from $330 /night

per day
Wisesa
Wisesa
Wisesa
Wisesa
Wisesa
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Overview

  • 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 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.

Upcoming trips

Cabins

  • If you are a solo traveller, we aim to allocate shared cabins on a same-sex basis.
  • Non-shareable cabins can not be shared with another single traveler outside your party. A single occupancy surcharge will be applied.

Amenities

Boat

Dive facilities

  • If you are a solo traveller, we aim to allocate shared cabins on a same-sex basis.
  • Non-shareable cabins can not be shared with another single traveler outside your party. A single occupancy surcharge will be applied.

Vessel information

Wisesa was born after two French friends hatched a sudden and unlikely plan to build and operate their own Indonesian liveaboard. Learning, designing, and getting hands-on with the engineering - alongside skilled boatbuilders from South Sulawesi - the pair were able to launch Wisesa in 2016, just a year later. And, true to their dream, this beautiful phinisi-style vessel combines modern comfort with traditional charm and an all-round adventurous attitude.

Accommodating just eight guests, this liveaboard offers personal and highly-customised cruises with an intimate ambience. Wisesa provides both scheduled cruises and private charters around Komodo and Raja Ampat, catering to groups of divers, snorkelers, and surfers separately - so guests can be sure to get the crew’s full attention throughout their trip. Voyages vary from four to 12 days, exploring Raja Ampat from November to April and Komodo from April to October, and surfing trips in between. 

Onboard Wisesa

Wisesa is a 30 metre phinisi accommodating a maximum of eight guests in four air-conditioned cabins designed for maximum comfort. The upper deck is home to the indoor lounge and outdoor dining area where guests can enjoy a big breakfast followed by a buffet of Indonesian and Asian cuisine and healthy salads for lunch. An a la carte evening menu offers a welcome mix of Western, Asian fusion, and Indonesian specialities. While onboard, guests have unlimited use of recreational facilities such as snorkelling equipment, kayaks, canoes, and stand-up paddleboards. There are also several lounge areas complete with comfortable seating and impressive views providing the perfect place to relax.

Diving from Wisesa

Diving onboard Wisesa is from two dinghies - a 5m wood and fibreglass dinghy and a second three metre aluminium dinghy. All the necessary rental equipment is available onboard, including dive torches and computers. DIN adaptors can also be provided if required. Underwater photographers will find separate camera rinse tanks located on Wisesa’s shaded dive deck. Sidemount diving is also catered to.

Top tips

  • Pack all the essentials from home, as shopping is non-existent in the remote areas.
  • If you’re hoping to dive with marine megafauna, plan your trip during a full or new moon when this region’s currents flow the strongest.
  • Bring a bit of pocket cash for onboard extras like gear rental, PADI courses, gratuities, and drinks from the bar. 

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