Finding superyacht roles in Raja Ampat

How crew reach Raja Ampat, the marine park fee and the papers for yacht work.

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Arriving

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Reach Sorong

The Southeast Asia Pilot cruising guide calls Sorong the main port of entry for Raja Ampat. Boat International calls it the jump point for any exploration of Raja Ampat. Waisai is about 38 miles from Sorong by sea.

Arrival portSorong

Sorong to Waisai38 miles by sea (Southeast Asia Pilot)

Before you arrive

Helpful tips before you arrive

Anchoring depthThe Southeast Asia Pilot says the local government asks vessels to anchor in at least 40 m of water and at least 300 m from the more popular dive spots.

Harbour masterThe Southeast Asia Pilot says vessel check-in is mandatory at the Harbour Master's office at the main port in Waisai.

Shore supportAsia Pacific Superyachts says its Raja Ampat branch opened in 2017 and that it was the first company to offer specialist superyacht shore support in Indonesia.

Fee exemptionsGovernor Regulation 32/2024 exempts residents of Raja Ampat regency, children under 12 and people with disabilities from the entrance fee.

Visas

Indonesian visa rules

The Ministry of Tourism lists a short visit visa, index 111, for crew of foreign vessels. A local shipping company with a business permit must sponsor the application. Check the rules for your passport.

Marine park

Entrance fee for foreign visitors

Governor Regulation 32/2024 sets the fee at IDR 1,000,000 a person a year.

Pay

Crew pay by yacht size

Role	45 to 50 m	70 m and over
Captain	EUR 9,000 to 12,000	EUR 15,000+
First Officer	EUR 4,500 to 6,000	EUR 7,000+
Chief Engineer	EUR 7,000 to 9,500	EUR 8,500+
Chef	EUR 5,500 to 6,500	EUR 8,000+
Bosun / 2nd Mate	EUR 3,200 to 4,000	EUR 5,000+
Chief Stew / Purser	EUR 2,800 to 4,000	EUR 3,000+
Deckhand	EUR 2,800 to 3,500	EUR 3,000+
Stew	EUR 2,200 to 2,500	EUR 2,200 to 2,500

UKSA salary guide 2025, in EUR. The guide does not state the pay period and is not specific to Indonesia or Raja Ampat.

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