A basecamp, not a beach holiday.
Located in Waisai, the capital of Raja Ampat, right at the centre of the Coral Triangle. The best diving in Raja Ampat doesn’t require sleeping on a boat.
Solid ground, every night.
No seasickness
No engine noise, no diesel smell. Fall asleep to the sound of the jungle instead.
A real bed & bathroom
Air-conditioned rooms with proper en-suite bathrooms, hot water and daily housekeeping — the kind of rest that makes the next dive better.
A town on your doorstep
Waisai is a 20-minute walk away — local restaurants, markets, coffee shops, karaoke bars and street food.
A dedicated camera station
Specialised charging, storage and review space. Download, edit and share your footage over a cold drink.
Sorong 90 minutes away
In the unlikely event of an emergency, Sorong — with its hospital and airport — is a straightforward speedboat transfer away.
Wi-Fi throughout the resort
Ketapang Restaurant & MAD Bar.
Fresh local produce, international and Indonesian flavours, tropical juices, cocktails, and a relaxed social atmosphere that brings divers together at the end of every day.
0 boutique rooms.
Functional and well-maintained — the kind of base that lets you focus entirely on the diving. Clean and comfortable, with everything you need to recover and go again.
Get yourself to Sorong. We handle the rest.
Fly into Domine Eduard Osok Airport (SOQ) in Sorong, the main gateway to Raja Ampat. Most travellers connect through Jakarta, Bali, Makassar or Manado. Arrive before midday to reach Waisai the same day.
Private MAD speedboat.
- ASorong (SOQ) AirportOur team arranges a trusted transfer to the marina.
- BPrivate speedboat crossingApproximately 90 minutes, with flexible departure times to match your flight.
- CStraight to the resort marinaStep off the boat and you’re home.
Sorong to Waisai ferry.
- ATwice daily, each wayDeparts Sorong at 09:00 and 14:00 — approximately 2 hours.
- BArrive Waisai portWe’re a short distance from the terminal.
- CTransfer on requestJust let us know your sailing time.