Manta
Wide-hulled catamaran
- Capacity
- 16 guests
- Cabins
- 8 private cabins, double occupancy
- Deck
- 1,200 sq ft
Satellite internet, air conditioning, hot water, galley kitchen, lounge deck, dive platform.
Stability, Space & Elegance
Luxury Catamaran
Charter
Ten years in these waters taught us that the difference between a forgettable boat trip and an unforgettable one is the hull. Wide-hulled, double-ended, and built for the exact conditions of Raja Ampat.
12–18 guests
Private cabins only
$4,500–$7,000 pp / night
5–10 day charters
Crew ratio 1:3
Swipe the Rail
The Vessels, Specified
Raja
Wide-hulled catamaran
- Capacity
- 18 guests
- Cabins
- 9 private cabins, double occupancy
- Deck
- 1,400 sq ft
Satellite internet, air conditioning, hot water, galley kitchen, lounge deck, dive platform.
Explorer
Single-hull speedboat
- Capacity
- 12 guests
- Cabins
- 6 private cabins, double occupancy
- Deck
- 600 sq ft
Air conditioning, hot water, galley kitchen, lounge area, dive platform.
Why the Hull Decides Everything
Wide Hull Against
the Standard Monohull
Most charter boats are monohulls — narrow, deep, built for speed. We chose wide-hulled design deliberately, because this archipelago has strong tidal flows, tight passages between islands and frequent wind shifts.
A wide hull means a low centre of gravity and minimal roll. Translated: you wake without nausea, snorkellers board without gripping the rail, and dinner happens on deck without spilled wine.
Factor
Our wide hull
Typical monohull
Beam
40+ ft
15–20 ft
Roll at anchor
Minimal
Pronounced
Deck space
1,200–1,400 sq ft
~400 sq ft
Cabins
Private, ensuite
Often shared
Crew per guest
1 : 3
1 : 6 or worse
The Deck Difference
Room Enough That Nobody Queues
Guests regularly tell us they have chartered larger vessels with fewer people aboard and felt more cramped. Square footage is only half of it — how the deck is divided is the other half.
1,400
Sq ft upper deck
8–9
Private ensuite cabins
1 : 3
Crew to guest ratio
Shaded lounge
For the two o’clock heat, when nobody wants sun
Sun platform
For the six o’clock sunrise, which is non-negotiable
Meeting deck
Flat, shaded and large enough for a working session
Dive staging
Gear up without stepping over anyone else’s kit
Adjusted Daily to Weather and Wildlife
The Shape of a Day
Some days are full. Some days we anchor in a lagoon and nobody leaves the deck. The schedule bends to the group, not the other way round.
06:00
Coffee and fruit on deck for sunrise
07:30
First dive or snorkel, roughly two hours
10:00
Back aboard, breakfast, rest
13:00
Second dive or island exploration
16:00
Return, shower, unhurried afternoon
18:30
Sunset aperitif on the upper deck
20:00
Dinner — three courses, wine included
When to Sail
The Sailing Window
Prime
January – May
Calm water, visibility at its best, sea temperature comfortable throughout. The window we book first.
Prime
September – November
The second prime window — settled conditions and excellent visibility before the year-end rush.
July – August
Occasional swell of two to four feet. The wide hull handles it, but light sleepers notice the motion.
June & December
Choppier water and a higher chance of a weather-driven itinerary change. We are candid about this at booking.
Book three to six months ahead to secure both your dates and your preferred vessel — the rail above holds three hulls, not thirty.
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We have not turned on a laptop in two weeks. We have not checked email. We have had eighteen sunsets, thirty-six dives, and fifty-four conversations we had forgotten we wanted to have.
Two couples, back-to-back charters
They booked a third before disembarking.
Per Person, Per Night
Charter Rates
$4,500 – $7,000
Discounts
Groups of 8 or more
10%
Charters longer than 10 days
15%
Returning guests
5%
Included
- +Accommodation in a private ensuite cabin
- +All meals, coffee, tea and soft drinks
- +Diving and snorkelling access with guiding
- +Island activities and kayaking
- +Professional media documentation on request
- +Taxes
Not included
- −Airfare and travel insurance
- −Alcoholic beverages — stocked at cost
- −Dive certification courses
- −Crew gratuity, customarily 15%
Before You Charter
Frequently Asked Questions
Beam, mostly. Our hulls are over forty feet wide against the fifteen to twenty of a standard monohull, which is what produces the stability. On top of that you get roughly three times the deck space, private ensuite cabins rather than shared berths, and a crew of five or six.
Yes, and more do than you would expect. Guests have spent entire charters on deck, in kayaks, walking islands or reading while others dived. Island hiking is excellent and kayaking through the mangroves is worth the trip on its own.
The hull handles ordinary roughness well. For genuinely severe weather we move to a sheltered anchorage or reschedule. We only operate inside the seasonal windows above, so it is uncommon.
Yes. We hold standard routes for the southern passage, the northern passage and the Four Islands, then adjust for your interests, the weather window and whatever the wildlife is doing that week.
All meals, coffee, tea and soft drinks are included. Wine and spirits are available at cost. Dietary requirements — vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, allergies — are handled with advance notice.
Swimwear, lightweight quick-dry clothing, serious sun protection, any prescription medication and a light rain jacket. We supply towels, toiletries and dive equipment. Formal clothing is unnecessary.
Three Hulls, Limited Dates
Book Your Catamaran Charter
Tell us your group size, dates and how much of the day you want in the water. We will tell you which hull suits you and whether your window is still open.
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