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Happy New Year!
From the archipelago of Raja Ampat, we, the crew and staff of WAOW, sends our best wishes for this New Year. That 2018 brings you Happiness, Good Health and of course, rich and colorful dives !
Like every year, the month of January is that of special reunions: 3 coming expositions/salons permits us to meet in a different environment other than on the WAOW or on the telephone. Come and see us then in Paris (Salon de la Plongee), in Dusseldorf (BOOT) and in Zürich (FESPO). You can find the exact dates and our Expo stand locations on this news.
Enjoy reading everyone and all.
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In our previous newsletter, we have mentioned
the exclusive itinerary we have put up between Kaimana and Ambon, as the richness of the dives has dazzled us during its first edition last October. We have encountered and had the privilege to observe up to 9 species of sharks, 4 species of Rays (Manta rays, Mobulas, Eagle rays and Marble rays). And also, of course, Harlequin Shrimps, Boxer Crabs, Pygmy Seahorses (Denise, Santa Claus and Bargibanti) several species of frog fishes, Tozeuma shrimps, ghostpipefishes and multi-sorts of nudibranchs.
From the 14th to 25th April this year, WAOW will revisit this itinerary, in the hopes that Neptune will again be as generous with us.
If you are interested to join us for this adventure, take advantage of our
Special Offer and don't hesitate to
contact us!
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Do not miss the next few Shows we will attend to. A great opportunity for us to meet and re-live the great moments we shared, and future moments to come aboard the WAOW:
Come and celebrate 20 years of the show and meet our team on
stand E03.
BOOT - Dusseldorf from 20 th to 28th January 2018
The largest nautical exhibition in Europe. Find us in
Hall 3, stand A64.
FESPO - Zürich from 25th to 28th January 2018
A major holiday travel show in the German part of Switzerland.
We will be waiting for you in
Hall 6, stand 6.023
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The Heart and Soul
of the kitchen
If you are in love with the WAOW, it is also in great part for the quality of the meals that are prepared on board by our talented Chef Adi PRASETYO. The person as well as his passion for gastronomy fully deserve an article to them. Portrait:
You seldom see him during your cruise aboard the WAOW. Naturally discreet, Adi concocts each day in the kitchen to tease and satisfy your taste buds. Originally from Yogjakarta, Adi comes from a family of gourmets: his mother has always been cooking dishes typical of Java, sells them in the local market and a few restaurants in the city whereas his father cultivates fruits and vegetables in the traditional fashion. Cooking, the choice of quality products, the transmission of family knowledge, the conviviality around a good dish are but a few of the essential values that they have passed on to him.
A graduate at the Institute of AMTA in Jakarta, (Restaurat and Hotellery), Adi has worked his way in different hotels in Java for more than 6 years. Curious and inventive, Adi travelled all around Indonesia to learn and discover the immense diversity of the local gastronomy. He is also inspired by encounters with chefs and cooks from around the world to develop new dishes. He is also an active member of the Indonesian Chefs Association (
ICA).
"Cooking is Soul" as he likes to repeat it.
 It was in 2012 that Adi joined our crew as assistant Chef. His talent and inspirations has so delighted our guests and crew, that in less than a year he was handed the golden pan to the kitchen of WAOW. Since 5 years now, he has contributed largely to the success of WAOW offering a variety of local indonesian and occidental cuisine always rich in taste and inspiringly presented. The presentations of Service at the plate for lunches and dinners allows him to express his passion for culinary art: a patty of grilled bonito on lemon butter and its steamed vegetables, a Nasi Campur Balinese style (enriched chicken coconut hushed up in banana leaves); tenderloin steak with vigneronne sauce and Gratin Dauphinois; Sate Lilit (Spiced Grilled Wahoo), and that's to mention just a few.
Eager to let our guests discover Indonesian dishes, Adi includes in his daily snacks some sweets of the islands like the Dadar Gulung (coconut pancakes), the Klepon (rice cake from palm sugar) or his famous banana cake. A treat to relish.
Adi is the only master in our kitchen. Each stop-over, he meticulously chooses the ingredients he needs from his suppliers, he goes to the market and establishes the menu of the coming cruise according to the products he could buy and his spontaneous inspiration of the moment.
He uses primarily fresh products and makes it a point of honor that everything served on board is "home-made" (except yogurts and ice cream). Our meat is imported from Australia, cheese and mascarpone from Europe, fish is 100% Indonesian bought from local fishermen, taking care to select only non-endangered species.
And what more to say about the generous breakfast buffets, where pastries and freshly baked bread mix with european, indonesian, mexican, asian and australian specialties, fresh fruits and home-made jams. Such early morning treats suffice to throw away and say goodbye to your bathroom scales.
A gluten-free diet? A vegetarian menu? A particular food allergy? Adi can easily propose a line of dishes that can satisfy your culinary needs.
Adi also awaits a joyous moment to come February 2018. Boy or Girl, the suspense remains. One thing is certain: his child will definitely be spoiled to taste a large variety of dishes from here or there, cooked with love.
Hats off to the Artist!
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Raja Ampat & Komodo Special Offers
Great classics, but still essential, as diving is outstanding everywhere and sceneries are breath-taking.
 The
Komodo National Park, the flow stream between the Flores sea and the Indian Ocean, will spoil you with amazing drift dives, colorful reefs abounding with fish, the legendary dragons and its lush surroundings. Let yourself be tempted by a guided tour and go next summer with an
early-booking discount.
Raja Ampat, made of Karst, thick jungle and idyllic beaches offer one of the most important marine biodiversity on the planet. A paradise that can not be found anywhere else. Discover it by clicking here and take advantage of our
Last-Minute offers for March 2018.
And whatever destination you choose, the Manta Rays will surely (almost) be at the Rendez-vous!
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Check out the last comments left by happy divers who have recently been on board WAOW:
"An exceptional organization, a staff that excels. All is well thought of, to the last detail on board. Its great to find again real comfort, the service and the smiles of everyone aboard WAOW!! A thousand thank you."
Nelly B.- France
"A magnificent voyage that has surpassed our expectations and all was just perfect. A special mention to all the crew, and the dive guides, the staff, that were always present when needed and always with a smile."
Eric A. & Karine G.- Quebec
"A second time with the WAOW and we are still under the spell of the boat, the crew and ... Indonesia. We will be back for a third time!"
Stephane & Véronique E.-France
"We were extremely satisfied with this cruise. The food was just outstanding, which for us, made a real difference with other boats of this category. Bravo for achieving this level of service and thanks again to your wonderful team"
Jim & Annie C.-Canada
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Manokwari - Biak
- 11 days / 10 nights
From
21st to 31st January 2018
Save 750
CHF /
700
EUR /
750
USD
Reduced price from 5450 CHF / EUR & USD rates according to the exchange rate of the day.
Biak
- Manokwari - 11 days / 10 nights
From
3rd to 13th February 2018
Save 750
CHF /
700
EUR /
750
USD
Reduced price from 5450 CHF / EUR & USD rates according to the exchange rate of the day.
Sorong - Sorong
- 12 days / 11 nights
From
17th to 28th February 2018
Save 750
CHF /
700
EUR /
750
USD
Reduced price from 5696 CHF / EUR & USD rates according to the exchange rate of the day.
Only one remaining Deluxe Upper Deck cabin with a double bed,
for a couple or one person with a single occupancy.
Sorong - Sorong
- 12 days / 11 nights
From
3rd to 14th March 2018
Save 750
CHF /
700
EUR /
750
USD
Reduced price from 5696 CHF / EUR & USD rates according to the exchange rate of the day.
Sorong - Sorong
- 12 days / 11 nights
From
17th au 28th March 2018
Save 500
CHF /
460
EUR /
500
USD
Reduced price from 5946 CHF / EUR & USD rates according to the exchange rate of the day.
Sorong - Kaïmana
- 12 days / 11 nights
From
31st March to 11th April 2018
Save 500
CHF /
460
EUR /
500
USD
Reduced price from 5946 CHF / EUR & USD rates according to the exchange rate of the day.
Only 1 space in a male twin share Deluxe cabin
Kaïmana
- Ambon 12 days / 11 nights
From
14th to 25th April 2018
Save 500
CHF /
460
EUR /
500
USD
Reduced price from 5946 CHF / EUR & USD rates according to the exchange rate of the day.
Book your cruise now
and dive i
n Komodo
at special price in 2018!
All our specials and discounts cannot be cumulated with any other current offers, repeater's discount or group discount.
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Photos Credits : All photos have been taken during cruises onboard WAOW.
Julia Deville
- Stéphane Eybalin - Didier Brandelet - Steve Noble
Jerome Monney
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Steffan Kilby - Stéphane Griveau
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