Raja Ampat cruise booking runs through one desk: the Komodo Luxury reservations team, reachable on WhatsApp 628113823875 or sales@komodoluxury.com. Send your dates, guest count, cabin class or vessel and your Sorong flight timings; the desk replies with availability and a written quotation, holds the space while you confirm flights, then locks it with a deposit.
Komodo Luxury (PT Komodo Bahari Nusantara) was founded in 2015, is headquartered in Denpasar, Bali, and runs its operations base in Labuan Bajo. It takes Raja Ampat bookings directly through its own reservations team, not a third-party portal.
How does Raja Ampat cruise booking work step by step?
There is no online cart. Every booking is a short conversation with the desk.
- Enquire with dates, guests, format and flight status.
- Receive a written USD quotation once the desk checks the departure calendar or vessel diary.
- Take an option hold while you confirm flights into Sorong.
- Pay the deposit stated on the quotation; the booking is now confirmed.
- Settle the balance by the due date on the same quotation.
- Board in Sorong after airport or hotel pickup on departure day.
| Step | What happens | Typical timing (as of 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Enquiry | You send dates, guests, cabin class or vessel, flight status | Day 0 |
| 2. Quotation | Desk confirms space and sends a written USD quote | Usually within one working day |
| 3. Option hold | Space held while you book flights; length stated on the quotation | Days, not weeks; confirmed on your quotation |
| 4. Deposit | Amount and due date on the quotation; confirmed on receipt | Before the option lapses |
| 5. Balance | Due date, inclusions and exclusions on the quotation | Ahead of departure, per quotation |
| 6. Boarding | Meet the crew at Sorong harbour | Departure day |
What does the reservations desk need from you?
Four things let the desk quote in one reply.
- Dates. Share trips sail on fixed dates; private charters can shift a few days if the vessel diary allows.
- Guests. Total number, ages of children (under-12s are exempt from the conservation card), and cabins expected.
- Format. A share-trip cabin (ocean-view, balcony or master), a private phinisi in VIP or VVIP class, or a superyacht or catamaran.
- Flights. Arrival and departure times at Domine Eduard Osok airport (SOQ). All cruises start and end in Sorong, reached via Jakarta or Bali on Indonesian carriers including Garuda; there are no direct international flights.
Add the route you have in mind (Dampier Strait fits 4-5 nights, Wayag about 7, Misool 7-10 because of the crossing) and whether anyone plans to dive.
Which cruise format are you booking, and what does it cost?
All rates are indicative, as of 2026, and subject to the written quotation. Komodo Luxury quotes 2027 departures on request, per its site updated September 2026.
| Format | Suits | Duration | Indicative rate (as of 2026) | Sold as |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share Trip Raja Ampat 2026: Cabin Cruise | Couples, solo travellers, small groups | Fixed-date departures | Quote on request for the departure, cabin class, dates and guest count | Per cabin, by class and season |
| Private phinisi, VIP or VVIP class | Families and groups of 8-18 | 5-10 nights; 7D6N and 9D8N are typical | Quote on request for the specific vessel, dates, duration, guest count and inclusions | Whole vessel, per night |
| Superyacht or catamaran | Ultra-luxury parties | 7-14 nights | Quote on request | Whole vessel, per night |
How do deposits, balances and option holds work?
Komodo Luxury sets deposit and balance terms on each quotation; they vary by vessel, season and whether you take a cabin or the whole boat. No fixed percentage is published here because the operator publishes none, so every figure is confirmed on your quotation.
- Option hold while you confirm flights. If the carrier cannot confirm in time, tell the desk before the hold lapses, not after.
- Deposit moves the booking from held to confirmed; the quotation gives amount, due date and bank details.
- Balance is due ahead of departure, alongside the list of inclusions (meals, transfers, park fees or not) and exclusions.
- Cancellation terms should be in writing before you pay. On private charters the vessel owner’s contract may also apply.
Transfer only to bank details on a quotation or invoice from sales@komodoluxury.com or the WhatsApp number above; if details change mid-conversation, confirm by voice first.
How far ahead should you book a Raja Ampat cruise?
Raja Ampat recorded about 33,277 visitors in 2024 against 19,839 in 2023, according to BPS Raja Ampat, while cabin counts per departure barely moved.
| What you want | Book by | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Share-trip cabin, October to April | 8-12 months ahead | Peak calm-sea season; cabins sell by class first |
| Share-trip cabin, May-June or September | Several months ahead | Shoulder season means fewer departures, not more space |
| Private Wayag or Misool charter | Earlier than 12 months for peak dates | A 7-10 night route blocks a vessel diary for two weeks |
| Christmas, New Year, Easter | Earliest of all | Peak season overlapping school holidays |
June to August is windier, with rough Sorong to Misool crossings, so the desk may steer a Misool request toward Dampier Strait or a later month. Weather, wildlife and availability are never guaranteed.
Which documents and fees do you need before boarding?
| Document | Who needs it | Cost (foreign guests, 2026) | Where it comes from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passport valid six months beyond travel, plus any visa you are eligible for | Everyone | Varies by nationality | Your own arrangements |
| Marine Park Conservation Card | Everyone aged 12 and over | Set by the authorities; confirm the current amount at booking | Sorong or Waisai counters, or arranged by the operator |
| Raja Ampat Regency visitor ticket | Every visitor | Paid via SIPARI; confirm the current amount at booking | SIPARI system |
Government fees can be revised, so check the date on any figure. Your quotation states whether these fees sit on the invoice or are paid at the counter.
Book through the Komodo Luxury reservations team
Send the four essentials in one message; the desk replies with availability and a written quotation.
- WhatsApp: Message the reservations desk with a pre-filled booking request on +62 811-3823-875.
- Email: [sales@komodoluxury.com](mailto:sales@komodoluxury.com?subject=Raja%20Ampat%20cruise%20booking%20enquiry) with “Raja Ampat cruise booking” in the subject line.
Rates are indicative as of 2026 and confirmed only on your written quotation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I hold a Raja Ampat cruise cabin before my flights are confirmed?
Yes. Ask the Komodo Luxury desk for an option hold when it sends the quotation. The hold runs for a short, stated window so you can lock Jakarta or Bali to Sorong flights. If the carrier cannot confirm in time, message the desk before the hold lapses and it will advise whether an extension is possible.
Do I pay the conservation card and SIPARI ticket to Komodo Luxury or at the counter?
Both routes exist. The Marine Park Conservation Card is sold at Sorong and Waisai counters or arranged by operators, and the regency ticket runs through SIPARI; confirm the current amounts at booking. Your quotation states whether the desk includes them on the invoice or you pay on arrival.
What happens to my booking if my flight into Sorong is delayed?
Tell the desk the moment you know. Vessels sail on a schedule tied to tides and park permits, so no operator can promise to wait, which is why the desk asks for flight timings up front and often suggests arriving the evening before. The team will talk you through the realistic options for that specific departure.
Can two solo travellers share one cabin on a share trip?
Share-trip cabins are priced per cabin by class and season, so two travellers booking together simply split a twin or double cabin. Whether the desk pairs unrelated solo guests in one cabin depends on the departure and vessel; ask when you enquire and the quotation will show the per-cabin and any per-person option.