Raja Ampat Cruise is a cruise desk operated by Komodo Luxury (founded in 2015, headquartered in Denpasar, Bali, with its operations base in Labuan Bajo) and published by Juara Holding Group. We arrange share-trip cabin cruises and private phinisi or yacht cruises of 4 to 10 nights from Sorong, with bookings handled directly by Komodo Luxury’s reservations team.
Who operates the Raja Ampat Cruise desk?
Komodo Luxury (KL) does. The company was founded in 2015, is headquartered in Denpasar, Bali, with its operations base in Labuan Bajo, and runs phinisi, speedboat and yacht trips in eastern Indonesia. Messages to this desk are answered by Komodo Luxury’s reservations team, which also issues the quotation and booking.
Juara Holding Group publishes rajaampatcruise.com. It maintains the pages, the cruise vessel listing and the dated price notes you see here.
| Role | Entity | What it means for you |
|---|---|---|
| Operator and booking party | Komodo Luxury (founded 2015; headquartered in Denpasar, Bali; operations base in Labuan Bajo) | Quotes, confirms and services your cruise |
| Publisher | Juara Holding Group | Maintains site content, vessel listing and price notes |
| Vessel owner | Komodo Luxury’s own fleet, or vetted licensed partner operators | Partner boats are arranged, not owned, by the desk |
| Fee authorities | West Papua Province and Raja Ampat Regency | Set the conservation card and visitor ticket |
What does the desk do, and what doesn’t it do?
What we arrange
- Share-trip cabin cruises. Komodo Luxury sells a “Share Trip Raja Ampat 2026: Cabin Cruise” on shared phinisi, priced per cabin by class (ocean-view, balcony, master) and by season.
- Private phinisi and yacht cruises for couples, families and groups who want the whole vessel.
- Routes of 4 to 10 nights across the Dampier Strait, Wayag, Misool and the Fam Islands.
- A cruise vessel listing with length, cabins, capacity, class and indicative rates, shown with real photos only.
- Practical prep on Sorong arrivals and the two government fees.
What we don’t do
- Run a diving school or certify divers.
- Claim ownership of boats outside Komodo Luxury’s own fleet. Partner vessels are arranged via vetted licensed operators; ask which applies to any boat you shortlist.
- Publish invented reviews, ratings or awards.
- Promise wildlife sightings, sea conditions or availability.
How much does a Raja Ampat cruise cost in 2026?
Raja Ampat cruise rates are quoted on request for the specific vessel or departure, dates, duration, guest count and inclusions. Komodo Luxury quotes 2027 departures on request, according to its site as updated in September 2026.
| Format | Nights | Guests | Rate | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share-trip cabin, luxury phinisi | Set departures | Per cabin | Quote on request | Komodo Luxury written quotation |
| Private phinisi, entry tier | On request | On request | Quote on request | Komodo Luxury written quotation |
| VVIP phinisi | On request | On request | Quote on request | Komodo Luxury written quotation |
How do per-yacht rates translate per person? Divide the quoted whole-vessel rate by the number of guests, and confirm in the quotation whether each figure is per cabin, per person or per yacht per night.
For LASHA Phinisi, the rate, minimum stay and any fee terms are quoted on request for your dates, duration and guest count.
Government fees for foreign guests: the Marine Park Conservation Card and the Raja Ampat Regency visitor ticket, paid via SIPARI, are set by the authorities. Confirm the current rates in your written quotation or at payment, and check the date on any figure you read.
Which route fits which cruise length?
Every cruise starts and ends in Sorong, at Domine Eduard Osok airport (SOQ). There are no direct international flights, so guests connect via Jakarta or Bali on Indonesian carriers including Garuda.
| Region | Typical stops | Realistic minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central / Dampier Strait | Cape Kri, Sardine Reef, Blue Magic, Manta Sandy, Arborek, Mansuar | 4–5 nights | Best fit for a first, shorter cruise |
| North / Wayag | Wayag lagoons and viewpoints | About 7 nights | Landings are ranger-controlled |
| South / Misool | Misool islands | 7–10 nights | Long crossing from Sorong |
| Extended | Dampier Strait, Arborek village and beyond | 10 nights | KL’s 11D10N itinerary includes Arborek |
The core season runs October to April, with calmer seas and the best conditions in the Dampier Strait and Wayag. May–June and September are shoulder months. June to August is windier, and Sorong–Misool crossings get rough.
How does booking work with Komodo Luxury?
- Send your brief. Dates, guest count, share trip or private, preferred region and budget, by WhatsApp or email.
- Get a shortlist. The reservations team matches boats from the listing, with cabin layout, capacity and indicative rate.
- Check the basis. Confirm whether each figure is per cabin, per person or per yacht per night, and what it includes.
- Receive a written quotation. It sets out the itinerary, inclusions, government fees, and payment and cancellation terms.
- Confirm and prepare. Book flights to Sorong, then arrange the conservation card and SIPARI ticket yourself or through the operator.
Lead time matters. Book share-trip cabins 8–12 months ahead for peak dates, and private Wayag or Misool charters earlier still. BPS Raja Ampat figures show about 19,839 visitors in 2023, 16,153 of them foreign, rising to about 33,277 in 2024. Foreign arrivals grew roughly tenfold, from about 2,600 in 2020 to about 25,000 in 2024.
> Plan your Raja Ampat cruise with Komodo Luxury
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> Share your dates, group size and preferred format. The reservations team replies with a vessel shortlist and a written quotation, with every rate marked indicative until confirmed.
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> WhatsApp: +62 811-3823-875 · Email: [sales@komodoluxury.com](mailto:sales@komodoluxury.com)
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Komodo Luxury own every boat listed on this site?
No. Komodo Luxury operates its own fleet, covering VIP speedboats for day trips, phinisi in VIP and VVIP classes, and superyachts and catamarans. Other vessels in the listing belong to partner operators and are arranged via vetted licensed partners. Ask the reservations team which applies to any boat you shortlist, so you know exactly who runs it.
Does a Raja Ampat cruise operator’s price include park fees?
It depends on the quotation, so check each line. Foreign guests need the Marine Park Conservation Card and the Raja Ampat Regency visitor ticket, paid via SIPARI; both rates are set by the authorities, so confirm the current amounts before you pay. Operators can arrange both, or you can buy the card at the Sorong or Waisai counters.
How far ahead should I contact a Raja Ampat cruise operator?
For share-trip cabins on peak October–April dates, contact the operator 8–12 months ahead. Private charters to Wayag or Misool need more lead time, since 7–10 night itineraries reserve a whole vessel for a week or more. Komodo Luxury already quotes 2027 departures on request, according to its site as updated in September 2026.
Can the operator guarantee manta sightings or calm seas?
No honest operator can. Manta Sandy and Blue Magic in the Dampier Strait are well-known sites, but encounters vary by day and season. June to August brings stronger winds and rougher Sorong–Misool crossings, and Wayag landings are ranger-controlled. Treat routes as indicative: plans can change for weather and safety.
Where do Raja Ampat cruises start and end?
In Sorong, served by Domine Eduard Osok airport (SOQ). There are no direct international flights, so most guests connect through Jakarta or Bali on Indonesian carriers including Garuda. Every itinerary, from a 4-night Dampier Strait cruise to a 10-night route, begins and finishes there, so plan flights to reach Sorong before departure day.