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Captain Yusuf — Raja Ampat Liveaboard Voyages senior crew
About · Our Team

The People Behind Your Voyage

A blend of seasoned international travel experts and deeply knowledgeable Indonesian specialists. Marine biologists, PADI-certified divemasters, veteran hospitality professionals.
Our team has spent collectively over 50 years operating in and around the Coral Triangle. We don't just sell trips — we provide expert counsel backed by data, on-the-ground intelligence, and genuine passion for conservation.

Meet the Team

Agung Afif — Founder & Voyage Director

Agung Afif

Founder & Voyage Director

Founded Juara Holding Group in 2010. 15 years building Indonesia's luxury tourism architecture. 480+ logged dives, 320 in the Coral Triangle. Forbes Business Council member.
  • PADI Rescue Diver · SSI AOW
  • 480+ logged dives · 320 in Coral Triangle
  • Forbes Business Council (2024)
  • Contributor: Condé Nast Traveler, Departures
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Captain Yusuf Hatala

Captain Yusuf Hatala

Senior Phinisi Captain

Bugis maritime heritage. 22 years sailing the Coral Triangle. Has navigated every dive site across the 40,000 km² archipelago.
  • STCW-95 Indonesian Master Mariner
  • 22 years phinisi captaining experience
  • Native Bahasa Konjo speaker
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Dr. Maya Pertiwi — Lead Divemaster & Marine Biologist

Dr. Maya Pertiwi

Lead Divemaster · Marine Biologist

PhD in Marine Biology from IPB. PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer. Specializes in pygmy seahorse ecology and reef survey methodologies.
  • PhD Marine Biology · IPB University
  • PADI MSDT · 2,000+ dives logged
  • Published: Coral Reef Journal (2022)
  • Member: WWF Indonesia Marine Program
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What Drives Us

Precision

Itineraries vetted against thousands of hours of underwater observation.

Stewardship

Conservation isn't a marketing line — it's why we keep operating.

Honesty

We refer clients to other operators when our fleet isn't the right fit.

Responsiveness

24-hour turnaround on all inquiries. Direct line to voyage director.

Speak With a Specialist

No sales team. Just specialists who dive these waters themselves. Send us a message — we respond personally within 24 hours.
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