Waow

Waow WAOW was known as the ultimate dive ship in Indonesia,
offering pristine diving and luxurious service. We are now creating WAOW 2 to carry on her legacy.

WAOW 2 will start sailing in 2028. WAOW is a three masted sailing vessel, constructed entirely from wood using traditional methods, evoking the southern seas, freedom, adventure, comfort, quality and style. All to be shared by those going to sea on her. With ten cabins for the guests, crew accommodation, dive equipment, multi media equipment and dream destinations, we wish to achieve dreams for al

l those aboard. WAOW is principally set up as a dive charter vessel. However, she is also available for charters such as:
- Theme voyages such as photography or marine biology, accompanied by experts in these fields.
- Company seminars and team building.
- Custom made voyages for families and groups.
- Honeymoon cruises.
- Other charter reasons corresponding to the capacities of the vessel. Charter operations began in April 2012 in Indonesia, an archipelago made up of over 17'000 islands. Our 17 different itineraries includes the following areas :
Komodo - Flores - Alor - Forgotten Islands - Banda Sea - Seram Sea - Papua (Triton Bay - Misool - Raja Ampat - Cenderawashi) - Halmahera - Sulawesi (Sangihe - Togian - Banggaï) - Wakatobi National Park. WAOW has 10 cabins available catering for a guest list of 20 passengers. The daybed in each cabin (90X200cm) can also be used for a third person per cabin, or for twin share purposes. With this charter configuration, WAOW can have a capacity of up to 24 passengers. Each of the cabins is luxurious, spacious and provides all of the amenities expected of a vessel of this standing. They all have private bathrooms with separate shower, separate WC, air conditioning, desk, entertainment system and LED lighting. The disposition of the cabins is as follows:
- 6 “Deluxe” cabins each of approx. 24m2 located below the main deck. This is a size well above that proposed on most charter vessels, especially sailing vessels. In 4 of the 6 Deluxe cabins the double bed can be converted into 2 seperated single beds.
- 1 Deluxe Upper Deck (16m2) with a double bed (toilets and shower in the same unit)
- 2 “Superior” cabins of approx. 21m2 plus an aft deck lounging area, located on the rear of the main deck.
- 1 “Master” cabin of approx. 45m2 with it's spacious private sundeck furnished for private use, is located at the rear of the upper deck. A totally luxurious cabin providing you the feeling of being “The Master and Commander”. Your comfort and onboard experience is of great importance to us. Find below a list of facilities available on WAOW to enhance your charter experience.
- Restaurant and Bar area. Seating for 26 people
- Lounge area with TV projection and music facilities
- Dedicated camera room with charging stations 220V/110V plus computer system
- 40m2 dedicated dive area shaded in the bow of the vessel
- Sun deck on the foredeck of 40m2
- Shaded main deck area of 120m2 with tables, deck furniture and showers
- Upper sun deck in front of the wheelhouse of 50m2
- Shaded rear deck area of 25m2
- Air conditioning throughout the vessel including cabins and restaurant/lounge areas
- In room entertainment systems including monitor and onboard movie system
- Wi-Fi Internet access with download data allowance in each cabin
- Massage service
- Full catering service including 3 main meals per day plus snacks after dives
- Full service bar including non alcoholic beverages, wine, beer and spirits
- Full service dive operation including courses and equipment rental
- Canoes and Stand Up paddle
- Land excursions

27/08/2026

Latest news from the shipyard - August 2026
The upper deck is now in place, and on the main deck, the first spaces of your future liveaboard are starting to emerge.
Two cabins, the restaurant & lounge, dive shop and camera room, the galley, and the outdoor spaces are all beginning to find their place.

All this progress simply shows how implicated our team is!

More updates coming soon.

We’re heading to Friedrichshafen. 🌊From 24–27 September 2026, you’ll find WAOW II at InterDive, and we’d love to see you...
20/08/2026

We’re heading to Friedrichshafen. 🌊

From 24–27 September 2026, you’ll find WAOW II at InterDive, and we’d love to see you there.
Come say hello, talk diving, share a few stories and, perhaps, start planning your next adventure at sea.

📍 Friedrichshafen
📅 24–27 September 2026

Today, we celebrate Indonesia. 🇮🇩And for us, there is something particularly meaningful about doing so here, surrounded ...
17/08/2026

Today, we celebrate Indonesia. 🇮🇩

And for us, there is something particularly meaningful about doing so here, surrounded by the people who are bringing WAOW 2 to life.

WAOW 2 is being built in Indonesia, by Indonesian hands, drawing on generations of knowledge, craftsmanship and maritime tradition. It is both a privilege and a source of great pride to see her take shape here, in the country whose waters she will one day sail.

To our shipyard team, and to all our friends across the archipelago: **Selamat Hari Kemerdekaan Indonesia! 🇮🇩**

With pride, gratitude and respect.

Latest news from the shipyardAnother step forward for WAOW 2.Over the past weeks, the railing has taken shape around the...
14/08/2026

Latest news from the shipyard

Another step forward for WAOW 2.
Over the past weeks, the railing has taken shape around the main deck, adding another line to the ship’s growing silhouette.

But much of the work happening now is less visible.
Tape measures are out, plans are open, and discussions are happening everywhere. Together with the architect, the shipbuilders and their teams, we have been measuring, checking and planning every corner of the main and lower decks.

Where will each space begin and end?
How will people move through the boat?
Where will equipment, technical installations and furniture eventually find their place?

At this stage, centimetres matter. Decisions made today will shape how WAOW 2 will function, feel and flow for many years to come.

Between traditional shipbuilding and modern design, drawings and reality constantly meet — and sometimes need to be adjusted to one another.

Little by little, the empty spaces inside the hull are becoming rooms, passages and working areas.

🤿 Passionnés de plongée, d’aventure et de bateaux, cette exposition est faite pour vous !En ce moment et jusqu’au 30 aoû...
30/07/2026

🤿 Passionnés de plongée, d’aventure et de bateaux, cette exposition est faite pour vous !

En ce moment et jusqu’au 30 août, la Galerie Esquisse à Nyon vous plonge au cœur de la construction de notre futur bateau de plongée, à travers une série de photographies. Un voilier en bois de 60 mètres bâti à la main sur une plage indonésienne, conçu pour explorer les plus beaux fonds marins du monde.

Venez échanger avec nous, partager votre passion et, qui sait, imaginer vos prochains voyages à bord... 🌊

📍 Galerie Esquisse, Rue de Rive 33, Nyon
🗓️ Jeudi à dimanche, 13h – 18h — Entrée libre

E X P O S I T I O N De la quille au pont, la naissance d’un deuxième géant 🌊Une expo photo qui retrace le début de la co...
17/07/2026

E X P O S I T I O N

De la quille au pont, la naissance d’un deuxième géant 🌊

Une expo photo qui retrace le début de la construction du Waow 2 à Bira, en Indonésie — du bois brut aux premières lignes de la coque.

Images capturées sur le chantier par Lorine Grandjean et Camille Deville, retouchées par Gala Bugdahl.

📍 Galerie Esquisse, Rue de Rive 33, 1260 Nyon
📅 Du 23 juillet au 30 août 2026
🕐 Jeudi–dimanche, 13h–18h
✨ Vernissage jeudi 23 juillet dès 18h

Nous vous attendons nombreux pour découvrir les coulisses d’un chantier hors norme.

10/07/2026

Before WAOW 2 sets sail, hundreds of hours of dedication happen behind the scenes.
This is the team making it possible, because every Phinisi is built by people.
By skilled hands, shared knowledge, and generations of Indonesian craftsmanship.

02/07/2026

The part no one really sees.

Drilling. Bolting. Caulking. Repeating.

Thousands of small, precise gestures that slowly turn pieces of wood into a boat built to spend her life at sea.

26/06/2026

Just another day at the shipyard.

Quietly building something extraordinary.

A ship begins with the keel.But it truly starts to feel like a ship when the deck takes shape and we can finally walk on...
20/06/2026

A ship begins with the keel.

But it truly starts to feel like a ship when the deck takes shape and we can finally walk on it.

The main deck beams of WAOW 2 are now being installed, connecting the hull’s structure and creating the foundation for the spaces that will one day welcome our guests throughout the Indonesian archipelago.

The deck isn’t flat, it follows a carefully designed curve. This subtle camber helps water drain efficiently while also contributing to the vessel’s strength and seaworthiness. Every beam must therefore be individually shaped and fitted to achieve the desired profile.

As the deck planking progresses, the shipyard team deliberately leaves two large openings in place. These temporary access points allow workers, tools, and materials to continue moving freely between the deck and the newly created space below.

At the same time, the first elements of the superstructure are beginning to rise. These initial frames outline the future deckhouse, and we can really start to get a feeling of the spaces that guests will one day call home.

Measured, shaped, and assembled by hand, each timber is another step in the transformation from dream to reality.

Little by little, the silhouette of WAOW 2 becomes clearer.

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