Arborek and Sawinggrai: Village Visits Done Right (2027)
Village stops are the cultural heart of a Raja Ampat sailing week — and the easiest thing to get wrong. Arborek is…
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Charter, diving and itinerary guides for Raja Ampat and Komodo — how to plan a phinisi charter through eastern Indonesia.
Kabui Bay and Telaga Bintang: Raja Ampat’s Blue-Water Mangroves (2027)
Kabui Bay is the sheltered, current-free half-day that most Raja Ampat itineraries undersell. It sits between Waigeo and Gam, a maze of…
Read guide →Raja Ampat Wildlife Calendar 2027: Month by Month
Mantas are effectively year-round in Raja Ampat, with the most reliable encounters inside the October–April sailing season. Reef sharks and turtles are…
Read guide →Freediving Raja Ampat from a Sailing Yacht (2027)
Freediving works beautifully in Raja Ampat — the reefs are shallow, the water is 27–30 °C and visibility is commonly 15–30 metres.…
Read guide →Underwater Camera Gear for a Raja Ampat Sailing Trip (2027)
Wide-angle wins in Raja Ampat. The reefs, the schooling fish, the mantas and the limestone arches are all wide-angle subjects, and a…
Read guide →Raja Ampat Homestay vs Liveaboard vs Resort (2027 Honest Comparison)
Homestays are the cheapest way to see Raja Ampat, resorts are the most comfortable way to stay in one place, and a…
Read guide →When to Book Raja Ampat Sailing for 2027: Lead Times and Peak Dates
For December to March 2027, book nine to fifteen months ahead. Peak cabins and every festive charter sell that far out, because…
Read guide →Responsible Sailing in Raja Ampat 2027: Reef-Safe Practice That Actually Matters
Raja Ampat is a network of regionally managed marine protected areas, not a national park — and the rules are locally enforced.…
Read guide →Food and Dietary Needs Onboard a Raja Ampat Sailing Yacht (2027)
Full board is standard on every Raja Ampat sailing yacht, and special diets are entirely workable — if you declare them at…
Read guide →Wi-Fi, Starlink and Power on Raja Ampat Sailing Yachts (2027)
Starlink has changed the answer to “is there Wi-Fi in Raja Ampat?” — but not on every boat. Vessels with satellite internet…
Read guide →Travel and Dive Insurance for Raja Ampat (2027)
For Raja Ampat, emergency evacuation cover is the line item that actually matters. You will be days from a major hospital, hours…
Read guide →Tipping the Crew on a Raja Ampat Sailing Yacht (2027 Guide)
Tipping on a Raja Ampat sailing yacht is customary but never compulsory. The guidance most Indonesian liveaboards give guests is roughly USD…
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