Charters

We offer myriad options to those looking for customised cruising opportunities of any description: whether it a simple holiday with family and friends, or for special interest groups or professional organisations, all of our cruises can be adapted to accommodate any requirements or to highlight specific aspects of the vast Indonesian Archipelago. Tailored to your specific needs, with professional guides and crew dedicated to creating unforgettable experience of outstanding service and comfort, guests are free to indulge in a world of adventure and excitement, of natural beauty, of barefoot elegance and relaxing simplicity, all wrapped up in the pleasures if great accommodation, fine food, breath taking scenery and the pleasure of being enveloped by the endless horizon of the sea.

We have hosted charter guests from all walks of life looking for pleasure, adventure and that something different: snorkelling, adventure, bird watching, yoga, team building, photography, spice trade tours, cultural tours, naturalist tours, culinary tours, water sports, colonial history, TV & media, scientific research, or simply taking a relaxing cruise through the islands under a hot tropical sun on a sleek and beautiful sailing vessel, you call the shots.

We cruise across the archipelago all the way from Borneo to Papua in the west and east and Sumba and Maluku in the south and north, following the seasons and the winds, and staying one step ahead of the rains so as to provide optimum cruising conditions for our guests.

January to March: Raja Ampat, Sorong, Misool, Ternate, Bitung and Kendari
April to September: Bali and the Lesser Sunda Islands including the Komodo Archipelago, Alor and Sumba
October to November: The Lesser Sunda Islands, Banda, Ternate and Rajat Ampat
December: Papua including Raja Ampat and Triton Bay

We have ample on-board facilities and activities to help you and your guests unwind and get the most out of this tropical playground, including snorkelling, swimming, kayaking, fishing, paddle boarding, or simply lazing in the sun with a good book. For specialised pursuits we are happy to arrange for any kind of activities such as cooking classes, free-diving, rock climbing, kite surfing, wakeboarding, etc. Simply ask and we will do our level best to accommodate any wishes.

For private charter only, we could arrange scuba diving up to 2x a day for maximum of 8 divers per charter.

Our boats are the ideal family environment and we are happy to accommodate children of all age

We would like to welcome aboard the MV Katharina, our traditional 35-metre, pinisi style, wooden schooner, to show you how we can create for you and all-inclusive, personalised and unforgettable journey across the seas and islands of Indonesia, one of the last great frontiers of maritime adventure. Unlike a large cruise ship, Katharina has only six cabins, with a maximum capacity of 12 adults and 2 children, giving you the freedom to do what you want and when you want to do it. Recently redesigned and constructed of natural woods and classic décor, our stylish cabins are bright and inviting with double or twin berths, individually controlled AC and en-suite bathrooms.

Click here for more details and a photo gallery of Katharina.

Our vessels have first rate, multilingual tour guides and are crewed by highly trained stewards and sailors, all of whom are dedicated to creating an unforgettable experience. However, if you would like specialists such as a personal chef, a yoga or free diving instructor, simply let us know.

We like to provide our guests with a full and final price for their charter bookings, free from hidden costs and with as few supplements as possible. These are based on a 24-hour day with six hours of cruising a day, full board with professional tour leaders and crew, all food and beverage (except alcohol), park fees, water sports, and all taxes and service charges, except tips for our crew. Tariffs vary accordingly in cruising areas due to the substantially larger costs of operating in eastern Indonesia.

We do charge for beer, wines and spirits but at a very low cost so as not to break the bank. Guests are welcome to bring their own alcohol on board at no extra cost. Clients must cover flights to and from embarkation points and extra fuel surcharge may apply if clients wish to include multiple areas or long journeys that require a major repositioning of the boat.

We understand that the cost of chartering one of our boats is high and that is why we are happy to create realistic payment plans to keep it as simple as possible. Just ask us for details.

If you don’t have the numbers to fill a boat just let us know and we will try our hardest to help out by using our connections and international networks.

Please click on the following links to see a small sample of the itineraries we can offer.