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Description
Boat
Wisesa is a traditional Phinisi boat operated by a family from France. Measuring 30 meters long and 5.6 meters wide, with cruising speed at 7 knots, it was built in 2015/2016, a mix between modern comfort and charm of a wooden boat, perfect for dive or snorkeling cruises adventures.
Wisesa offering customized cruises, very comfortable with high quality service on board ! Perfect for the one who like a personally ambience! There is one cozy lounge area where you can realx between the activites, or on the sundeck where you can enjoy getting tan with a view.
The chef on board is a master in his art ! He worked in many restaurants in Indonesia before joining Wisesa Crew ! He work with love, and love to surprise our customers. You will get 3 hot meals a day plus snacks, Tea and coffee at any time. Usually for the Lunch our Chef prepare a buffet of Indonesian asian food, healthy raw vegetables and salads. The Diner is time for him to prepare surprising Menu. Western, Asian fusion, Indonesian, or Italian food… Everyday different and always delicious !
Wisesa also have 2 canoes kayaks, 2 inflatable Stand-up-paddle and lot of fishing & snorkeling gears for guests to use free of charge during the cruise. There are 10 full set dive equipment for rent as well.
Cabin
Wisesa consists of 4 well decorated guest cabins for 6 - 8 guests only :
All cabins are equipped with air conditioning, charging station and storage area.
Cabin1 - Lombok:
Located on the lower deck (main deck), is equipped with 1 double bed(140cm x 200cm), an office corner, and a bathroom shared with Cabin2-Bali, seaview window.
Cabin2 - Bali:
Located on the lower deck (main deck), this cabin comes with a double bed(140cm x 200cm), bathroom shared with Cabin1 - Lombok, seaview window.
Cabin3 - Flores :
Located on the lower deck (main deck), this is a honeymoon cabin comes with a double bed(140cm x 200cm), and its own private bathroom, portholes.
Cabin4 - Papua :
Located on the lower deck (main deck), this cabin is the largest onboard, very nice for families or friends to sahre, comes with a double bed(160cm x 200cm) and two bunk beds (90cm x 200cm), an office&sofe corner and its own private bathroom,portholes.
Diving
- No dive on the embarkation and disembarkation day.
- Only 1 - 2 dives will be provided on the last diving day.
- All diving will provide experienced guide to lead the dive.
- 3 - 4 guided snorkelling will be provided daily free of charge.
- Canoes, SUP, fiberglass boat, and fishing gear available for free.
Other Information
- Nitrox：Not available at the moment.
- 15L Tanks：Limited available with additional cost
- Technical Dive Available:Not available at the moment
- REBREATHER Dive：Not available at the moment
- Dive Equipment Rental：Available, book in advance.
- Dive insurance：Divers must have valid dive insurance
- Wi-Fi Internet : Not available at the moment
- Laundry Service：Not available at the moment
- Massage Service：Not available at the moment
- Payment on board：By cash (USD,EUR, IDR)
- Crew Number：6, include 1 dive guides
Itineraries
Raja Ampat - Dive Cruise
8D/7N or 12D/11N - Nov to April
During the entire cruise Wisesa’s route will bring you in all the most exciting dive spots in Central, North or South Raja Ampat, Cape Kri, Mioskon, Mike’s Point, Blue Magic, Sardine Reef, the passage, Chicken Reef, Hidden Bay, Manta Sandy, Eagle Rock, Aljui, & much more ….
We will explore the Dampier straight, and also Pianemo, Arborek, Aljui & Fam islands, until the Gem Wayag for central North, we can also go deep south & explore the amazing Misool, our crew will choose the route at the last moment regarding weather and visibility conditions to ensure that you get an unforgettable experience on board WISESA.
In between 2 dives you can enjoy the wild beauty of the islands we visit, amazing white sand beaches with pristine waters, trek to the mount Pendito to enjoy the most breathtaking view of Raja Ampat in Wayag, visit the village and meet with locals, enjoy there smiles, Trek in the rainforest to try to see the wild Paradise birds, etc…
Raja Ampat - Snorkeling Cruise
8D/7N or 12D/11N - Nov to April
WISESA don’t mix snorkelers and divers on the same cruise, because we design specific routes for snorkeling cruises, spots are different from dive spots. We focus more on the best richest shallow reefs for snorkeling. Liveaboard snorkeling cruise in Raja Ampat give you the opportunity to swim with Manta Ray, reef sharks, turtles, school of thousands various fish and colorful coral…
WISESA will bring you in all the best places for snorkeling, as specialist for snorkeling cruise liveaboard in raja ampat, we focus on the best and richest shallow reef, we know lot of amazing secret snorkeling spots as Gilles have 8 years experience in Raja Ampat. We will visit the best lagoons & bays, the nicest virgin islands, until the Gem Wayag island, where we will trek until the top of a mount, that give access to the most breathtaking Landscape of Raja Ampat !
Surfing Cruise - Sumba & Savu, Timor
12D/11N - April, May, June, September, October
This Surf boat trip start in Sumba island in Waikelo and finish in Timor in Kupang, or inverse. We will cruise along the wild south coast of Sumba, which is a succession of bays, points, and long reef, many waves almost all inaccessible by land. After enjoying great Surf in Sumba we will reach the small islands of Savu & Raijua where we will find few very nice waves and also a long left reef break barreling, a real Gem ! After that we will reach the island of Rote, where we can Surf secrets and known spots such T-Land in Nembrala, and Boa’s. A boat Trip between Sumba & Savu, Timor is a dream for each Surfer. You will be impressed by the beautiful scenery we will see, the dream beaches surrounded by cliffs, mountains and forests. We will meet the locals, and visit their authentic stone age villages !
Surfing Cruise - North Maluku
12D/11N - November to February
This surf charter start from Tobelo city in North Maluku, after your flight from Bali, we will pick you up in Tobelo airport, and Transfer you on board Wisesa. The cruise start immediately, and we will have the opportunity to Surf the first day as we found few interesting nice waves on the few islands next to Tobelo, perfect for a warming up. Then, our surf guide will choose Wisesa’s route regarding wind condition, swell orientation & size. We have plenty of options, going East to the Buli’s islands, or Halmahera west coast or North Morotaï. We will Surf many different waves, Right & Left, many secrets, and also the famous one such Serenade, Indojiwa, etc…
Schedules & routes
Prices & conditions
Included
- Transfers from airport and/or hotel to the yacht
- VAT and local taxes
- Full-board meal plan (including snacks)
- Complimentary beverages (water, tea, coffee)
- Soft drinks
- Diving activity (incl. tanks, weights, weight belts)
- Dive guide service
- Use of Kayaks or/and SUPs
- Land excursions and activities throughout the trip
- Boat accident insurance
- Cabin towels and complimentary toiletries
- Cabin cleaning service
Not included
- Domestic flights in destination country
- Marine park fees & Port fees
- Fuel surcharge
- Alcoholic beverage
- Dive equipment rentals
- Larger tank (15 L)
- Dive insurance (mandatory requirement)
- Travel insurance (trip cancellation insurance)
- Crew gratuity
Useful information
Raja Ampat
Best time for diving
Mid October to April, the wind then picks up in May until the end of August, causing rougher seas and this means Misool area in the south will be shut from June to September. From July until September the diving in the north still can be enjoyable. The visibility can vary from 10 - 30 meters, current can be from mild to strong at times.
About temperatures
Air : fairly constant between 25°C - 31°C year-round.
Sea : it is warm all year round, about 27°C - 31°C
Wetsuit Recommendation
We recommend a 3 mm full wetsuit throughout the year.
Diver requirement
Intermediate to Advanced level. You can find out more information about diving in Raja Ampat here : Raja Ampat
Embarkation / Disembarkation
Most of the embarkation / disembarkation will be in Sorong (SOQ).
Few liveaboards also departs from Waisai (RJM).
The easiest to fly through to & from Sorong (SOQ) via Jakarta (CGK), Makassar (UPG), Bali (DPS), or Manado (MDC).
Visa Requirements
Indonesia offers a free visa on arrival service for many nationalities which allows visitors to stay in the country for up to 30 days. A list of countries that are eligible for visa on arrival can be found on the Indonesian Government's Directorate General of Immigration.
Please note: Immigration officials in Indonesia may ask for proof of onward travel (e.g. a return or onward air ticket).
Vaccinations
Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for travellers over the age of 9 months arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission.
Money Matters
The local currency is Indonesian Rupiah (IDR), all liveaboards accept cash payments in USD.
Rupiah can be purchased from all major banks and exchange outlets. Credit and debit cards are also accepted in major hotels, restaurants & shops.
Drones
There are very few restrictions on the use of drones for photography purposes within Indonesia. Please check Drone laws in Indonesia for details.
Extending your holiday
We offer a range of hotels/resorts, land-based diving packages, and excursions that can be arranged before or after your liveaboard holiday. Just ask us if you need such service.
Halmahera
Best time for diving
October to November and March to May, Halmahera can be dived all year round, but due to the monsoon season, from June to September it can be windy and the sea can be rough. And from December to February is considered as the rainy season.
Visibility is usually very good, ranging from 20-30 meters, Inside the bays the visibility may be less. Currents can be strong in the straits, weak in the areas protected by the islands.
About temperatures
Air : generally ranges between 25°C - 32°C year-round.
Sea : it is warm all year round, about 27°C - 31°C
Wetsuit Recommendation
We recommend a 3 mm full wetsuit throughout the year.
Diver requirement
Suitable for all levels, however, divers should have some experience to enjoy the drift dives there. You can find out more information about diving in Halmahera here : Halmahera
Embarkation / Disembarkation
Depending on which itinerary you choose, the embarkation / disembarkation can be in Bitung > Manado (MDC), Ternate (TTE), Bacan (LAH/WUB), or Morotai (OTI). The international airport with the best connections is Jakarta (CGK). You can also route through Bali (DPS) if you prefer.
However, some liveaboard trips will combine Halmahera with other destinations like Sulawesi (Lembeh), Raja Ampat, then the embarkation and disembarkation will be different. So please ask our agent to know the exact port for your trip.
Visa Requirements
Indonesia offers a free visa on arrival service for many nationalities which allows visitors to stay in the country for up to 30 days. A list of countries that are eligible for visa on arrival can be found on the Indonesian Government's Directorate General of Immigration.
Please note: Immigration officials in Indonesia may ask for proof of onward travel (e.g. a return or onward air ticket).
Vaccinations
Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for travellers over the age of 9 months arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission.
Money Matters
The local currency is Indonesian Rupiah (IDR), all liveaboards accept cash payments in USD.
Rupiah can be purchased from all major banks and exchange outlets. Credit and debit cards are also accepted in major hotels, restaurants & shops.
Drones
There are very few restrictions on the use of drones for photography purposes within Indonesia. Please check Drone laws in Indonesia for details.
Extending your holiday
We offer a range of hotels/resorts, land-based diving packages, and excursions that can be arranged before or after your liveaboard holiday. Just ask us if you need such service.
Banda Sea
Best time for diving
October to November & March to April, the seas are generally calmer during these months and in October to November there is higher chance to see hammerhead sharks. From May to August the surface conditions can get quite rough.
The visibility is generally good to excellent in Banda Sea areas, except in Ambon bay and in other bays for critter dives. Currents are low to moderate on most of the sites, however, strong currents may occur at times.
About temperatures
Air : range between 25°C - 31°C year-round.
Sea : range between 26°C - 29°C year-round.
Wetsuit Recommendation
We recommend a 3 - 5 mm full wetsuit throughout the year.
Diver requirement
Most dive sites are suitable for all levels with a few exceptions that are suitable only for advanced divers. You can find out more information about diving in Banda Sea here : Banda Sea
Embarkation / Disembarkation
The embarkation / disembarkation can be in Ambon (AMQ), Kaimana (KNG), Maumere (MOF), Sorong (SOQ), Waisai (RJM), Saumalaki (SXK) etc. As some of the Banda Sea trip will combine with other destinations like Raja Ampat, Halmahera, Triton Bay. So please ask our agent to know the exact port for your trip.
Visa Requirements
Indonesia offers a free visa on arrival service for many nationalities which allows visitors to stay in the country for up to 30 days. A list of countries that are eligible for visa on arrival can be found on the Indonesian Government's Directorate General of Immigration.
Please note: Immigration officials in Indonesia may ask for proof of onward travel (e.g. a return or onward air ticket).
Vaccinations
Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for travellers over the age of 9 months arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission.
Money Matters
The local currency is Indonesian Rupiah (IDR), all liveaboards accept cash payments in USD.
Rupiah can be purchased from all major banks and exchange outlets. Credit and debit cards are also accepted in major hotels, restaurants & shops.
Drones
There are very few restrictions on the use of drones for photography purposes within Indonesia. Please check Drone laws in Indonesia for details.
Extending your holiday
We offer a range of hotels/resorts, land-based diving packages, and excursions that can be arranged before or after your liveaboard holiday. Just ask us if you need such service.
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