VVIP · Expedition Phinisi

Aliikai — 40m Phinisi Charter, Raja Ampat

Boat Class

VVIP

Status

Available

Destination

Raja Ampat

Aliikai — 40m Phinisi Charter, Raja Ampat

About Aliikai

Fourteen years an expedition boat, rebuilt for charter

Aliikai had her keel laid in 2005 in the small village of Bulukumba, South Sulawesi, and took three years and dozens of carpenters and finishers to complete. She then spent roughly fourteen years as an expedition boat carrying small groups and families around the Lesser Sunda islands — and was entirely refitted in Bali across 2019 and 2020. Designed around space, privacy and comfort, she carries seven generous cabins on three decks, an intimate lounge and dining room, a spacious sky deck and a vast alfresco area on the main deck.

Charters depart from Sorong, with the best conditions in Raja Ampat between October and April.

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Life aboard Aliikai

Charter Price

Whole-yacht charter rate

Current Rate

From USD 9,900

+ 11% VAT per night, whole yacht

The rate covers the crew, full board, all watersports gear, Nitrox for certified divers, a dive master and snorkelling guide, an expedition leader, national park fees, all scheduled land excursions and local airport transfers. Alcohol, insurance, dive courses and any indicated fuel surcharge are charged separately. Crew tips are customary at 5–10% of the cruise price.

Technical Specification

Aliikai, in detail

Cabin

7

Person

14

Decks

Three

Speed

7–9 knots

Model

Wooden traditional ship (Phinisi)

Dimension

40 m x 8.5 m

Built

Keel laid 2005, Bulukumba — refitted in Bali 2019–2020

Cabin Details

Seven cabins across three decks

Every cabin has a private bathroom and air conditioning. The two Owner Cabins add private balconies; the Owner View Window and Ocean View Porthole cabins convert between a double bed and two singles.

Onboard Equipment

What comes aboard with you

Watersports & Games

  • 2 double kayaks
  • 4 double stand-up paddleboards
  • Snorkelling and diving gear
  • Beach volleyball
  • Card games
  • Yoga mats

Diving & Guiding

  • Nitrox for certified divers
  • Dive master and snorkelling guide
  • Indonesian / English-speaking expedition leader
  • All scheduled land excursions, with guide

Onboard Spaces

  • Air-conditioned indoor lounge and dining room with wrap-around windows
  • Fold-away glass doors to a covered outdoor lounge and dining area
  • Daybeds and sofas
  • Upper-deck lounge, converted from a yoga studio
  • Cinema under the stars in the evening — popcorn included
  • Spacious sky deck
  • Vast alfresco area on the main deck

Included & Excluded

What the charter fee covers

Private cabin or private boat
Local transfers between the airport and the port
Full board, freshly cooked meals
Soft drinks, tea, coffee and espresso
Snorkelling and diving gear, 2 double kayaks, 4 double stand-up paddleboards, beach volleyball, card games and yoga mats
Indonesian / English-speaking expedition leader
National park fees, all scheduled land excursions and guide fees
Nitrox for certified divers
Dive master and snorkelling guide
Flight tickets
Hotels and accommodation before and after the cruise
Alcoholic beverages
Crew tips — recommended at 5 to 10% of the cruise price
Travel and diving insurance
Diving courses, on request
Dive computer and torch
Fuel surcharge, where indicated

What to Bring

Pack these for your voyage

Flight & Hotel

Getting to Sorong

Charters depart from Sorong, and local transfers between the airport and the port are included. To join a trip starting in the morning, arriving a day earlier is recommended.

Direct Routes

  • Bali (DPS) – Sorong (SOQ)
  • Jakarta (CGK) – Sorong (SOQ)
  • Surabaya (SUB) – Sorong (SOQ)
  • Makassar (UPG) – Sorong (SOQ)

Airlines

  • Garuda Indonesia
  • Pelita Air
  • Sriwijaya Air
  • Lion Air
  • Batik Air
  • Citilink

Hotel Suggestions

  • Koprak Resort
  • D Coral Paradise Resort
  • Meridian

Common Questions

Before you charter Aliikai

How much does it cost to charter Aliikai?

From USD 9,900 + 11% VAT per night for the whole yacht.

How many guests can Aliikai accommodate?

Up to 14 guests across seven cabins on three decks — two Owner Cabins with private balconies and sea views, two Owner View Window Cabins, two Ocean View Porthole Cabins, and a Family Cabin. All are en-suite and air-conditioned.

Can the cabins be set up as twins?

The four Owner View Window and Ocean View Porthole Cabins convert between a double bed and two single beds. The two Owner Cabins and the Family Cabin have fixed double beds.

Is diving included?

Diving and snorkelling gear, a dive master, a snorkelling guide and Nitrox for certified divers are all included. Diving courses are available on request and charged separately, as are a dive computer and torch, and diving insurance.

What is there to do on board?

Two double kayaks, four double stand-up paddleboards, beach volleyball, card games and yoga mats. In the evening the upper-deck lounge becomes a cinema under the stars — popcorn included.

What is the history of the vessel?

Her keel was laid in 2005 at Bulukumba, South Sulawesi, and she took three years and dozens of carpenters to complete. She then ran as an expedition boat around the Lesser Sunda islands for roughly 14 years, before being entirely refitted in Bali across 2019 and 2020.

How do I reach the yacht?

Fly into Sorong (SOQ) — direct routes run from Bali, Jakarta, Surabaya and Makassar. Local transfers between the airport and the port are included; arriving a day early is recommended.

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