**A whole-boat Raja Ampat phinisi liveaboard runs roughly US$77,000 to US$200,000+ per week as of 2026 (subject to change), depending on vessel tier and cabin count. Boatbookings lists top Indonesian phinisi charters from about US$77,000-US$85,000 weekly; superyacht-class boats like Lamima charter near US$200,000. Almost all sail from Sorong.**
The number that matters most sits underneath those figures: Yacht Style reports that Indonesian charter prices are generally all-inclusive. Unlike a Mediterranean or Caribbean yacht week, you do not stack a separate tax, fuel and provisioning bill on top of the base rate, charges that can add roughly 50% elsewhere. When you compare Raja Ampat to the Med, compare the walk-out-the-door total, not the sticker.
What does a Raja Ampat phinisi liveaboard actually cost per week?
Below are whole-boat weekly bands for private full-boat buyout, not per-cabin shared-cabin commerce. Every figure is dated as of 2026 and subject to change; ranges reflect vessel size, cabin count, crew ratio and season.
| Vessel tier | Guests / staterooms | Whole-boat, per week (USD, 2026) | Typical profile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic crewed phinisi | 8-12 guests / 4-6 cabins | US$77,000-US$95,000 | Renovated wooden yacht, full dive crew, water maker |
| Premium expedition phinisi | 10-14 guests / 5-7 cabins | US$95,000-US$140,000 | Nitrox, dive compressor, zodiac tenders, cruise director |
| Superyacht-class phinisi | up to 14 guests / 7 cabins | US$150,000-US$200,000+ | Lamima-tier; central-agent charter (EYOS ~US$200,000/wk) |
Boatbookings publishes top Indonesian phinisi charter yachts from roughly US$77,000-US$85,000 per week, and from US$84,000 per week depending on the yacht. Boat International describes Lamima as “Asia’s largest luxury Phinisi-style yacht,” built in Indonesia with seven cabins for up to 14 guests; Yacht Style notes it charters through central agent EYOS Expeditions at around US$200,000 per week. A 45m custom phinisi with 7 staterooms and 17 crew is a real reference point for the superyacht end of that table.
One honesty note on rupiah: no official exchange rate or IDR figure appears in the sources above, so any rupiah conversion is a calculated estimate rather than a quoted price. We quote in USD and confirm the exact figure per vessel.
Why is Raja Ampat priced for peak season October to April?
Raja Ampat’s calmest, clearest window runs roughly October to April, and that is when demand for its 45m-plus dive phinisis concentrates. Peak visibility and settled seas across the Dampier Strait and Misool draw the boats south from other cruising grounds, so the best hulls book out first and hold their highest rates.
Shoulder dates on either edge of that window can open modest room to negotiate on a specific vessel, but supply is the real lever: there are only so many superyacht-class phinisis, and the top ones run a full Raja Ampat program each peak season.
| Season window | Conditions | Rate posture (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Peak: Oct-Apr | Best visibility, calmer seas | Highest demand, book early |
| Shoulder edges: late Apr / early Oct | Transitional weather | Occasional flexibility on select boats |
| Off-window: May-Sep | Boats reposition (many run Komodo) | Limited Raja Ampat availability |
Many phinisis follow the season across Indonesia. When Raja Ampat quiets down, a good share of the fleet repositions to Komodo, whose best window is May to September. If your dates fall in that off-window, we will tell you honestly which grounds are in season rather than push a Raja Ampat date that fights the weather.
What is included, and what sits outside the base rate?
The all-inclusive framing is the reason Indonesian phinisi weeks read cleaner than Mediterranean equivalents. Typically folded into the quoted rate: crew, meals, cabin accommodation, and standard cruising. Items to confirm per vessel rather than assume:
- Diving and gear — nitrox, dive compressor use, guide ratios and rental equipment vary by boat.
- National park and area fees — Raja Ampat levies a marine park entry permit; confirm current amount at booking.
- Flights to Sorong — your gateway airfare into West Papua is arranged separately.
- Bar, premium spirits, spa, and gratuities — often outside the base rate.
Because the base already carries fuel, provisioning and crew, the gap between “quoted” and “final” is far narrower here than on a Med charter. We itemize every excluded line before you commit, so the total is the total.
Where do Raja Ampat phinisi charters start, and where do they sail?
Sorong is the gateway port for Raja Ampat. You fly into Sorong (usually via Jakarta or Makassar), board there, and the phinisi runs a loop through the archipelago’s signature dive theatre.
- Dampier Strait — current-fed reefs, the classic opening leg.
- Wayag — the postcard karst lagoons of the far north.
- Piaynemo — the stacked-island viewpoint above turquoise channels.
- Misool — the soft-coral south, often the richest diving of the itinerary.
A standard Raja Ampat charter is a full-boat buyout for your group. This is expedition routing across a specific sea, not a Bali-departure day trip and not shared-cabin liveaboard commerce, both of which sit on other sites in our network.
How does booking a whole-boat Raja Ampat phinisi work?
- Send your dates and group size. Confirm your target week in the Oct-Apr window and how many guests you are buying the boat for.
- We match vessels to your brief. You receive a shortlist by tier with real specs (LOA, staterooms, crew complement, dive setup) and honest 2026 rates.
- Lock the vessel with a hold. We confirm live availability, the exact all-inclusive figure, and what sits outside it, then place a hold on your chosen hull.
- Finalize and provision. Deposit secures the charter; we coordinate Sorong logistics, dive plans, dietary needs and any special routing.
- Board in Sorong. Your crewed phinisi meets you at the gateway and the expedition begins.
Bookings are handled directly by the reservations team of Komodo Luxury, the award-winning operator founded in 2015 in Labuan Bajo that runs this concierge. You deal with real people who know these boats and these seas, not a faceless listing.
Ready to price your Raja Ampat phinisi week?
Tell us your dates, your group size and your diving ambitions, and we will come back with vetted vessels and exact all-inclusive figures dated to 2026. No shared-cabin upsell, no guaranteed-availability spin, just the real boats that are open for your window.
WhatsApp the Komodo Luxury concierge at +62 811-3823-875 or email sales@komodoluxury.com to open a quote. All prices as of 2026 and subject to change; final figures confirmed per vessel and season.
*Published by Juara Holding Group. Charters operated by Komodo Luxury (founded 2015, Labuan Bajo). Pricing attributed to Boatbookings, Boat International and Yacht Style as of 2026 and subject to change; USD figures only, as no official IDR rate appears in these sources.*