Misool Resort Snorkeling Tour | 14 Nights

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Explore some of the richest and most diverse marine habitats on the planet with a stay at Misool Eco Resort. Located on an idyllic island in the far fringes of Indonesia, Misool is a paradise brimming with pristine coral reefs and more exotic marine life that you possibly count in a single trip. The resort is exceptionally comfortable and given its remote location you can relax and snorkel in absolute peace.

two paddle boarders infront of misool resort's bungalows

Expect healthy colorful reef teeming with fish large and small, turtles, reef sharks, and a variety of smaller critters. We will also snorkel over manta cleaning stations looking for these gentle giants.

This is the pinnacle of marine life diversity within the Coral Triangle. At its most recent count in 2011 the region of Raja Ampat was recognized to contain 1427 reef fishes, over 600 coral species (75% of the world’s coral species can be found here), not to mention the pelagic life that is abundant in the area.

Because of the amazing conservation efforts taken on by the resort, there is a huge surge in the marine life’s population and you can witness it on the doorsteps of the resort with their juvenile blacktip reef shark nursery which has naturally occurred.

While this area can have some strong currents, which bring in the nutrient-rich water that helps keep the reef alive and healthy, our local guides will choose protected sites, or appropriate times to enter the water to avoid being in current. If we are ever in a current, we will always float with the water and not try to swim against it. For this tour you should be comfortable in the water with some upper body strength to climb back up the ladder onto the boat.

Marine Life Guide marine life guide Raja ampat

This tour is partnered with Misool Foundation. Find out how we support Misool Foundation via this tour here.

Day 1 - Arrive in Jakarta

Upon arrival into Jakarta Internatinal Airport (CGK) make your way to the Jakarta hotel at terminal 2E. Check in a relax.

Meet you tour leader and group in the lobby for a late check in for your flight to Sorong.

Day 2 - Transfer to Misool Resort

Upon arrival into Sorong, we will be met by Misool staff and transferred to the pier where we will board our boat to Misool. The boat ride can take 4 hours, but we have food and a loo on the boat, and a shaded area too. The beauty of this region is breathtaking above and below the water, so this transfer provides a great opportunity to see the beautiful islands jutting out from the bright blue waters.

Upon arrival at the resort we will check in to our bungalows, have lunch and an orientation, and then a snorkel on the house reef, before dinner.

Meals at Misool are served in the beautiful outdoor restaurant set over the water, with stunning views of the North Lagoon.

Breakfast and lunch are served buffet style, while dinner is plated and served. Tea is served mid afternoon when baked good, savory and sweet will be served. The resort has a hydroponics lab and grows much of the ingredients we will eat right there. Other products are sourced from nearby local villages.

Special dietary requirements can be met with advance notice.

Day 3 - 14 - Snorkeling from Misool Eco Resort

Our days here will start with a delicious buffet breakfast (for the early risers there is a pre-breakfast light- breakfast), followed by a snorkel trip from the boat. Most the snorkel sites are between 10 and 30 minutes from the resort. We will then return back to the resort for a big buffet lunch and some down time, before heading back out to another site. Each snorkel session will last between 60 – 90 minutes. We will always have boat support so you can take a break back on the boat if you wish. Local snorkel guides will be with us in the water and available to point out interesting creatures we may encounter.

a school of fusileers making a wave shape

We will also have plenty of opportunity to snorkel the expansive and healthy house reef, arguably one of the best in the world. Also highly recommended is a night snorkel or two- the reef completely transforms at night when the nocturnal creatures come out to hunt, including eels, sharks, cuttle fish, octopus, squid, crabs, shrimps…. the list is long.

Evenings, when not snorkeling, can be enjoyed at the bar with a soft drink or beer, looking at fish ID books or photos and reminiscing about all the fabulous things encountered each day.

Day 15 - Transfer to Sorong and overnight

After breakfast we check out and transfer back to Sorong, where we spend a relaxing evening at the Swiss Belhotel, in preparation for our flight to Jakarta, departing the following morning.

split shot of hard coral reef and raja ampat islands

Day 14 - Transfer to Jakarta- Tour ends

After breakfast we take a group transfer to the airport and check n for our flight to Jakarta, where we bid farewell to our new friends and the tour ends.

One of the world’s most remote snorkel resorts – Misool Eco Resort, it’s neatly located on its own private island. The Water Cottages and villas on the North side of the lagoon rise on stilts over a tranquil lagoon, shaded by limestone cliffs – each one with a set of steps that lead you into the water and the house reef which is just a few fin strokes away.

Misool Eco Resort

The restaurant is set back from a white sand beach and serves up a variety of western and Indonesian treats throughout the day

The villas on the south side of the lagoon are set on a sandy beach (and a couple nestled in the trees).At the end of a days snorkeling, you can kick back in the built-in hammock for sunset and star gazing.

Resort Guide

Misool Resort Snorkel Boat

Misool Snorkel Boat

Spacious fiberglass speedboats with enough room to easily store snorkeling equipment. The boats do not have a toilet onboard but do offer a full canopy for sun protection and a ladder to help exit the water. Distances from the resort average twenty five minutes.

On this page you will find our Tour Dates & Pricing (see below contact form), a Booking Form and Details of Payment schedule including deposit and final balance. If you have any further questions please complete the form and we will reply within 24-48hrs.

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2024 Tour Dates

18 April – 2 May 2024

4 – 18 October 2024

Price:

$7850 USD per person (Twin/Double Share)

2025 Tour Dates

25 April – 9 May 2025

5 – 19 October 2025

Price:

$8,300 USD per person (Twin/Double Share) in a Water Cottage/ South Beach Villa

$8,995 USD per person (Twin/Double Share) in a North Lagoon Villa

How to book your place?

Initial deposit: US$400 per person

12-months from departure: US$600 per person interim deposit

6-months from departure: US$1000 per person interim deposit

Final balance: Due 12-weeks before departure

Inclusions:

12 nights’ accommodation and full board (all meals)
1 night in aJakarta hotel with breakfast & transfers
1 night Sorong Hotel with breakfast & transfers
Marine park fees for Raja Ampat
Services of local snorkel guides
Domestic flights in Economy class with 20kg baggage (Jakarta – Sorong – Jakarta)
20 Boat snorkeling sessions over 12 days
Unlimited House Reef Snorkeling
Return airport transfers
Fully accompanied by a member of the Snorkel Venture team