How to Select an Indonesian Yacht

How to choose a yacht category

• Start with your group size. Count guests and how many cabins you need. Couples and small families often fit a Boutique yacht, groups of eight to fourteen usually look at five to seven cabins, and larger groups need an Ultra Luxury yacht or two yachts sailing together.
• Decide how far you want to go. Komodo trips of four to seven days suit every category. Raja Ampat, the Spice Islands and Alor are longer, more remote voyages where the larger crews and range of Luxury and Ultra Luxury yachts make the biggest difference.
• Weigh service against budget. More crew means more attention, more activities running at once and more polish at every meal. Comfort yachts already offer a high crew-to-guest ratio, so they are often the best value for couples and small groups.
• Check diving. Diving is included on some yachts and charged as an extra on others. If diving matters, tell us your certification level and we will match you to a yacht with the right dive program.

Ultra Luxury yachts: Indonesia's flagship yachts

Indonesia's finest yachts, and service to match. Aboard an Ultra Luxury yacht, every detail is anticipated by a highly trained crew who often outnumber the guests, from the first welcome drink to the last sunset swim. Expect generous suites (some with bathtubs), open decks, spa treatments, dedicated dive teams and a full collection of water toys. On most yachts, all meals, snacks and drinks, including wine and cocktails, are included, so the only decision of the day is where to drop anchor. From Silolona and Lamima to Dunia Baru, Prana by Atzaro and the 30-guest Aqua Blu, these are the yachts for life's great occasions: milestone celebrations, multi-generational family voyages and long expeditions to the Spice Islands.

• Size5 to 15 cabins, 10 to 30 guests
• Crew11 to 30, highly trained
• Best forMilestone celebrations, multi-generational families, long expeditions
• ExpectImpeccable service, additional amenities, and on most yachts all meals, snacks and alcohol included

Luxury yachts: Polished, experienced yachts

Refined comfort, seasoned crews and serious range, at roughly half the price of Ultra Luxury. Our Luxury yachts pair elegant ensuite cabins with chef-led dining, certified dive teams and a full complement of kayaks and paddleboards. Most sail both Komodo and Raja Ampat, and several venture further, to Alor, the Ring of Fire and Wakatobi. From Celestia, named among TIME's World's Greatest Places, to Sanctuary, Mutiara Laut and El Aleph, and the intimate Sequoia and Si Datu Bua, these are the yachts most of our guests choose: the ideal balance of space, service and value for families, friends and dive groups.

• Size3 to 9 cabins, 6 to 18 guests
• Crew8 to 18
• Best forFamilies, groups of friends and dive groups who want comfort and range
• ExpectEnsuite cabins, dive programs on most yachts, kayaks and paddleboards, chef-led dining

Comfort yachts: The sweet spot for value

Personal service, small groups and exceptional value. Comfort yachts carry just four to twelve guests with crews of ten or more, so every guest enjoys an attentive, unhurried level of care. Expect ensuite cabins, fresh, home-style cooking, and snorkeling and diving at the same reefs and anchorages as the flagships. Sanya, Senja and Dewata are perfectly sized for couples and small families, while Damai I adds seven cabins and a long-range dive program reaching Alor and Cenderawasih Bay. For first-time charterers, this is the smartest way to experience Indonesia by sea.

• Size2 to 7 cabins, 4 to 12 guests
• Crew10 to 18
• Best forCouples, small families, first-time charterers
• ExpectEnsuite cabins, snorkeling and diving, personal service

Explorer yachts: Classic, adventure-ready boats

Adventure first, with all the comforts that matter. Explorer yachts are classic boats with comfortable cabins and experienced crews, and many are dive-ready with certified dive crews and decks made for days in the water. Most sail Komodo and Sumbawa, where the diving is world class and the distances short, while Manta Mae, Teman, Carpe Diem and Jakare range all the way to Raja Ampat and the Bandas. The category also includes our Borneo klotoks, traditional wooden riverboats that carry you upriver to the orangutans of Kalimantan. Ideal for dive groups, friends sharing a boat and families who want the real Indonesia at an accessible price.

• Size4 to 6 cabins, 8 to 15 guests
• Crew6 to 10
• Best forDive groups, friends traveling together, budget-conscious families
• ExpectSimple, comfortable cabins, dive-ready decks, Komodo-focused routes

Borneo klotok rates are per person for the trip.

Boutique yachts: Defined by size, not price

Your own yacht, your own crew, your own pace. Boutique yachts have just one to three cabins, designed for an intimate experience, so the entire boat and the undivided attention of the crew belong to your party alone. The collection spans every style and budget, from charming Komodo boats like Jinggo Janggo to Alexa, created for just two guests, and Sequoia and Si Datu Bua, where a crew of twelve or more looks after only six. Flexible routes, unique anchorages and complete privacy make Boutique the natural choice for honeymoons, couples and small families who want the sea to themselves.

• Size1 to 3 cabins, 2 to 9 guests
• Crew4 to 13
• Best forHoneymoons, couples, small families, close friends
• ExpectPrivacy, flexible routes, and on the higher-end yachts more than two crew per guest

Klotok rates are per person for the trip. The tag beside each name shows the yacht's price category.

Cabin voyages: the same islands, by the cabin

Not every voyage needs a whole yacht. On a cabin voyage you reserve a single cabin on a published sailing and join a small group of like-minded travelers aboard a fully crewed yacht. The route is already drawn through Komodo, Raja Ampat, the Spice Islands or the rivers of Borneo, and the reefs, anchorages and crews are the same ones our private charter guests enjoy. Many of our private charter yachts, from Damai I and Mutiara Laut to Aqua Blu, also sail cabin departures. It is the perfect way for solo travelers and couples to experience Indonesia by sea, at a fraction of the cost of a private charter.

• Size3 to 15 cabins, 6 to 30 guests
• PricingPer person per night, per cabin or per voyage, depending on the yacht
• Best forSolo travelers, couples, friends and divers
• ExpectSet departures and routes, shared dining, a sociable atmosphere

Prices vary by yacht: per person per night, per cabin per night, or per person for the full voyage. See all cabin departures.

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