Epica Itinerary

Dampier Misool

Our crew will be waiting to greet you at the airport in Sorong. After you are comfortably settled on board and have completed registration, we will have the safety/orientation briefing. After lunch, schedule allowing, we will have a check dive.

We wake up in Raja Ampat, surrounded by tree covered limestone rock islands. We explore the area of Waisai and Mansuar island today. Pinnacles, walls and beautiful reefs await. We have 3-4 dives today.

Today we will explore the western area of the Dampier Strait around Gam, Yangefo, Arborek island. Drift diving, macro critter hunting and possible manta ray sightings are in store for you today. We have 3-4 dives today.

Today includes diving on lively reefs, pinnacles and a possible channel drift dive. Raja Ampat is home to several species of shark including the wobbegong shark (carpet shark) hiding and camouflaging under coral. There are White and Black tip reef sharks on most dives and the occasional grey reef shark as well. Raja Ampat is famous for marine life concentration and diversity. Home to an abundance of macro critters, school fishing and pelagic species, as well as several species of rays. At one moment today we will also have the opportunity to stretch our legs on a short land excursion to a viewpoint for a breathtaking panoramic view of the surrounding rock islands. We have 3-4 dives and a land excursion today.

Our adventure continues to the south of Raja Ampat in the area surrounding the big island of Misool. Misool is full of vibrant coral reefs teeming with marine life. Giant gorgonian fans on the reef walls play host to a variety of pygmy seahorse species. The area comprises countless limestone islands, which give shelter to an array of reef dwelling fish. Pelagic species can be seen patrolling the reefs looking for a meal, and the reefs abound with a rainbow of healthy soft and hard coral. There are pinnacles, ridges, reefs and small islands to explore, making this area sought after by most who venture this far. If you're lucky you may encounter the endemic Raja Ampat Epaulette shark (walking shark) or Manta Ray. We then spend the next 3 days exploring Misool.

Our last day of diving we will have 2 dives. In the area of Daram in the eastern most part of Misool you'll enjoy 2 morning dives. After diving is finished, allow our crew to wash your equipment and hang it to dry. You may relax and enjoy as we cruise back to the port of Sorong during the afternoon.

Wake up in Sorong harbour and enjoy a small breakfast. Our crew will transport you to the airport.

Sample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics and local regulations.