Our Team

How this desk is organised

Rajaampat Phototour Co. is a desk, not a line-up of profiles. What follows is the set of jobs the desk covers for itineraries and bookings, and who is accountable for each of them.

Operator vetting. Checks the licence, the vehicle or vessel and the guide behind each product before it is offered.
Itinerary planning. Builds the day around real travel times, opening hours and permit windows rather than around a map.
Booking and payment. Confirms inclusions, exclusions and the full price in writing before a deposit is taken.
Permits and entry fees. Arranges the official permits and entrance fees that apply and shows them separately from our own fee.
Fact checking. Checks distances, durations, seasons and prices against operators and official sources before publishing.

Why there are no names on this page

This page names no individuals. A stated qualification should survive being asked for proof; where ours would not, it is left out entirely. Ask, and you will be told who is working on your enquiry. That answer is specific to your case, which is the only context in which a name is worth anything.

What we publish, and how it is checked

Where this site states a rule, a fee or a schedule, it comes from the operator or the official source, and we say so on the page. Where a rule has not been confirmed against an official source, we say that too. If you find something on this site that is wrong or out of date, tell us and it will be corrected on the page rather than quietly deleted.

Unveiling Raja Ampat’s Underwater Canvas

Raja Ampat, a sprawling archipelago the Coral Triangle, offers a biodiversity hotspot unlike any other on Earth. This isn’t merely a dive destination; it’s an underwater photographer’s dream, a living canvas boasting an astonishing array of subjects. Our team’s decades of collective experience in these waters mean we know precisely where and when to find the most captivating marine life, from the smallest nudibranch to schooling barracudas. We navigate the intricate currents and tides with unmatched precision, guiding you to pristine reefs teeming with over 1,500 species of fish and 75% of the world’s known coral species, ensuring optimal light and positioning for your shots.

Our expert guides possess an encyclopedic knowledge of Raja Ampat’s more than 2,500 islands, bays, and channels, allowing us to anticipate conditions and position you for breathtaking encounters. Imagine capturing the vibrant hues of a soft coral forest in the morning light, then later that day, finding yourself eye-to-eye with a walking shark, an endemic species unique to this region. We understand that light, visibility, and the behavior of marine subjects are paramount to successful photography, and our itineraries are meticulously planned around these critical factors. This local insight ensures you’re always in the right place at the right time, maximizing your opportunities to create a truly iconic portfolio of images from this pristine wilderness. Learn more about the incredible biodiversity of this region at Wikipedia’s Coral Triangle page.