Luxury Island Retreat: Misool Eco Resort
Misool Eco Resort: A Diver's Paradise in Indonesia's Raja Ampat
Nestled in the heart of Raja Ampat, Indonesia, Misool Eco Resort offers a breathtaking underwater experience for divers seeking pristine coral reefs and diverse marine life. Located in the southern part of the region, Misool Island is part of the Misool Marine Reserve, a strictly protected area dedicated to maintaining healthy coral reefs.
The resort's dive sites, spread over a 1,220 square km Marine Protected Area and an 828 square km No-Take Zone, are celebrated for their stunning underwater scenery and rich biodiversity. Among the most famous are Boo Windows, Nudi Rock, Magic Mountain, and Whale Rock.
Boo Windows, a small island about 15 minutes from the resort, features two swim-through 'windows' and is home to sharks, Wobbegong Sharks, and large pelagics like Barracuda and Big Eyed Trevally. Nudi Rock, a small island in the Fiabacet chain, is known for its abundant soft corals and critter life, including flamboyant nudibranchs, pygmy seahorses, and arrowhead shrimp. Magic Mountain, a seamount located about 20 minutes from the resort, is a busy Manta ray cleaning station and is known for its white tip reef sharks and Napoleon Wrasse.
Shore diving at Misool Resort's House Reef is accessible at any time and features schooling horse-eyed jacks, massive schools of fusiliers, and large black tip reef sharks. The resort's dive center, located in the North Lagoon, is spacious and well-suited to professional photographers and videographers.
The dive center offers 3 guided boat dives per day, as well as a dusk dive or a night dive, and a variety of different dive packages. Free Nitrox is available to qualified divers, and the center's 4 dive boats ensure that divers can explore the diverse range of dive sites on offer.
Misool Eco Resort provides airport transfers from Jakarta to Sorong, with a scheduled departure from the harbor at 09:00 am. Guests are advised to arrive in Sorong by 8 am on the departure date. The resort accommodates vegetarians, vegans, and other dietary needs and restrictions, and dining features a broad range of Asian and Western cuisine, with a focus on fresh, local, and organic fare.
The resort's electricity is 220 volts, and 110 V transformers are available in the Dive Centre. Payment methods include Visa, Mastercard, or cash (Rupiah, USD, or Euros). Transiting through Jakarta is recommended for guests before their stay at Misool Resort.
Raja Ampat, home to the world's richest reefs and dive sites, is home to over 700 species of mollusks and over 1,400 species of fish, including the newly discovered 'walking' epaulette shark. The time zone at Misool Eco Resort is UTC+09:00.
For those planning a visit, contact Misool Eco Resort for assistance with booking flights and hotel stays. Snacks and drinks are available throughout the day, and a selection of wine is available for guests to enjoy. The resort's 50 sq meter wet area is equipped with a massive workstation, an adjacent dry area furnished with comfortable lounge chairs, a small library, and a monitor for reviewing the day's images. Outside, a 120 sq meter veranda offers a perfect spot to relax and reflect on the day's dives.
Yillet, an island north of the resort, has seen a resurgence of life on its surrounding reefs, including sharks, and is home to a tiny satellite island with an undercut topography that is rich in critters and wild colors. Misool Eco Resort's commitment to preserving the region's marine life and maintaining its pristine beauty makes it a top destination for divers seeking an unforgettable underwater adventure.
- At Misool Eco Resort, divers can explore the Boo Windows, a small island with swim-through 'windows' home to sharks, Wobbegong Sharks, and large pelagics like Barracuda and Big Eyed Trevally.
- Nudi Rock, accessible from the Fiabacet chain, is popular for its soft corals, critter life, and diverse marine species such as flamboyant nudibranchs, pygmy seahorses, and arrowhead shrimp.
- For those interested in manta ray sightings, Magic Mountain, a seamount located about 20 minutes from the resort, serves as a busy Manta ray cleaning station and is also known for white tip reef sharks and Napoleon Wrasse.
- Shore diving at Misool Resort's House Reef offers the chance to encounter schooling horse-eyed jacks, massive schools of fusiliers, and large black tip reef sharks.
- The resort's dive center, equipped with a spacious area for professional photographers and videographers, offers guided boat dives, dusk dives, night dives, and various dive packages, including free Nitrox for qualified divers.
- Misool Eco Resort, situated in a strictly protected area to maintain healthy coral reefs, is a top choice for divers seeking an unparalleled underwater adventure, boasting the world's richest reefs and diverse marine life.
