Trip of a Lifetime on Wisesa We chose Wisesa as we really liked the look of her, and because we wanted a reasonably priced snorkel only... read moreWe chose Wisesa as we really liked the look of her, and because we wanted a reasonably priced snorkel only trip (quite hard to find). We truly had the trip of a lifetime! Dylan the dive master was fun, passionate and professional. The crew of 8 took fantastic care of us throughout our 12 day trip, and ensured the smooth-running of Wisesa. We snorkelled over stunning coral reefs for 4-5 hours a day, seeing a wonderful variety of sea life and corals. The Raja Ampat Islands are out of this World! Dylan was always flexible and determined to find us places we would enjoy, but he also taught us how to respect and care for the precious coral reefs and their inhabitants. We were mostly the only people in our watery wonderland! The highlight for me was swimming with Manta Rays which was both breathtaking and humbling. Delicious meals were freshly prepared three times a day, with cake or banana fritters at tea time. Cabins were comfortable enough, with air con at night, and cleaned daily. Wisesa crew also entertained us with a concert or two! The boat feels perfectly designed for guests to enjoy time together ( as we did), and also curl up quietly with a good book and a chilled drink ( as we also did)!
Thank you to Dylan and Wisesa crew for making our adventures in paradise so wonderful. read less

Excellent experience in every way! Still in complete awe of the 8 days I just spent living aboard, diving and exploring Raja Ampat on the... read moreStill in complete awe of the 8 days I just spent living aboard, diving and exploring Raja Ampat on the beautiful ship Wisesa with great fellow guests and the most wonderful and thoughtful crew ever. Ofcourse there are many operators offering liveaboard in RA but I couldn’t have made a better choice than coming along with Cruising Raja Ampat.
What’s good? A total of only 8 guests and crew of 9 made that I never felt lost, even as a solo traveler. I left ship many friends richer. The crew was super friendly and accomodating. Wisesa is a stunning well built, sturdy traditional ship with a perfect lay out of the different areas. Always room to spend time by yourself when you want to just dream away in the amazing landscapes of RA. The ship was in the hands of a very experienced captain and first mate, I always felt safe. My cosy cabin was very comfortable and was cleaned immaculately every day. Food is taken seriously on board Wisesa and all meals were outstanding.
Needless to say the diving in RA is ofcourse unparalleled and the divemasters and guides on board Wisesa know their way around there like the back of their hand. I had not been diving for a long time and was a bit insecure at first but they were super supportive and made my welcome back to the underwater world very easy and enjoyable.
Next to diving we did some really nice trips on land which gave us a chance to explore the beauty of the islands from another angle. I’ll never forget swimming in the hearth shaped lagoon with my new friends!
Whats not good? Having to leave ship after 8 days full of truly wonderful experiences ;)

Terima kasih banyak everybody on Wisea for making me feel welcome and at home. I will definitely come back! read less

Croisière plongée Nous avons passé une semaine de croisière plongée géniale:organisation parfaite, nourriture excellente, ambiance bienveillante et sereine. Dylan nous a comblé... read moreNous avons passé une semaine de croisière plongée géniale:organisation parfaite, nourriture excellente, ambiance bienveillante et sereine. Dylan nous a comblé autant au plan des plongées qu au plan humain. Merci à toute l'équipe. Isabelle et Jean Marc read less

Ultimate snorkeling experience ever Always in search for the ultimate snorkeling experience during my travel around the world I came accross Raja Ampat. Could... read moreAlways in search for the ultimate snorkeling experience during my travel around the world I came accross Raja Ampat. Could it be true there is still a lost underwater paradise on earth with pristine reefs and rich underwater life such as in my childhood memories of Jacques Cousteau......I started to look for the best option to explore the vast protected marine park with 1000+ islands and concluded that a liveaboard would be the best option to discover a significant proportion of Raja Ampat. As I knew from previous experience it has certain advantages to join a specific snorkeling cruise when you want to explore shallower reefs as a snorkeler. Though snorkeling cruises are rare I found Wisesa quickly and after reading their itinerary for the 8-day trip I was completely sold and booked immediately. It sounded like a dream and Wisesa makes this a reality!
From the first booking contact with Devi untill my actual stay on Wisesa with cruise director Edwin and the wonderfull crew everything is organised flawlessly. Super friendly crew and like-minded travelling and snorkeling travel companions on the boat made me feel at home immediately as single traveller. I very much liked the fact that Wisesa operates with a small group of guests as this gives a more intimate and personal experience sharing our daily adventures together around the table or on the beach during one of the three restaurant quality meals that chef prepared every day.
At the same time the ship is big enough to offer everybody some personal space and privacy when you want.
The rithm of three snorkels a day quickly becomes very addictive! The pristine quality of the reefs, diversity of marine life, size of the annimals and immense schools of fish is breathtaking and every time we jumped in at a new site there were surprises and wow moments. A highlight of the cruise for me was our Manta Ray encounter at Manta Sandy. The chances of seeing Manta's are good at this time of year at this cleaning station, however no guarantee.
I managed to observe five of them from close distance just below the surface. It was a magical experience!
Another highlight was that Edwin helped me overcome my diving anxiety by giving me an amazing discover scuba experience. His long experience and perfect coaching qualities made me feel relaxed and able to enjoy the ride. I feel priviledged that I was able to experience Raja Ampat and I am very gratefull for Edwin and the crew making my dream come true. read less

Best diving trip ever! 5 stars for the most incredible liveaboard experience I ever had! Wisesa is one of the least expensive companies, but... read more5 stars for the most incredible liveaboard experience I ever had! Wisesa is one of the least expensive companies, but the quality is just amazing. The boat is really beautiful and cosy and the food alone would make a good reason to come back again, so delicious! Also the first liveaboard I experienced without a single technical problem so it was just a relaxing holiday as it should be. The crew is working with such an honest enthousiasm and passion, you can tell their job is a dream come true for them. This really creates a great and fun atmosphere so even when traveling solo, I enjoyed every second of this trip! And the diving in Raja Ampat is even better than I expected it to be. Thanks a lot for the amazing trip I will never forget and I hope to join this boat again in the future :) read less

NO SE PUEDE PEDIR MAS Si además de tener a tu alrededor un paisaje tan divino y de bucear con una exuberancia de vida marina... read moreSi además de tener a tu alrededor un paisaje tan divino y de bucear con una exuberancia de vida marina excepcional, lo haces con Wisesa y Dylan su director del crucero no podrás pedir más. Su rigor y organización no le impide adaptarse y modificar planes si es necesario para aprovechar lo máximo posible tu estancia.
El barco tiene todo lo necesario al detalle y el equipo está siempre atento a lo que necesites. Comida variada y riquísima. read less

Snorkeling Around Raja Ampat Our eight days aboard Wisesa were a lot of fun, plenty to see and do, wonderful food and a very... read moreOur eight days aboard Wisesa were a lot of fun, plenty to see and do, wonderful food and a very helpful, courteous and caring cruise director and crew.A very memorable holiday read less

Raja Ampat snorkel 1 week Excelente semana, buen rapport calidad precio, tripulación gente competente y agradable. “Cruise manager”excelente profesional y muy competente.
Recomiendo vivamente!!!

Cruising raja Ampat Papua Kalau nik kapal cruise ini asiknya sama teman-teman jangan sendirian ya !!! Karena banyak pengalaman seru yg asik di kapal ini...

Un p'tit coin de paradis 11 jours pour une croisière plongée de rêve à bord de ce superbe bateau qu'est le Wisesa. On a beaucoup... read more11 jours pour une croisière plongée de rêve à bord de ce superbe bateau qu'est le Wisesa. On a beaucoup apprécié le fait d'être sur une petite structure intimiste de 7 plongeurs et 8 membres d'équipage à l'écoute de nos besoin. Climatisation dans les cabines et de très beaux espace de vie pour profiter de chaque instant.
Les repas étaient délicieux
Dylan nous a fait "plonger dans la soupe de poissons" avec amour et humour au quotidien. C'est extrêmement riche en densité de poissons et les jardins de corail et les gorgones sont magnifiques et encore préservés. Que du bonheur... read less

Wonderful trip Wisesa! We had a wonderful trip with Wisesa. The crew was very friendly, helpful and professional. The diving with Dylan and... read moreWe had a wonderful trip with Wisesa. The crew was very friendly, helpful and professional. The diving with Dylan and Hawe was a superb adventure, on many different dive sites, the briefings of Dylan were always interesting and enthusiastic. Also the accommodation and the food were excellent. We enjoyed “our trip of a lifetime” with Wisesa in Raja Ampat very much!! Thank you! read less

Magic moments A memory making trip with an outstanding crew along with awesome sights and snorkeling. The clarity of the water is... read moreA memory making trip with an outstanding crew along with awesome sights and snorkeling. The clarity of the water is incredible. And the turtles amazing. read less