THE SPECIALIST IN SNORKELING CRUISES IN RAJA AMPAT BIG KANU!
Underwater or on land, come and discover the treasures and beauty of the Raja Ampat archipelago through our unique cruises.
The
Wisesa liveaboard snorkeling cruise in Raja Ampat gives you the
opportunity to explore the richest underwater ecosystem in the world,
and swim with manta rays, reef sharks, turtles, schools of thousands of
fish and colorful healthy corals.
Admire breathtaking landscapes,
enjoy pristine beaches with turquoise waters, explore a virgin forest
full of tropical birds including the endemic bird of paradise, as well
as meet and share with local Papuan people.
You
and your Family will enjoy the Beauty of Raja Ampat, meet his gorgeous
and incomparable marine life, with our wooden phinisi boat WISESA, you
will explore the best reefs of the area, underwater walls, coral
gardens, spectacularly nice and calm lagoons. While you swim and look at
the corals and fish, you hear the sounds echo from the jungle. On land,
an incredible variety of birds, lizards and cuscus live in the Jungle.
Raja Ampat also has breathtaking natural Landscapes, and a local
population with still strong traditional culture !
“The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.”
-Jacques Yves Cousteau-
Our
experience of more than 10 years of exploring the Raja Ampat has
allowed us to draw routes specially designed for the practice of
Snorkeling.
Our experience of more than 10 years of exploring the
Raja Ampat has allowed us to draw routes specially designed for the
practice of Snorkeling.
The spectacular RAJA AMPAT archipelago
The
Raja-Ampat archipelago is located in the “coral triangle”, in the far
east of Indonesia, where the waters of the Pacific and Indian oceans
meet. It creates a strong current at the origin of an explosion of
biodiversity in this region.
You can translate Raja Ampat as
“Four Kings”. The archipelago fascinates with the beauty of its
mysterious limestone karst islands. This wild region with legendary
myths impresses all visitors with its spectacular landscapes that hide
lagoons, bays and secret beaches. Nature is still intact!
The
reputation of the Raja Ampat islands is undeniable. This region of
Indonesia is indeed considered today as the place where the underwater
biodiversity is the richest in the world!
You will find a variety of coral and fish species like nowhere else.
Paradise above water as well
Raja
Ampat is a world class snorkeling area but this archipelago also has
breathtaking landscapes, dream lagoons, virgin islands and local Papuan
populations with intact traditions!
In addition to the marine
life that you can admire while snorkeling, Raja Ampat also offers many
other activities allowing you to explore this spectacular place on land
and water: canoeing, village visits, excursions in the jungle, visits to
small islands, animals and birds spotting who, for many are endemic.
When should you book?
The Wisesa sails in the Raja Ampat archipelago during the best seasons from August to June.
We
take advantage of favorable conditions to explore the archipelago from
the center to the northern part of the National Park up to the Wayag
island, passing further south towards the island of Batanta for the
longest cruises.
Location :
Situated in the Northeast
of the island of Papua, Raja Ampat ( or the 4 kings ) is part of the
Coral Triangle, with the richest marine biodiversity on earth !
This
archipelago is composed of 1500 islands covering a total area of 40000
Km2, making Raja Ampat the biggest marine National park in Indonesia !
The
Main islands are Batanta, Waigeo, Misool & Salawati. The Raja
Ampat’s highly rich biodiversity is due to its particular position
between the Indian and Pacific Oceans. This mix of ocean waters creates
the ideal home for plenty of endemic species.