In One Sentence
Crewed charters start from roughly USD 3,000 per night, inclusive of crew and chef.
24 vessels
Curated sailing fleet
2015
Operating since
$3,000+
Crewed charter from
Oct–Apr
Best sailing season
Why Every Charter Is Crewed
A Raja Ampat Marine Park permit (~IDR 1,000,000) is arranged by the charter operator — a hurdle for independent bareboaters.
Southeast trade winds (May–Sept) and unpredictable currents demand local knowledge to navigate safely.
Limited shore support and provisioning make self-sufficiency impractical without a knowledgeable crew.
Every charter — phinisi, sailing yacht, or catamaran — comes fully crewed as standard.
Crewed vs Bareboat
Legality
Standard and compliant
Legally and practically unfeasible
Navigation
Experienced local captain
Requires expert local knowledge you may not have
Permits & logistics
Arranged by the operator
You would need to arrange it yourself
Two Ways to Sail
Common Questions
No — permit regulations, strong currents, and remote anchorages make bareboat sailing both legally and practically unfeasible. All charters include a professional crew.
A skilled captain, crew, and chef as standard, across phinisis, modern sailing yachts, and catamarans.
Southeast trade winds run May–September, with rougher seas. The calmer, better-visibility season is October–April.
Traditional phinisis, modern sailing yachts, and catamarans — 24 vessels in the curated fleet.
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