WISESA Liveaboard

Cian CostelloGoogle Reviewer

We had an amazing time on our 7 day cruise! This was our first liveaboard experience, so we were unsure of what to expect, but it was incredible! It was absolutely the best way to fully experience Raja Ampat and we are so glad we booked the Wisesa. The crew were so thoughtful and went the extra mile for the guests. The chef was wonderful and every meal was fresh and delicious. Our fellow guests were friendly and it was great to get to know them better over meals and downtime. Our cruise director Anne was outstanding -- she was an awesome guide and went out of her way to organize special land outings for coconut crabs and birds of paradise, per guest request. The whole itinerary was the perfect balance of relaxing, snorkeling, and adventure. We enjoyed a short kayak to a remote beach and a river trek to a picturesque swimming spot. The majority of the snorkeling excursions we were the only ones there, and the wildlife was spectacular -- reef sharks, mantas, turtles, cuttlefish, barracuda and tens of thousands of fish. The coral was the healthiest and most vibrant that I've ever seen. I would highly highly recommend the wisesa and we are so grateful to the crew for such a memorable honeymoon!

William MorganGoogle Reviewer

We had a fantastic time on the Wisesa live-aboard cruise. We had never done this type of live-aboard yacht cruise before and it totally exceeded our expectations. It was the seven day snorkelling cruise and the snorkelling was unbelievably good. We saw so many different types of coral and fish and Gilles’ team were fabulous in terms of leading us to excellent spots. We even got to snorkel in mangrove lagoons and saw really interesting soft corals, nudibranchs and other fish there. We saw Manta rays and turtles as well. The boat was very comfortable and the food was excellent. We probably ate too much. We also went for a few walks in the surrounding rainforest and at one vantage point saw the red bird of paradise. It was a fabulous holiday and the best snorkelling I've ever seen. We have been to the Great Barrier Reef, Northern Western Australia the Caribbean and other parts of Indonesia. Raja Ampat well and truly exceeded any of those places. Being on a small but very comfortable yacht was the perfect way to visit this area.

Nancy MorinGoogle Reviewer

Our 7 day RA snorkeling trip was on my bucket list for both exploring the sea life and relaxing on a liveaboard again. The experience exceeded my expectations for these reasons: Staff- kind, helpful, fun, courteous all working well as a team. Great in-water guides. Boat- comforts of air conditioned cabins, Starlink WiFi, open air lounge seating area and topside recliners, safe in cabin, SUP and kayaks. Food- delicious meals, fantastic deserts, afternoon treats, and BBQ dinner on shore all very well presented by the Chef and team, beer and wine available to purchase. Cruise Director- Anne and her team ensured our trip hit the highlights both above and below the water and all the efforts to make that happen looked effortless. We really enjoyed learning more about RA’s fragile biodiversity and very glad we made the trip sooner rather than later. Snorkeling- fantastic and diverse sites 3 times per day! I could have stayed longer! Often our group wasn’t ready to leave the water after our 60 minutes was up!

Gregory LukasikGoogle Reviewer

Had a chance to experience this snorkeling cruise for one week in Raja Ampat in February. It was an amazing experience. Scenery, both under water and while experiencing island explorations on land, as well as the kindness and effectiveness of the crew, the cooking on board, and the attention to every detail were fantastic! Very well organized, with a close attention to safety - all in all a memorable experience! Thank you so much!

Darlene AGoogle Reviewer

We recently travelled for a week on the Wisesa on a snorkelling trip. The boat was extremely comfortable with lots of space for the 8 guests to relax. The snorkeling sites were stunning - some of the best we have seen. Meals were very tasty and the chef was able to tailor a separate menu for my husband who is a cealiac. The staff on the boat were friendly and extremely helpful. Anne the cruise director arranged a terrific daily schedule and was able to accommodate all our requests. Our itinerary was modified due to some sites being closed to tourists following the govt shut down of some mining sites. However the sites visited were still exceptional esp the pastel coloured soft coral wall. I would highly recommend this local business.