Included:

• • An experienced, local kayak guide, two divemasters, and a snorkel guide with extensive knowledge of the area
  • 9 or 12-day kayak & multisport adventure in Raja Ampat (you choose)
  • 8 or 11 nights of accommodation aboard a luxury boat (you choose)
  • Towels and bedsheets
  • All meals on board (as listed in the itinerary) & snacks
  • Water, soft drinks, juices, coffee, tea
  • Kayaks and kayak equipment
  • Stand up paddleboards
  • Snorkeling equipment
  • Starlink Wi-Fi on board the Jakare
  • Pickup from the airport or your Sorong hotel on Day 1, and airport transfer on the last day
  • Raja Ampat Marine entry permit

Add-ons (can be arranged at an additional cost):

• • Diving outings, diving gear rental, and nitrox

Not included:

• • Transportation to Sorong, Indonesia
  • Diving, diving gear rental, nitrox
  • Meals while in Sorong before and after the trip
  • Accommodation before and after the trip
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Indonesian Visa
  • Guide gratuities — optional ($250-500 per person suggested, for the boat crew)
  • Insurance — recommended, available at checkout

Raja Ampat has its own microclimate. It doesn’t follow the same seasonal patterns as the rest of Indonesia. Bali, Java, and Lombok have a pronounced wet season from roughly November through March, but Raja Ampat doesn’t work that way. Sitting close to the equator in Southwest Papua, it gets rain year-round in short tropical bursts rather than prolonged monsoon weather.

Trips run from November through February, and conditions stay pretty much the same across the whole season. Temperature, rainfall, wind, and cloud cover don’t really change. What does shift is underwater visibility, so your guides may tweak the itinerary slightly to find the best spots for snorkeling and diving.

Don’t trust the forecast. Weather apps predict rain and thunderstorms all day, every day here, because the algorithms can’t predict equatorial squalls. That’s simply not what it’s like on the water.

Expect heat and humidity. Temperatures hover around 30°C (86°F) day and night, humidity is high, and the sun is fierce. Squalls tend to roll through in the heat of the afternoon, bringing strong winds, rain, thunder, and lightning. There can be some swell on longer crossings and some wind while paddling, but with the liveaboard as a base, it’s easy to find protected waters or do downwind runs.

The water is warm, around 29°C (84°F). It gets cooler at depth, so a shortie wetsuit (provided on board) comes in handy on longer dives of up to an hour.

This kayak & multisport adventure in Raja Ampat is beginner-friendly, so if you’re generally active and have an adventurous spirit, you’ll enjoy this trip.

Kayaking is the main activity of this trip. The aim is to have two kayaking outings a day, always led by a kayak guide. The waters are calm and protected, with some dynamic paddling, but overall, the pace is relaxed. You’ll paddle single and double touring kayaks (not sit-on-tops) with rudders and bow and stern hatches. Non-swimmers are welcome to join the kayaking.

Raja Ampat offers some incredible diving opportunities, but you’ll need a valid dive certification and dive insurance to dive on this trip. Certification courses and discovery dives aren’t available on board.

Snorkeling is included on every outing, and no prior experience is needed. A snorkel guide joins every outing, and masks, snorkels, fins, wetsuits, and flotation devices are provided free of charge. You don’t need to be a strong swimmer to take part.

This adventure is truly flexible. You’re free to kayak, dive, snorkel, or just relax on the boat or shore. Your guides are also happy to accommodate special needs or mobility issues. Whatever your fitness level or preference, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!

Good fit if:

• • You want a real active adventure—twice-daily kayaking, included snorkeling, and optional diving for certified divers—rather than a single-activity trip
  • You’re a beginner who wants real ocean time without needing prior kayaking or diving experience
  • You’re comfortable with liveaboard life: a small group of up to 10 guests, a fixed daily rhythm, and genuine remoteness from Sorong onward
  • You want to see one of the most biodiverse marine regions on the planet—1,200+ fish species and real potential for dugong sightings in Gam Island’s mangrove lagoon
  • You want the whole boat to yourselves (Teman only): charter the Teman for one fixed price and bring up to 10 people, like family, friends, or your dive club. There are no strangers on board, and your group sets the pace.

This is built for travelers who want ocean-based adventure without needing to already be an expert kayaker or diver—the format does the work of getting you into remote, biodiverse water, and the activity level scales to whichever combination of kayaking, snorkeling, and diving you actually want.

No, kayaking on this trip is beginner-friendly, run twice daily on calm, protected water, and open to non-swimmers with flotation assistance. You don’t need prior kayaking experience to book. Snorkeling is included on every outing with no certification required, also with flotation devices provided if you want them.

Diving is optional, and you need a PADI (or equivalent) certification and dive insurance to join. On the Teman only, certified divers get their first three dives included. On the Jakare, diving carries a trip surcharge.

Liability waivers are a standard part of all guided outdoor adventures. Recently, the requirements have become a bit more rigorous for ACMG guides—meaning that you’ll need to agree to the signing of the waiver at the time of booking.

Prior to booking, we ask you to review the waiver. During the checkout process, you’ll have to acknowledge the risks and agree to the signing of the waiver. You are required to bring a printed copy on the trip.

Please note that signing and agreeing to the terms of the waiver is required in order to join this adventure. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to us prior to booking.

Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:

• • Day pack large enough to carry all the items listed (around a 25-40L bag)
  • Your own dive gear, if you prefer (masks, snorkels, fins, and wetsuits are provided; BCDs and regulators can be rented)
  • Dive certification card and completed PADI medical questionnaire — divers only
  • Water bottle or hydration bladder (2L capacity)
  • Long-sleeved rash guard and leggings (for sun and the occasional stinger)
  • Bathing suit
  • Lightweight hiking boots or shoes
  • Lightweight long-sleeved shirt and pants for time on shore
  • Spare clothes
  • Waterproof rain jacket
  • Sunhat
  • Toiletries (sunscreen, hand sanitizer, mosquito repellent, toilet paper, etc.)
  • Seasickness tablets — optional, if you’re prone to it
  • Headlamp or flashlight
  • Sunglasses
  • Camera — optional (but recommended)
  • School supplies for local villages — optional (pens, pencils, notebooks, or sunglasses)

It’s hot and humid, so pack light, breathable clothes you can move in, and skip the jeans.

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Yes. Both the Jakare and the Teman are fully equipped dive boats, with two divemasters on board, compressors, dive tenders, and gear to rent. To dive, you need a scuba certification and travel insurance that covers diving. Dive costs depend on your boat:

• • Jakare — $200 USD dive surcharge per trip, plus $30 USD per day for equipment rental
  • Teman — First three dives included, then 50 EUR per dive, plus 40 EUR per day for equipment rental

Leave us a note at checkout if you’re interested, and you’ll be able to pay for diving in person.

Underwater, expect thousands of fish species, from barracuda, clownfish, boxfish, and pufferfish to bumphead parrotfish. You’ll also see hundreds of species of hard and soft coral, green and hawksbill turtles, and blacktip and whitetip reef sharks. With some luck, you may spot manta rays, oceanic rays, dolphins, and whales.

On land, keep an eye out for monitor lizards, cuscus, bandicoots, and several bat species.

Birdlife is just as rich, with eclectus parrots, lorikeets, cockatoos, kingfishers, kookaburras, hornbills, frigatebirds, fish eagles, and plenty more.

Birds of paradise: Your guides will try to fit in a bird of paradise tour at some point during the trip, since both the red and Wilson’s bird of paradise live in Raja Ampat. It’s weather dependent, and like any wildlife tour, sightings aren’t guaranteed.

And if you’re wondering whether there’s anything dangerous in the water — not much, as long as you look and don’t touch.

There are some sea snakes, scorpionfish, lionfish, and small rays that can sting, but they generally won’t bother you if you leave them alone. The reef sharks here don’t attack humans.

Stingers are rare, but you may run into a few on some outings. They’re more annoying than anything, so a long-sleeved rash guard and leggings are enough. A full stinger suit isn’t necessary.

Crocodiles do live in Raja Ampat, but local hunting has left very few in the area. The handful spotted each season are usually deep in remote mangroves or far up rivers, away from villages. Your guides haven’t seen a single one since they started running trips here in 2010.

Group sizes and prices:

• • For this kayaking and multisport tour in Raja Ampat, there will be 1 kayaking guide, 2 divemasters, and 1 snorkel guide onboard.
  • It takes a minimum of 8 people for the tour to operate. The maximum number of people is set at 10 participants.
  • Solo travelers are welcome, but there’s no roommate matching on this trip. Due to very limited space, to have a cabin to yourself, you’ll need to pay double the trip price. Traveling with a friend? The superior cabins have separate beds, so you don’t have to share one.

Kayaking in Raja Ampat can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.

Min. age requirements:

• • If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
  • Minors younger than 18 may be permitted to join the hike on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.

If your group has hikers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

Yes, but it comes at double the price. There’s no roommate matching on this trip, so solo travelers need to book a full cabin to themselves, which means paying for two spots.

If you’re traveling with a friend and don’t want to share a bed, the superior midship cabins have a double bed (140 cm) and a separate single bed (80 cm). The twin-share cabins at the bow also have two single beds (120 cm and 85 cm).

Cabins are assigned based on availability, so your preferred one isn’t guaranteed. If you have your heart set on a specific cabin, get in touch before booking and we’ll check what’s still open.

Malaria is present in Raja Ampat, but transmission rates are currently low, and there are surprisingly few mosquitoes. You’ll rarely see them on the boat, though they do come out on beaches at dusk, like during the occasional beach BBQ. Antimalarial medication is currently recommended, so talk to your doctor before the trip. On shore, wear long sleeves and pants and use mosquito repellent.

You’ll board your yacht in Sorong, the largest city and the capital of the Indonesian province of Southwest Papua. To get there, most people fly into Domine Eduard Osok Airport (SOQ) in Sorong.

If arriving into Sorong on Day 1 of the trip, make sure your flight is scheduled to land before 8 am. You will be met at the airport and transferred to the boat.

Still, a better idea might be arriving to Sorong at least a day prior to the trip. Your guides will pick you up in the morning of Day 1 and transfer you to the boat. On the last day, morning flights out of Sorong are no problem, since you can be at the airport as early as 6 am.

Most travelers, including US, UK, Canadian, Australian, and EU passport holders, can get a visa on arrival or an e-visa for short tourist stays in Indonesia, though requirements and fees vary by nationality and can change. Confirm your specific requirement with the Indonesian consulate or an official government visa portal before you travel, since Raja Ampat’s remoteness means sorting out a visa problem after you’ve already flown to Sorong is a much bigger headache than confirming it in advance.

The chances are low. Most of Raja Ampat is well protected, and the one more open crossing happens at night, when everyone’s lying down. Usually that crossing isn’t an issue at all, but some swell is always possible. If you’re prone to seasickness, bring tablets just in case, though you most likely won’t need them.

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