The Oracle Raja Ampat Yacht Charter
Private luxury phinisi for Raja Ampat charters — 12 guests, 6 cabins, ideal for boutique phinisi charters for families and groups seeking character and comfort.
- 4.9 Google rating
- 500+ charters completed
- No broker markup
- Direct owner rates
- Owner-confirmed availability
The Oracle is a luxury phinisi available for private yacht charters in Raja Ampat. She accommodates up to 12 guests in 6 cabins with a crew of 10, best suited for boutique phinisi charters for families and groups seeking character and comfort.The Oracle works especially well for Komodo, Raja Ampat itineraries of 7 to 10 nights, embarking from Sorong. From USD 13,000 per night — current rates and availability confirmed before booking.
| Yacht | The Oracle |
|---|---|
| Destination | Raja Ampat, Indonesia |
| Type | Luxury phinisi |
| Length | 36 m |
| Guests (max) | 12 |
| Cabins | 6 |
| Crew | 10 |
| Starting price | USD 13,000 / night |
| Embarkation | Sorong (SOQ), West Papua |
| Best season | October – April |
| Recommended trip length | 7 – 10 nights |
| Best for | Boutique phinisi charters for families and groups seeking character and comfort |
| Best routes | Central Raja Ampat |
| Diving on board | Yes — full setup, charged as extra |
| Water toys | Kayak and paddles, Full snorkelling equipment |
| Brochure available | Yes — downloadable PDF |
Why request The Oracle through Raja Ampat Private Yachts?
Raja Ampat specialists with direct access to owner-confirmed availability. We compare The Oracle against similar yachts and only recommend what fits your trip.
Request Current Availability- 4.9 Google review rating across 500+ arranged charters
- No broker markup added to the yacht price
- Direct owner rates where available
- We check current The Oracle availability before sending options
- Clear inclusions, exclusions and route suitability upfront
- Brochure-sourced yacht details, not generic listings
- Yachts matched to your dates, route, group size and budget
- Final rates and charter terms confirmed before booking
Inside The Oracle
Cabins, salon and deck spaces on The Oracle as she runs in Raja Ampat. Tap any image to open the gallery.
Who The Oracle suits — and who it doesn't
Best for
- Families and multi-generational groups
- Couples looking for full privacy
- Diving groups (full dive setup on board)
- Honeymoons and special occasions
- Luxury groups seeking premium service
- 7 to 10-night Raja Ampat expeditions
- Misool, Wayag and Central Raja Ampat routes
Not ideal for
- Very short 2–3 night trips (this yacht rewards longer itineraries)
- Budget-first travellers below private-charter pricing
We'll always confirm fit against your dates, group and route before recommending The Oracle — or suggest a closer match from our curated fleet.
Why The Oracle works for Raja Ampat
The Oracle is a 36-metre boutique phinisi built entirely from reclaimed hardwoods, decorated with hand-carved tribal art from across the Indonesian archipelago. Six ensuite cabins host up to twelve guests, an indigo-blue salon opens onto a proper bar, and a shaded upper-deck spa area is set up for massages with the ocean sliding by. She sails full Komodo and Raja Ampat itineraries with a ten-strong crew, dive guides and a tender for beach drops.
- 6 ensuite cabins for up to 12 guests
- Indigo salon and bar lounge with panoramic windows
- On-deck spa area for massages with sea views
- Full crew of 10 including dive guides and tender for beach drops
The Oracle cabins, layout and deck spaces
The Oracle is a 35 m x 7.5 m phinisi with a 3.5 m draft, Yuchai 420 HP engine and a max cruising speed of 12 knots. Living spaces include a 36 m² indoor living room, a 19 m² sundeck and a spacious 9.3 m front deck, with two main suites on the 2nd-floor deck plus one Luxe cabin below.
Cabin types
- Main suites — 2 × 2nd-floor deck, king-size 100% latex mattresses, ensuite, sound system & video projector, marine A/C
- Luxe Room — 1 × below deck, additional guest capacity for up to 2 guests, marine A/C
Deck by deck
2nd floor deck
- Suite Room 1 and Suite Room 2 (main guest cabins)
- Sundeck (19 m²) and front deck (9.3 m long, 7.4 m wide)
Main deck
- Indoor living room (36 m²)
- Kitchen and cold room
- Storage
Below deck
- Cruise Director cabin
- Luxe Room (additional guest cabin, up to 2 guests)
- Crew room
- Engine room
Food and dining on The Oracle
Chef Agus (12+ years across five-star hotels and luxury liveaboards) leads a fusion menu blending Western and Asian flavours across a 7-day rotating lunch and dinner cycle, backed by Assistant Chef Afan. Every dish can be adjusted to guest preferences, allergies and dietary requirements.
- Sample lunches: summer rolls, Fijian raw fish kokoda, steak frites with truffle parmesan fries, watermelon gazpacho, grilled prawns with yoghurt rice, Thai beef salad, tempura fritters
- Sample dinners: seared scallops with smoked gindara mousseline, smoked pork belly with turmeric risotto, pan-seared red snapper almondine, grilled lobster with coriander butter rice, Australian black angus with pomme purée, coriander-crusted chicken breast
- Amuse-bouches and soup courses at dinner: sweet corn & coconut soup, orange & carrot with tempered cumin, roasted tomato with lemon oil, crab & peas velouté, split-pea soup with minced spiced beef
- Desserts: chocolate terrine, chocolate torta with salted caramel, passion fruit Eton mess, jackfruit crème brûlée, chocolate brownies with passion fruit sauce, banana fritter with vanilla ice cream
- Lighter starters and salads: gohu tuna, roasted beetroot & pumpkin salad, carrot tartare with dukkah, mixed vegetable salad with yuzu dressing
7-day cruise menu shown as a sample — the actual menu is adjusted before departure based on guest preferences, allergies and dietary needs.
Drinks and bar service on The Oracle
The Oracle carries a full paid bar with signature cocktails, an international wine list, champagnes, spirits and liqueurs — served by steward and bartender Komang. Prices are quoted in USD and include taxes; Bintang beer is complimentary (FOC).
- Signature cocktails USD 15: 'Aqualica' and 'Bluecolada' — plus Manhattan, Bloody Mary, Cosmopolitan, Daiquiri, Long Island Iced Tea, Margarita, Espresso Martini, Mojito, Gin Tonic, Cuba Libre, Caipiroska, Caipirinha
- Gin: Citadelle USD 16, Tanqueray N°10 USD 30
- Rum: Captain Morgan White / Spiced USD 10, Zacapa 23 Y.O USD 38
- Tequila: Jose Cuervo Silver USD 15, De La Familia Platino USD 35, Patrón Gran Burdeos USD 65
- Whiskey: Black Velvet USD 13, Johnnie Walker Red USD 15, Bulleit Rye USD 25, Royal Lochnagar 12 Y.O USD 36
- Vodka: Smirnoff USD 12, Tito's USD 17, Beluga Noble USD 20
- Wine — reds: Châteauneuf-du-Pape Lavau USD 110, Astrolabe Marlborough Pinot Noir USD 70; rosé: Domaine de Tamary USD 80; whites: Beringer Private Reserve Chardonnay USD 70, Astrolabe Farm Riesling USD 70, Two Rivers Chardonnay USD 130
- Sparkling & Champagne: Prosecco Sparkling USD 50, Louis Roederer Brut Premier USD 160, Duval-Leroy Femme de Champagne Brut USD 300, Dom Pérignon Brut USD 400
- Liqueurs USD 13–34: Martini Blanco/Rosso, Kahlúa, Triple Sec, Aperol, Baileys, Cointreau, Martell VSOP
- Beer: Guinness USD 8; Bintang complimentary (FOC)
Equipment and water toys on board The Oracle
Diving and snorkelling
- Full diving equipment for certified divers
- Guests are asked to bring their diving certification cards and logbook
Water toys and leisure
- Kayak and paddles
- Full snorkelling equipment
Tenders
- 6 m speedboat with 150 HP outboard, capacity 7 guests
Comfort and entertainment
- Indoor living room (36 m²) with sound system and video projector
- Marine air-conditioning in all bedrooms and living room
- King-size beds on 100% latex mattresses
- Wi-Fi when in signal range
- International power sockets in cabins
- Reef-friendly toiletries provided (soap, shampoo, conditioner, lip balm, hand sanitiser), plus hair dryer and towels
Navigation
- Yuchai 420 HP engine
- Max cruising speed 12 knots
- LOA 35 m, beam 7.5 m, draft 3.5 m
Crew and service on The Oracle
The Oracle is led by Captain Bahri (South Sulawesi, phinisi expert since 2015) and Cruise Director Giel — a Dutch PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer with 10,000+ dives and over a decade of liveaboard experience across Indonesia, fluent in English, German and Bahasa Indonesia.
- Captain — Bahri: From Bulukumba, South Sulawesi. Chief Officer since 2015 across tugboats and traditional phinisi, sailing far beyond Komodo and Raja Ampat to some of Indonesia's most remote regions.
- Cruise Director & PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer — Giel: Dutch, 25+ years diving experience and 10,000+ dives logged. Fluent in English, German and Bahasa Indonesia; knows the archipelago's hidden dive sites and remote islands intimately.
- Chief Officer — Harry: From Bulukumba (birthplace of the phinisi). 15 years in his brother's Tanah Beru shipyard building traditional phinisi before joining The Oracle.
- Chief Engineer — Susilo: Born in Surabaya. At sea since 2011 aboard cargo vessels; second-engineer on traditional phinisi since 2017. Speaks good English.
- Second Engineer — Sumadi: From Blora, Central Java. BP2IP Surabaya maritime academy graduate with experience across phinisi, cargo ships and tugboats.
- Chef — Agus: From Gianyar, Bali. 12+ years across five-star hotels and luxury liveaboards; specialises in fusion cuisine blending Western and Asian flavours.
- Assistant Chef — Afan: From Bugis village on Bima Island. Curious traveller and passionate cook; supports the galley across every service.
- Stewardess & Spa Therapist — Angel: From Manado, Sulawesi. Started as a resort spa therapist; onboard liveaboards since 2014, blending professional service with in-cabin spa treatments.
- Steward & Bartender — Komang: From Karangasem, Bali. A decade on luxury liveaboards; skilled bartender who can craft any cocktail and adds his own creative touches. Fluent in English.
- Deckhand — Erman: From Bandung, West Java. Sailing since 2003 across Malaysia, Brunei, Timor-Leste and Indonesia; deep knowledge of Indonesian waters.
Best Raja Ampat routes for The Oracle
The Oracle typically runs Komodo, Raja Ampat on private charters. Route suitability is confirmed with owner and captain before booking.
Sorong · Dampier Strait · Arborek · Kri · Manta Sandy. A tight loop focused on the best-known dive and snorkelling sites.
Combines Dampier Strait with either the karst pinnacles of Wayag or the remote reefs of Misool. Our most-booked itinerary.
Full Raja Ampat expedition covering north and south. Recommended for divers and adventurous groups with time.
Final itineraries depend on weather, sea conditions, yacht speed, guest preferences and availability.
A 7-night itinerary on The Oracle
A representative route — every The Oracle charter is tailored to your dates, group and priorities.
- Day 1Embark Sorong
Arrive Sorong (SOQ), transfer to yacht, welcome dinner as we cruise to Dampier Strait.
- Day 2Dampier Strait — Cape Kri & Sardines
Two of Raja Ampat's most iconic dive and snorkel sites; explore Kri Island in the afternoon.
- Day 3Arborek & Manta Sandy
Village visit, drift snorkel and manta ray cleaning station.
- Day 4Passage south to Misool
Overnight cruise to Misool, spa and deck day on board.
- Day 5Misool lagoons
Karst islands, lagoons, jellyfish lake and pristine reefs.
- Day 6Misool dive sites
Boo Windows, Magic Mountain, Nudi Rock — some of the richest reefs on the planet.
- Day 7Return north via Piaynemo
Sunrise viewpoint at Piaynemo, snorkel Melissa's Garden, cruise back to Sorong.
- Day 8Disembark Sorong
Breakfast on board, transfer to airport.
Final itineraries depend on weather, sea conditions, yacht speed, guest preferences and availability.
The Oracle price guidance
From USD 13,000 / night for a fully private charter, before Raja Ampat marine park fees, diving and gratuity.
Get Exact PricingDirect owner rates · No broker markup · Clear inclusions and exclusions
What affects the final price
- Season and calendar week
- Trip length (5 / 7 / 10 nights)
- Route and cruising distance
- Guest count
- Diving programme
- Alcohol and bar arrangements
- Fuel / APA if applicable
- Marine park fees
- Special requests and experiences
Final pricing depends on yacht, season, route, inclusions and availability. Current rates are confirmed before booking.
The Oracle — what's included and what's extra
Usually included
- Whole-boat private charter — exclusive use of The Oracle
- All meals prepared onboard by the chef, plus daily snacks
- Non-alcoholic beverages, tea, coffee and drinking water
- Full crew including captain, chef, engineer and cruise director
- Snorkelling gear and use of onboard water toys
- Airport and hotel transfers on embarkation / disembarkation days
- Fuel for the standard cruising itinerary
- Linen, towels and daily housekeeping
Usually extra
- International and domestic flights, and pre- / post-cruise hotels
- Alcoholic beverages (packages available on request)
- Raja Ampat marine park entry permit
- Diving package — tanks, weights, guide and equipment hire
- Travel and diving insurance
- Crew gratuities (customary 5–10% of the charter fee)
- Indonesian VAT and any government charges
Inclusions and exclusions are summarised from the current The Oracle booking documents. Final pricing depends on season, route, inclusions and availability — current rates are confirmed before booking.
Download The Oracle yacht documents
Brochure-sourced details for The Oracle — direct downloadable PDFs. Current details confirmed before booking.
- The Oracle BrochurePDF · Free download
- The Oracle Cabin & Deck LayoutPDF · Free download
- The Oracle Cabin & Deck LayoutPDF · Free download
- The Oracle Food MenuPDF · Free download
- The Oracle Drinks MenuPDF · Free download
- The Oracle DocumentPDF · Free download
- The Oracle Crew ProfilePDF · Free download
Brochure-sourced details · Direct downloadable documents · Current details confirmed before booking
Before you board The Oracle
What to bring
- Light, breathable clothing — Indonesia is warm year-round; add a light jacket for flights and cool evenings, plus a rain jacket
- Swimwear and water shoes for water activities
- Sport or trekking shoes for land excursions (shoes are not worn on board)
- Hat and sunglasses; reef-friendly sunscreen (provided on board, own brand welcome if reef-safe)
- Mosquito repellent for land excursions and personal medications
- Diving certification cards and logbook for certified divers
- Cash — local currency (IDR) and USD for souvenirs and tipping
- Chargers for personal gadgets (international sockets are available on board)
- Seasickness tablets if prone to motion sickness; sanitary products for female guests
- Camera and drone (drone fees may apply — please confirm during trip preparation)
Already on board
- Reef-friendly toiletries: soap, shampoo, conditioner, lip balm, hand sanitiser
- Hair dryer, towels and beach towels
- On request: toothbrush, toothpaste, shower cap, razor and shaving foam
- International power sockets in every cabin
Similar yachts to The Oracle
Curated comparison — only complete yacht pages with confirmed photos and current details.
Alila Purnama
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Celestia
One of the newest and most polished luxury phinisi in Raja Ampat — seven en-suite staterooms across three deck levels, generous shaded outdoor lounges and a full PADI dive setup with Nitrox.
Vela
Vela is a 50 m two-masted sailing yacht conceived for modern-day adventurers — six en-suite staterooms across bridge, main and lower decks for up to 12 guests, a full dive programme with Nitrox, jet skis, Seabobs and a spacious lounge, wine cellar and yoga deck.
The Oracle — frequently asked questions
Is The Oracle available for private charter in Raja Ampat?+
Yes. The Oracle runs as a fully private, whole-boat charter in Raja Ampat, embarking from Sorong. Owner-confirmed availability is checked before we send final options.
How many guests can The Oracle accommodate?+
The Oracle accommodates up to 12 guests in 6 cabins, with a crew of 10.
How many cabins does The Oracle have?+
The Oracle has 6 cabins. Cabin layouts and floor plans are available in the yacht brochure and on request.
What is included in a The Oracle charter?+
Typical inclusions cover whole-boat private charter — exclusive use of the oracle, all meals prepared onboard by the chef, plus daily snacks, non-alcoholic beverages, tea, coffee and drinking water, full crew including captain, chef, engineer and cruise director, snorkelling gear and use of onboard water toys and more — see the full inclusions section on this page.
What is usually extra?+
Usually extra: international and domestic flights, and pre- / post-cruise hotels, alcoholic beverages (packages available on request), raja ampat marine park entry permit, diving package — tanks, weights, guide and equipment hire, travel and diving insurance. Full list on this page.
Is The Oracle good for families?+
The Oracle works well for families and multi-generational groups; cabin configuration matters, so we'll match the setup to your group before recommending.
Is The Oracle good for diving?+
Yes. The Oracle carries a full dive setup with certified crew and equipment on board. Diving is charged as an extra.
What routes work best for The Oracle?+
The Oracle runs standard Raja Ampat routes — Central Raja Ampat, Misool and Wayag — typically as 7 to 10-night private charters.
Can The Oracle visit Misool or Wayag?+
Yes. Both Misool and Wayag are common routes for The Oracle. Route suitability is confirmed with the captain based on your dates, weather and sea conditions.
How do I request current availability for The Oracle?+
Send us your dates, group size and preferred route through the request form on this page. We check current availability and direct owner rates before sending final options.
Can I download the The Oracle brochure?+
Yes. The The Oracle brochure is a free downloadable PDF on this page — no form gate.
How much does The Oracle cost?+
From USD 13,000 per night for a fully private charter, before marine park fees, diving and gratuity. Final pricing depends on season, route, inclusions and availability — current rates are confirmed before booking.
Plan your charter around The Oracle
Request The Oracle availability
- 1. We review your dates, group size and budget.
- 2. We check suitable Raja Ampat yachts and availability.
- 3. You get curated options with pricing and route ideas.
Independent specialist guidance — not a generic booking engine. We only recommend yachts we would send our own family on.