceanic manta rays along the deep ridge, and explore the rich reefs of Nudi Rock and Whale Rock in the Fiabacet area.
Day 7 - Pulau Pisang Archipelago
Leave Raja Ampat behind and anchor at Pulau Pisang, an isolated group of islets. Spend the day swimming in crystal-clear waters, enjoying white sand beaches, tasting fresh coconuts, and spotting local wildlife like the coconut crab. In the late afternoon, we set sail toward Semai Island.
Leave Raja Ampat behind and anchor at Pulau Pisang, an isolated group of islets. Spend the day swimming in crystal-clear waters, enjoying white sand beaches, tasting fresh coconuts, and spotting local wildlife like the coconut crab. In the late afternoon, we set sail toward Semai Island.
Day 8 - Urat Village & Shallow Reefs
Anchor near the Papuan village of Urat on Semai Island at sunrise. Go ashore to stroll the peaceful beaches and meet friendly locals for an authentic look into coastal daily life. Spend the afternoon snorkeling exceptionally rich shallow coral gardens nearby before sailing onward to Sangalla Bay.
Anchor near the Papuan village of Urat on Semai Island at sunrise. Go ashore to stroll the peaceful beaches and meet friendly locals for an authentic look into coastal daily life. Spend the afternoon snorkeling exceptionally rich shallow coral gardens nearby before sailing onward to Sangalla Bay.
Day 9 - Sangalla Bay Natural Oasis
Explore the remote, lush coastline of Sangalla Bay. Swim in a clear marine lagoon fed by a jungle waterfall, then take a boat tour deeper into the bay’s quiet waters for an afternoon of tropical birdwatching. Evening sail toward Iris Strait and Aiduma Island.
Explore the remote, lush coastline of Sangalla Bay. Swim in a clear marine lagoon fed by a jungle waterfall, then take a boat tour deeper into the bay’s quiet waters for an afternoon of tropical birdwatching. Evening sail toward Iris Strait and Aiduma Island.
Day 10 - Aiduma Island & Iris Strait
Snorkel the vibrant "3 Rocks" reef before anchoring near Saruenus Island. Explore "Little Komodo" with its soft coral-covered pinnacles, anthias, jacks, and wobbegong sharks, followed by a drift dive along a soft coral wall into a shallow natural aquarium.
Snorkel the vibrant "3 Rocks" reef before anchoring near Saruenus Island. Explore "Little Komodo" with its soft coral-covered pinnacles, anthias, jacks, and wobbegong sharks, followed by a drift dive along a soft coral wall into a shallow natural aquarium.
Day 11 - Triton Bay Whale Sharks & Mauwara Lagoon
At 6 AM, visit local bagan fishing platforms in Triton Bay to swim alongside giant whale sharks, dolphins, and pelagic fish feeding at dawn. In the afternoon, cruise through Mauwara Lagoon to take in the scenery before enjoying your final sunset dinner aboard Wisesa.
At 6 AM, visit local bagan fishing platforms in Triton Bay to swim alongside giant whale sharks, dolphins, and pelagic fish feeding at dawn. In the afternoon, cruise through Mauwara Lagoon to take in the scenery before enjoying your final sunset dinner aboard Wisesa.
Day 12 - Disembarkation in Kaimana
The Wisesa arrives in Kaimana early this morning. Take a final group photo with the crew before your transfer to Kaimana Airport for your onward journey.
The Wisesa arrives in Kaimana early this morning. Take a final group photo with the crew before your transfer to Kaimana Airport for your onward journey.
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
10:00am
Sorong
Sorong Airport: SOQ
Return
08:00am
Kaimana
Kaimana Airport: KNG
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