Agung Afif — Founder, Raja Ampat Liveaboard Voyages

Agung Afif

Founder & Voyage Director

Founder of Juara Holding Group. 15 years building Indonesia's luxury tourism architecture. Forbes Business Council. 480+ logged dives, 320 in the Coral Triangle.
Founded
Juara Holding · 2010
Logged dives
480+ · 320 Coral Triangle
Recognition
Forbes Business Council 2024
Certifications
PADI Rescue · SSI AOW

15 Years Building Indonesia's Luxury Tourism Architecture

Since 2010, Agung Afif has methodically constructed the operational framework for high-end travel within the Indonesian archipelago. Founded Juara Holding Group to address a clear deficiency: the disconnect between the country's profound natural assets and the logistical precision required by discerning international travelers.The group is not a conventional travel agency but a strategic network of over 440 specialized digital destination platforms, each dedicated to a specific region or activity — from private yacht charters in Komodo to heli-skiing expeditions in West Papua. This digital infrastructure serves as the primary conduit for a concierge service that manages complex, multi-island itineraries.His strategy centered on acquiring deep, localized operational knowledge and building direct relationships with on-the-ground transport, maritime, and hospitality providers. Vertically integrated — bypassing intermediaries, allowing direct control over service quality, safety protocols, and itinerary flexibility.

Press & Editorial Features

Forbes Business Council
2024–
Member since 2024. Forthcoming article "What Traditional Indonesian Boats Teach About Modern Luxury Strategy" (April 2026). 12 Forbes Expert Panel contributions.
Condé Nast Traveler
2023–2025
Contributing writer. Detailed Indonesia destination guides covering inter-island aviation logistics, seasonal marine migration patterns, restricted conservation zones.
Departures Magazine
2024
Long-form feature on the evolution of luxury cruising in Indonesia. Highlighted role in professionalizing private phinisi charter industry with international safety standards.

Diving Background

Agung's professional endeavors are informed by extensive personal experience beneath the surface. PADI Rescue Diver + SSI Advanced Open Water. Personal dive log: 480+ dives, 320 within Indonesia's Coral Triangle.Firsthand experience spans Komodo (strong currents), Lembeh Strait (macro), Bunaken (vertical walls), Wakatobi (remote atolls), and a substantial portion in Raja Ampat — giving granular understanding of its channels, currents, and marine life aggregations.This directly influences Raja Ampat Liveaboard Voyages' operational doctrine. Itinerary planning, dive site selection, and safety procedures are vetted against hundreds of hours of his own underwater observation.

Industry Engagements

PHRI Bali Tourism Forum

Speaker · 2023

Developing Sustainable Marine Tourism Infrastructure

ASITA Indonesia Travel Conclave

Panelist · 2024

The Future of Adventure Travel

Connect With Agung

Speak With Agung

Agung personally reviews every voyage inquiry. For UHNW private charters and bespoke expeditions, he leads the consultation directly.