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Whalesharks & Wrecks

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Cenderawasih: Whalesharks & Wrecks S.M.Y. ONDINA | 20260922ON

22/09/2026
30/09/2026

8

Manokwari

Manokwari

3.280€


Cenderawasih
Cenderawasih
Cenderawasih
Cenderawasih

Whalesharks & Wrecks

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.


Itinerary and Map

Itinerario en Whalesharks & Wrecks
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.

Advertencia: Los itinerarios son solamente orientativos y pueden ser modificados a causa de la climatología, estado del mar u otros factores externos.


CRUISE FEES

Cruise fees cover police, diving, tourist and port permits:

These may be paid on board when requested by our Cruise Director or together with the payment of the cruise price.

* All our routes include the same number of nights as days, embarkation on the first day and disembarkation on the last day published early in the morning.
* Departures are only guaranteed with a minimum of 6 passengers on the SMY Ondina.

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