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Your Essential Luxury Raja Ampat Cruise Guide: Unveiling Paradise 2026

Luxury Raja Ampat Editorial Desk

Luxury Raja Ampat Editorial Desk

November 26, 2025

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Your Essential Luxury Raja Ampat Cruise Guide: Unveiling Paradise 2026

Your Essential Luxury Raja Ampat Cruise Guide 2026

A luxury Raja Ampat cruise is the most refined way to experience the world’s most biodiverse marine wilderness. From boutique 30m phinisi for couples to 65m flagship vessels for celebration charters, our curated fleet of 30+ vessels offers something for every group. This essential guide covers what to expect, how to choose, and how to book your luxury Raja Ampat cruise.

What Makes a Raja Ampat Cruise “Luxury”

  • Full crew dedication — captain, chef, host, dive master, 8-17 crew exclusively for your group.
  • Premium accommodation — suite-style cabins, en-suite bathrooms, sea-view balconies.
  • Bespoke itinerary — built around your dates, dive certification, special interests, pace.
  • Gourmet dining — three multi-course meals daily, sundowner cocktails, special-occasion menus.
  • Exclusive activities — private beach picnics, dawn manta encounters, sunset sails, spa treatments.
  • End-to-end orchestration — flights, transfers, marine park permits, accommodation, concierge.

Vessel Categories

Category Vessel Guests From USD/Night
Boutique Rascal 34m 10 $4,500
Mid-tier Sequoia 52m 16 $10,000
Flagship Lamima 65m 14 $15,000
Aman-operated Amandira 52m 10 $15,000
Most-awarded Prana by Atzaró 55m 18 $22,000
Dive-specialist Dewi Nusantara 57m 18 $13,000

Routes

  • Northern Loop (5-7 nights): Sorong → Dampier → Wayag → Piaynemo → Mansuar.
  • Wayag-Misool Grand (10-12 nights): Add Misool soft coral + Magic Mountain.
  • Full Expedition (14 nights): Complete north-south + Cenderawasih option.
  • Executive Escape (5 nights): Compressed Northern Loop for short-time guests.

Cost Estimate

Typical 7-night charter for 8-12 guests: USD 60,000-180,000 entire vessel. Per-person cost on premium phinisi: USD 1,500-3,500 per night. Add USD 61 per person Marine Park permit, alcohol on consumption, 10-15% gratuity.

Booking Process

  1. Submit enquiry with dates, group, preferences.
  2. Receive 3 vessel matches + indicative pricing within 24 hours.
  3. 30% deposit secures booking.
  4. 60-90 days before departure: balance + flight bookings.
  5. Concierge team handles all transfers, permits, special arrangements.

Plan Your Luxury Cruise

Tell us your dates and group. We shortlist vessels within 24 hours. WhatsApp: +62 811 3823 875 · Send enquiry

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