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Misool Eco Resort: "Great Diving at an Outstanding Resort", Jan, 2023, by Curtis S. Kates, CA, US ( Reviewer 5 reports with 5 Helpful votes). Report 12338 has 1 Helpful vote.
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Dive Operation		Shore Diving	N/A
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Comments	I spent one week at Misool in mid-January 2023. Both the resort and the diving were truly excellent. To start, the resort itself is stunningly beautiful. I had a very well-appointed, large overwater bungalow that looked out on a beautiful lagoon. Snorkeling off my deck, I found blue-spotted stingrays, turtles, and many blacktip sharks (along with some fine coral patches). Snorkeling around the resort and nearby islands was phenomenal too. And at night, just feet off the boat dock, I snorkeled with blacktip sharks, huge jacks, potato cods, and snappers - all circling loads of small fish attracted to several underwater lights. The white, coral sand beach by the dining area was also truly fantastic - great for just swimming and relaxing. There are also a wide array of activities to choose from aside from the diving - lagoon and mangrove trips and night stargazing boat rides, to name just a few). Therefore, this is a resort that even snorkelers and non-divers could easily enjoy while their spouse is diving. Turning to the scuba dives, I was very impressed by Misool’s dive operation. It was very well-organized and Misool supplied top of the line equipment to those who did not bring their own gear. Of course, the star of the show are the amazing hard and soft corals of south Raja Ampat. The reefs are simply spectacular, and the amount of fish on each is sometimes hard to fathom. However, scuba divers going to Raja Ampat should be aware that other than the occasional black tip passing by in the distance, the scuba dives (as opposed to the snorkeling) will NOT feature many sharks (this is not Palau or Fakarava). Instead, Raja Ampat excels at delivering reef fish and the smaller creatures - aside from the spectacular butterflyfish, angelfish, and puffers, you can expect pygmy seahorses on every dive. Four dives were offered each day (including one night dive) and over the course of a week, each diver was offered the chance to go to each of the 20 or so dive sites that are located just 5-20 minutes from Misool. As for me, I told the wonderful Carlo (diving and activities coordinator) and Marfel and Novrits (my two dive masters) what animals I was interested in seeing (I wanted to see wobbegongs and epaulette sharks), and they found those two types of fish for me, which I greatly appreciated. I should mention that everyone did see at least one manta during our week, but sadly, I was told the mantas were definitely not in their usual great abundance - almost certainly due to La Niña’s effects. Food at the resort was quite good, although lunch and dinner heavily emphasized local Indonesian cuisine (which I learned is often vegetarian). The resort also has an excellent above-the-water staff (Carlo and his wife, Shawna, are great, and the general manager, Mark, is very kind and interesting). To conclude, both the Misool resort and the diving just off Misool were sensational. It is tough getting to Misool, but if you can make the long trip, Misool resort really offers an unforgettable experience for divers and snorkelers alike. I will certainly look forward to going back there - and hopefully soon.
Websites	Misool Eco Resort
Reporter and Travel
Dive Experience	Over 1000 dives
Where else diving	Palau and Micronesia, Maldives, Great Barrier Reef, Fiji, New Caledonia, New Guinea, Vanuatu, Tonga, Azores, South Africa, Caribbean, Bahamas, French Polynesia, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Red Sea, Malta, Philippines
Closest Airport	Sorong	Getting There
Dive Conditions
Weather	sunny, cloudy	Seas	calm, no currents
Water Temp	84-87°F / 29-31°C	Wetsuit Thickness
Water Visibility	30-75 Ft/ 9-23 M
Dive Policy
Dive own profile	no
Enforced diving restrictions	60 minute dives Follow your guide
Liveaboard?	no	Nitrox Available?	yes
What I Saw
Sharks	Lots	Mantas	1 or 2
Dolphins	None	Whale Sharks	None
Turtles	> 2	Whales	None
Ratings 1(worst) - 5 (best):
Corals		Tropical Fish
Small Critters		Large Fish
Large Pelagics
Underwater Photography 1 (worst) - 5 (best):
Subject Matter	N/A	Boat Facilities	N/A
Overall rating for UWP's	N/A	Shore Facilities	N/A
UW Photo Comments	[None]

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By Renee Medina in CA, US at Feb 18, 2023 00:00 EST

Hello Curtis, I was wondering, was there anything you wish you could have brought with you? I'll be going there in March (finally).

By report author: Curtis S. Kates in CA, US at Feb 18, 2023 12:36 EST

Yes, I wish I had brought my Wife, daughter and cat so I would not have needed to leave Misool Seriously, the resort is incredibly well equipped. For example, they have reef-safe sunscreen and an array over over-the-counter medicine for guests to use. Probably the only thing I wish I had taken was a good light for the night diving. They will rent you a light but it is small and expensive to rent, so it is worth taking one with you. I hope that helps.

By Renee Medina in CA, US at Feb 19, 2023 01:58 EST

Thank you for the quick response. Even we are hoping we won't love it too much.

By report author: Curtis S. Kates in CA, US at Feb 19, 2023 14:07 EST

Oh, remembered something for you to take. Some of the marine life will be very small (Pygmy seahorses, for example). Make sure you have a magnifying glass or a prescription mask or the right contacts that allow you to see the small critters.

By report author: Curtis S. Kates in CA, US at Feb 19, 2023 14:07 EST

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