A private Raja Ampat cruise is priced per yacht per night for the whole vessel, and the rate is quoted on request for the specific vessel, dates, duration, guest count and inclusions. Share-trip cabins are quoted per departure by cabin class and season. Every figure comes from your written quotation.
Price pages go wrong on the unit, not the number. So this page writes the unit on every line and leaves the rate to your written quotation. Raja Ampat Cruise is operated by Komodo Luxury, and its reservations team issues every quotation. Komodo Luxury (PT Komodo Bahari Nusantara) was founded in 2015, is headquartered in Denpasar, Bali, and runs its operations base in Labuan Bajo, as listed on Komodo Luxury (checked 2026-09-16).
Is a private charter rate the price of the whole trip or one night?
One night. Komodo Luxury’s Share Trip Raja Ampat page states that a fully private alternative is charged per yacht per night, for the whole vessel. It is not a per-person fare, and it is not a total for the voyage.
To reach a trip total, multiply by nights. To reach a per-head figure, divide that total by the guests aboard. A nightly charter rate rewritten as a price “per trip” has lost its unit, so check the unit on any quote you compare.
| Format | Price unit | Indicative starting point (as of 2026) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share-trip cabin | Per person, per departure | Quoted per departure, by cabin class and season | Komodo Luxury, Share Trip Raja Ampat page |
| Private cruise, whole boat | Per yacht, per night | Quote on request | Komodo Luxury, Share Trip Raja Ampat page |
| Komodo open trip (benchmark) | Per person, per 3D2N voyage | Quote on request | Komodo Luxury, Komodo Open Trip page, updated July 2026 |
The rate that binds you is the one on your written quotation for a named vessel and date. Boats above the starting class cost more per night.
What does a Raja Ampat cruise cost for 4, 5, 7 and 10 nights?
Route length drives the total. Totals are quoted for the whole boat, before park fees, flights and any tax a vessel lists.
| Nights | Typical route | Whole-boat total | Best-fit format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 nights | Central: Dampier Strait, Arborek, Manta Sandy, Blue Magic | Quote on request | Share-trip cabin (arithmetic only for private) |
| 5 nights | Central plus Piaynemo | Quote on request | Share-trip cabin (arithmetic only for private) |
| 7 nights | North: Wayag (seasonal) plus Central | Quote on request | Private cruise or share trip |
| 10 nights | South: Misool plus Central, or a full north-south loop | Quote on request | Private cruise or 11D10N share trip |
Two notes on that table:
- Komodo Luxury’s Private Trip Raja Ampat page, updated 17 August 2026, sets a minimum of 7 nights for private charters because of the distance from Sorong, and recommends 9 to 14. The 4- and 5-night private rows show the comparison, not a bookable product.
- Shorter trips are what the share-trip format is for. Komodo Luxury’s share-trip page lists 4D3N, 5D4N, 7D6N, 9D8N and 11D10N departures, plus custom itineraries.
How much does a private cruise cost per guest?
Split the whole-boat total on your quotation by the people on board, assuming the vessel is licensed for that many guests. The reservations team can show the same charter as a per-guest figure for your exact group size.
The curve is steep. A couple pays for privacy and full control of the route. A group of ten or twelve spreads the same boat cost across every cabin, which is where a whole-boat charter starts to make sense on cost as well as privacy.
When is a share-trip cabin the cheaper option?
For solo travellers, couples and small groups, a share-trip cabin is the lower-cost route in. You buy one cabin on a fixed departure instead of paying for every cabin on the yacht.
Komodo Luxury does not publish a fixed Raja Ampat cabin fare. Its share-trip page quotes each departure by cabin class and season, so we do not print a per-cabin number here. Ask for the fare on a named date and you get a written figure.
According to the same page, a share-trip cabin includes:
- Accommodation in your booked cabin class
- Meals on board
- Guided excursions at sites such as Piaynemo, Wayag (seasonal), Manta Sandy and Blue Magic
- Snorkeling gear
What extra costs sit outside the cruise price?
Private rates on Komodo Luxury’s private-trip page cover the vessel, full crew, all meals, non-alcoholic drinks, fuel for the standard route, snorkeling gear, paddleboards or kayaks, and transfers in Sorong. The items below are separate. Fee and flight amounts are confirmed by Komodo Luxury’s Raja Ampat trip cost guide, last updated January 2026, and on your permit receipt.
| Item | Unit | Indicative amount | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marine Park Entry Permit (PIN) | Per international guest, valid 12 months | Quote on request | A lower rate applies for Indonesian citizens; free under 12 |
| Visitor entry ticket | Per person | Quote on request | Regency fees change; confirm the current rate at booking |
| Flight Jakarta to Sorong | Per guest, one way | Quoted by the airline | Varies by date and airline |
| Flight Bali to Sorong | Per guest, one way | Quoted by the airline | Varies by date and airline |
| Flight Makassar to Sorong | Per guest, one way | Quoted by the airline | Varies by date and airline |
| Scuba diving, Misool conservation fee | Per diver or guest | Quoted separately | Private-trip page exclusions |
| Alcohol, spa services | Per consumption | Not included | Private-trip page exclusions |
| Crew gratuity | Optional | 10-15% suggested | Private-trip page guidance |
Local fees in Raja Ampat have been revised in recent years. Treat each line above as a budget item and check the amount on your permit receipt.
How does Raja Ampat pricing compare with a Komodo trip?
Komodo is the cheaper entry point by a wide margin. Komodo Luxury’s Komodo Open Trip page, updated July 2026, quotes 3D2N voyages from Labuan Bajo per person, with the national park fee charged per person on top.
| Factor | Komodo open trip | Raja Ampat |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Quoted per person, per 3D2N voyage | Share cabin quoted per departure; private quoted per yacht per night |
| Typical length | 3 days, 2 nights | 4D3N to 11D10N shared; 7+ nights private |
| Gateway | Labuan Bajo, direct flights from Bali | Sorong (SOQ), with flights from Jakarta, Bali or Makassar |
| Park fees | Quoted per person | PIN plus visitor ticket, quoted per guest |
The gap comes from distance and duration. Raja Ampat voyages run longer, the reefs sit far from the nearest airport, and every guest flies to Sorong first.
How does booking work?
- Send dates and group size. Tell the reservations team your travel window, guest count and format (cabin or whole boat).
- Get a written quote. You receive a named vessel, nightly or per-departure rate, route and inclusions.
- Hold and pay the deposit. Payment terms appear on the quotation; confirm the cancellation terms before you pay.
- Book flights to Sorong. Arrive the day before departure if your connection is tight.
- Pay park fees and sail. Permit fees are settled per guest before or at embarkation.
Plan your Raja Ampat cruise with Komodo Luxury. Bookings are handled directly by the reservations team. WhatsApp +62 811-3823-875 or email sales@komodoluxury.com with your dates, guest count and preferred route for a written quotation. Rates are indicative as of 2026 and change with vessel, season and availability.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Raja Ampat private charter rate per person?
No. Komodo Luxury’s Share Trip Raja Ampat page gives its private rate per yacht per night for the whole vessel, quoted on request for the specific vessel, dates, duration, guest count and inclusions. Park fees and flights sit outside it. Divide the quoted total by the guests aboard for a per-person figure.
What is the cheapest way to cruise Raja Ampat?
A share-trip cabin on a fixed departure. You pay for one cabin instead of the whole boat, and departures run from 4D3N up to 11D10N. Komodo Luxury quotes these fares per departure by cabin class and season, so request a price for a named date. Budget extra for the marine park permit and flights to Sorong.
How many nights should I budget for a private Raja Ampat cruise?
Budget at least seven. Komodo Luxury’s private-trip page, updated August 2026, sets a 7-night minimum for private charters and recommends 9 to 14 nights, because Sorong sits far from the outer reefs. Seven nights covers Central Raja Ampat plus Wayag in season; Misool generally needs ten or more.
Are park fees included in the cruise price?
No. The Marine Park Entry Permit is charged per international guest and lasts 12 months, according to Komodo Luxury’s trip cost guide updated January 2026. A visitor entry ticket is also charged. Fees are paid per guest and can be revised, so confirm them at booking.