2026 - September
One year around the corner
One year into the build. A year ago, WAOW 2 was little more than a hull. Today, her decks, cabins and living spaces are beginning to take shape.
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Follow WAOW 2 as she takes shape.
From the first cut of wood to her first journey across Indonesia, follow the making of
WAOW 2 step by step.
Construction updates, stories from the shipyard, people behind the project, important
milestones, events and everything in between.
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2026 - August
At the heart of the WAOW 2 adventure
This month, we take you behind the scenes to meet the craftsmen who are bringing WAOW 2 to life. We’ll also look back at our July visit to the shipyard, where construction is progressing well.
sea more2026 - June
The project’s story unfolds
Each month brings its own share of details, encounters, and progress. As the weeks go by, WAOW 2 takes shape, while the stories surrounding it continue to multiply.
sea more2026 - May
Eight months into the journey
Eight months after laying the keel, WAOW 2 continues her slow but steady and remarkable emergence in the shipyards of Bira.
sea more2026 - April
Steady progress
Some months feel like milestones. Others feel like quiet chapters where everything moves forward—steadily, almost discreetly, yet with purpose. This is one of them.
sea more2026 - March
Spring is here
Stringers and decking take shape. The hull starts to look like a boat. Follow the current on the construction timeline.
sea more2026 - February
Shipyard visit
In this February newsletter, we take you to the heart of the WAOW 2 shipyard to follow the progress of her construction up close, with a special focus on the hull.
sea more2025 - December
Happy holidays!
Meet Wulan, our Indonesian fairy godmother, visit the WAOW 2 construction site, and a big announcement: being part of WAOW 2 is possible!
sea more2025 - November
Keel laying ceremony
This month: meet Camille Deville, our participation in the 27th Paris Dive Show, the remarkable ironwood of WAOW 2 and the keel-laying ceremony.
sea more2025 - October
Our first days at the shipyard
Ribs are raised and the first planks go on. One by one, by eye and experience. The build begins in earnest.
sea more2025 - September
You saw that right, we are building WAOW 2!
You saw that right: we are building WAOW 2! Seven years after WAOW set sail for her last journey, the adventure begins again.
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