Raja Ampat Yacht Charter Inclusions
Clear breakdown of what's in the charter fee and what's extra — meals, drinks, diving, park fees, transfers, APA and crew gratuity.
Raja Ampat yacht charter inclusions vary by yacht, but private charters may include the yacht, crew, meals, soft drinks, standard route planning, snorkeling equipment and selected water toys. Extras can include alcohol, diving, park fees, transfers, crew gratuity, special requests or APA depending on the yacht agreement.
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- Meals & soft drinks
- Usually included
- Diving
- Usually extra
- Marine Park fee
- IDR 1,000,000 pp
- Gratuity
- 5 – 15%
What is usually included
- Whole-yacht hire for your dates
- Full crew: captain, deck, engine, chef, service, guides
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner and afternoon snacks
- Non-alcoholic drinks (water, juices, soft drinks, tea, coffee)
- Snorkeling gear (masks, snorkels, fins)
- Water toys per yacht (kayaks, SUPs)
- Standard fuel for the agreed cruising itinerary
- Airport transfers in Sorong
What is usually extra
- Diving (guides, tanks, weights, courses)
- Alcohol (or bring-your-own with corkage on some yachts)
- Raja Ampat Marine Park entry fee
- International & domestic flights
- Hotels before / after charter
- Crew gratuity (5–15% customary)
- Spa / massage on select yachts
- APA on some Western-style yachts
Yacht inclusion styles
| Model | Charter fee covers | Extras charged as |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesian phinisi (most common) | Yacht, crew, meals, soft drinks, standard fuel, snorkeling | Line items: diving, alcohol, park fees, gratuity |
| Western-style yacht (APA model) | Yacht + crew | APA float (20–30%) covers fuel, provisioning, dockage |
| Fully-inclusive luxury | Yacht, crew, meals, most drinks, diving, water toys | Only park fees + gratuity |
- Charter fee covers
- Yacht, crew, meals, soft drinks, standard fuel, snorkeling
- Extras charged as
- Line items: diving, alcohol, park fees, gratuity
- Charter fee covers
- Yacht + crew
- Extras charged as
- APA float (20–30%) covers fuel, provisioning, dockage
- Charter fee covers
- Yacht, crew, meals, most drinks, diving, water toys
- Extras charged as
- Only park fees + gratuity
Raja Ampat Marine Park fees
Every visitor to Raja Ampat must pay the Marine Park entry pass. As of the current published rate, this is IDR 1,000,000 per person (~USD 65), valid for one calendar year. The fee is collected by the yacht in Sorong or at the first checkpoint. Funds go to conservation, patrols and local villages.
Crew gratuity
Gratuity is discretionary. Guideline: 5–10% for good service, 10–15% for exceptional. Given in cash (USD or IDR) to the captain on the final day, who distributes it across the crew. For a 7-night charter on a USD 100,000 yacht, that's typically USD 5,000–15,000.
How to compare inclusions across yachts
Compare the total charter cost — not just the nightly rate. Ask: is fuel included, is diving line-item or bundled, is alcohol included, are transfers included, is there APA. We produce a full apples-to-apples breakdown for every option we send you.
Frequently asked questions
What is usually included in a Raja Ampat yacht charter?+
The yacht, crew, most meals, non-alcoholic drinks, standard route planning, snorkeling gear and selected water toys. Fuel for cruising the standard itinerary is included by most yachts.
What is usually extra?+
Alcohol, diving (including guides, tanks, weights), Raja Ampat Marine Park fees, airport transfers, crew gratuity, special celebrations and (on some yachts) an APA (Advance Provisioning Allowance).
What are Raja Ampat Marine Park fees?+
The Raja Ampat Marine Park entry pass is a compulsory conservation fee paid per person on arrival. Current rate is around IDR 1,000,000 per person (subject to change). It funds patrols, reef protection and community programmes.
What is APA and which yachts use it?+
APA (Advance Provisioning Allowance) is a variable operating float — typically 20–30% of the charter fee — used to cover fuel, dockage, provisioning and consumables. Common on Western-style yachts; most Indonesian phinisi work on an all-inclusive-plus-extras model instead.
Is crew gratuity included?+
No. Gratuity is discretionary but customary — typically 5–15% of the charter fee, given to the captain to distribute to the crew.
Are transfers to Sorong port included?+
Airport transfers within Sorong are included by most yachts. International flights, domestic flights to Sorong (SOQ) and any hotel nights are not.
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