Raja Ampat Is Easier
Than You Think

The snorkelling here is rated the best in the world — mantas at Arborek Jetty swim at three to five metres, plainly visible from the surface. More than thirty per cent of our guests never put on a tank; they snorkel, kayak, trek islands and watch birds.

If you want to try, our guides run a first-breath experience in shallow, sheltered water on day one. Full open water certification can also be woven into the charter across three or four days.

Raja Ampat is an island archipelago reached only by boat, and it holds an excellent safety record for visitors. Local communities are welcoming and strongly tourism-supportive.

Our vessels carry satellite communication, emergency oxygen and full first aid, and can reach the hospital in Sorong within hours. Malaria risk exists in West Papua but is low in the island areas — talk to your travel doctor about prophylaxis. No yellow fever or Japanese encephalitis vaccination is required.

That is the peak window: calm seas, water at 28–30°C and visibility of 25 to 35 metres. September and May are the shoulder months — moderate conditions, lower prices, fewer boats.

June through August brings cooler water and stronger current. Experienced divers sometimes prefer it for the pelagic action; first-timers generally should not.

Most nationalities receive visa-free entry to Indonesia for thirty days. A visa on arrival, also thirty days and extendable, is available for a modest fee. Check the current rules for your passport before you travel — they do change.

Indonesian is the national language and our crew speak English throughout. Village communities speak Papuan dialects with Indonesian as the common tongue, and your guide interprets on visits.