The richest reefs on Earth
Just off Western Papua, between the Indian and Pacific Oceans, the emerald green waters of Raja Ampat are scattered with over a thousand jungle-covered islands. The four biggest, Salawati, Batanta, Waigeo and Misool, are known as the Four Kings.
A cacophony of bird calls rises from these jungles. Home to over 800 species of bird, you can find birds of paradise—with their magnificent plumage—great-billed parrots and marbled frogmouths. A morning’s hike to limestone peaks will reveal a paradise for bird enthusiasts and some of the best views of the archipelago.
Raja Ampat is located at the convergence of two great oceans, which has made its coral reefs the richest on Earth. In these shallow waters, our experienced divers can take you to a riot of marine life such as shoals of Maori wrasse and six of the seven species of sea turtles. Here every hue and texture is present amongst kaleidoscopic corals and schools of fluorescent fish.
In a region where accommodation has yet to go beyond the basic, visit this idyllic landscape’s atolls and limestone islets by private yacht for guaranteed elegance.
Our marine biologists, nature guides and submersible pilots can give you access to Raja Ampat’s most exclusive areas. Here you can contribute to vital conservation projects whilst exploring the seven protected marine areas and its inhabitants.
Diving
These waters are an underwater mecca. Divers are offered coral reefs teeming with sea life, sunken Second World War planes and the chance to swim with whale sharks.
Indigenous culture
Raja Ampat has a fascinating history and is home to indigenous tribes that can teach you about the islands’ exotic spices and how to cook their staple dishes. They can also lead you to the summits of volcanoes and to hidden villages deep in the jungle.
Contribute to conservation
The Misool Marine Reserve has seen a near miraculous recovery since its foundation. Shark populations – a keystone species vital to the ecosystem's health – have bounced back after years of persecution and a single football field-sized patch of Misool now contains nearly five times the number of coral species as the entire Caribbean Sea.
Water sports
Play on water as clear as quartz with a wealth of equipment aboard your yacht. No two days need to be the same.
Exotic wildlife
This rich ecosystem offers respite to a wide range of rare and endemic animals.
Jungle-clad islets and hypnotising waters
Curiously inspect the richest reefs on Earth
Launch a helicopter into the sky for another perspective of the dive sites below
A clownfish cleans itself against the anemone
To the melodic sound of bird calls, dine on your yacht under the fading sun
Where gorgonian fans and soft coral blow in the wind like underwater forests
Swimming behind yellow fusiliers
An up-close inspection of a peacock mantis shrimp
Rich biodiversity in Raja Ampat's mangroves
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