Getting here: your journey to the heart of marine biodiversity

We recommend all guests transit through Jakarta, arriving the evening before the start of your stay at Misool. Transit through Bali is also possible, though the flights are less convenient.

We will be there to welcome you at the Sorong Airport. Our team will bring you to the marina for a light breakfast and a cup of coffee while we load your checked baggage onto our transfer boat. This is also a good time to change into shorts and a t-shirt, so keep those in your carry-on baggage along with some sunscreen. Departure time is about 08.00.

We’ll travel on our private speed boat, Merantau, from Sorong to Batbitim, our resort island. Merantau was custom built for us in 2018 and is equipped with 6 x 250 engines, indoor seating for 45 passengers, outdoor seating both fore and aft, toilet, and all safety equipment.

The speedboat transfer is about 5 hours, depending upon sea conditions. The first third is a scenic passage between the Papuan mainland and small islands of the Salawati group, fringed by mangroves. The second third of the journey is an open crossing over generally calm seas. During the final leg of the journey, we enter the breathtakingly beautiful island chain to which Batbitim belongs. We’ll cruise between sheer karst cliffs and innumerable small islands, often escorted by dolphins. About 30 minutes before we arrive at the resort, we’ll cross the border into our No-Take Zone.

Upon arrival at the island, our staff will take care of all your baggage whilst you enjoy a cool drink, receive a short welcome briefing and spot a baby shark or two in the shallow North Lagoon.