Dewata
From $6,045 / night · Private Charter
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The Yacht
Built for two couples who want Indonesia all to themselves.
Dewata is built on one idea: a private yacht where the crew outnumber the guests nearly three to one and the whole day is arranged around four people. Eleven crew for two couples, a cruise director who is a PADI instructor and guides every dive himself, a massage therapist who gives up to two treatments a day per guest, and a chef cooking for a table of four. Nothing aboard is shared with a manifest.
She is compact on purpose, drawn around what a small group needs to reach the places larger vessels cannot: a tight beam, ironwood and teak, a shallow draft. The private aft terrace off the two master cabins has a dining table, a sunbed, a refrigerator and an outdoor shower above a bathing platform at water level, so getting into the sea takes no planning. The upper deck carries two sunbeds and the foredeck is where dinner happens under the sky. She is simpler than the flagship yachts, and honest about it: comfort and function before opulence, with the freedom to move on your own schedule.
She was launched in 2022 in ironwood and teak, rated for the open-water passages, and her private aft terrace steps straight down to a bathing platform at the waterline. Eleven crew look after four guests, a ratio almost nothing at her size can match.
The Experience
The Right Guests for Dewata
Two couples, or a couple with children, who want a private phinisi to themselves and are more interested in the destination than in the boat. She is where we start a first charter in Indonesia for a small group, because eleven crew for four guests takes the uncertainty out of a first week at sea.
A day in Komodo on Dewata for two couples is a dive with the cruise director at slack water, a beach the larger yachts pass, a massage on the upper deck, and dinner on the foredeck under the sky.
The Vessel
Technical Specifications
Designed for Remote Passages
Dewata was purpose-designed for extended passages through Indonesian archipelago waters, including the Banda Sea and outer Raja Ampat islands. Her 5,000-liter-per-day water maker, twin generators, and full safety equipment suite reflect genuine expedition preparation.
Accommodation
Three Cabins, Zero Compromise
The two master cabins sit side by side on the main deck aft, each 18 square meters with queen-size beds and full ensuite bathrooms finished with rainfall showers, organic toiletries, and robes. Positioned at the stern, both cabins open toward the water. The private aft terrace serves both, with a dining table, sunbed, and al fresco shower above the bathing platform.
The lower deck guest cabin converts between a 180x200cm double and two 90x100cm singles. It has its own fully-appointed ensuite bathroom, air conditioning, and enough wardrobe space for a 10-night itinerary. For a family with children or a third couple, the lower cabin adds capacity without crowding the main deck.
Aboard
The anchor drops at dusk, and the only question left is how long to stay.
A Closer Look
Dewata in Detail
Drawn around two couples, crewed eleven to six, rated for the Banda Sea, and the terrace at the stern.
Drawn by Her Owner
Dewata's owner did not hire a designer. He drew her himself, after years operating small yachts in these waters, around what a small group needs: a tight beam, ironwood and teak, shallow draft, and a crew ratio close to excess. Her builder gave her the structure of a far larger phinisi.
Eleven for Six
A captain, a cruise director, a chef, a massage therapist and deck crew, eleven in all, for a maximum of six guests.
Rated for the Banda Sea
Raja Ampat from November through March, Komodo from April through October, and the Banda Sea on the crossings, Ambon to Raja Ampat in ten nights. She is rated for extended ocean passages, and her draft reaches the anchorages the larger yachts pass.
Nitrox and a RIB
A Coltri compressor, a Nitrox blending system and full dive equipment, with one introductory dive per guest in the rate, a 5.5-meter RIB, sea kayaks and paddleboards.
Official Price List
Dewata Rates
To inquire, please share your preferred dates and we will gladly confirm availability.
Rates inclusive of VAT. A 10% surcharge applies over the Christmas and New Year period, from 18 December to 4 January.
What the Rate Includes
- 11 crew including cruise director
- 3 gourmet meals per day, snacks, soft drinks, fresh juices, coffee, and teas
- Marine park, harbor, and community fees
- Excursion dives for certified divers, including Nitrox
- Scuba and snorkeling gear
- Massages (up to 2 per guest per day)
- Shore excursions and island expeditions
- Airport transfers (similar distance)
- Sustainable toiletries and amenities
- WiFi when in range
Additional Costs
- Alcoholic beverages
- International and domestic flights
- Dive insurance (mandatory for scuba divers)
- Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- PADI dive courses and certifications
- Special food provisions outside standard menu
- Crew gratuity (10% is considered generous)
- Relocation fees where applicable
Dewata FAQ
How much does it cost to charter Dewata?
Dewata charters at $6,045 per night in 2026 ($42,315 for seven nights) and $6,345 per night in 2027 ($44,415 for seven nights). All rates are inclusive of VAT. A 10% surcharge applies over the festive period, from 18 December to 4 January.
How many guests can Dewata accommodate?
Dewata is built for four, with capacity for up to 6 guests: 2 master cabins on the main deck aft (each 18m², queen-size beds, private ensuite) and 1 guest cabin on the lower deck (convertible double or twin, ensuite). She is built for two couples, and the lower-deck cabin adds extra capacity for a family or a third couple.
Is Dewata suitable for diving?
Yes. Dewata carries a Coltri 325L compressor, Nitrox blending system, and full scuba equipment for all guests. The cruise director is PADI-certified and personally guides every dive. Excursion dives for certified divers, including Enriched Air Nitrox, are included in the charter rate. Each guest receives one complimentary introductory dive per charter. Additional PADI courses can be arranged from $160 per person.
Where does Dewata cruise?
Dewata sails Raja Ampat November through March (peak manta season, optimal visibility), Komodo National Park April through October (dry season, dragon treks, manta encounters), and the Banda Sea on the April and October crossings (hammerhead migrations, colonial spice island history). The Banda Sea route crosses from Ambon to Raja Ampat and requires a minimum 10-night charter.
Where Dewata Sails
Raja Ampat from November through March. Komodo from April through October, with the Banda Sea on the April and October crossings. Other destinations and times of year on request.
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