Which part of Raja Ampat fits you?

• Waigeo / Waisai: the arrival hub for many central-island journeys, with forest and land-based possibilities.
• Kri: a popular reef-focused base with several dive centres and accommodation choices.
• Gam: reefs, beaches, bays and birdwatching possibilities.
• Arborek: a village-focused island experience; ask about local activities and reef access.
• Batanta: consider for an island-and-landscape emphasis; confirm the actual route and guide arrangement.
• Fam / Piaynemo: consider for lagoon scenery and viewpoints; confirm boat distance from your base.
• Wayag: temporarily closed to tourism under the latest available official notice and September 2026 community update. Treat access as unavailable unless an authorised local source confirms reopening for your exact date.
• Misool: a southern region to plan separately, rather than assume it is a quick addition to a central-island stay.

RAI suggests asking the same questions of every option: How do I get there? Which activities run from this property? Is swimming suitable for my ability at the time of my visit? What facilities are actually available? A famous nearby site does not guarantee easy daily access, calm water or wildlife sightings.