What's Included in a Charter

Every charter yacht in our fleet 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 kitchen staff. Superyachts like Dunia Baru or Lamima carry 18 to 22 crew for 8 to 14 guests, delivering 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.

A full crew runs every charter; on the larger yachts the service ratio rivals the best hotels.

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.

Every meal is prepared fresh by your chef and tailored to the group's preferences.

We can confirm specific equipment for any yacht in our fleet. 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.

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

Yachts with Full Dive Centers

Several yachts in our fleet 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.

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.

Park permits are included; fuel, gratuity, and special provisioning are billed on top of the base rate.

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 less common here, though some vessels do use it.

No tipping culture, but tipping is appreciated. Indonesia does not have the automatic 15 to 20% gratuity expectation of some charter markets. Tips of 5 to 15% are customary and go directly to the crew.

Locally built fleet. Indonesian maritime law (cabotage regulations) requires all commercial vessels in domestic waters to be Indonesian-flagged and locally built. This means the fleet is composed almost entirely of traditional phinisi sailing vessels and locally constructed 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.