Last Eden on Earth, West Papua is an iconic gem of Indonesia’s natural wonderland. Embarking on a Raja Ampat cruise in this paradise provides a thrilling experience among thriving biodiversity and mind-blowing landscapes. Reconnect with the original virgin world and make the time stand still.
Our Signature Raja Ampat cruises are specially designed and led by a Konjo expert. Our team has exclusively chartered a Pinisi boat for specific dates and crafted a unique diving itinerary in Raja Ampat just for you. It includes numerous land excursions to offer an immersive and adventurous diving cruise experience. Those set-up-date departures are designed for individual and small group travellers. The departure is guaranteed. The boat can host up to 10 guests.
Why not embark on a Crossing Cruise with us? The inter-season periods provide the perfect opportunity for exceptional crossings, such as connecting Halmahera, Triton Bay, or the Banda Islands. Our Konjo Cruising Expeditions take you to the lesser-known areas of the Indonesian archipelago.
RAJA AMPAT LIVEABOARD
Dampier Strait & Wayag
06-17 April 2026 | From 6270$/Pers
THE NORTH MALUKU EXPERIENCE
RAJA AMPAT | HALMAHERA
04th May to 16 May 2025 | 5760$/ Pers
For special Raja Ampat private charter requests, we will personalise these sample itineraries to fulfil our clients’ wishes. Here are some classic itineraries of a Raja Ampat cruise. We realised them thanks to our experience at sea. And we publish them for our readers to get a more accurate vision of what Raja Ampat has to offer (highlights, main activities…).
In 7 nights or less, you will have to choose between exploring the Northern part of Raja Ampat (with the iconic Wayag), or cruising south to Misool. Both are passing trough The Dampier Strait, heart of the archipelago. 11 nights would be a minimum to explore the whole archipelago, but we recommend a minimum of 12 nights to slow down the pace.
Indonesia offers limitless possibilities for cruise itineraries. Why not opt for a voyage that allows you to explore two destinations in a single cruise? By choosing these unique routes, you’ll gain access to exclusive and off-the-beaten-path areas. A Pinisi is the most comfortable way to reach the most remote and inaccessible islands of the Indonesian archipelago.
You are not available to join one of our Signature expedition, or are looking for different kind of cruise and boat? With our expertise, find the cabin cruise that perfectly meets your expectations for rate, availability, and activities. Following your requirements, we explore our solid network of trustful partners to propose different Raja Ampat cruise options.
Raja Ampat – The Four Kings – is located on the Northwest side of West Papua. Sitting astride the Equator, the archipelago encompasses 1500 islands stretching over 46.000 km2. Compared to a resort sojourn, cruising the area aboard an elegant Phinisi is the best way to appreciate the sumptuousness of this far flung paradise.
Immaculate white sand beaches are edged by untouched mangroves with a dense forest backdrop, a real haven for the local fauna. Toucans, cockatoos, colourful parrots and lorries screech around the canopy, trying to compete with the Paradise Bird beauty. Local marsupials (Couscous) and crawling coconut crabs silently watch the visitors enthralled by the stunning biodiversity. This vibrant environment is warmly protected and beloved by the local Papuan tribes. The numerous authentic villages are always welcoming to visitors for an immersion into their traditional lifestyle.
But the most iconic view is the drowned karst lagoons. Millions of years ago, Raja Ampats’ limestone sugar loafed outcrops emerged from the middle of the sea, pushed up by the tectonic movement, creating the most stunning and unique natural lagoons imaginable. Mostly uninhabited and relatively unaffected by modern human activity, they provide protected anchorages for the cruising yachts and some breathtaking landscapes for the visitors. Let the endless maze of Raja Ampat karst lagoons slowly glide by.
World-renowned marine biologists (such as Gerry Allen) and respected organisations such as Conservation International (CI), all claim that Raja Ampat underwater biodiversity is unrivalled. It hosts more than 1508 species of fish, 537 species of corals (75% of the total world species), and 699 mollusc species.
Myriads of tropical kaleidoscopic fish, turtles, schooling barracudas, trevallies and various kinds of sweetlips hover around its rich waters. Enjoy the encounter of an elusive reef shark, or blink at an impressive oceanic manta ray, merely armed with a single mask and snorkel.
Its stunning seascapes attract the best wide-angle underwater photographers and passionate scuba divers from all around the world. Endless underwater ridges offer some of the most dramatic topography one can dive in this planet. Pinnacles and steep walls are fully packed with huge gorgonians and colourful soft coral. Other current exposed seamounts and sandy slopes are bristled with life, while protected pristine coral gardens offer a haven for snorkelers.
Raja Ampat is a sharks and rays sanctuary. Sea mammals are also a common sighting. In between the whole diving destination that you can find around the Coral Triangle, Raja Ampat National Park is a must-see for see lovers and passionate scuba divers.
Take delight in watching a playful pod of dolphins at the bow of your yacht, or be lucky to catch a glimpse of a whale. Cruising Orcas have already been spotted too.
The two different species of manta rays can be seen in Raja Ampat liveaboard. And when baitballs of silversides congregates around Misool, the whole area seems to be under steroids. Squadrons of Mobulas and other predators work themselves into a frenzy, while feeding on them.
All the reef sharks are represented, adding to them the special wobbegong and walking sharks. Keep on eye into the blue to see Pelagic like tunas and spanish mackerels hunting around.
THE NORTH MALUKU EXPERIENCE
RAJA AMPAT | HALMAHERA
04th May to 16 May 2025 | 5760$/ Pers
RAJA AMPAT LIVEABOARD
Dampier Strait & Wayag
06-17 April 2026 | From 6270$/Pers
