The Most Asked Questions :
How to get to Raja Ampat ?
The gate to reach Raja Ampat is Sorong city. From Sorong city, there is only one way to get you here in Raja Ampat – is Via Ferry
To Misool – Via Ferry
( Via – FAJAR INDAH )
Leaves from Sorong Every Monday Night Around 10pm
Returns from Misool every Thursday around 6pm
ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONS :
Tickets can be obtained on the Ferry on arrival. NOTE : make sure you come earlier as possible at sea port to book or pay for the private room on the second floor. it has two beds on in a room.
To Waisai – Via Ferry
There are two Ferries leave to Waisai two times for both ways Sorong – Waisai – Waisai – Sorong
( Via – BAHARI EXPRESS & BELIBIS EXPRESS )
Sorong – Waisai Every Day around 9am and 2pm.
Waisai – Sorong. Every Day 9am and 2pm.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONS :
Tickets can be obtained at the office near Seaport in Sorong either in Waisai.
When is the best time to visit ?
September to April – June to July
If you plan to visit Raja Ampat, you’ll need to consider the best time of year to get the desired experience. Raja Ampat is a year-round destination because it is a coral archipelago with weather that tends to stabilize each month.
According to the Raja Ampat Regional Public Service Agency, the best time to visit Raja Ampat is during the calm season, which typically starts from September to April. During these months, the waves are relatively calm, and it’s a windy season, making it perfect for cruising and diving.
Well to be noted !
Sometimes the weather or seasons in Raja Ampat can be unpredictable. So better bear in mind that windy, raining or dry / sunny day change a lot.
Be a flexible trvaller makes trip more enjoyable rather than expecting the expected things and it does not happen and brings you down to enjoy your adventure in Raja Ampat. Just put a think ahead, makes it part of your adventure experiences.
WE HIGHLY CONCERN ABOUT THE TOURIST SAFETY but WE TRUST TOUR PROVIDER WHO WILL CREATE AND MAKE YOUR TRIP MORE MEMORABLE WITH FULL OF RESPONSIBLITY FOR YOUR SAFETY !
Do I Need Travel Permit ?
PIN ( Entrance ID is required )
To start exploring the Raja Ampat islands (Geo-Park Sites ) you need to get Entrance ID called PIN on arrival in Waisai.
If you are coming alone then you just need to stop by to get it quicly at Waisai but if your trip organized by a local tour guide/ operator then make sure it already covered on invoice of the price !
NOTE : Sometimes uninvited local people show up on the certain island asking for tax. Make sure your tour guide or tour operator can handle it for you !
Is Internet Connection Available ?
Most of the islands have internet connections but sometimes very poor but some have good internet connections. Some homestays provide Sratlink Satalite.
Note : If you are traveling and work, try to ask to the homestay owner or your tour guide about the possiblity to have homestay that has a good internet connection !