# Indo Yachts — AI Summary
> Luxury private, whole-yacht charters across the Indonesian archipelago —
> 22 vetted yachts, each priced per night for the whole yacht. IYBA member since
> 2018. Site: [www.indoyachts.com](https://www.indoyachts.com)

Last generated: 2026-10-22  (regenerated on each request; yacht rates from CMS)

## About
Indo Yachts is a luxury yacht charter broker for the Indonesian archipelago,
operating since 2015, IYBA member since 2018, with offices in Bali and Florida
for 24-hour coverage across two time zones. Every yacht here is one we know well: some we have worked with for over a decade, and with newer builds we know the owner from the construction stage and the crew long before guests come aboard. A yacht joins Indo Yachts only when it is ready to meet a standard we will stand behind. Charters are whole-yacht and private, priced per night for the whole yacht, with a seven-night total shown for reference. Rates vary by yacht and season; inquire for pricing.

- Founded: 2015
- Offices: Bali (Seminyak) and Jupiter, Florida — two time zones, one team, 24-hour coverage
- Fleet: 22 yachts, each known to us in depth, some for over a decade
- Accreditation: IYBA member since 2018
- Press: 25+ features (Robb Report, BOAT International, Financial Times, CNN
  Travel, The Telegraph, Condé Nast Traveler, The Guardian, Lonely Planet)
- Awards: Asia's Best Charter Yacht (2017); Best Asia-Based Charter Company (2018)
- Charter type: private, whole-yacht charter (you book the entire yacht for your group, not one cabin); typically 7 nights, from 4 nights in Komodo, and 10 or more for Raja Ampat
- Proposal turnaround: a personalized proposal within 24 hours
- Guest reviews: a decade of guest testimonials, published at /testimonials, each from a real charter and shown by yacht and region
- Careers: a spirit for adventure and meticulous attention to detail — [Careers](https://www.indoyachts.com/careers)
- Contact: info@indoyachts.com

## Pricing
- Whole-yacht, private, all-inclusive. Quoted in USD per night for the whole yacht; each yacht's page shows the seven-night total for reference. Aqua Blu sells fixed 7-night expedition departures.
- Rates vary by yacht and season. Inquire for pricing; the fleet list below and each yacht's page carry exact nightly rates.
- Included: full crew; all meals and non-alcoholic beverages; fuel for the planned
  itinerary; diving and water sports equipment; national park permits and
  anchorage fees; Starlink WiFi.
- Not included: premium wines and spirits; special provisioning; crew gratuity
  (10–15% customary); flights and pre/post-charter logistics.
- No APA. Charters are all-inclusive.
- Indonesian VAT is 11% or 12%, depending on the yacht. For most yachts, this VAT is added on top of the rate, and the exact rate is shown on each yacht's page. For some yachts, the VAT is already included in the rate, so nothing extra is added.

### Price tiers (quick reference)
| Tier | Nightly rate | Guests | Cabins | Example yachts |
|------|-------------|--------|--------|----------------|
| Entry | $3,595–$7,140 | 4–30 | 2–15 | Aqua Blu, Dewata, Nataraja, Sanya |
| Mid | $9,010–$15,700 | 6–14 | 3–7 | Alila Purnama, Celestia, El Aleph, Fenides |
| Premium | $17,000–$22,500 | 10–14 | 5–7 | Amandira, Dunia Baru, Silolona, Vela |
| Superyacht | $26,000–$27,000 | 14–16 | 7–8 | Kudanil Explorer, Lamima |

## Komodo vs Raja Ampat (the two most-asked destinations)
| | Komodo | Raja Ampat |
|---|--------|------------|
| Season | Apr to Oct (peak Jun–Sep; Mar and Nov shoulder) | Nov to Mar (peak Dec–Mar; Oct and Apr shoulder) |
| Gateway | Labuan Bajo (LBJ; ~50 min jet or ~1h turboprop from Bali) | Sorong (SOQ; direct from Jakarta ~4h, from Bali via Makassar) |
| Protected area | 1,817 km² | 40,000 km² |
| Marine life | 1,000+ fish species, 260 coral species; 5,700 Komodo dragons | 1,600+ fish species, 600+ coral species (75% of the world's known coral); world-record 374 fish species on a single dive (Cape Kri, 2012) |
| Signature wildlife | Komodo dragons, resident mantas (Manta Point, the Cauldron), pink beaches | Mantas (Manta Sandy), wobbegong and walking sharks, pygmy seahorses |
| Conditions | Strong currents, drift diving | Calmer in season, 25–35m visibility |
| Typical charter | 7–10 nights | 7–14 nights |
| Best for | First trip, families, dragons and drift diving | Serious divers and photographers, peak biodiversity |
| From | $40,000 for 7 nights | $55,000 for 7 nights |

## Best time by region (season at a glance)
| Region | Best months | Arrival airport |
|--------|-------------|-----------------|
| Raja Ampat | Nov to Mar (peak Dec–Mar; Oct, Apr shoulder) | Sorong (SOQ; direct from Jakarta ~4h, from Bali via Makassar) |
| Komodo National Park | Apr to Oct (peak Jun–Sep; Mar, Nov shoulder) | Labuan Bajo (LBJ; ~50 min jet or ~1h turboprop from Bali) |
| Cenderawasih Bay | year-round (peak May–Oct) | Nabire or Biak (domestic connections from Jakarta) |
| Triton Bay | Oct to Mar (peak Oct–Mar; Apr, May, Sep shoulder) | Kaimana (domestic connections from Jakarta or Sorong) |
| Alor Archipelago | Apr to Nov (peak Jun–Nov; Mar, Apr, May, Dec shoulder) | Kalabahi (ARD via Kupang or Maumere) |
| The Spice Islands | Apr and Oct (peak Apr, Oct; May, Sep shoulder) | Ambon (AMQ) or Banda Neira by boat from Ambon |
| The Forgotten Islands | Apr and Oct (peak Apr, Oct) | Maumere (MOF) or Ambon for eastern departures |
| Wakatobi | year-round (peak Oct–Mar) | Kendari or Bau-Bau, then boat transfer to resort areas |
| Mentawai Islands | Apr to Oct (peak May–Sep; Apr, Oct shoulder) | Padang (PDG), then boat to Mentawai / Telo |

## Destinations & Seasons
Format: [region](link) — season — one-line — from-price (pricing varies by yacht and route; see Fleet, tiers, and Itineraries)
- [Raja Ampat](https://www.indoyachts.com/destination/raja-ampat) — Nov to Mar (Oct, Apr shoulder) — 75% of the world's coral species in one archipelago — from $55,000 for seven nights
- [Komodo National Park](https://www.indoyachts.com/destination/komodo-national-park) — Apr to Oct (Mar, Nov shoulder) — Dragons, mantas, and pink beaches — from $40,000 for seven nights
- [Cenderawasih Bay](https://www.indoyachts.com/destination/cenderawasih-bay) — year-round — Swim with whale sharks in Indonesia's largest marine park — expedition tier
- [Triton Bay](https://www.indoyachts.com/destination/triton-bay) — Oct to Mar (Apr, May, Sep shoulder) — True wilderness diving in unexplored waters — expedition tier
- [Alor Archipelago](https://www.indoyachts.com/destination/alor-archipelago) — Apr to Nov (Mar, Apr, May, Dec shoulder) — Traditional cultures and quiet reefs beyond the crowds — expedition tier
- [The Spice Islands](https://www.indoyachts.com/destination/the-spice-islands) — Apr and Oct (May, Sep shoulder) — Where empires clashed for nutmeg and clove — expedition tier
- [The Forgotten Islands](https://www.indoyachts.com/destination/the-forgotten-islands) — Apr and Oct — Beyond the edge of every map — expedition tier
- [Wakatobi](https://www.indoyachts.com/destination/wakatobi) — year-round — Indonesia's finest protected reefs — expedition tier
- [Mentawai Islands](https://www.indoyachts.com/destination/mentawai-islands) — Apr to Oct (Apr, Oct shoulder) — The world's most consistent surf destination — from $30,100 for seven nights

## Sample Itineraries
Format: [name](link) — route — nights — from-price (whole voyage)
- [Discovering Raja Ampat](https://www.indoyachts.com/itinerary/discovering-raja-ampat) — Northern & Central — 7 Nights — from $55,000
- [To The Land of Dragons](https://www.indoyachts.com/itinerary/to-the-land-of-dragons) — Bali → Komodo — 10 Nights — from $65,000
- [Crossing the Wallace Line](https://www.indoyachts.com/itinerary/crossing-the-wallace-line) — Bali → Komodo → Bali — 10 Nights — from $65,000
- [Whale Sharks in West Papua](https://www.indoyachts.com/itinerary/whale-sharks-in-west-papua) — Raja Ampat + Triton — 12 Nights — from $65,000
- [Private Whale Shark Experience](https://www.indoyachts.com/itinerary/private-whale-shark-experience) — Cenderawasih Bay — 7 Nights — from $65,000
- [Extended Spice Route](https://www.indoyachts.com/itinerary/extended-spice-route) — Ambon → Maumere — 12 Nights — from $65,000
- [Private Surf Safari](https://www.indoyachts.com/itinerary/private-surf-safari) — Bali → Sumbawa — 10 Nights — from $65,000
- [Nihi Sumba Expedition](https://www.indoyachts.com/itinerary/nihi-sumba-expedition) — Bali → Sumba — 7 Nights — from $65,000

## Fleet (22 yachts, each known to us in depth)
Photos, specs, and current availability: [full fleet](https://www.indoyachts.com/yachts).
- Lamima | 65m (213 ft) | 14 guests | 7 cabins | crew 20 | $27,000/night (+12% VAT) | Large groups, sailing, diving
- Kudanil Explorer | 50m (164 ft) | 16 guests | 8 cabins | crew 22 | $26,000/night (+12% VAT) | Long journeys, dive groups, large parties
- Dunia Baru | 51m (167 ft) | 14 guests | 7 cabins | crew 18 | $22,500/night (+12% VAT) | Families, couples, expeditions, diving
- Silolona | 50m (164 ft) | 10 guests | 5 cabins | crew 17 | $18,700/night (+12% VAT) | Heritage sailing, Papua cultural expeditions, diving
- Amandira | 52m (171 ft) | 10 guests | 5 cabins | crew 14 | $18,000/night (+12% VAT) | Aman guests, resort and yacht combinations, wellness
- Vela | 50m (164 ft) | 14 guests | 6 cabins | crew 18 | $17,000/night (+12% VAT) | Couples, families, diving, wellness
- Alila Purnama | 46m (151 ft) | 10 guests | 5 cabins | crew 16 | $15,700/night (+11.2% VAT) | Alila guests, wellness, diving
- Celestia | 45m (148 ft) | 14 guests | 7 cabins | crew 17 | $13,500/night (+12% VAT) | Families, groups of couples, cuisine, wellness
- Rebel | 30m (98 ft) | 10 guests | 5 cabins | crew 12 | $13,500/night (+12% VAT) | Couples and groups who want a wine cellar, a cinema under the stars and every cabin above deck
- Si Datu Bua | 40m (131 ft) | 6 guests | 3 cabins | crew 15 | $12,500/night (+12% VAT) | Two or three couples, Spice Route voyages, diving
- El Aleph | 39m (128 ft) | 10 guests | 5 cabins | crew 13 | $12,000/night (+12% VAT) | Families and larger groups who want space, twin cabins and a nanny cabin
- Rascal | 30m (98 ft) | 10 guests | 5 cabins | crew 12 | $12,000/night (+12% VAT) | Families and groups who want every cabin at or above main deck
- Fenides | 41m (135 ft) | 11 guests | 5 cabins | crew 15 | $9,010/night (VAT included) | Diving, underwater photography, surf
- Aqua Blu | 60m (197 ft) | 30 guests | 15 cabins | crew 30 | $377,000 per 7-night departure (+12% VAT) | Large groups, family reunions, long voyages
- The Seven Seas | 40m (131 ft) | 14 guests | 8 cabins | crew 18 | $7,140/night (+12% VAT) | Dive groups, dive photography
- Tiger Blue | 34m (112 ft) | 12 guests | 5 cabins | crew 10 | $6,600/night (VAT included) | Families, mixed groups, diving and snorkeling
- The Oracle | 36m (118 ft) | 6 guests | 3 cabins | crew 8 | $6,250/night (+12% VAT) | Two couples, small families, wellness
- Sanya | 36m (118 ft) | 5 guests | 2 cabins | crew 11 | $6,200/night (VAT included) | Couples with children, two couples, wellness
- Senja | 31m (102 ft) | 4 guests | 2 cabins | crew 11 | $6,200/night (VAT included) | Couples, honeymoons, two couples
- Dewata | 33m (108 ft) | 6 guests | 3 cabins | crew 11 | $6,045/night (VAT included) | Two couples, small families, first charters
- Nataraja | 32m (105 ft) | 8 guests | 3 cabins | crew 11 | $4,830/night (VAT included) | Small groups, couples, shallow anchorages
- Siloina | 40m (131 ft) | 12 guests | 6 cabins | crew 14 | $3,595/night (VAT included) | Surf charters, Mentawai, groups of friends

## Team
- **Nikko Karki** — Founder and Principal Broker. Moved to Indonesia in 2009,
  founded Indo Yachts in 2015. Profiled by the press as a charter captain (The
  Yak, "At Sea with Captain Karki," 2017). Knows every yacht in the fleet and
  its crew personally.

## Guides & Journal
- [Charter Guides](https://www.indoyachts.com/charter-guides): Best Time to Charter; Best Surf
  Spots by Boat; Private vs Cabin Charter; Raja Ampat Yacht Charter Guide;
  Komodo Yacht Charter Guide; What Happens After You Book
- [Stories](https://www.indoyachts.com/stories): Kopi Dulu with Mark Eveleigh; Little Rascals in
  Raja Ampat; Breathing Life Into The Phinisi
- [Knowledge Base](https://www.indoyachts.com/knowledge-base): Ultimate Guide to Komodo Dragons;
  Manta Ray Protection; Conservation in Raja Ampat; The Coral Triangle
  Explained; The Discovery of Raja Ampat

## Tools
- [Compare Yachts](https://www.indoyachts.com/yacht/compare-yachts): Specs and pricing for any vessels, side by side
- [Charter Cost Calculator](https://www.indoyachts.com/yacht/charter-cost-calculator): Pick a yacht and duration to see full cost

## Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How much does a private yacht charter in Indonesia cost?
A: Indo Yachts focuses only on the top tier of private charters in Indonesia. Every charter is private, whole-yacht, and all-inclusive, priced per night for the whole yacht with a seven-night total shown for reference. Most charters run 7 nights. Komodo itineraries start at 4 nights, and Raja Ampat rewards 10 or more. Rates vary widely by yacht, season, and itinerary, so inquire for pricing. Each yacht's page lists its exact nightly rate. Indonesian VAT is 11% or 12%, depending on the yacht. For most yachts, this VAT is added on top of the rate, and the exact rate is shown on each yacht's page. For some yachts, the VAT is already included in the rate, so nothing extra is added.

Q: Komodo or Raja Ampat?
A: Komodo and Raja Ampat are in different parts of Indonesia and have opposite seasons. The best choice usually depends on your travel dates. Komodo is open from April to October. Conditions are calmest from June to September. You fly to Labuan Bajo, which is under one hour by air from Bali. Komodo suits a first trip to Indonesia, families, and travelers who want dramatic scenery and wildlife. Komodo has Komodo dragons, manta rays, and steep islands. About 60 percent of Komodo dive sites are also suitable for snorkeling. Raja Ampat is open from November to March. You fly to Sorong, in the remote west of Papua. Raja Ampat is about 20 times larger than Komodo, so a longer charter of ten nights or more works best. Raja Ampat has the most diverse coral reefs of the two regions. Raja Ampat contains about 75 percent of the world's known coral species and more than 1,600 reef fish species. The world record for the most fish species recorded on a single dive, which is 374, was set at Cape Kri in Raja Ampat.

Q: What is included in the charter price?
A: On Indo Yachts charters, one rate covers the entire charter. Each charter includes the full crew, all meals, all non-alcoholic beverages, fuel for the planned itinerary, diving and water sports equipment, national park permits, anchorage fees, and Starlink internet on board. The following are not included: premium wines and spirits, special provisioning, crew gratuity, which is customarily 10 to 15 percent, and flights. Indo Yachts does not use an Advance Provisioning Allowance (APA). Many charter companies bill fuel, food, and park fees against a separate deposit during the trip. Indonesia does not use that model, and Indo Yachts does not either.

Q: How fast will I hear back, and when should I book?
A: Indo Yachts usually replies quickly, with a full proposal well within 24 hours. The company has two offices, one in Bali and one in Florida, which provides 24-hour coverage. Most private charter clients book at least three months in advance. Booking about one month ahead is sometimes possible for a last-minute charter. These are remote regions, so booking earlier is always better. For peak season, and especially for Christmas and New Year in Raja Ampat, booking twelve months or more in advance is advised. The top yachts will be booked first.

## Testimonials
A decade of guest testimonials, published at
[https://www.indoyachts.com/testimonials](https://www.indoyachts.com/testimonials) and shown by yacht and
region. Each is from a real charter; many are handwritten letters from guests.
Recent examples span Dunia Baru, Kudanil Explorer, Tiger Blue, Alila Purnama, and
Silolona, across Raja Ampat and beyond.

## Contact
- Bali, Indonesia: Jalan Kunti II No. 67, Seminyak, Bali 80361 · bali@indoyachts.com
- Jupiter, USA: 110 Front St, Jupiter, FL 33477 · usa@indoyachts.com
- WhatsApp / phone: +1 (561) 788 4880
- General: info@indoyachts.com

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