The northern margin of the so-called Teluk Cenderawasih (literally Bird of Paradise Bay in the local language), was partially closed in prehistoric times by the islands of Biak and Supiori. This created unique conditions for the development of several endemic fish species in this region, as well as allowing other species usually found in deeper waters in other parts of the archipelago to ascend and thrive in shallower waters. That can be seen today by recreational divers.

The region was also the scene of brutal naval battles during World War II, which left as evidence the remains of ships and planes at depths that are also accessible to recreational diving.

But the star of the routes is, without a doubt, the whale sharks. Attracted by the small anchovies caught in the nets of the large fishing outriggers that fish at night with the help of lamps, these gentle giants have become regular visitors to the area, guaranteeing close encounters with divers and freedivers.

Day 1: Manokwari
Pick up at Manokwari airport, transfer to the boat, welcome drink and accommodation. Check dive in the afternoon at one of the WWII Japanese wrecks in Manokwari Bay. Overnight sail to Pulau Roon.

Day 2: Pulau Roon
We will spend the day diving around Pulau Roon, Pulau Auri and Pulau Sodompari. We’ll also dive the remains of a Zero plane wreck in the south of Pulau Roon. Overnight sail to Kwatisore.

Day 3: Kwatisore
Dive the bagans (fishing outriggers where whalesharks come to feed on scraps from the night catch of little anchovies) with whale sharks in the Kwatisore area.

Day 4: Tanjung Mangguar
Dive around Tanjung Mangguar and muck diving in Nepanyaur Bay in the afternoon.

Day 5: Pulau Rouw
Wall diving in the atolls, in Spag Point and Wild Fish Ridge. In the afternoon will dive in Pulau Rouw, where we’ll walk along the beach and snorkel in three P-38 WWII planes laying in front of the beach in just 1 meter of water.

Day 6: Sewadeh
Full diving day around the islands of Sewadeh with plenty schooling fish and reef sharks, and Slamipien with stunning hard coral garden in shallow waters. Overnight sail to Numfor.

Day 7: Pulau Manim
We’ll do the first dive of the morning in the southeast coast of Numfor before we move to Pulau Manim to spend the rest of the day diving in 8 different landing craft from WWII. We’ll walk along the white sand beach. Overnight sail to Manokwari.

Day 8: Manokwari
Two morning dives in two of the Japanese WWII wrecks in the Manokwari Bay. Preparation for departure the morning after.

Junior cabins (from 2026) Lower Deck

2 cabins (4 spots) available

$2,806