What's Included in a Charter

Every charter yacht we represent comes with a full, dedicated crew. This is not a bareboat rental. From the moment you step aboard, a professional team manages every aspect of your voyage.

Larger yachts add dedicated dive instructors, spa therapists, and additional galley staff. Yachts like Dunia Baru or Lamima carry 18 to 20 crew for up to 14 guests, a service ratio that rivals the finest hotels.

What to Expect

Indonesian crews are known for warmth and attentiveness. Many have worked the same yacht for years and know the waters and anchorages intimately. Your captain and cruise director will check in daily to discuss the next day's plans, adjusting the itinerary based on weather, your energy level, and group consensus.

The captain at the helm, with the crew close at hand.

One of the genuine highlights of chartering in Indonesia is the food. Your onboard chef prepares every meal fresh, tailored to your group's preferences.

Dietary Requirements

Chefs are experienced with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal, and kosher preparations. Share requirements in advance so the chef can provision accordingly. For charters departing Sorong or Labuan Bajo, where specialty ingredients are harder to source, advance notice is especially important.

Alcohol

Policies vary by yacht. Some include a full bar selection. Others provide a basic selection with premium options at additional cost. Some allow guests to purchase and bring their own. We clarify the alcohol policy for each yacht during your inquiry.

A cocktail served at the yacht's bar.

We can confirm specific equipment for any yacht we represent. If a particular toy or activity is important to your group, let us know early so we can match you with the right vessel or arrange additions.

Kayaks, paddleboards and the fast toys are standard across the fleet.

Indonesia is among the best dive destinations on earth, and many charter yachts are equipped accordingly.

Yachts with Full Dive Centers

Several of the yachts we represent carry complete PADI dive operations: compressors, tanks, BCDs, regulators, wetsuits, and a certified instructor or divemaster. On these vessels, diving is integrated into the daily itinerary. Expect two to four dives per day depending on your group's pace.

Dive equipment use is often included in the charter rate. Some yachts charge a per-dive supplement, typically $30 to $50, to cover air fills and guide time. Nitrox, where available, usually carries an additional charge.

Yachts with Basic Dive Support

Some yachts carry compressors and tanks but rely on guests to bring their own gear or rent it prior to boarding. These vessels work well for experienced divers who prefer their own equipment.

Non-Dive Yachts

A few vessels focus entirely on sailing, snorkeling, and above-water activities. These are well suited to groups where diving is not the primary interest.

We match yacht to diving requirements. If your group includes both divers and non-divers, most yachts handle mixed groups easily, with the dive team departing by tender while snorkelers and non-participants enjoy the anchorage.

Many yachts carry full dive setups and a dive master among the crew.

National park entry permits for Komodo and Raja Ampat are included in all Indo Yachts private charters. We handle the permits and paperwork on your behalf.

A massage on the foredeck, one of the spa treatments offered on select yachts.

If you have chartered in the Mediterranean, Caribbean, or elsewhere, Indonesia operates differently in a few ways worth noting.

More inclusive rates. Most Indonesian yachts include food and soft drinks in the base rate. The traditional APA system, where you deposit a lump sum for onboard expenses and reconcile at the end, is not how our fleet works. Rates here are largely all-inclusive.

No tipping culture, but tipping is appreciated. Indonesia does not have the automatic 15 to 20% gratuity expectation of some charter markets. A tip of ten percent is considered generous, and it goes directly to the crew.

Locally built fleet. Indonesian maritime law (cabotage regulations) keeps commercial charter in domestic waters to Indonesian-flagged vessels. This is why the fleet is built around locally crafted phinisi and Indonesian-built motor yachts, giving Indonesia a charter character unlike anywhere else.

Remote provisioning. Bali offers excellent provisioning for any cuisine or dietary requirement. Labuan Bajo and Sorong are more limited. For charters originating outside Bali, advance provisioning planning with your chef is important.