Native-Papuan licensed captains and PADI-certified dive masters with verifiable maritime credentials and conservation partnerships. Every Raja Ampat expedition is led by a real specialist who lives on these waters.
Captain Yance Mambrasar
Senior Phinisi Captain & Liveaboard Master · 25 years experience
Senior phinisi captain with 25 years navigating Raja Ampat, Misool, Wayag, and Banda Sea liveaboard expeditions. Personally piloted over 1,800 luxury cruises for high-net-worth charter clients and international diving institutions.
- Education
- Sekolah Tinggi Pelayaran (Indonesian Maritime Academy), Class 1 Master License
- Credential
- KSOP-RA-2001-YM-0042
- Languages
- Indonesian, English, Papuan Malay
- Specialty
- Raja Ampat Liveaboard Routes · Wayag Sailing · Misool Navigation
Maria Tafurwarsai
Lead Travel Concierge & Expedition Designer · 14 years experience
Native-Papuan multilingual travel concierge designing bespoke Raja Ampat itineraries for European, Asian, and Australian high-end travelers. Specializes in honeymoon cruises, family expeditions, and photographic charters with local community partnerships.
- Education
- S.IP. Pariwisata, Universitas Cenderawasih Jayapura
- Credential
- KemenparekrafLic-2012-MT-1184
- Languages
- Indonesian, English, German, Papuan Malay
- Specialty
- Raja Ampat Honeymoon Cruises · Photography Expeditions · Family Liveaboard
Rendi Arumakori
Marine Biologist & PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer · 11 years experience
PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer and marine biologist focused on Raja Ampat coral conservation. Co-led 5 reef restoration projects with Conservation International and guides advanced dive expeditions to Cape Kri, Manta Sandy, Blue Magic, and Misool dive sites.
- Education
- S.Pi. Marine Biology, Universitas Papua; PADI MSDT · Reef Check Certified
- Credential
- PADI-MSDT-377192
- Languages
- Indonesian, English, Papuan Malay
- Specialty
- Raja Ampat Dive Sites · Manta Sandy · Cape Kri