Si Datu Bua Liveaboard Private Charter in Raja Ampat

Si Datu Bua is a VVIP phinisi built by Silolona Sojourns with Konjo boatbuilders in Sulawesi and designed by Seery Yacht Design. In Raja Ampat the vessel sails as a private liveaboard for up to six guests across three named suites. Operations run out of Sorong, and every itinerary is planned one-to-one with the Boat Komodo Trip team so the group can balance diving, snorkelling, island walks and long quiet stretches on deck.

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Cabins and onboard layout

Accommodation is organised across three suites named after Indonesian regions: Banda, Toraja and Celebes. Each suite has its own ensuite bathroom, air conditioning and strong cross-ventilation. The main deck lounge opens onto an al fresco dining area so meals can shift with the weather, and the foredeck is set up for sunrise yoga, afternoon reading and evening star-watching. Because occupancy tops out at six, the boat never feels crowded, which suits families travelling multi-generation or two couples on a shared trip.

Diving, water sports and connectivity

Scuba diving for certified guests is included in the rate, along with wetsuits, a full kit of snorkel gear, sea kayaks, water skis, wakeboards, paddle surfs, swept-wing towing toys and fishing gear. Starlink keeps a low-latency internet signal running even between the Dampier Strait, Misool and the Wayag passage, which matters for guests who need to stay in touch between dives. An onboard therapist offers unlimited massage and spa sessions, and personal laundry is handled quietly by the crew.

Meals, drinks and service

Meals lean toward Asian fusion built from fresh regional produce and local seafood. All food, snacks, bottled water, refreshments, local beer and up to four bottles of local wine per night are bundled into the rate. Permits and entrance fees at the standard seasonal home ports are also included. The crew is led by an English-speaking expedition leader who briefs the group daily on the next leg, weather windows and shore etiquette with local villages.

Travel planning and inclusions

The charter covers 50 nautical miles per day, aggregated across the trip so you can do a long passage one day and stay anchored the next. Extra miles beyond the allowance carry a surcharge. Not included: stop-over hotels, international and domestic airfare, excess baggage, visas and airport departure fees, alcohol outside the local wine and beer allowance, cultural-program costs, PADI certifications, satellite and email charges, repositioning fees, government taxes, and travel or cancellation insurance.

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Pricing

Rates as published on our legacy listing. Contact us for current availability, seasonal rates, and private-charter offers.

Category	Price
Charter Price /night + 12% VAT	USD 12,000 /Night

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Trip Details

Included Excluded

Include

High-speed low-latency internet at sea with Starlink

All meals, snacks, bottled water & refreshments and alcohol beverages (local beers and 4 bottles of local wine per night)

Shore excursions as outlined in the itinerary

Entrance fees and permits at our seasonal home ports

Transfers to/from shore to the ship (Airport Transfer)

Services of English-speaking expedition leader

Service of the Crew

Personal laundry

Unlimited massage/spa with our therapist

Diving for the certified divers

Use of all water sports equipment including sea kayaks, dive equipment including wetsuits for certified divers, snorkel equipment, water skis, wakeboards, paddle surfs, swept wings towing toys, and fishing gear

A total of 50 nautical miles per charter day (50 NM) is included in the price of the cruise itinerary

Without additional cost, nautical miles can be accumulated as long as they don’t exceed the total of 50 NM multiplied by the number of charter days. A surcharge may be applied for extra nautical miles

Exclude

En-route accommodations at stopover cities at the beginning and end of your trip

Aircraft charter fees; international airfare

Domestic airfare

Excess baggage fees

Passport

Visas or airport departure fees

Entry permits, ports, and handling fees outside our seasonal bases, alcoholic beverages

Cultural program costs

PADI dive certification courses

End-of-trip crew gratuities

Telecommunication costs for satellite phone and email charges

Repositioning fees

All government taxes

Cancellation & medical insurance

What To Bring

Sunblock

Sunglasses

Beach hat

Snacks & Supplements

Clothes

Swimsuit

Hiking sandals

Power bank (for personal use when in the islands)

Personal medicine

Toiletries

Wet wipes

Dry bag

Telkomsel SIM card

Reservation

Availability Confirmation

Please confirm availability in advance.

Fill Out the Registration Form

Complete the registration form with all required details.

Private Trip Reservation Form

Please kindly fill out the form below (for one person only) :

Name:

Email:

Total Passengers:

Name of Boat:

Date of Travel:

Type of Trip: (Leisure/ Diving / Combine)

Destination: Raja Ampat

Down Payment Requirement

Booking can only be made with a down payment.

Payment Process

Payment is made in the following steps:

A 50% deposit is required to secure the trip.

The deposit is non-refundable in the event of participant cancellation at any time.

The remaining payment must be made no later than 14 days before the trip.

The full payment must be made if the trip is less than 14 days away.

Payment Details

Your reservation will be followed up by our Customer Relations team

Payment Confirmation

Confirm the payment through WhatsApp at

+62 811-3823-875 Boat Komodo Trip

by sending the receipt of the payment.

Documentation Consent

BoatKomodoTrip provides documentation during the trip. Each participant agrees to be recorded and photographed, and Boat Komodo Trip reserves the right to use the footage for promotional purposes.

Agreement to Terms

By registering, participants agree to the terms and conditions of the trip.

Flight Hotel

Arrival

To join the trip that starts in the morning on the first day, it’s better to arrive one day earlier. Direct flight references:

Bali (DPS) – Sorong (SOQ)

Jakarta (CGK) – Sorong (SQK)

Surabaya (SUB) to Sorong (SOQ)

Makassar (UPG) to Sorong (SOQ)

Airlines references:

Garuda Indonesia

Pelita Air

Sriwijaya Air

Lion Air

Batik Air

Citilink

Departure

For the 9D8N – 12D11N trip packages, participants are able to leave on the final day of the trip, with the flight schedule arranged to suit their needs. However, for the 8D7N package, participants may depart one day after the end of the trip.

Hotel Suggestions

Koprak Resort, D Coral Paradise Resort, Meridian

Terms Conditions

Cancellation

Participant Cancellation

If a participant cancels, the payment made cannot be refunded, rescheduled, or moved to another trip. However, participants may find a replacement person to take their place.

Force Majeure

In force majeure (natural disasters, bad weather, riots, disease outbreaks, government regulations, or other coercive conditions), the trip may be changed or canceled without refund for participants, and Boat Komodo Trip is not liable for any losses or inconvenience caused.

(Force majeure refers to events beyond human control that prevent activities from being carried out properly.)

Late Arrival

Participants who arrive late at the meeting point, causing an extension of the itinerary, inconvenience to other participants, or other disruptions, are considered to have resigned from the trip with no refund.

We are not responsible for the terms and conditions set forth by any other company.

Responsibility

Boat Komodo Trip is not responsible and cannot be held liable for changes or cancellations of flight schedules, baggage damage or loss, airlines, hotels, or other transportation delays, or for damage or loss of participants’ personal belongings during the trip. BoatKomodoTrip is also not liable for changes or reductions in travel due to Force Majeure.

Participants are responsible for any loss or damage to trip facilities such as life jackets, snorkels, and masks. The cost of the damaged or lost items will be charged to the participant.

Participants must follow the instructions of the tour leader during the trip and cannot make unilateral decisions in any form without our consent.

Suppose any participant engages in illegal drug use or causes disturbances that inconvenience other participants during the trip. In that case, Boat Komodo Trip reserves the right to remove or repatriate the participant without any refund of payments made.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many guests can Si Datu Bua host in Raja Ampat?

The liveaboard has three suites (Banda, Toraja and Celebes) and takes a maximum of six adult guests for a private charter. This keeps the guest-to-crew ratio high and lets the itinerary flex toward the group's pace.

What is the starting price and what does it include?

The base rate starts from USD 12,000 per night plus 12% VAT. It includes meals, local beverages, Starlink, dive gear, water toys, unlimited massage, laundry, crew service and 50 nautical miles per day.

Where does the Raja Ampat charter start?

All Raja Ampat charters begin and end in Sorong (SOQ), West Papua. Transfers between the airport, yacht and partner hotels are handled by the onboard team on the standard embarkation day.

Is diving insurance required?

Yes. Dive insurance is mandatory for any guest entering the water with tanks. Travel insurance is also strongly recommended, and both are paid separately from the charter rate.

What is the cancellation policy?

Bookings are held with a 50% non-refundable deposit. Full payment is due 14 days before the departure date, and trips booked inside that window must be paid in full at confirmation. Participant cancellation does not generate a refund, though a replacement guest is allowed.