A Constellation Of Secret Islands

Few places on Earth rival Raja Ampat. In Indonesia’s far east, jungle-covered islands rise from impossibly clear waters and limestone islets shelter secret lagoons. This is the heart of the Coral Triangle, home to the greatest marine biodiversity on the planet and some of the richest coral reefs in the entire ocean.

A yacht passage is the best way to properly absorb this extraordinary archipelago. Wake to a mesmerising new world each morning. Spend your days diving, exploring ashore or simply soaking up the beauty of this captivating corner of the world.

Tracing the coastline by tender opens up access to hidden beaches, nooks and verdant mangrove channels that larger vessels cannot reach. Dive among manta rays and kaleidoscopic reef fish or explore the coral gardens of Mioskon and Cape Kri. Head ashore to walk hand in hand across deserted white-sand beaches, leaving the first footprints in the sand. Sit down to a beautifully laid table for a sublime lunch, soft light sieving through the palms above and the sweet scent of wild orchids/frangipani carrying on the warm breeze.

Happen upon remote Papuan fishing villages and spend time with the families who have called these islands home for generations. Scale the iconic limestone viewpoints for spectacular panoramas across the archipelago. Or embark on an expert-led expedition, accompanied by world-class marine biologists or conservationists. Alternatively, spend an afternoon doing very little at all: a peaceful swim in total privacy or a couple of hours reading a good book in the shade of a palm tree.