Exclusive Island Retreat: Misool Eco Resort
Nestled in the heart of the southern Raja Ampat region, Misool Eco Resort offers a unique diving experience in one of the world's most stunning marine environments. Known for its spectacular soft coral reefs, rich marine life, and vibrant underwater landscapes, the resort provides access to some of the most sought-after dive sites in the region.
Dive Sites at Misool Eco Resort
The top dive sites at Misool Eco Resort include Magic Mountain, Boo Windows, Tank Rock, Nudi Rock, Whale Rock, and Hidung Boo. These sites are renowned for their abundant soft corals, macro life, and schooling fish, as well as the opportunity to encounter pelagic species such as sharks and manta rays.
Magic Mountain
Located around the islands of Southeast Misool, Magic Mountain is the first dive site commonly reached. It offers impressive marine biodiversity and colorful coral formations. This seamount is also a busy Manta ray cleaning station, where guests have a high chance of seeing both giant Oceanic birostris and smaller reef manta rays, as well as White Tip Reef Sharks and Napoleon Wrasse.
Boo Windows
Famous for its spectacular swim-through caves surrounded by abundant marine life, Boo Windows is a signature dive near the eastern part of Boo Island. Here, divers can encounter the elusive Wobbegong Shark, schools of fusiliers, Batfish, and enjoy exceptional sunlight filtering through.
Tank Rock, Nudi Rock, and Whale Rock
These sites lie within the heart of the Misool Marine Protected Area (No-Take Zone) and are favored for their abundant soft corals, macro life including pygmy seahorses and nudibranchs, and schooling fish such as fusiliers, jacks, trevallies, barracudas, and sharks.
Hidung Boo
Known for hosting some of the largest sea fans, Hidung Boo is remarkable for its soft coral formations and diverse fish populations.
Additional Diving Opportunities
In addition to guided boat dives, the dive center at Misool Resort offers a dusk dive or a night dive each day. The resort's House Reef is a shore dive, easily accessible at any time, and offers an easy drift through the channel with schooling horse-eyed jacks, massive schools of fusiliers, and large groupers.
Free Nitrox is available to qualified divers at Misool Resort's dive center. The dive center is located in the North Lagoon, built on stilts overlooking the turquoise water, and is well-suited to professional photographers and videographers.
Nearby Snorkeling Highlights
Besides diving, nearby snorkeling highlights at Misool include calm reef areas with extraordinary coral cover and opportunities for manta ray safaris at sites like Manta Sandy, where mantas come close to cleaning stations.
Resort Amenities
The Misool Eco Resort 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. The resort can accommodate vegetarians, vegans, and other dietary needs and restrictions, and a selection of wine is available.
Guests are advised to arrive in Sorong by 8 am on the departure date, and it is recommended to transit through Jakarta the day before the start of the stay at Misool Resort. The resort offers airport transfers from Jakarta (CGK) to Sorong (SOQ), with guests being met at the airport and brought to the harbor for a 9:00 am departure on the private speedboat.
In an area the size of two football fields, scientists discovered more than six times as many coral species as live in the entire Caribbean Sea in Raja Ampat. The dive site Yillet has seen a resurgence of life on its surrounding reefs, including sharks, and features a tiny satellite island with spooky overhangs and cavelets, requiring diving with a torch to fully explore.
The Misool Eco Resort is the perfect destination for anyone seeking a unique and unforgettable diving experience in one of the world's most diverse marine environments. With its exceptional dive sites, exceptional service, and commitment to sustainability, Misool Eco Resort is a must-visit destination for any serious diver.
- At Misool Eco Resort, Magic Mountain is the first dive site, known for its varied marine life and colorful coral formations, serving as a Manta ray cleaning station.
- Boo Windows, near Boo Island, offers diverse marine life, and the opportunity to encounter the elusive Wobbegong Shark among other residents.
- Tank Rock, Nudi Rock, and Whale Rock, in the Misool Marine Protected Area, are ideal for observing soft corals, macro life, and schooling fish like jacks, trevallies, barracudas, and sharks.
- Hidung Boo, known for its vast sea fans and soft coral formations, hosts a diverse fish population.
- Dusk dives or night dives are available daily at Misool Resort's dive center, along with free nitrox for qualified divers and a photographer-friendly setting.
- In addition to diving, nearby snorkeling highlights at Misool consist of calm reef areas and maintenance of manta ray safaris at sites like Manta Sandy.
