Wellenreng · Indonesia · 10D/9N
Guests embark on a once-in-a-lifetime journey through the untouched wonders of Raja Ampat Marine Park, where pristine reefs, hidden lagoons, and remote dive sites await. Unlike other liveaboards, Wellenreng takes guests far from the crowds, exploring secluded locations that few ever experience. From the dramatic pinnacles of Misool to the mangrove-lined reefs of the north, every dive is an immersion into nature’s most breathtaking underwater landscapes. This expedition is designed to make guests feel as if the ocean belongs only to them—drifting over untouched coral gardens, diving alongside majestic mantas, and surfacing to unspoiled, postcard-perfect islands. With a carefully crafted itinerary that ventures off the beaten path, the liveaboard ensures that every moment is filled with adventure, tranquility, and exclusivity. All dives in Misool are conducted exclusively with six divers, ensuring an intimate and private diving experience in one of the most spectacular marine environments on Earth. Guests join for an unforgettable dive experience where the only footprints in the sand are their own, and the only sound is the rhythm of the ocean.
Sorong
Guests are met at Sorong airport, transferred to the harbour and welcomed on board. After cabin assignment, a safety briefing and gear setup, the vessel cruises towards Dampier Strait where the trip officially begins.
Good to know: Check-in and briefing
Dampier Strait
A relaxed check dive at Yenbuba jetty is followed by classic Dampier sites. Manta cleaning station Manta Sandy and reef life at Mike's Point reveal the diversity that defines central Raja Ampat.
Dive sites: Yenbuba Jetty, Manta Sandy, Mike's Point
Good to know: Check dive
Dampier Strait
Pelagic-rich pinnacles dominate the day. Sardine Reef and Cape Kri reliably deliver schooling fusiliers, jacks, sweetlips and reef sharks; Blue Magic rounds it off with a chance of oceanic mantas in season.
Dive sites: Sardine Reef, Cape Kri, Blue Magic
Penemu Islands
Mushroom Rock and Melissa's Garden showcase Raja Ampat's pristine hard-coral gardens with anthias clouds, while My Reef adds a quiet macro-friendly slope. A short island hike at Penemu offers iconic karst-lagoon views.
Dive sites: Mushroom Rock, Melissa's Garden, My Reef
Good to know: Optional viewpoint hike
Misool — Daram
After an overnight crossing the vessel reaches the southern realm of Misool. Andiamo, Warna Berwarna and Candy Store are decorated with vivid soft corals and fans, attracting reef sharks, schooling barracuda and bumphead parrotfish.
Dive sites: Andiamo, Warna Berwarna, Candy Store
Misool — Fiabacet
The Fiabacet pinnacles are widely regarded as among the richest reefs on Earth. Boo Windows, Whale Rock and Tank Rock each offer dramatic walls, sweepers and resident grey reef sharks framed by red and orange soft corals.
Dive sites: Boo Windows, Whale Rock, Tank Rock
Misool — Wayilbatan
Magic Mountain's twin seamounts host both reef and oceanic mantas at the cleaning stations, followed by Nudi Rock and Romeo for soft corals, macro critters and dense schooling fish. A night dive in a sheltered bay rounds off the day.
Dive sites: Magic Mountain, Nudi Rock, Romeo
Good to know: Optional night dive
Misool — Wagmab
Yilliet Kecil and Four Kings deliver swift currents and dense schools of jacks, barracuda and snappers, while Wagmab's lagoon system offers a relaxed final dive with stingless jellyfish swims as an optional surface activity.
Dive sites: Yilliet Kecil, Four Kings, Wagmab
Good to know: Optional jellyfish lake
Batanta
On the way back north, Batanta offers contrasting muck-style diving. Algae Patch and Happy Ending are prime sites for walking sharks, frogfish, ghost pipefish and bobtail squid; a final easy reef dive concludes the diving week.
Dive sites: Algae Patch, Happy Ending, Wai Island
Good to know: Macro/muck focus
Sorong
After breakfast, guests disembark in Sorong and are transferred to the airport for onward flights. A 24-hour no-fly window after the last dive should be respected.
Good to know: Check-out and transfer