VVIP Phinisi Yacht Charter in Indonesia
The top of the Indonesian charter fleet: purpose-built wooden sailing yachts from 26 to 65 metres, carrying as few as two guests and rarely more than twenty-six, behind a crew that often outnumbers them. Compressors and a dive team aboard, multiple tenders, and the range for Raja Ampat and the Banda Sea.
From USD 3,800 per night, whole vessel.
Your yacht, your itinerary, your pace.
Handpicked vessels for exceptional comfort and service.
Professional captains, guides, chefs and hospitality teams.
Tailor-made experiences across Indonesia.
Find Your Perfect Yacht
From intimate private escapes to fully staffed luxury vessels, discover yachts designed for unforgettable journeys across Indonesia.
Lamima
The largest vessel in the fleet at 65 metres, with seven ensuite cabins across three decks.
USD 26,000 / night
14 guests · 7 cabins · 65 m
Dunia Baru
Fifty-one metres of hand-built teak, carrying fourteen guests behind a full crew.
USD 20,000 / night
14 guests · 7 cabins · 51 m
Silolona
Ten guests on a forty-nine metre hull, the highest space-per-guest ratio we operate.
USD 18,700 / night
10 guests · 5 cabins · 49 m
Prana
Nine cabins for eighteen guests, the widest capacity available at this tier.
USD 18,000 / night
18 guests · 9 cabins · 55 m
Celestia
Forty-five metres and seven cabins, built for open crossings as well as park cruising.
USD 13,500 / night
14 guests · 7 cabins · 45 m
Mutiara Laut
Forty-six metres, seven ensuite cabins, fourteen guests at full occupancy.
USD 13,500 / night
14 guests · 7 cabins · 46 m
Where Will You Sail?
Four sailing regions, each with its own season and its own reason to go. Every route below is one we operate directly.
Komodo
Padar ridgelines, Pink Beach and the manta channels of Karang Makassar, all within short sheltered crossings from Labuan Bajo.
Raja Ampat
Karst islands and the richest reef biodiversity on earth, spread across Misool, Wayag and the Dampier Strait.
Lombok
The western approach to Komodo through Sumbawa, with whale sharks at Teluk Saleh along the way.
Banda Sea
An open-water crossing that opens only twice a year, past the volcanic Banda Islands and their hammerhead season.
More Than a Yacht. Your Private Journey.
Booking a cabin puts you on someone else’s schedule. Chartering the whole vessel changes the trip at a structural level: the boat waits when the light is good, moves when the weather turns, and answers to your group rather than to a manifest.
- Complete privacy
No other guests aboard. The saloon, the sun deck and the tender are yours alone. - Flexible itinerary
Stops and timings are drafted with the captain and stay adjustable day to day. - Personalised service
Menus planned around your group before departure, dietary needs handled properly. - Professional crew
Captain, chef, guide and deck team, sized to the vessel rather than the budget.
- Dining aboard
Three meals a day cooked fresh on board, served on deck at the times you keep. - Diving and snorkelling
Snorkelling gear for every guest; tanks and a guide on request, or a full dive team on VVIP vessels. - Island experiences
Guided treks on Rinca and Komodo, beach landings and shore excursions included. - Any group shape
Vessels sleeping two to thirty-two guests, so couples and large families both fit.
Designed Around You
A private charter is a blank itinerary, not a fixed product. Tell the captain what matters to your group and the route is built around it — more dive sites, more beach time, later mornings, or a slower pace with fewer stops.
Kelor, Kanawa, Padar and the beaches between them.
The boat anchors overnight so you climb before the day boats arrive.
Manta Sandy and Karang Makassar, gear included for every guest.
Cape Kri, Blue Magic and Batu Bolong, with tanks and a guide arranged on request.
Ranger-guided dragon treks on Rinca and Komodo Island.
Kayaks, paddleboards and swim stops at Kanawa and Gili Lawa.
Sun deck, shaded saloon and meals cooked fresh by the crew.
Thousands of flying foxes leaving the mangroves at dusk.
Satonda and Moyo on the longer Lombok crossing, well off the main route.
How It Works
Four steps from first message to departure. Nothing is charged until a vessel and dates are confirmed.
Tell Us What You Want
Dates, group size, departure port and whether diving matters. Those four answers narrow the fleet immediately.
Choose Your Yacht
We send back only vessels genuinely free for your dates, with rates direct from the operator. Options are held around seven days while you book flights.
Customise Your Journey
The captain drafts a route against the forecast rather than a template. We register every guest for Komodo permits through SiOra.
Set Sail
Transfer from your hotel or the airport, safety briefing aboard, and departure.
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Find a VVIP Phinisi That Fits Your Journey
Start from the fleet tier if budget and finish level matter most, or from the destination if the route is already decided. Every link below opens a real page listing the vessels that serve it.
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The VVIP Fleet
All 32 superyacht-class vessels we charter, priced per night in US dollars. Cabin counts and rates shift with season and route length, so treat these as starting points and confirm dates before booking flights.
VVIP Phinisi — 32 Vessels
Superyacht-class hulls from 26 to 65 metres, priced per night in US dollars. Compressors and a dive team aboard; the range for Raja Ampat and the Banda Sea.
| Vessel | From | Cabins | Guests | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamima | From USD 26,000 / night | 7 | 14 | 65 m |
| Dunia Baru | From USD 20,000 / night | 7 | 14 | 51 m |
| Silolona | From USD 18,700 / night | 5 | 10 | 49 m |
| Prana | From USD 18,000 / night | 9 | 18 | 55 m |
| Celestia | From USD 13,500 / night | 7 | 14 | 45 m |
| Mutiara Laut | From USD 13,500 / night | 7 | 14 | 46 m |
| Ocean Pure 1 | From USD 12,000 / night | 6 | 12 | 46 m |
| The Maj Oceanic | From USD 12,000 / night | 6+1 | 14 | 47 m |
| Si Datu Bua | From USD 12,000 / night | 3 | 6 | 40 m |
| Fenides | From USD 8,580 / night | 5 | 11 | 41 m |
| Chakana | From USD 8,200 / night | 9 | 20 | 47 m |
| Nusa Kembara | From USD 7,500 / night | 8 | 16 | 42 m |
| Mola-mola 2 | From USD 6,800 / night | 9 | 20 | 44 m |
| Alexa Cruise | From USD 6,499 / night | 1 | 2 | 31 m |
| Senja | From USD 6,200 / night | 2 | 4 | 31 m |
| Sanya | From USD 6,200 / night | 2 | 5 | 36 m |
| Seamore Papua | From USD 6,050 / night | 9 | 18 | 32 m |
| Dewata | From USD 6,045 / night | 3 | 6 | 33 m |
| Mola-mola 1 | From USD 6,040 / night | 8 | 16 | 32 m |
| The Oracle | From USD 5,950 / night | 2+1 | 6 | 35 m |
| Majik Cruise | From USD 5,700 / night | 4 | 8 | 42 m |
| Mischief Voyage | From USD 5,500 / night | 3 | 6 | 26 m |
| EcoExplorer | From USD 5,400 / night | 5 | 14 | 31 m |
| Sea Safari 6 | From USD 4,920 / night | 10 | 20 | 36 m |
| Sea Safari 8 | From USD 4,920 / night | 12 | 26 | 35 m |
| Magia 2 | From USD 4,900 / night | 4 | 10 | 26 m |
| Jakare | From USD 4,900 / night | 5 | 12 | 35 m |
| Calico Jack | From USD 4,850 / night | 5 | 10 | 30 m |
| Nataraja | From USD 4,830 / night | 3 | 8 | 32 m |
| Cheng Ho | From USD 4,320 / night | 14 | 26 | 35 m |
| Ikan Kayu | From USD 3,900 / night | 6 | 13 | 32 m |
| Anne Bonny | From USD 3,800 / night | 3 | 9 | 30 m |
Rates are quoted in US dollars at a planning rate and confirmed at booking. Komodo National Park entrance and SiOra conservation fees, marine park permits, scuba diving, alcohol and crew gratuity sit outside these figures.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a luxury yacht charter in Indonesia?
It means booking an entire vessel rather than a cabin on it. The boat, its captain, chef, guide and deck crew work to your group alone, and the route is drafted with you instead of fixed to a schedule. Most vessels here are phinisi — traditional Indonesian wooden sailing yachts, built between 19 and 65 metres and fitted out to modern standards.
How much does a private yacht charter in Indonesia cost?
Whole-boat rates start from USD 1,850 per trip on the Deluxe tier and run to USD 26,000 per night on the largest VVIP yachts. Price follows hull length, crew count and season rather than the itinerary. Because you pay for the vessel, not a seat, the cost per person drops sharply as your group fills the cabins.
What destinations can I visit by private yacht?
Komodo National Park is the most accessible, departing Labuan Bajo with short sheltered crossings. Raja Ampat runs from Sorong and rewards seven nights or more. The Lombok to Flores crossing passes Sumbawa and Teluk Saleh, and the Banda Sea opens only in two transition windows each year. Alor and Halmahera are also sailed on request.
Is a private yacht charter suitable for families?
Yes, and it is often the easier option. Cabins are air conditioned, meals are cooked aboard to whatever your family eats, and the schedule bends to nap times and early nights rather than a shared departure. Vessels sleep anywhere from two to thirty-two guests, so both couples and multi-generation groups fit.
What is included in a luxury yacht charter?
Exclusive use of the vessel and crew, full board with three meals a day, drinking water, coffee and tea, shore excursions and island treks, snorkelling equipment for every guest, tender transfers, and airport or hotel transfers at the departure port. Not included: national park entrance and SiOra conservation fees, marine park permits, scuba diving, alcohol, flights, insurance and crew gratuity.
Can I customise my itinerary?
Yes. The captain drafts a route against the forecast rather than a template, and it stays adjustable day to day within park boundaries, permit coverage and sea conditions. Most groups start from a standard route and change one or two stops; some design the whole thing from scratch.
How far in advance should I book a private yacht?
Six to eight weeks is comfortable for a Deluxe charter outside peak season. July and August need several months on the Luxury tier. The largest VVIP yachts are commonly held twelve to eighteen months ahead for peak dates and the Christmas to New Year period. Last-minute availability does appear when a charter releases, so it is worth asking even inside ninety days.
Your Private Journey Starts Here
Tell us where you want to go, who you’re travelling with, and the kind of experience you’re looking for. We’ll help match you with the right yacht and itinerary.