Private Yacht Charters in Raja Ampat's Paradise

Raja Ampat Yachts specializes exclusively in private yacht charters, not shared liveaboards. You charter the entire vessel for your group, ensuring complete privacy, personalized itineraries, and flexible scheduling. Our traditional Phinisi yachts combine authentic Indonesian craftsmanship with modern luxury amenities, and each charter includes a dedicated crew, private dive master, and chef who customizes menus to your preferences.

Private yacht charters typically range from $3,500 to $8,000 per day depending on vessel size, season, and itinerary complexity. This includes the yacht, full crew, dive master, all meals, soft drinks, diving equipment, and kayaks/paddleboards. A typical 7-day charter accommodates 6-8 guests and costs approximately $35,000-$45,000 total. Custom pricing available for longer expeditions or combined Komodo-Raja Ampat itineraries.

The optimal season runs from October through April when seas are calmest and visibility reaches 30+ meters. October and November offer the best manta ray encounters at cleaning stations. December through March provides the calmest conditions ideal for photography and exploring remote dive sites. May through September experiences stronger winds and occasional rain, though diving remains excellent with fewer tourists and discounted rates.

No diving certification is required to charter a yacht. Our itineraries accommodate non-divers, snorkelers, and divers of all levels. For certified divers, we recommend Advanced Open Water certification to access deeper sites like Blue Magic and The Passage. Our dive masters provide guided dives, refresher courses, and can coordinate open water certifications. Non-diving guests enjoy snorkeling, kayaking, island trekking, and cultural visits.

Raja Ampat hosts 75% of all known coral species and over 1,600 reef fish species. Common encounters include manta rays, wobbegong sharks, reef sharks, napoleon wrasse, schools of barracuda and trevally, turtles, and countless macro subjects like pygmy seahorses and nudibranchs. Seasonal sightings include mobula rays (October-November) and whale sharks (March-April). The Dampier Strait offers consistent manta encounters year-round.

Fly into Sorong (SOQ) via Jakarta or Makassar on Garuda Indonesia, Lion Air, or Batik Air. International travelers typically overnight in Jakarta. From Sorong, our team arranges speedboat transfers (1.5-2 hours) to your yacht moored in Waisai or nearby islands. We coordinate all logistics including domestic flight bookings, airport pickups, and yacht embarkation. Total travel time from major international hubs is 24-36 hours.

All charters include full vessel use, professional crew (captain, engineer, deckhands, chef, dive master), three gourmet meals daily plus snacks, soft drinks, mineral water, coffee/tea, diving equipment including tanks and weights, kayaks, paddleboards, snorkeling gear, fuel for standard itineraries, and port clearance fees. Excludes alcoholic beverages (available for purchase), dive computer rentals, nitrox ($15/day), marine park fees ($100/person), gratuities, and domestic flights.

Yes, we offer combined Raja Ampat-Komodo expeditions (12-16 days) transiting through the Banda Sea. These voyages depart Raja Ampat and sail west, exploring remote Banda Islands and Forgotten Islands dive sites before reaching Komodo. You'll dive pristine reefs, encounter Komodo dragons, and experience some of Indonesia's most untouched destinations. These are seasonal (April-October) and require flexible scheduling for weather routing.

Most yachts offer limited WiFi via satellite or cellular hotspots near coastal areas. Connection is intermittent and suitable for messaging apps, not video calls or streaming. We recommend informing family/colleagues you'll be largely unreachable—it's part of the luxury. Some guests pre-purchase Indonesian SIM cards with data in Sorong for better coastal coverage.

Essential items include reef-safe sunscreen (required), dive certification card, underwater camera, lightweight clothing, sun hat, prescription medications, and personal toiletries. The yacht provides bedding, towels, and dive equipment. Bring dive computers, underwater strobes, or specialty camera gear if you have them. Formal attire unnecessary—resort casual throughout. Compression bags help maximize luggage space for domestic flights with strict baggage limits.