How to Book a Luxury Raja Ampat Cruise

Step-by-Step Guide

How to Book Your
Raja Ampat Cruise

01 Budget 02 Vessel 03 Dates 04 Book Direct 05 Prepare
01

Define Your
Budget & Group

Your budget and party size drive everything. Our fleet ranges from $2,900 to $18,000/person for a 7-day voyage, depending on vessel class and season.

Tier Per Person 2026
Boutique Liveaboard$2,900-5,500
Mid-Luxury Yacht$5,500-9,200
Flagship Expedition$9,200-13,500
Premium Private$13,500-18,000

Operator Tip

Groups underestimate size by 30%. Your "maybe eight" becomes twelve by booking time. Plan for real numbers.

02

Choose Your
Vessel Type

Each trades comfort, speed, and intimacy differently.

Are you after solitude or camaraderie? Both live in our fleet. 50+ vessels in 2026 give you real choice.

Booking Data

Peak season 2026: boutique fills 60 days out. Mid-luxury: 40 days. October/November 2026? Book by August.

03

Select Dates
& Season

Timing is reef biology, not preference.

March-April 2026 is nearly as good as peak — same conditions, fewer people, 10% lower rates. June-July surprises people with calm mornings and world-class macro diving.

Oct-Nov Flat, clear 80-120 ft Peak (+15-20%)
Dec-Feb Good, occasional swell 60-90 ft Standard
Mar-Apr Excellent, calm 70-100 ft Standard -5%
May-Jun Variable mornings 50-70 ft -15-20%
Jul-Sep Windy afternoons 60-80 ft -10-15%
04

Book Direct

No middleman. No markup. No delays.

Aggregators add 18-25% markup. You pay $6,000 for what costs $5,000 with us. We own the vessels. We captain them. We know the reefs.

Savings Example — March 2026, 4 guests

Direct with us $21,200 ($5,300/pp)
Through aggregator $26,000 ($6,500/pp)
Your savings $4,800 (18.4%)

The 5-Minute Process

1

Message us with vessel preference, dates, group size, budget

2

We respond in 2 hours with availability + detailed pricing

3

You review and ask questions — no pressure

4

30% deposit holds your dates. 70% due 60 days before

5

14 days before: captain calls to discuss weather, dietary, dive preferences

05

Prepare for
Paradise

Preparation separates smooth voyages from stressful ones.

Certifications

PADI OW minimum. Get certified before arrival. Referral courses in RA take 2 days and cost extra.

Gear

Bring own mask, fins, regulator if owned. Full rental sets provided (6mm wetsuit included).

Documents

Passport 6+ months validity. Indonesia visa ($75 VOA). Proof of onward travel. DAN dive insurance.

Health

Dive medical if 50+ or heart history. Travel insurance is non-negotiable — helicopter evacuation costs $50,000.

Logistics

Fly to Jakarta → domestic to Sorong. We arrange transfers. Bring small IDR bills. No ATMs on vessels.

Real Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Dates, group size, and vessel type can change up to 60 days before departure without penalty. Within 60 days: 10% rescheduling fee unless we have cancellations to absorb.

More than 60 days out: refund their share minus 10% admin. Less than 60 days: 50% refund. Within 14 days: no refund. You can transfer their slot to a friend.

50-50 splits (30% deposit + 50% at 30 days + 20% at 14 days). For larger groups or corporate charters, we structure around your fiscal calendar.

Strongly advised. Evacuation costs exceed $40,000. We can't operate without proof of insurance. DAN (Divers Alert Network) covers diving-specific risks.

Rare in peak season. We offer three options: rescheduled dates at no cost, 75% refund, or transfer to another vessel. 50+ vessels and 10+ years experience — we find solutions.

Groups of 8+ receive 5-10% discount depending on vessel and season. Our Juara Holding Group structure absorbs some costs for large parties. Inquire directly.

Oct-Nov 2026: 8-12 weeks. Dec-Feb: 6-8 weeks. Mar-May: 4-6 weeks. Jun-Sep: 2-4 weeks. These are from our 10-year booking data.

5 Minutes to Start

Ready to Book?

No deposit needed to start the conversation. Message us with your vessel preference, dates, group size, and budget. We respond in 2 hours.

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