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Padar Island viewpoint over three bays in Komodo National Park
Silolona, a phinisi yacht, sailing in Indonesia
A phinisi under sail in Indonesia
Padar Island viewpoint over three bays in Komodo National Park

Komodo vs. Raja Ampat

Opposite monsoons, different trip lengths, and two ways into Indonesia. How to choose.

 Silolona, a private phinisi yacht charter in Indonesia

Private Yacht Charter Indonesia

Honeymoon, family, multi-gen, or a quieter budget. How to match the boat to the trip.

 Alila Purnama, a 46-meter phinisi yacht charter in Indonesia

Alila Purnama: Inside Komodo's Most Storied Phinisi

A 46-meter Bugis phinisi for 10 guests. Cabins, pricing, and how she splits the year between Komodo and Raja Ampat.

 Over-under view of a dinghy, phinisi yachts, and reef in Indonesia

The Best Time to Sail Indonesia

Komodo's dry season, Raja Ampat's calm crossings, the Spice Islands' hammerhead window, and the Bali to Komodo passage.

 Silolona, a phinisi yacht, sailing in Indonesia

The Phinisi: Indonesia's Living Maritime Heritage

Built with an adze, a chisel, and no blueprint at all, a shipbuilding tradition recognized by UNESCO.

 A guest diving from a phinisi at sunset in Indonesia

Indonesia Sailing FAQ

Private charter versus cabin trips, pricing, visas, park fees, and what a day on board actually looks like.