Raja Ampat Coral Reef & Maritime Heritage Festival
Event Overview & Atmosphere
Celebration of the global center of marine biodiversity: traditional Papuan canoe races, underwater photography tournaments, and indigenous forest bird-of-paradise walks.
Getting There & Island Mobility
Pre-arrange your transport ahead of peak event exit hours. While ride-hailing drop-offs (Grab and Gojek) are generally accepted at venue gates, return pickups in popular nightlife corridors may be regulated by local transport banjars.
Ticket & Admission
Where to Stay Near Waisai Waterfront & Dampier Strait
Curated luxury and boutique properties in Raja Ampat with seamless access to the event.
ASTON Sorong Hotel & Conference Center
ASTON Sorong Hotel & Conference Center is a 4-star hotel situated in Raja Ampat & Sorong, Sorong (Upscale Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 9.2/10 across 344 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with coastal enclave (< 5km to beach).
Vega Prime Hotel & Convention
Vega Prime Hotel & Convention is a 4-star hotel situated in Raja Ampat & Sorong, Sorong (Upscale Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 8.9/10 across 603 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with coastal enclave (< 5km to beach).
Swiss-Belhotel Sorong
Swiss-Belhotel Sorong is a 4-star hotel situated in Raja Ampat & Sorong, Sorong (Upscale Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 8.3/10 across 1,161 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with coastal enclave (< 5km to beach).
Aimas Hotel and Convention Centre
Aimas Hotel and Convention Centre is a 4-star hotel situated in Raja Ampat & Sorong, Sorong (Upscale Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 9.1/10 across 180 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
The Belagri Hotel and Convention
The Belagri Hotel and Convention is a 4-star hotel situated in Raja Ampat & Sorong, Sorong (Upscale Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 8.2/10 across 187 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.
Rylich Panorama Hotel
Rylich Panorama Hotel is a 3-star hotel situated in Raja Ampat & Sorong, Sorong (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 8.9/10 across 241 reviews. Located approx. 25–45 mins to regional airport with tranquil countryside retreat.