In One Sentence
Crewed catamaran charters run roughly USD 6,500–20,000 per week; bareboat is not available in Raja Ampat.
No heel
Stability at anchor & underway
Shallow draft
Lagoon & reef-passage access
$6.5k–20k
Weekly crewed rate
Oct–Apr
Peak season
Luxury Catamaran Features
A flat, stable platform ensures comfortable dining, sleeping, and movement even at anchor.
Access to remote lagoons, reef passages, and anchorages unreachable by deeper vessels.
Expansive decks, saloons, and multiple cabins for privacy across two hulls.
A safe, stable environment for young ones, or private luxury for couples.
Catamaran vs Phinisi
Stability
No heeling; flat, stable platform
Heels (tilts) when sailing; less stable at anchor
Draft
Shallow — access to lagoons
Deeper draft; limited lagoon access
Layout
Twin hulls, wide saloon, multiple cabins
Traditional multi-deck, central saloon, fewer cabins
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Common Questions
No — permit requirements and challenging navigation make bareboat charter impractical. All catamaran charters here come crewed.
Crewed catamaran charters run roughly USD 6,500–20,000 per week depending on tier.
A catamaran has no heeling and a shallow draft for lagoon access; a phinisi is a traditional wooden monohull with more heritage character but a deeper draft.
Families wanting a stable, safe environment for children, and couples wanting privacy and comfort without the heel of a traditional sailing yacht.
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Charter Type
The traditional, heritage-rich alternative — deeper draft, more character.
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Charter Type
The full picture of crewed sailing options, phinisi and catamaran alike.
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Fleet
All 24 vessels available for charter, across every category and budget.
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Pricing
Full pricing across entry, luxury, and motor tiers, with sample 7-day budgets.
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