Pulau Misool : Raja Ampat’s
spectacular world class Dive Destination
Plan to visit Indonesia for
holiday? But don’t know what places you can visit? Want to enjoy nature? Great!
I will recommend you to a place that is really makes you stand in your shoes with
a mouth opened wide once you get there. The place is none other than Pulau
Misool or you can call that Misool Island. Misool island offers you a really
beautiful scenery. But not only a beautiful scenery but also tons of activities
you can do there to enjoy tour time while being there. And the plus point is
you know that Indonesia known for their hospitality right? You can experiencing
their hospitality here. People here will welcome you with their warm. People
here will always give you smile. And whenever you find a trouble, don’t ever
hesitate to ask for help from a local people, because they won’t even think
twice to help you!
Here is a little information about Misool Island
The crystal clear turquoise sea-waters allow
spectacular views of Misools sub-surface colorful treasures even when still
aboard your boat. And once under the water, visibility can reach from 10
meters to as far as 30 meters.
The sea gardens of Raja Ampat hold 75% of all
known species of corals and ornamental fish in the world, and boast the highest
level of marine biodiversity on the planet.
On land, the wild territory of Misool is one of
the most visually breath-taking and captivating sites in Raja Ampat. The island
is heavily forested, and at first sight reveals nothing but a thick green
carpet of dense forests and mangrove swamps. The rugged terrain is
predominantly limestone, the frostily coloured rock clashing starkly with the
deep green jungle. To the east and west of the island, a maze of limestone pinnacles
jut sharply out of the blue sea, carved and eroded by the waves and carpeted
luxuriantly in vegetation. The rare beaches on Misool are pure white sand,
fringed with coconut trees leading out to the stunningly turquoise waters.
Aside from the enchanting panoramic scenery and
wealth of marine life, Misool is also home to ancient cultural sites. A number
of petroglyphs can be found on walls of caves throughout the island, dating
back approximately 5,000 years.
To
get to Misool Island, first fly to Sorong
Airport in West Papua, Indonesia. This is a domestic airport with available
flights from Jakarta, Makassar, Surabaya, Manado, Ambon. Batavia Air has recently
started flights to Sorong from Surabaya. But, because i live in jakarta, so let's call it that we are going to Sorong from Jakarta. There are so many airline that provide flight from Jakarta to Sorong such as, Sriwijaya Air, Lion Air, Garuda Indonesia, so on. The airfare from Jakarta to Sorong start from IDR 2.000.000,-. But if we fly from Jakarta, we have to transit first, to Makassar, or Surabaya, or Manado, etc. The flight from Jakarta to Sorong takes around 50 minute or more (include the transit). And then From Sorong, a private
speedboat will take you to the Resort. Boats depart on a pre-arranged schedule
by the resort, usually at 7:30 a.m. on alternating Sunday mornings. The trip
takes between 4 – 5 hours but will seem like no time at all as you journey
through some of the most mesmerizing sceneries you have ever seen or ever will
see. Transfer fees from Sorong to Misool are included in the resort’s package
price.
Get There
“Ooh, Misool Island is so lovely looking from the picture I wanna go there this holiday! But how can I get there?”, “Oh, I will absolutely visit Misool Island next holiday! But, wait how can I get there?”. If you have such things pass your mind, don’t be sad, I have an information that will help you to answer your questin “How can I get to the Misool Island?”. Below are the information.
From Sorong, a private speedboat will take you to
the Resort. Boats depart on a pre-arranged schedule by the resort, usually at
7:30 a.m. on alternating Sunday mornings. The trip takes between 4 – 5 hours
but will seem like no time at all as you journey through some of the most
mesmerizing sceneries you have ever seen or ever will see. Transfer fees from
Sorong to Misool are included in the resort’s package price.
“Uum,
okay now that I know how to get there, all I have to do is searching for a
resort to stay” I would like to recommend you to a resort there. The resort is
Misool Eco Resort. Misool Eco Resort is an exclusive dive resort and
conservation centre located in remote southern Raja Ampat, Indonesia. Misool
Eco Resort private resort island is nestled deep in an archipelago of
uninhabited islands, in the very epicentre of marine biodiversity.
A
dive resort is also built on stilts near the
water cottages, and is fully equipped with a comfortable lounge, a small
library, a massive work station, and a veranda for sunning out between
dives.
Dives are scheduled
three times a day, with diving equipment and private guides available upon request. Misool Eco Resort's Dive Centre is located in the North Lagoon, built on stilts overlooking the turquoise water. The Dive Centre is spacious and airy, and well-suited to professional photographers and videographers. The 50 sq meter wet area is equipped with a massive work station, perfect for setting up cameras, charging torches and laptops, etc. The adjacent dry area is furnished with comfortable lounge chairs, a small library, and a monitor for reviewing the day's images. There is also a sunny 120 sq meter veranda just outside, perfect for warming up between dives.
A restaurant is located tucked under coconut
palms, and overlooking the lagoon. It offers a broad selection of Western,
Asian and Vegan cuisine. All sea-food is caught outside of the no-take zone, and
fruits come from organic plantations around the island. The airy, round-roofed
structure is tucked under the coconut palms, offering a perfect respite from
the mid-day heat. The restaurant's terrace is the ideal place to enjoy a sunset
cocktail or a bottle of wine while watching the baby sharks and long-toms hunt
schools of circling sardines. The
restaurant offers a broad range of Asian and Western cuisine, with a focus on
fresh, local, and organic fare. Snacks and drinks are available throughout the
day. Please note that out of respect for Muslim hosts they do not serve pork.
they also do not serve reef fish or prawns due to unsustainable fishing
practices.
Misool spa service, they massage
and beauty treatments feature Misool Eco Resort’s signature range of natural
products, most of which create fresh each morning in the kitchen. They use only
food-grade ingredients, and choose local organic products whenever possible.
You’ll find scrubs hand-blended from local ingredients such as candlenut and
our own coconuts, face toner derived from freshly pressed cucumber, body wraps
using our home-grown aloe plants and freshly harvested banana leaves,
aromatherapy using fragrant hand-pressed coconut oil, and scrubs using coffee
from the highlands of Papua. They essential oils are of the highest quality.
Enjoy massage and beauty treatments in the privacy of your own room or at The
Lookout.
Snorkeling house reef with
baby black tip reef sharks. The pristine state of the sea surrounding the
resort island means that the reefs grow right up to the surface of the water,
making them perfect for snorkelers as well as divers. The House Reef is particularly recommended for
snorkelers, with frequent sightings of schooling horse-eyed jacks, gentle green
turtles, hunting octopus, and huge schools of bumphead parrotfish. There is
also a good chance of spotting the newly discovered 'walking' Epaulette Shark -
these incredible creatures are nocturnal predators and hunt in the shallow hard
coral gardens on the House Reef.
Toodling around inside the protected North Lagoon is also fantastic, and
we often see upwards of 15 baby black tip reef sharks in the shallows. Snorkelers are encouraged to prebook a
snorkel package. This will ensure
you a space on one of our boats if you'd like to visit local reefs. Unguided
snorkeling on the House Reef is of couse always free.
With the highest level of marine biodiversity on
the planet and 60 over dive spots within an hour from the resort, (not to
mention the hundreds more that await further out to sea,) you can just imagine
the enthralling scenes you will behold just beneath the water of Misool.
It’s impossible to even dream of trying to list all the many marvelous species of marine life, but here is a small glimpse of what you may encounter. On the tiny side, ghost pipefish, blue-ringed octopus, frogfish, pygmy seahorses, mandarin fish and literally millions of other critters dart in, out and around the extravagant coral formations. On the large side, immense schools of surgeons roam the waters together with Barracuda, Wobbegang Sharks and dolphins while giant mantas and Mobula Rays glide overhead.
Diving among the Raja Ampat islands is excellent
just about all year round, and the term high season does not carry much
meaning, as Misool’s only resort has a maximum capacity of 30 people. From May
to July is light rainy season, and July to September may bring heavier rain and
small surface swells, but rarely enough to obstruct your enjoyment. It is
possible to travel to other parts of Raja Ampat during this time, but the
Misool Eco Resort is closed during the months of July, August and September.
While the rain may not interfere with diving, the sunny season between October
and April is more recommended, as you will have the opportunity for other
activities such as trekking and exploring the island. Between October and
November is the season for large schools of bait fish, which in turn attracts
bigger fish and Mobula Rays, while the May and June south winds bring more
sharks.
To Stay
“Uum,
okay now that I know how to get there, all I have to do is searching for a
resort to stay” I would like to recommend you to a resort there. The resort is
Misool Eco Resort. Misool Eco Resort is an exclusive dive resort and
conservation centre located in remote southern Raja Ampat, Indonesia. Misool
Eco Resort private resort island is nestled deep in an archipelago of
uninhabited islands, in the very epicentre of marine biodiversity.
Misool Eco Resort is an exclusive, secluded dive center
165 kilometres away from the nearest port. It is located on the privately-owned
island of Batbitim, barely a stone’s throw from Misool Island. The island is
surrounded by a 1,220 square kilometer 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 and
stairs leading down to the lagoon. For a higher level of service and seclusion,
you have a choice of 4 Deluxe Villas, located on various corners of the island.
The
resort offers you with lots of exclusively-designed facility and services you
can enjoy such as the restaurant, dive center, spa service, diving and
snorkeling, and so on.
A
dive resort is also built on stilts near the
water cottages, and is fully equipped with a comfortable lounge, a small
library, a massive work station, and a veranda for sunning out between
dives.
Dives are scheduled three times a day, with diving equipment and private guides available upon request. Misool Eco Resort's Dive Centre is located in the North Lagoon, built on stilts overlooking the turquoise water. The Dive Centre is spacious and airy, and well-suited to professional photographers and videographers. The 50 sq meter wet area is equipped with a massive work station, perfect for setting up cameras, charging torches and laptops, etc. The adjacent dry area is furnished with comfortable lounge chairs, a small library, and a monitor for reviewing the day's images. There is also a sunny 120 sq meter veranda just outside, perfect for warming up between dives.
Things To Do
It’s impossible to even dream of trying to list all the many marvelous species of marine life, but here is a small glimpse of what you may encounter. On the tiny side, ghost pipefish, blue-ringed octopus, frogfish, pygmy seahorses, mandarin fish and literally millions of other critters dart in, out and around the extravagant coral formations. On the large side, immense schools of surgeons roam the waters together with Barracuda, Wobbegang Sharks and dolphins while giant mantas and Mobula Rays glide overhead.
Aside from diving, a selection of other water
sports are also available at Misool Resort, such as kayaking, snorkeling,
swimming, sunbathing, or just relaxing on the beach and appreciating the act of
doing absolutely nothing at all. Boats can also be hired for short trips to the
various surrounding islands.
For more “land-friendly” activities, take a tour
of the island and explore the mangrove
forests and see if you can spot any of the birds and mammals that inhabit it. The rare village can still be found, hidden in some remote corner of the island, which may be interesting to pay a visit to, to learn more about the local culture, customs and traditions.
forests and see if you can spot any of the birds and mammals that inhabit it. The rare village can still be found, hidden in some remote corner of the island, which may be interesting to pay a visit to, to learn more about the local culture, customs and traditions.
Another popular spot is a cave with various
petroglyphs, dated at about 5,000 years old. The most recognizable one is that
of a human hand, colored in a deep red. Finding the petroglyphs is not so easy,
as they are hidden amongst a maze of rocks and lagoons, but that only adds to
the adventure.
Now, that I told you about Misool Island, you can
imagine how impressive it is right? Come and experience it yourself. You will
never regret it. Misool Island is just perfect for your holiday. Healing, is a
right word to describe your holiday here. Why healing? Because Misool Island
serve you with a beautiful scenery that can’t be described, a clear sky, a
crystal clear turquoise sea-waters, the biodiversity of sea population, and
many more that can help you charge your energy and relax your mind here. Misool
Island is a perfect place to visit. Misool Island has everything to spoil you
here. Misool Island is waiting for you to come. Misool Island will always be
there to greet you. What are you waiting for? Come and enjoy Misool Island. Get
a peace of mind and experience you won’t find in another country because Misool
Island is a place that only exist in Indonesia.And don't forget to visit other Indonesia's tourist destinations, because Indonesia has lots of places to visit and perfect for spend your holiday.
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