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Come to Raja Ampat to unwind, not to stress

Boat tickets, homestays, island transfers and trips, we help you arrange them with local businesses. You simply arrive and explore Raja Ampat calmly and smoothly, without juggling every booking yourself.

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The heart of DAMPIER

Sasi Standard

Sasi means a promise in the village language. Checked by our team on the ground, not claimed.

  • Listed price = price paid
  • Availability answered < 12 hours
  • Clean water, bathroom, nets, power, internet
  • Life jackets for all, partners encouraged to get licensed

What you see on DAMPIER is what you get on the island.Everything transparent, no extra fees. That is our commitment!

Just land, we handle the rest

Easy-going Arrival Package

From Sorong Airport to the front of your homestay, all handled by the DAMPIER team. Homestay not included.

FromIDR 4,200,000per personOne price for 7 services

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15 options in Raja Ampat

Each card shows what its price covers. Homestay and resort prices are per person per night, the convention in Raja Ampat, not per room.

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Verified Stay

Sampari Paradise Homestay

Pulau Rambau, Batanta · Run by Olof

Electricity at night3 meals a day includedWi-Fi
Regular price IDR 850,000Save 21%IDR 675,000≈ €34 · per person / nightNew
Verified Stay

Imuri Homestay

Sauwandarek, Mansuar · Run by Reinold

Electricity at night3 meals a day includedPrivate bathroom
Regular price IDR 850,000Save 21%IDR 675,000≈ €34 · per person / nightNew
Verified DiveDiving · Snorkelling · Trips

Zanclus Dive Center

Kota Waisai · Run by Zanclus Dive Center

Certified instructorsSmall groups per guideFull dive gear for rent
from IDR 650,000≈ €33 · per personNew
Video
Verified DiveDiving

Raja Ampat Dive Trips Sauwandarek

Sawandarek, Mansuar · Run by Noldy & Will

Certified instructorsSmall groups per guideFull dive gear for rent
from IDR 850,000≈ €43 · per personNew
Video
Verified DiveDiving

Dragonet Divers Raja Ampat

Nyande, Pulau Mansuar · Run by William

Certified instructorsSmall groups per guideFull dive gear for rent
from IDR 1,050,000≈ €53 · per personNew
Verified DiveDiving · Snorkelling · Trips

Turtle Divers

Kri, Mansuar, Arborek & Gam · Run by Turtle Dive Homestay

Certified instructorsSmall groups per guideFull dive gear for rent
from IDR 360,000≈ €18 · per personNew
DAMPIER service

Sorong to Waisai fast ferry ticket

Sorong harbour · Run by Tim DAMPIER

from IDR 162,000≈ €8 · per person, one wayNew
DAMPIER service

Waisai to Sorong fast ferry ticket

Waisai harbour · Run by Tim DAMPIER

from IDR 155,000≈ €8 · per person, one wayNew
Verified Transport

Saonek Transport (Waisai-Kri)

Pulau Saonek · Run by Alfajri

Regular price IDR 1,450,000Save 14%IDR 1,250,000≈ €63 · per boat, up to 4 peopleNew

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Travel guide

What to know before Raja Ampat, step by step

Raja Ampat is remote and costs more than most of Indonesia, but it is not hard to plan. Follow these steps and you will know what to prepare, when, and roughly what it costs.

Good to know

  • Wayag has been closed to visitors since August 2026, and it is not yet known when it will reopen. For the view over karst islands from a hilltop, Piaynemo is still open.Checked by the DAMPIER team on October 18, 2026
  • The only ATMs are in Sorong and Waisai. In the villages everything is paid in cash.DAMPIER bookings are paid upfront by card or transfer, so the cash you bring is only for snacks and souvenirs. There are no ATMs on the islands, and the ones in Waisai often run dry.
  • Flights from Jakarta to Sorong usually leave at night and land around 06:00 local time (WIT). Aim to be out of the airport by 08:00 at the latest to catch the morning ferry to Waisai.
  • The fast ferry between Sorong and Waisai takes about two hours. Departures and one-way fares per person are below.
    • Sorong to Waisai09:00 · 14:00
    • Waisai to Sorong09:00 · 14:00
    • VIP IDR 300,000
    • Foreign visitor, economy IDR 200,000
    • Indonesian citizen IDR 175,000
    • Raja Ampat resident (local ID) IDR 125,000

    Port fee Sorong IDR 12,000, Waisai IDR 5,000, paid at the port you leave from.

    On public holidays there is usually only the 14:00 ferry.

    Checked by the DAMPIER team on October 6, 2026

  • Boats are the biggest cost. Plan a route that does not double back.
  • If your homestay has its own dive centre, you must dive with it. If it has no dive centre, you can choose any dive centre. If your homestay's diving is fully booked, your host will recommend another dive centre, or you can choose one yourself.
  • The tourism levy is IDR 1,000,000 (≈ €50) per person for foreign visitors and IDR 300,000 for Indonesian citizens. Children under 12 are free. Register and pay online at sipari-rajaampat.id before you arrive.Checked by the DAMPIER team on October 18, 2026
  • The sea is calmest October–April. From June–September southern winds can make it rough.

We update this guide regularly, but rules, timetables and fees can change. We only link to official sources we have checked.

Planning

  1. Get to know village homestays

    Most places to stay in Raja Ampat are simple homestays run by Papuan families, on the beach or over the water, with three meals a day. Power often runs only in the evening and fresh water is limited. Read what we check at every homestay first.

    How DAMPIER works

  2. Work out your budget

    Prices in Southwest Papua are higher than elsewhere in Indonesia, sea transport most of all. Build your trip day by day in the Planner to see homestay, trip, boat and levy costs before you go.

    Open the Planner

  3. Choose when to go

    October to April usually brings the calmest seas and the clearest water. From June to September southern winds can make crossings rough, especially towards the south. See the latest conditions from our team on the ground.

    Latest conditions

  4. Pick your islands

    Areas near Waisai such as Kri, Mansuar, Arborek and Gam are the easiest to reach, and Piaynemo makes a half-day trip. Misool is far and needs a full day by boat. Choose two or three areas so your time is not spent at sea.

    Explore the options

  5. Choose your stay, trips and guides

    Filter by type of service, then open the details to see prices, facilities and photos. If you need a specialist guide, for birdwatching for example, add it to the note in your request.

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  6. If you dive, put safety first

    Dive with a certified dive centre, bring your certification card, and make sure your travel insurance covers diving. Currents in Raja Ampat can be strong. Leave at least 24 hours between your last dive and your flight.

  7. Plan your boats carefully

    Chartering a boat is expensive, and it is priced per boat, not per person. Plan your route in order without doubling back, and find people to share a boat so the cost is split.

    Share a boat board

  8. Check availability, then book

    Ask first with the Check availability button on each service, and our team replies within 24 hours. Once it suits you, tap Pay now and pay in full. For homestays and resorts, choose the Standard, Reschedulable or Flexible rate. If the owner turns out to be unavailable, we offer another place or other dates, and if nothing suits you, you get 100% of your money back.

    How booking works

Getting ready

  1. Sort out your visa or ID

    Citizens of many countries can apply for a visit visa online before they travel through the official Indonesian Immigration website, including extensions. Check the rules for your country there. Indonesian nationals just need their ID card.

    Official Immigration e-Visa site, opens another website

  2. Get a check-up and pack medicine

    Have a medical and dental check before you leave, as health care on the islands is limited. Bring your own medicine, seasickness tablets and reef-safe sunscreen. Ask your doctor about malaria prevention.

  3. Bring rupiah in cash

    Withdraw or change enough rupiah before you cross. The villages have no ATMs and do not take cards, so bring cash for extra meals, boats and souvenirs.

  4. Get a local SIM card

    Telkomsel has the widest coverage in Raja Ampat. Buy a card in Sorong or at the airport, and download maps and important documents before you cross, because on many islands there is signal only in certain spots.

  5. Fly to Sorong, then take the fast ferry to Waisai

    Flights to Sorong (SOQ) usually connect through Jakarta, Makassar or Manado. From Sorong harbour the fast ferry to Waisai takes about two hours. Times can change on holidays or in bad weather, so check the day before.

Arriving in Raja Ampat

  1. Register and pay the tourism levy online

    Every visitor must register on SIPARI Raja Ampat, the local government's official site, before entering Raja Ampat, and pay the tourism levy there. Foreign visitors pay IDR 1,000,000 (≈ €50) per person and Indonesian citizens IDR 300,000. Children under 12 are free. Payment is cashless, by card, bank transfer or e-wallet, and is not made through DAMPIER. You receive an e-ticket with a QR code by email. Keep it on your phone, because officers check it at tourist sites. Without it you can be turned away or fined on the spot.

    Register on SIPARI, opens another website

  2. Respect local customs and nature

    Dress modestly in the villages, ask before photographing people, and follow sasi rules when an area is closed. Do not touch or stand on coral, and take your rubbish home with you.

    Our community programmes

  3. Enjoy it, then tell people

    Slow down, this is island time. Back home, tell your friends about your trip and send us your feedback. Village-run tourism with responsible visitors is the best way to protect Raja Ampat.

Why DAMPIER?

Certainty before you board the boat

Raja Ampat is far away, and expensive to get wrong. This is what we do so that what you see on screen is what you get on the island.

Visited by our team, not a catalogue

Every partner gets a visit from the DAMPIER team. We take the photos ourselves, check the Sasi Standard on site, and record prices straight from the owner.

Listed price = paid price

The platform contribution is already in the price. Boats and the tourism levy are listed separately and counted in the Planner, not sprung on you at the jetty.

Answered within 2 hours, or our ops team calls

If a partner hasn't answered your request within 2 hours during working hours, our team in Waisai calls you and finds an alternative in the same village.

Money stays in the village

Local owners receive your money. At homestays, DAMPIER takes only IDR 100,000 per person per night, and the rest goes to your host. Part of that share goes into a partner growth fund and is turned into goods rather than cash, starting with Starlink Mini. Reported openly.

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From people who have been there

Reviews from guests who travelled to Raja Ampat with DAMPIER. Reviews appear as soon as they are posted. Our team takes down reviews with offensive language, and there are no fake or paid reviews.

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Meet the people behind DAMPIER

A small team from Waisai looking after every trip

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

If your answer isn't here, ask on WhatsApp. Our team is in Waisai.

Is the listed price the final price?

Yes. The platform contribution is already in the listed price, not added on top. Only boats and the tourism levy, which you pay online to the local government, are listed separately, and you can cost both in the Planner.

How do I book?

Pick a listing, tap Pay now, fill in your name and WhatsApp number, then pay in full through Midtrans. For homestays and resorts, first choose the rate, Standard, Reschedulable or Flexible. Once the payment is in, the request goes to the partner, and if the partner hasn't answered within 2 hours during working hours, DAMPIER ops call. If the partner can't take it, we offer another place or other dates, and if nothing suits you, you get 100% of your money back. Want to ask first? The Check availability button opens WhatsApp with the DAMPIER team.

What are the Sasi Standard and the Verified badge?

Sasi means promise in the village language. The Sasi Standard has four points. The listed price is the price you pay. An availability answer in less than 12 hours. Clean water, bathroom, mosquito net, electricity and internet as written. Life jackets for every passenger, and we encourage boats and guides to get licensed. Our team checks them during the visit. The Verified badge lasts 12 months. If a complaint turns out to be true, the partner gets 6 months to fix it, and if they can't, the Verified badge is suspended and then withdrawn.

What is the tourism levy, and how much is it?

Raja Ampat Regency charges every visitor a tourism levy under Regent Regulation 34 of 2025. Foreign visitors pay IDR 1,000,000 (≈ €50) per person and Indonesian citizens IDR 300,000. Children under 12 are free. Register and pay online at sipari-rajaampat.id before you arrive, by card, bank transfer or e-wallet, then keep the QR e-ticket on your phone. The levy goes to the local government, not through DAMPIER, and part of it funds sea patrols, reef rehabilitation, waste management and tourist spots in the villages.

What if the weather turns and the boat is cancelled?

Partners cancel sea trips when the swell is high. Each listing states its limit. If a boat is cancelled because of weather, you get a full refund.

Is there electricity, fresh water and signal at the homestay?

It differs from village to village, and we don't gloss over it. Every listing records its facilities, such as 24-hour or night-only electricity, the bathroom, signal, and internet, exactly as checked by our team on the visit.

How do I get to Raja Ampat?

Fly to Sorong, take the fast ferry to Waisai (about 2 hours), then a village boat to your homestay or trip start. Ferry times and fares are in the step-by-step guide above, and the Planner puts the ferry and boats on your days. Times can change on holidays or in bad weather, so check with us the day before.

When is the best time to come?

From October to April the sea is usually calmest and the water clearest. December to March gives the best chance of seeing manta rays. From June to August the southeast wind brings bigger waves, so sea trips are postponed more often, but the villages are quieter.

Do I need to bring cash?

Yes. There are no ATMs in the villages, and cashless payment rarely works. Bring enough from Sorong or Waisai for the balance you pay on arrival and for small expenses.

I own a homestay or a boat. How do I become a partner?

Sign up via How it works in the menu, under For partners. All it takes is your business name and WhatsApp number, no laptop needed. Our team gets in touch, schedules a visit, takes photos and records prices. Your listing goes live with the Verified badge.