Raja Ampat is considered by many to be the most beautiful marine park in the world, the final frontier for scuba diving and snorkeling. Sharks, manta rays, pygmy seahorses, and huge schools of fish, all find their home among the many species of heathy corals. At Agusta Eco Resort you will find a peaceful and fun environment, perfect for exploring this amazing dive region.
The resort is built on the private island of Agusta in the popular Dampier Strait region of Raja Ampat. Guests are free to arrive and depart on whatever dates suit them. The island is decorated by palm trees, frangipani and bougainvillea, and has a superb white sand beach with a house coral reef. It is an excellent, central location which allows scuba divers to quickly reach the vast number of nearby reefs.
There are 3 categories of accommodation and all cottages have large windows allowing plenty of natural light and beautiful ocean views. The restaurant is a large open plan wooden structure overlooking the ocean and furnished with local Indonesian furniture. The chefs specialise in Indonesian and Italian dishes to provide a bi-weekly menu with sensational and varied meals that are served at the table. Next to it there is a spacious lounge bar where cocktails and aperitifs are served and where you can listen to music or watch videos. Free wi-fi is available in this area. The resort plays its part in conserving the local environment by using solar panels and minimising emissions and the use of plastics.
Agusta Eco Resort is the only property in Raja Ampat to have a fresh water swimming pool. Overlooking the beach and surrounded by a large wooden terrace with sun beds, it is ideal for chilling after a day on the dive boat. Some guests may prefer to enjoy a toning and relaxing massage. The spa is located in a quiet and relaxing environment, and offers a choice between different types of massage, with a romantic view of the sea.
Special offers: For Oct ober and November 2024, we offer a 25% discount off the regular high season rates. Offer closes: 30 Nov 2024
Child policy: Children aged 4-9 years old - 30% discount on accommodation, which can be combined with promotional ones, but only with accommodation of an extra bed in the Deluxe and Superior cottage room. Children aged 10+ will be considered adults.
Destinations:Raja Ampat Central (Diving environment: wall diving, drift diving, caverns, healthy reefs, advanced divers, off the beaten track; Highlights: shark action, manta rays, turtles, great macro life/marine diversity, schooling fish/big pelagics).
2, 3 or 4 boat dives per day. No diving on days of arrival and departure. Dive experience: To dive at this resort, guests must be certified with an open water certificate or higher, alternatively it is possible to take the diving course at the on-site SSI diving center.
Resort diving includes:
Dives (as detailed in the packages above), boat rides to sites within 15 nautical miles of the resort, drinking water, hot drinks, biscuits, lunch box (on full dive days), towels, experienced English-speaking divemaster (maximum 5 divers per guide), tanks (12 litre, aluminium, DIN and yoke), weights and weightbelt. Diving excludes (mandatory, unless customer provides own):
Scuba equipment rental (US$ 37 per day, 1 day FOC per week), dive computer (US$ 11 per day), SMB, Raja Ampat marine park fee (US$ 63 per year). dive insurance. Unless otherwise stated, all the listed items need to be paid on arrival (cash (IDR, EUR or USD (newer than 2009)) or bank transfer). Optional extras:
Dive supplements for sites beyond 15 nautical miles from the resort, enriched air nitrox for EANx-certified divers (US$ 5 per tank), 15 litre tank (US$ 5 per fill), sundry entrance fees for villages and private sites. Unless otherwise stated, all the listed items need to be paid on arrival. Note: prices of items purchased on site are subject to change.
Resort accommodation includes:
Bed, breakfast, lunch, dinner, biscuits, drinking water, hot drinks, roundtrip transfers from Sorong to resort, towels, VAT on package prices. A minimum stay of 4 nights is required. During the month of August and from 15 December to 7 January a minimum stay of 7 nights is required. Accommodation excludes (mandatory):
Single supplement for solo travelers, paid in advance. Single Supplement:
This is a mandatory additional charge on single travellers for the sole occupancy of double/twin accommodation. Optional extras:
Canned/bottled beverages, fruit juices, alcoholic drinks, espresso, laundry service, spa services. Unless otherwise stated, all the listed items need to be paid on arrival.
How to get there:
Arrival must be early in the morning (we recommend arriving in Sorong before 8 am). A representative will be waiting for you upon arrival in Sorong to transfer you from the airport, or from the hotel where you stayed, with a pick up at about 8 am. You will be transferred to the port for the ferry departure to Waisai at 9 am (ferry ride takes just over 2 hours). Here a staff is waiting for you for the final transfer by fast boat to the resort (a journey of about 40 minutes).
Departure from Agusta will be at 07:30 am to take the 9 am ferry from Waisai arriving in Sorong at about 11.30 am. We do not recommend booking a flight out of Sorong before 12:45 pm. If you have an early morning departure you will need to stay overnight in Sorong.
For more information on how to get to Sorong, including airlines, see our West Papua travel information section.
Dive clubs and group discounts:
Third and fourth persons can share a room with 2 others from their group - Deluxe and Superior cottage 20% discount, Raja cottage 15% discount.
Pay for 5+ guests accommodation and 1 extra person can stay free of charge. Pay for 10+ dive n stay packages and 1 extra person can join free of charge.
There are 3 categories of accommodation but all cottages have large windows to allow for natural light and beautiful ocean views. The furnishings are of a high quality, with most of the woodwork having been hand carved in Bali, and some of the items being locally sourced from Papua.
The 4 Deluxe Cottages are roughly 65 sqm and are built from precious wood. They are equipped with a king-size double bed, mosquito nets, air conditioning, ceiling fan, minibar, safe, bathrobes, and a camera table. WiFi service is available. The bathrooms are spacious and have 2 lava stone sinks, a toilet and a shower with hot and cold water.
There is also a Deluxe Family Cottage that has an additional room with 2 single beds. This cottage is designed to host a family (or group of friends) and can accommodate up to 4 guests.
The 4 Superior Cottages are around 45 sqm with a rectangular shape and built from fine wood; they also have large windows. They are equipped with
a king-size double bed or 2 single beds, mosquito nets, air conditioning, fans, minibar, safe, and a large camera bench. The bathrooms are spacious and have a lava stone sink, a toilet and a shower with hot and cold water, and a hairdryer.
There is also a Superior Family Cottage that has an additional room with 2 single beds. The cottage is designed to host a family or group of friends and accommodates up to 4 guests.
The 5 Raja Cottages are about 35 sqm and built in a traditional style with rich woods. The rooms have air conditioning, and the beds are twin or king-size double and equipped with mosquito nets. They have a large private bathroom with hot and cold water, and a hair dryer.
There is also a Raja Family Cottage that has 2 adjoining bedrooms and 2 private bathrooms. It is ideal for families or groups of friends, and accommodates up to 6 guests.
Raja Ampat is at the centre of world marine diversity and exploring the spectacular reefs is an incredible experience; there are 80 dive sites within 5-75 minutes by boat. Packages include 2, 3 or 4 boat dives per day. The daily dive schedule starts with an 8 am departure. There are both half-day and full-day trips (these include a packed lunch). If making 2 dives, divers return at noon; 3 or 4-dive days return at 3 pm. A wide selection of sites are available within a 15 nautical mile radius of the resort. These include: Yenbuba, Mioskon, Sawandarek Jetty, Blue Magic, Pasir Timbul, Arborek, Manta Sandy, Cape Kri. More remote sites can be requested for supplemental charges, such as Penemu, Rufas, Batanta, The Passage, Five Rocks, Nelayan, Yeben, Yefnabi.
The 8 dive/snorkel boats are 7-11 m long with twin/triple engines and a maximum capacity of 10 guests each. They have roofs (to protect divers from the sun and rain) and ladders (for entry from the sea), and are powered by twin 40 HP Yamaha engines. The guest diver to dive guide ratio is just 5, to deliver a personalised and safe experience. Each boat carries emergency oxygen and a first aid kit. All guests are issued with towels, and there is tea, coffee, biscuits, dessert, fruit, and fresh water available during surface intervals. During breaks between one dive and another, you can visit beaches, lagoons or local villages.
The dive center is in front of the resort pier. There is a shower area, rinse tanks, and guest equipment storage. Here you can also rent complete sets of scuba and snorkeling equipment. Divers can use 12-liter air cylinders or nitrox.