Sailing Charter

Raja Ampat Sailing Yacht Charter — Crewed Sailing Fleet

Raja Ampat Sailing Yacht Charter — Crewed Sailing Fleet

In One Sentence

Always crewed — bareboat isn't viable in Raja Ampat

A Raja Ampat sailing charter comes from a 24-vessel curated fleet of phinisis, modern sailing yachts, and catamarans, operated by Komodo Luxury since 2015. Every charter includes a professional captain, crew, and chef — permit rules, strong currents, and remote anchorages make bareboat sailing impractical here.

Crewed charters start from roughly USD 3,000 per night, inclusive of crew and chef.

Why Every Charter Is Crewed

Why bareboat isn't viable here

Crewed vs Bareboat

Crewed Charter vs Bareboat

Crewed Charter 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

Phinisi or catamaran — pick your style

Phinisi

Vessel Type

Phinisi

Traditional Indonesian craftsmanship, central saloon, fewer cabins — the majestic, heritage option.

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Catamaran

Vessel Type

Catamaran

Twin-hull stability, shallow draft, no heeling — ideal for families and those new to sailing.

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Common Questions

Before you book

Can I bareboat charter in Raja Ampat?

No — permit regulations, strong currents, and remote anchorages make bareboat sailing both legally and practically unfeasible. All charters include a professional crew.

What's included in a crewed sailing charter?

A skilled captain, crew, and chef as standard, across phinisis, modern sailing yachts, and catamarans.

When are the winds strongest?

Southeast trade winds run May–September, with rougher seas. The calmer, better-visibility season is October–April.

What types of sailing vessels are available?

Traditional phinisis, modern sailing yachts, and catamarans — 24 vessels in the curated fleet.

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A crewed captain and chef, ready in 24 hours

Share your group size and dates — we return matched vessels with full quotes and a draft itinerary.