Raja4Divers
A 10-bungalow resort on Pef Island, 3.5 hours from Sorong in central Raja Ampat. The island’s scattered islets and bays give it its reputation as a "mini Raja Ampat." Arrivals are Friday mornings only; the boat transfer (EUR 250 return per person) is charged separately.
Raja4Divers occupies Pef Island in central Raja Ampat, further into the archipelago than the Kri Island properties. The island is formed from scattered islets and limestone bays, with a King’s imprint allegedly preserved in the western cliffs — the local explanation for why the island fragments into so many separate coves.
Facilities
The open over water restaurant provides western breakfast with home made bread, freshly prepared lunch buffet and dinner on the long table. Snacks, cookies, fruits, coffee, tea and water are available throughout the day. It also has sunset lounge facing the west to enjoy sunset on Pef Island where you can step with barefoot to touch the sand just right under your toes. Besides places to eat and enjoy the sunset, there is also some living space in the resort with a few games and books, sometimes with music to dance. Some activities are also available for the guests, including strolling on the jungle trail leading to beautiful private beach with aquamarine swimming lagoon, climbing the rocky outcrop ‘house’ mountain to see spectacular 360° views of Pef Island, walking down the jetty to a pristine mangrove bay, kayaking, or exploring around the jetty, centre square, mangrove pier, walkway, lagoon, silent bay, rainforest, and air-conditioned camera atelier with a 27" iMac.
Conservation Efforts
Raja4Divers is passionate about conservation and has a number of effective initiatives with the aim of keeping the area clean, benefiting local communities by providing employment and skills training with fair compensation, as well as buying produce and resources from the local villages. Health insurance are given to staff and their families. In this remote area, moving around can be difficult, so staff here are also given transportation to Sorong when needed.
This resort has a strict policy of not buying any endangered animals including endangered reef fish and lobsters.
Other efforts done on a regular basis include regularly collecting garbage around the area with the help of local villagers, and sending it to Sorong for disposal, thus keeping Pef Island in pristine condition; aluminium cans collected will be sent for recycling; and used batteries shipped overseas for proper disposal.
Arrivals are on Friday mornings only, departures on Saturday after an overnight in Sorong. The boat transfer is 3.5 hours and is not included in the package price. If the Friday schedule doesn't work with your flights, ask us — there are occasional alternatives and the overnight in Sorong can be arranged as part of the booking.
