Pulau Misool : Raja Ampat’s spectacular globe shape Dive Destination

Overview
Misool Island is a remote, tropical hideaway, ane of iv largest islands inwards the Raja Ampat archipelago, Blue Planet renowned dive goal inwards the say of West Papua.

Located off the due west coast of the principal isle of Papua, straight bordering the Seram Sea, the waters are a veritable traffic lane for many large body of body of water creatures, including whales.

The crystal clear turquoise sea-waters let spectacular views of Misools sub-surface colorful treasures fifty-fifty when however aboard your boat.  And ane time nether the water, visibility tin accomplish from 10 meters to every bit far every bit thirty meters.

The body of body of water gardens of Raja Ampat concur 75% of all known species of corals as well as ornamental fish inwards the world, as well as boast the highest degree of marine biodiversity on the planet.

On land, the wild territory of Misool is ane of the most visually breath-taking as well as captivating sites inwards Raja Ampat. The isle is heavily forested, as well as at get-go sight reveals zilch but a thick dark-green carpet of dense forests as well as mangrove swamps. The rugged terrain is predominantly limestone, the frostily coloured stone clashing starkly with the deep dark-green jungle. To the eastward as well as due west of the island, a maze of limestone pinnacles jut sharply out of the blueish sea, carved as well as eroded past times the waves as well as carpeted luxuriantly inwards vegetation. The rare beaches on Misool are pure white sand, fringed with kokosnoot trees leading out to the stunningly turquoise waters.

Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 side from the enchanting panoramic scenery as well as wealth of marine life, Misool is every bit good abode to ancient cultural sites. Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 break of petroglyphs tin hold upward constitute on walls of caves throughout the island, dating dorsum some 5,000 years.

Get There

To acquire to Misool Island, get-go wing to Sorong Airport inwards West Papua, Indonesia. This is a domestic airdrome with available flights from Jakarta, Makassar, Surabaya, Manado, Ambon.  Batavia Air has of late started flights to Sorong from Surabaya. (click www.batavia-air.com for data as well as booking).

(For the total Sorong flying schedule, see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sorong_Airport)

From Sorong, a person speedboat volition accept y'all to the Resort. Boats depart on a pre-arranged schedule past times the resort, unremarkably at 7:30 a.m. on alternating Dominicus mornings. The trip takes betwixt 4 – v hours but volition seem similar no fourth dimension at all every bit y'all journeying through some of the most mesmerizing sceneries y'all cause got e'er seen or e'er volition see. Transfer fees from Sorong to Misool are included inwards the resort’s bundle price.

 To Do

With the highest degree of marine biodiversity on the planet as well as lx over dive spots inside an hr from the resort, (not to cite the hundreds to a greater extent than that await farther out to sea,) y'all tin only imagine the enthralling scenes y'all volition behold only beneath the H2O of Misool.

It’s impossible to fifty-fifty dream of trying to listing all the many marvellous species of marine life, but hither is a small-scale glimpse of what y'all may encounter. On the tiny side, ghost pipefish, blue-ringed octopus, frogfish, pygmy seahorses, Mandarin fish as well as literally millions of other critters dart in, out as well as about the extravagant coral formations. On the large side, immense schools of surgeons roam the waters together with Barracuda, Wobbegang Sharks as well as dolphins piece giant mantas as well as Mobula Rays glide overhead.

Diving with the Raja Ampat islands is first-class only almost all yr round, as well as the term high flavor does non comport much meaning, every bit Misool’s alone resort has a maximum capacity of thirty people. From May to July is calorie-free rainy season, as well as July to September may convey heavier pelting as well as small-scale surface swells, but rarely plenty to obstruct your enjoyment. It is possible to go to other parts of Raja Ampat during this time, but the Misool Eco Resort is shut during the months of July, August as well as September. While the pelting may non interfere with diving, the sunny flavor betwixt Oct as well as Apr is to a greater extent than recommended, every bit y'all volition cause got the chance for other activities such every bit trekking as well as exploring the island. Between Oct as well as Nov is the flavor for large schools of bait fish, which inwards plough attracts bigger fish as well as Mobula Rays, piece the May as well as June southward winds convey to a greater extent than sharks.

Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 side from diving, a selection of other H2O sports are every bit good available at Misool Resort, such every bit kayaking, snorkeling, swimming, sunbathing, or only relaxing on the beach as well as appreciating the deed of doing absolutely zilch at all. Boats tin every bit good hold upward hired for brusk trips to the diverse surrounding islands.

For to a greater extent than “land-friendly” activities, accept a tour of the isle as well as explore the mangrove forests as well as consider if y'all tin topographic point whatever of the birds as well as mammals that inhabit it. The rare hamlet tin however hold upward found, hidden inwards some remote corner of the island, which may hold upward interesting to pay a see to, to larn to a greater extent than almost the local culture, customs as well as traditions.

Another pop topographic point is a cave with diverse petroglyphs, dated at almost 5,000 years old. The most recognizable ane is that of a human hand, colored inwards a deep red. Finding the petroglyphs is non then easy, every bit they are hidden with a maze of rocks as well as lagoons, but that alone adds to the adventure.

To Stay

Misool Eco Resort is an exclusive, secluded dive pump 165 kilometres away from the nearest port. It is located on the privately-owned isle of Batbitim, barely a stone’s throw from Misool Island. The isle is surrounded past times a 1,220 foursquare kilometre no-take zone. That’s roughly twice the size of Singapore.

 The resort offers 8 luxurious cottages built on stilts over the water, each with a hammock integrated into the veranda as well as stairs leading downward to the lagoon. For a higher degree of service as well as seclusion, y'all cause got a selection of 4 Deluxe Villas, located on diverse corners of the island.

Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 dive resort is every bit good built on stilts close the H2O cottages, as well as is fully equipped with a comfortable lounge, a small-scale library, a massive operate station, as well as a veranda for sunning out betwixt dives. Dives are scheduled 3 times a day, with diving equipment as well as person guides available upon request.

Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 eating theatre is located tucked nether kokosnoot palms, as well as overlooking the lagoon. It offers a wide selection of Western, Asian as well as Vegan cuisine. All sea-food is caught exterior of the no-take zone, as well as fruits come upward from organic plantations about the island.

Misool Eco Resort
Email: info@misoolecoresort.com
Website: misoolecoresort.com
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Papua Diving Indonesia
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