Raja Ampat · travel guide & trip planning · by Komodo Luxury

Plan Your Raja Ampat Trip

The complete Raja Ampat travel guide — when to go, how to get there, the best islands, diving and snorkelling, and ready-made itineraries.

  • ✦ Speedboat · day boat · phinisi
  • ✦ Crew, guide & fuel
  • ✦ Day & multi-day charters
  • ✦ Raja Ampat + Komodo

Raja Ampat Islands arranges private boats across Raja Ampat and Komodo, operated by Komodo Luxury. Charter a speedboat or day boat for a single day, or a phinisi for multi-day cruising — with crew, guide and a route of your own. You reach Raja Ampat via Sorong (SOQ) and Waisai, or Komodo via Labuan Bajo (LBJ). Best season runs October to April.

Privateyour own boat & route
2seas — Raja Ampat & Komodo
24/7Komodo Luxury charter desk
Crewskipper, guide & chef

Build your charter

What kind of boat would you like to charter?

Choose a vessel and we will show what is involved, then put you straight onto WhatsApp with your Komodo Luxury charter planner.

from POA day / multi-day
Raja Ampat Boat Charter · private speedboat, day boat or phinisi with crew and guide

Charters are quoted per trip and confirmed on WhatsApp once we know your dates, party and days. Operated by Komodo Luxury.

From first enquiry to casting off

How chartering a boat works

  1. 1

    Tell us your trip

    Share your dates, party size, days, and whether you want diving, cruising or day trips.

  2. 2

    We match the vessel

    We propose the right speedboat, day boat or phinisi and a route to suit the season.

  3. 3

    Permits & transfers

    We sort the marine-park permit and the Sorong or Labuan Bajo transfer.

  4. 4

    Cast off

    Meet your skipper and guide, and explore at your own pace.

Choose your vessel

Charter styles & vessels

Three ways to charter, each quoted per trip on WhatsApp. Day boat, multi-day phinisi, or VVIP yacht.

Speedboat Day Charter

from POA

  • Fast private day boat
  • Skipper & guide, fuel
  • Custom day route
Details

Most chosen

Private Phinisi Charter

from POA

  • Multi-day private cruising
  • Cabins, crew & chef
  • Custom route & pace
  • Permit & transfers handled
Details

Luxury Yacht Charter

from POA

  • VVIP private vessel
  • Ensuite suites & chef
  • Private guiding
  • Ideal for honeymoons
Details

See charter rates

Who charters this way

For a trip on your own terms

Families who want the whole boat, dive clubs chasing Dampier Strait and Misool, couples after a private cruise, and groups who would rather travel together. As the charter desk operated by Komodo Luxury, we turn vessel hire into one simple plan — you pick the route, we handle the rest.

  • Operated by Komodo Luxury. An established Raja Ampat and Komodo operator behind every charter.
  • A Papuan skipper & guide. People who know the islands, tides and dive sites.
  • Honest, quoted pricing. A clear per-charter quote on WhatsApp before you commit.
  • The right boat for the trip. We match vessel, capacity and route to your party.
See boat charters

Plan the detail

From Sorong to your own vessel

A good charter starts before you board. We help with the vessel, the season and the logistics — flights to Sorong or Labuan Bajo, the transfer and the marine-park permit — so your days are pure island time.

Good to know

Boat Charter — FAQ

What is Raja Ampat Islands?

Raja Ampat Islands is a private boat-charter specialist for Raja Ampat and Komodo — speedboats, day boats and phinisi with crew and guide, operated by Komodo Luxury. We match you to the right vessel, from a speedboat day charter to a multi-day phinisi.

How much does a Raja Ampat boat charter cost?

Charter cost depends on the vessel, the number of days, capacity and the season. A speedboat day charter is the most affordable; a private phinisi for multi-day cruising is the premium end. We give a clear per-charter quote on WhatsApp — see how charter rates work.

What is included in a charter?

A typical charter includes the vessel, crew, fuel and a guide; multi-day phinisi charters add cabins, all meals and a chef. The Raja Ampat marine park permit (about IDR 700,000 / USD 45 per foreign visitor) is usually arranged for you. We confirm exactly what each boat includes.

How do I get to the boat in Raja Ampat?

You fly to Sorong (SOQ), then transfer by sea to Waisai (around 2.5–3 hours by speedboat) where most charters depart; for Komodo you fly to Labuan Bajo (LBJ). We coordinate the transfer with your charter.

Can I charter the whole boat for a group?

Yes — a group charter takes the whole vessel for families, dive clubs or corporate trips, which often works out well per person. We size the boat to your party.

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Plan your Raja Ampat trip with us.

Tell our Komodo Luxury team your dates and party and we will build it for you.

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