What is included in the private charter?

A private speedboat for the full day, a tour guide, meals and drinks, entrance fees, snorkel gear and a shuttle to the port. From USD 650 per person.

How do I get to Raja Ampat?

Fly to Sorong Airport (SOQ) in West Papua, then about 2–3 hours by boat to Waisai (the public ferry takes about 2 hours), the starting point for day tours.

When is the best time to visit Raja Ampat?

October to April. December to March is best for manta rays.

How much does the entry permit cost?

The Raja Ampat Marine Park permit is USD 80 per foreign visitor (USD 40 for Indonesian citizens) and is valid for 12 months. It is not included in the charter price.

Private speedboat charter

Raja Ampat private day charter

Your own speedboat and local guide from Waisai. Pick the route — Piaynemo, Cape Kri, Arborek or the manta reefs — and go at your own pace.

Charter my boat See charter prices

USD 650: per person
1–12: guests, smallest boat
5D4N: from Sorong or Waisai

Why go private

Your boat, your route, your pace

For families, small groups and couples who want a personal day on the water — first visit or return trip.

Private speedboat

The boat is yours for the charter — no shared seats.

Custom route

Choose the stops: lagoons, reefs, viewpoints or villages.

Local tour guide

A local expert to help you make the most of the park.

Up to 12 guests

Boats for 1–12 guests; larger boats take up to 30.

Charter prices

What a private charter costs

Prices are per boat, per full day. The rate depends on boat size — we confirm yours once the route is set.

Option	Duration	Price	Guests
Small speedboat	Full day	Ask for price	1–12 guests
Large speedboat	Full day	Ask for price	Up to 30 guests
Private phinisi	7 nights minimum	Ask for price	Whole boat, from Sorong

Small speedboat

Duration: Full day
Price: Ask for price
Guests: 1–12 guests

Large speedboat

Duration: Full day
Price: Ask for price
Guests: Up to 30 guests

Private phinisi

Duration: 7 nights minimum
Price: Ask for price
Guests: Whole boat, from Sorong

Not included: the Raja Ampat Marine Park permit, USD 80 per foreign visitor, valid 12 months — online or at the BLUD UPTD office in Waisai.

Choose your route

Where your boat can go

Mix and match the stops — or cruise the Dampier Strait, a marine corridor teeming with life.

Pasir Timbul

A white sandbank that appears at low tide.

Cape Kri

A diving hotspot with an incredible variety of marine life.

See the tour

Manta Sandy & Manta Point

Manta rays, best visited December to March.

Piaynemo

Panoramic views over the karst islands.

See the tour

Arborek

Cultural immersion in a charming Papuan village.

See the tour

Misool

Remote southern islands and their hidden wonders.

The details

What's included, and who it suits

Included

Private speedboat for the day
Hotel or airport shuttle to the port
Meals and drinks on board
Tour guide and documentation
Entrance fees and snorkel gear

Not included

Crew tips
Flights to Sorong (SOQ)
Marine Park permit (USD 40-80)

Ideal for

Families

Space and privacy for everyone on board.
Small groups

Share one boat between up to twelve guests.
Couples

An intimate, personalised day on the water.
Return visitors

New corners of the park, on your terms.

Under the surface

Reefs, mantas and village life

Raja Ampat is home to over 1,500 fish species and 537 coral species, with some of the most pristine reefs in the world. Manta rays and even whale sharks pass through.

Above the water, villages like Arborek welcome visitors with traditional dances and crafts.