misool

The Misool Island group sits at the entrance of the Seram Sea, two degrees south of the equator. This entire region is one enormous ancient limestone basin and even has limestone as the sea floor. Those who have traveled to Palau can picture these little tropical islands covered in pandana and other palms, with steep sided walls where wind and sea has worn the rock away.

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why we go there

The islands, or islets, are uncountable. The larger ones, like Misool itself, have canyons and lagoons speckled with white sand beaches ideal for tender boat rides. One can spend hours exploring and never see the same bay. It really is a place of great beauty both above and below the water. It's rightly being considered by the Indonesian government for national park status and by the United Nations as a world heritage site.

Below the water there are over 1,100 species of fish and over 450 different species of corals making the area one of the most diverse marine habitats in the world.

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available cruises

2010 cruises 05-10 : Raja Ampat : Misool : Banda : Ambon

2011 cruises No available cruises in 2011 for this destination

2012 cruises No available cruises in 2012 for this destination

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how do I get there?

The Misool Liveaboard cruises are available as eleven night expedition departing from the port of Sorong or Ambon. Situated between these ports, Misool is always part of any Sorong/Ambon cruise itinerary. Kararu recommends that all guests arrive and overnight in Bali or Manado before embarking on a domestic flight to Sorong or Ambon. Kararu Dive Voyages will arrange all domestic flight ticketing and transportation between Bali or Manado & Sorong/Ambon.

The flight time from Bali to Sorong is 5 hours. Currently, an overnight stay is required in Makassar (Sulawesi) which can be arranged by Kararu. The flight time from Bali to Ambon (via Makassar) is 4 ½ hours. The flight time from Manado to Sorong is 2 hours. The flight is direct. Our crew will be standing by to welcome you on board. Please contact kararu to obtain the most recent flight information and recommended routes.

All luggage and check-in procedures will be handled by a member of Kararu Dive Voyages. Each passenger is allowed 50 kg of luggage for up to 2 legs of the flight, excess baggage is charged at $2.00 US per kilo per leg (subject to change without notice).

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