Birthed by volcanoes and naturally abundant, the islands of Indonesia stretch in a long chain between the Indian and Pacific Oceans. As an island nation, Indonesia has by necessity been connected through a tradition of seafaring. The most iconic of the vessels which brought Indonesia together through travel and trade are the phinisi, handcrafted wooden vessels built to sail along the historic spice routes.
Today, seafaring travellers can step back in time aboard one of these traditional yachts while enjoying all the contemporary luxuries of the present with a new fleet that blends the design and craftsmanship of the past with modern safety and comforts.
Discover the islands of Indonesia from aboard one of these majestic phinisi. Each based in Eastern Indonesia, they travel through the exotic regions of Komodo, Raja Ampat and beyond.
With both private charters and cabin cruises available, all boats come fully staffed and are all-inclusive, including dive facilities. Whether you want to island-hop and sample the best beaches in the archipelago or explore natural reserves – both above and below the water! – a trip aboard one of these iconic ships is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Silolona
Cruise east Indonesia and the Andaman Sea aboard this impressive 49-metre phinisi schooner which boasts five staterooms or cabin suites accommodating up to 10 guests. Enjoy stunning ocean views while dining in the teak lounge surrounded by panoramic windows or on the top deck. If it’s majestic coral reefs and fishes you want to see, a fully-equipped diving centre allows you to journey below the waters.
Available for private charter only, the boat is fully staffed for an all-inclusive journey. The Silolona and her sister vessel, the Si Datu Bua, were recently featured in Departures magazine as the ultimate in luxury charter cruising.
Enjoy the Journey to The Majestic Equatorial Shores of Raja Ampat, a curated itinerary that includes the finest natural wonders of the region, or plan a personalised journey, including stops on the islands of Komodo, Banda, Sulawesi, Java, Papua, Raja Ampat and more.
Si Datu Bua
The sister vessel to Silolona, Si Datu Bua has three spacious cabin suites, a teak lounge, dining area, on-deck dining and a well-equipped dive facility. Explore diverse landscapes, pristine deserted islands, and transparent turquoise waters aboard this phinisi built by the master Konjo boat builders of Sulawesi.
Offering both fixed departure date cruises and private charters, guests can sail onboard this classic vessel to the unspoiled Spice Islands of Banda, around the islands of east Indonesia or the Andaman Islands and beyond.
Nyaman
Blending authentic Indonesian tradition with contemporary allure, the Nyaman features seven cabins and two large decks, accommodating up to fourteen passengers. The 32-metre phinisi cruises to Indonesia’s Komodo National Park, inviting guests to discover natural wonders like the famous Komodo Dragons, colourful coral reefs and fish, manatees, rays, sharks, turtles, dolphins and more.
The Nyaman is available for private charter or cabin cruises and offers complimentary activities such as reef diving, trekking on Komodo Island, fishing, snorkelling, tubing and kayaking.
Alila Purnama
Last but not least, the Alila Purnama is a 46-metre phinisi sailing ship with five contemporary custom-furnished suites accommodating up to ten people. A library, lounge, bar and indoor dining area along with an outdoor deck perfect for lounging in the sun gives guests plenty of space to unwind and enjoy the journey. An onboard spa therapist and license PADI diving centre round out the ship’s amenities.
The Alila Purnama offers three, six, and seven-night cruises, as well as longer chartered journeys. Sail to the picture-perfect coves of Raja Ampat, explore the reefs and marine life of the Flores and Banda seas, enjoy whale watching in Cenderawasih Bay or travel to the magnificent Komodo Island.
Explore a different side of Indonesia by journeying over water, and explore the rich cultural and natural bounty of this volcanic archipelago. The bounty of the seas and islands will astonish you and provide you with pictures and memories to last a lifetime.
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