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Sailing Untouched Misool Raja Ampat, Indonesia
10 January 2026 · 44 min · 8K views · Misool, Raja Ampat, Indonesia
Swimmer surrounded by golden jellyfish in Misool's turquoise water
What this video covers
Cruising in the Misool region of Raja Ampat, Indonesia, a sailing crew explores limestone karst caves and stingless jellyfish lakes. To secure the vessel in the region’s sharp, rocky anchorages, the crew uses shore lines tied to trees or rock heads, protecting the lines from abrasion by threading them through lengths of garden hose.25:17 When exploring shallow, tide-dependent cave systems, the crew anchors the boat offshore and uses a dinghy to access entrances.27:38 Inside the caves, they encounter stalactite and stalagmite formations, bird nests, and evidence of local sand mining.2:42 The crew also visits multiple jellyfish lakes, noting that some sites contain no jellyfish despite local reports, while others host thousands of stingless jellyfish.16:16 Snorkelling around entire islands reveals diverse marine life, including blue-spotted trevally.22:23 The crew emphasises the necessity of proper footwear for cave exploration, as the terrain is often slippery, steep, and physically demanding.39:14
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