Raja Ampat: The Best of Land and Sea

Premium Comfort, Seamlessly Combined.

From 13 days/12 nights ● Sorong, West Papua ● 5 Nights in Premium Resort and 7 Nights on Shared Cruise ● Bungalows and Cabins Available in Different Categories

This program combines one of the finest resorts we know with one of the most luxurious cruises in Raja Ampat. It is a top choice for divers and snorkelers who appreciate a higher level of comfort, seamless logistics, and a well-balanced experience on land and at sea.
You begin your journey in Raja Ampat at an elegant resort featuring spacious overwater bungalows, a private beach, and a luxurious spa. The setting is refined yet relaxed. Enjoy delicious fusion cuisine in the on-site restaurant and choose from a range of activities, including diving, snorkeling, and selected land excursions. It is the ideal way to arrive, adjust to the pace of the islands, and ease into the experience.
From there, you continue to one of the region’s finest sailing yachts to continue your exploration at sea. At 53 meters in length, this luxury yacht offers an exceptional sense of space and comfort. Thanks to its solid build, cruising is smooth and remarkably stable. Up to 20 guests enjoy generous space, nine comfortable cabins, attentive crew service, multiple lounges, and an onboard spa. Diving and snorkeling are both professionally organized, each supported by dedicated guides. A separate dive dhoni ensures efficient dive operations, while snorkelers benefit from structured guidance and flexible sessions throughout the journey.

This sample itinerary can be customized to your preferences, travel dates, and budget. It is meant to show what is possible, and we are happy to refine it with you.

What we particularly like about this combined program:

Price per person
starting from

(double occupancy)
USD 9.250 Price in EUR / IDR on request
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Day 1: Sorong Airport or hotel – Raja Ampat
First day in the Raja Ampat archipelago

The speedboat transfer is scheduled for 14:00 every day. You can either be picked up at your hotel or directly from the airport (if you arrive early, a day room in a hotel will be arranged). After lunch, your driver transfers you to the town’s port. You board the private speedboat that brings you to your resort. Approximately two hours later, you arrive in paradise. You settle into your private bungalow and have the rest of the day at leisure.

Transportation: 10 minutes by car, 2 hours by speedboat. Accommodation: Deluxe bungalow. Meals: full board.

Inside the deluxe bungalow
The bathroom in the deluxe bungalow

Day 2 to Day 5 or longer: Selected Premium Resort in Raja Ampat
Free days in paradise: diving, snorkeling and à la carte excursions

Wake up to the sound of birdsong and waves. Have breakfast overlooking the ocean. Relax on the terrace of your bungalow, read a book, or put on your fins, mask, and snorkel to explore the nearby reef. The reef is rich in corals and fish—including mandarin fish, manta rays, wobbegongs, bamboo sharks, and reef sharks. If you’re lucky, you might even spot the occasional dugong. Each day, you can also join one of the resort’s excursions to explore some of the archipelago’s must-see attractions, such as Piaynemo Island. Or you can go on diving or snorkeling excursion with the resort’s dive center. These activities are booked and paid for on site. Alternatively, you can ask us for a pre-booked snorkeling or diving package.

Excursions not included. Ask us for diving/snorkeling packages. Accommodation: Deluxe bungalow. Meals: full board.

This bathroom is part of the spa area and might just be the nicest in the country
This exclusive private beach is just steps away from your bungalow

Day 6: From the Premium Resort to your Luxury Cruise
Welcome aboard one of the finest vessels in the archipelago

After an early breakfast, at 07:00 AM you board the speedboat that brings you back to Sorong Harbor. Upon arrival, you are swiftly transferred to the yacht to embark on your Raja Ampat cruise. You enjoy a welcome drink as the cruise director gives a briefing on safety procedures and the itinerary. As the journey towards Raja Ampat begins, you settle into your cabin. Lunch is served on deck as the boat cruises towards its first anchorage. Depending on the route and weather conditions, a check dive or first snorkeling session may already be possible in the afternoon. 

2 hours by speedboat. Private cabin with AC: Various categories available. Meals: Full board.

The Wayag Islands are a highlight of the north
"Cendrawasih" Red Bird of Paradise
Arborek village
Day 6 to day 13: On board your 8-day cruise in Central and Southern Raja Ampat 


This 8-day cruise
explores the highlights of Raja Ampat, from the tranquil islands of the Dampier Strait and the iconic lagoons of Piaynemo in the central region, to the wilder beauty of Misool in the south. Whether you are snorkeling or diving, expect stunning soft and hard coral gardens, manta encounters, reef sharks and schooling fish, turtles, nudibranchs, and many more species. Your underwater exploration is also complemented by land visits: climb to the viewpoints of Piaynemo and Misool’s Love Lake, try to spot birds of paradise at sunrise if you are an early riser, visit hidden caves and local villages, enjoy relaxing setups on pristine beaches, and, when possible, hike to a jellyfish lake.

Snorkeling and diving included. Private cabin with AC: Various categories available. Meals: Full board.

The famous Love Lake in Misool
Swim with Manta Rays
The panoramic view of Piaynemo

Day 13: Departure day: Raja Ampat – Sorong Airport or hotel
Last day of the cruise

After an overnight sail towards Sorong, you arrive at Sorong harbor in the early morning. It’s time to say goodbye to your dedicated crew. Once you are ready, your driver will take you to Sorong Airport for your onward flight or to your hotel in town.

30 minutes by car. Meals: breakfast.

Selected impressions of the yacht (more photos on request)

PRICE & CONDITIONS

Raja Ampat: The Best of Land and Sea ● From 13 days/12 nights
Price from/to Sorong, West Papua

FOR 2 GUESTS

Price per person (shared bungalow & cabin)
USD 9.250 Price in EUR / IDR on request
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FOR 1 SINGLE GUEST

PRICE PER PERSON (SINGLE BUNGALOW & CABIN)
USD 13.150 Price in EUR / IDR on request
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Contact us for available travel dates, cabin layout, additional photos, and further details about this cruise.
INCLUDES
DOES NOT INCLUDE
Dive certifications and logged dive requirements

This yacht requires a minimum of 30 logged dives to scuba dive in Raja Ampat.

For payment we accept USD, EUR, and IDR. Please let us know your preferred currency. A deposit is required at the time of booking. For cruises, the exact amount depends on the payment terms of the respective vessel but is usually around 30% of the tour price or more. The remaining balance is due 30 to 90 days before departure, in accordance with the partner’s conditions. Prices are subject to change. The final price will be confirmed at the time of booking.

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