About Alila Purnama
If you're travelling with a small group or celebrating something that calls for space, privacy and seamless service, Alila Purnama makes sense — especially in Raja Ampat, where the dive sites are remote and the rhythm slow. At 46 metres long, this Phinisi has room to move, yet still carries just 10 guests across five cabins, meaning you won’t be sharing decks with crowds. Your days unfold around the tides, not fixed schedules, and with a crew trained in Alila’s hospitality standards, you’ll find cold towels waiting after a morning snorkel at Cape Kri or a post-dive massage already set up on your private deck.
Your days begin early, often with a motor to the Dampier Strait, where strong currents bring pelagics close to the reef walls. You’ll dive or snorkel sites like Manta Sandy at first light, when mantas circle just below the surface. Back onboard, breakfast comes with views of Wayag’s jagged karst islands in the distance. Alila Purnama anchors in calm bays like Tomolol or Arborek, where you can kayak to lagoons or walk the island’s boardwalk to meet local children waving from the pier. Lunch is served under the shade of the upper deck awning, often with ceviche made from that morning’s catch.
Each cabin is positioned for comfort and quiet, with thoughtful touches like blackout curtains, direct deck access in some rooms, and individually controlled air conditioning — essential after a humid afternoon exploring abandoned Japanese wrecks near Penemu. The master suite has a slightly larger layout and private seating area, ideal if you’re travelling as a couple wanting extra space. Charging ports are plentiful, and each cabin includes bottled water refills, organic toiletries, and noise-dampened walls so engine hum doesn’t interrupt your rest.
Diving is supported with two guides, gear storage with rinse tanks, and a camera prep station if you’re shooting underwater. But you don’t need to dive to appreciate the itinerary. Non-divers spend hours freediving off the swim platform at Nudibranch Rock or hiking to viewpoints in Wayag, where the panoramic vista of mushroom-shaped islets stretches to the horizon. Evenings are low-lit and relaxed — a glass of local arak by the saloon bar, perhaps, while reviewing photos from the day’s highlights.
This isn’t a boat for last-minute deals or budget-first travellers. It’s designed for those who value timing, privacy and comfort in equal measure — people who’d rather pay more to avoid crowded jetties or rushed dive briefings. With only five cabins, it books months ahead, especially in peak season (October–November), when sea conditions are calmest and visibility regularly hits 25 metres. Your window for securing space closes fast, so having flexible dates helps.
